All Obituaries

JOSEPH M. HOTTINGER, age 89, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born in his grandma’s house in Marshall, Ohio on February 25, 1935 to the late William and Leone (Elliott) Hottinger. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Hottinger. Survivors include his loving wife, Ruby, and children Keith (Michele), Brian (Laura), and Diana (Jim). He also leaves behind grandchildren, Stephanie Watkins, Beth Windhorst (Bill), Derek...

VIRGINIA ELLEN EVANS, age 78, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 29, 1945 in Hamilton County, Ohio to the late Junior Randolph “JR” and Eleanor Ruth (Baker) Bell. She was a 1964 graduate of Bethel High School. Virgina was a homemaker and stay-at-home Mom. Virginia was very artistic and enjoyed drawing, coloring, and painting. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her granddaughter and...

BETTY J. MICK, age 88, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Court House Manor. She was born on May 18, 1935 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late Eldon and Flora (Smith) Newland. Betty attended school in Rainsboro, Ohio. She had worked as assistant manager at Ace Hardware in Washington CH for several years. She enjoyed cleaning, reading, traveling when her health would allow, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Betty was...

GEORGE FUNARI, JR., age 75, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1948 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late George, Sr. and Ida (Eresia) Funari. George was a 1967 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Levittown, Pennsylvania. After graduating, George proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. George retired in 2011 from the SPX Corporation where he worked as a senior account manager. He...

PATRICIA ANN “PAT” WEST, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Court House Manor. She was born on March 17, 1932 in Fayette County to the late William J. and Effie M. (Wilburn) Finley. Pat was a lifelong resident of Fayette County. Pat or Patty, as she was known, worked for the City of Washington for many years. She was also formerly employed by the John Faris Insurance Agency and Three Mom’s Catering. In addition to her parents, Pat was...

ROBERT EUGENE SMITH, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Manor or Washington CH. He was born on December 1, 1931, in Madison County, Ohio to the late Roby and Bessie (Joseph) Smith. He was a 1949 graduate of Madison Mills High School. Robert retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio where he worked as an engineer for twenty-five plus years. He enjoyed walking his dog and sitting on his front porch always waiting to give a friendly hello wave...

Carolyn Jean Michael Berry, age 87, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Washington Court House, OH July 8, 1936, to the late Robert and Marie Michael. She was proceeded in death by her parents, loving husband Billy Irl Berry, son Stephen Mark Tolle, and sister Rene Taynor. She is survived by sister Diane Michael, son Bradley Tolle (Beverly), daughter Rebecca Crouch (David), and son Michael Tolle. She also leaves behind four grandchildren Mandy Miller, Ronnie...

DESTINEY DONETTE DANIELS, age 35, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She was born on October 16, 1988 in Ross County to Jim H. Daniels and Crystal R. (Jones) Carmen. She attended  Adena High School. Destiney had worked at Take 5 Car Wash in Circleville. She enjoyed having fun and she loved being a Mom. Destiney was preceded in death by her brother, Jerrod Scott Daniels; step-sister, Sierra Solley; paternal grandparents, Monroe...

MARTIN CURTIS SMITH, I, age 74, of Washington Court House, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Adena Fayette Medical Center. Born on November 12, 1949, in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Amos and Mildred Elliott Dawes. Martin attended Miami Trace Schools, retired from the Yusa Corporation in Washington C.H. in 2015 and was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed yard work, caring for his lawn and...

TAMMY SUE GILLETTE, age 57, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital-Columbus South. She was born on June 13, 1966 in Highland County to Roger Dean Taylor and Connie Sue (Garrison) Freshour. She was a 1984 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Tammy was employed at New Sabina Industries until her health would no longer allow. She enjoyed taking long car rides, listening to good music, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Tammy was...