Gerald E. McClaskey

Gerald E. McClaskey obituary, Chillicothe, OH

Gerald E. McClaskey

Gerald McClaskey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ware Funeral Home on Apr. 17, 2025.

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Gerald E. "Jerry" McClaskey, 65, of Chillicothe, passed on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his residence unexpectedly.
He was born February 2, 1960, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late John Edward and Mary Margaret Detillian McClaskey.
Surviving are brothers, John David (Vickie) McClaskey, of Chillicothe and Gary (Debbie) McClaskey, of Chillicothe; sisters, Linda Harris, of Westerville, Joyce (David) Peck, of Chillicothe and Carol Townsend, of Greenfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Harold Detillian and Jeff McClaskey and sisters, Janet (Jerry) Stauffer and Donna Hatfield.
A private graveside service will be held in Greenlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.
You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com
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