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Local obituaries for Washington CH, OH.
Joyce R. "Joy" (Matson) Bennett
Jun 28, 2025
JOYCE R. "JOY" (MATSON) BENNETT, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, while surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 7, 1939 in New Holland, Ohio to the late Hershel and Dorris (Willis) Matson.
She married Victor "Eddie" Bennett on July 27, 1957. They were married for...
James L. Benson, Sr.
Jun 27, 2025
JAMES L. BENSON, SR., age 81, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. His death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born on July 4, 1943 in California. James enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals fan.
He was preceded in death by his...
Nancy Kay Giancola
Jun 27, 2025
NANCY KAY GIANCOLA, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 after a brief stay at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.
She was born on October 26, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Albert and Alberta (Reeves) Schrump. Nancy was a homemaker and stay-at-home mother to her two children. She...
George Ervin Huffman
Jun 26, 2025
GEORGE ERVIN HUFFMAN, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025 after a brief stay at Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on July 31, 1932 in Fayette County to the late Floyd and Beryl (Parker) Huffman. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. George retired from...
Lilly Jean Marie Buss
Jun 26, 2025
LILLY JEAN MARIE BUSS, was stillborn on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:19 a.m. at Clinton Memorial Hospital.
She was born to her loving parents, Kevin John and Lydia Marie (Taylor) Buss.
Lilly was preceded in death by her aunts, Tirzah Taylor, and McKenzie Fleshman; and great-grandparents, Allan Buss, Charles Fleshman, Jean Taylor, and Louisa...
Marcus Dawayne Bentley
Jun 21, 2025
MARCUS DAWAYNE BENTLEY, age 17, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born on December 27, 2007, in London, he was the son of Michael Wayne Bentley and Misty D. Gilpen Rapp, who survive.
Eager to play football, Marcus was beginning his senior...
Lilliebelle Josephine (Leach) Cartwright
Jun 15, 2025
LILLIEBELLE JOSEPHINE (LEACH) CARTWRIGHT, age 96, of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, formerly of Clifton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Born in Fayette County on October 31, 1928 to the late Clifford and Mary (Hyer) Leach. She graduated from Bloomingburg High School in 1947. She met and married her beloved...
Sheryl K. Aldridge
Jun 15, 2025
SHERYL K. ALDRIDGE, age 69, of Washington Court House, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Ohio State East in Columbus. Born on May 7, 1956, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ann Smith Woods. On May 8, 1991, she married her husband of thirty-four years, James C. Aldridge, who survives.
...James Robert "Jim" Griffin
Jun 14, 2025
JAMES ROBERT "JIM" GRIFFIN, age 66, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
He was born on April 28, 1959 at Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington CH. The beloved son of the late James and Allie (LeMasters) Griffin.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother,...
Wanda Lee Harlan
Jun 12, 2025
WANDA LEE HARLAN, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home.
She was born on January 7, 1939 in Fayette County to the late Ernest and Marie (Crago) Martindill. She was a 1957 graduate of Madison Mills High School. Wanda worked for WinCup, Inc. in Mount Sterling and retired...
Linda Jane Bonham
Jun 9, 2025
LINDA JANE BONHAM, age 75, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.
She was born on October 12, 1949 in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late Ray and Zona (Clevenger) Brill. Linda retired from Walmart where she had worked as a cashier and sales associate....
Joshua Glen Finch
Jun 8, 2025
JOSHUA GLEN FINCH, age 34, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
He was born on February 20, 1991 in Franklin County to Roger Eugene Finch and Glenna Marie (Pittman) Stephenson. Joshua graduated from Miami Trace High School in 2009. He had worked as a sales...
Shirley Ann Storer
Jun 4, 2025
SHIRLEY ANN STORER, age 84, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 while surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on April 30, 1941 in Fayette County to the late William and Francis (Crabtree) Landenburg. She attended Jeffersonville High School. Shirley was a homemaker and stay-at-home mother. She enjoyed thrifting, going to yard...
Brian Keith Saxour
Jun 3, 2025
BRIAN KEITH SAXOUR, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born on September 14, 1964 in London, Ohio to the late William and Mary (Boysel) Saxour. Brian obtained his GED and worked as a painter for most of his life. He...
Carl William Tucker
Jun 3, 2025
CARL WILLIAM TUCKER, age 83, of Washington Court House, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. Born August 12, 1942, in Licking County, he was the son of the late Charles K. And Dorothy L. Buckingham Tucker.
Carl grew up and lived in Fayette County most of his...
Robert Arnold Meyer
Jun 2, 2025
ROBERT ARNOLD MEYER, age 71, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born on September 22, 1953 in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Edwin Arnold and Marjorie Pauline (Pummell) Meyer. He was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School and later graduated...
Wanda L. Furniss Mccarty
May 31, 2025
WANDA LOUISE FURNISS McCARTY, age 83, of Washington Court House, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, shortly after her arrival at Adena Fayette Medical Center. Born on January 8, 1942, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Matthews Clay. On October 8, 2017, she married Ernest McCarty, who survives.
Wanda...
John Keith Moore
May 28, 2025
JOHN KEITH MOORE, age 62, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati.
He was born on September 20, 1962. Cremation has taken place, and no formal services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com...
Diane Jane Johnson
May 27, 2025
DIANE JANE JOHNSON, age 63, of Washington Court House, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Cedarvale Commons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center where she had been a patient for the last seventeen years. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 30, 1962, she was the daughter is the late Ralph and Dianna Williams Bellar.
Diane enjoyed participating in...
Shannon Marie Baker Rowland
May 26, 2025
SHANNON MARIE BAKER ROWLAND, age 48, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.
She was born on October 10, 1976 in Glendale, Arizona at the Luke AFB to Bob Crouch and Anita Louise (Miuccio) Baker. She was a graduate of Broad Run High School in Ashburn, Virginia, she...
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