Naomi R. Zickafoos

Naomi R. Zickafoos, 89, of Frankfort, died at 9:22 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Vineyards at Concord. She was born on Monday, October 17, 1932, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Alonzo and Mildred Parker Boltenhouse. She married Shelby E. Wolford on April 3, 1948, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 1991. She later married Herbert I. Zickafoos on October 14, 1995.  

She is survived by her husband, Herbert I. Zickafoos of Frankfort, a daughter and son-in-law, Shella (John) Peters of Frankfort one sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn (Leroy) Faris of Chillicothe, one sister-in-law, Kathy Boltenhouse of Washington C.H., and two nieces, Amy and Missie. Naomi was loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, husband Shelby E. Wolford, one daughter Krista E. Burns, one brother, John Boltenhouse,  one sister, Mary Alice Boltenhouse, one granddaughter, Kellie J. Ritchart, one son-in-law, Lonnie Frey, one step-son, Shaun Zickafoos and one step daughter, Heather L. Daniels.

Naomi was a member of the Chillicothe Lioness Club and a member of the Western Square Dance Club when she was younger. She was a member of the Frankfort United Methodist Church for over fifty years and then was a member of the Brookside Church in Chillicothe. Naomi worked at Bargain City in Chillicothe for ten years and was a dear housewife.

Naomi was a collector of Thomas Kincaid paintings. She liked vacationing in Florida, walking on the beaches, traveling to Amish country. She enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and camping.  

A funeral service for Naomi will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 1p.m. in the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort.  Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort. Friends can visit with Naomi’s family on Monday from  noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to the Ross County Christian Academy, 2215 Egypt Pike, Chillicothe, OH 45601, or donate online by clicking HERE.