Funeral Homes in Piketon, OH

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Piketon is a village in Pike County, Ohio, United States, along the Scioto River. The village is best known for the uranium enrichment plant located there (one of only three such plants in the United States). The population was 2,181 at the 2010 census. Originally called Jefferson, it was the county seat of Pike County 1815–1845, when it was decided by James Emmitt, a wealthy local entrepreneur, to move the county seat to Waverly due to its closer proximity to the then new Ohio & Erie Canal. Piketon is the location of the Pike County Fairgrounds and is served by the Scioto Valley School District.Perhaps the best-known historic resident of Piketon was Robert Lucas, the governor of Ohio and territorial governor of Iowa. Around 1824, Lucas built a large brick house two miles east of Piketon, named Friendly Grove, which became a center of local political activity.Piketon is served by the Western and Piketon branches of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library.

Piketon Obituaries

It was written by Orlando Sentinel on August 13th, 2021 that Robert H Sr "Bob" Carman passed on in Winter Park, Florida.  Carman was 84 years old and was born in Piketon, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert H Sr "Bob"'s life.

It was written by The People's Defender on November 3rd, 2019 that Jason Rose passed on in Piketon, Ohio.  Rose was 45 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jason's life.

It was reported on September 25th, 2019 that Drema Dzik (Daniel) perished in Piketon, Ohio.  Ms. Dzik was 60 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Drema's life.

It was revealed by The People's Defender on December 5th, 2018 that Tina Michele White (Couser) died in Piketon, Ohio.  Ms. White was 57 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Tina Michele's life.

It was reported by The People's Defender on December 2nd, 2018 that Tina Michele White (Couser) died in Piketon, Ohio.  Ms. White was 57 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Tina Michele's life.

It was disclosed by The People's Defender on November 21st, 2018 that Betty L Skidmore (Lykins) died in Piketon, Ohio.  Ms. Skidmore was 71 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Betty L's life.

It was revealed by The People's Defender on April 18th, 2018 that Gary Newman perished in Piketon, Ohio.  Newman was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Gary's life.

It was noted by The People's Defender on December 25th, 2016 that Oscar "Joe" Hilterbrandt passed away in Piketon, Ohio.  Hilterbrandt was 81 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Oscar "Joe"'s life.

It was reported by The People's Defender on October 5th, 2016 that Linda L Toller (Stevens) passed away in Piketon, Ohio.  Ms. Toller was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Linda L's life.

It was written by The People's Defender on April 27th, 2016 that Martha Newkirk (Osman) died in Piketon, Ohio.  Ms. Newkirk was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Martha's life.

History

The population was 1,907 at the United States Census 2000 census. Piketon is a village (United States)#Ohio in Pike County, Ohio County, Ohio, United States, along the Scioto River. It is not a large town, but a village. Originally called Jefferson, it was the county seat of Pike County from 1815-1845, when it was decided by James Emmitt, a wealthy local entrepreneur, to move the county seat to Waverly due to its closer proximity to the then new Ohio & Erie Canal. It is the location of the Pike County Fairgrounds, and is served by the Scioto Valley School District.