Sharon Heilman, 80, of Kenton, passed away at 6:35am on Friday June 7, 2019, at her residence. She was born on July 16, 1938, in Delaware County to the late J. Ray and Opal Parrott. She married Max Benjamin Heilman on December 27, 1959, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2018. Sharon is survived by her five children: Marsha Watkins, Marlene Jolliff, Doug Heilman, and Mindy Osborn, all of Kenton, and Marian Gelpi of Dublin, Ohio. Also […]
Connie R. Fletcher, 62, of Kenton, passed away at 1:17 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1956, in Kenton to the late William W. and Dorotha Myers. She married James E. Fletcher on April 9, 1983, and he survives. Connie is also survived by her daughter, Jamie Bohm; her son, Adam W. Fletcher; her sister, Donna Myers; her grandchildren: Kahlan E. and Penelope M. Bohm; her aunt, Rozella Myers; and numerous […]
Alice Purcell Keller 95 of Kenton Funeral Services for Alice Purcell Keller will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, June 8, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the funeral home. She died at 7:47 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Blanchard Place in […]
Graveside services for Marcia L. Demmitt will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Hale Cemetery in Mt.Victory. There will be a Celebration of Life at The Plaza Inn Restaurant in the Coach Room in Mt.Victory from 1:00 PM until 3:00PM on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisted the family with arrangements. She died at 9:43AM Monday, December 31, 2018 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may […]
Ann Marie Gessner age 67 of Forest, died at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay on Wed. May 29, 2019. She was born in Albion, MI on July 10, 1951 to the late Delbert J. and June M. Shirely. Mrs. Gessner is survived by a son Steve Gessner, Forest and a daughter Jennifer Wenger, Miamisburg, grandchildren Carroll Anne, Lili Pearl, Danny, Monica, a great grandchild Olivia, all of Miamisburg, brothers Del and Jim, sisters Nancy and Susie, lots of loving nieces, […]
Joseph C. Leeth age 67 of Sycamore, died on Monday May 27, 2019 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 10, 1952 in Vanlue to Robert L. and Becky J. Leeth. They preceded him in death. Joe married his high school sweetheart Connie Lauthers on August 5, 1972 and they have been together for 50 years. Joe is survived by his loving wife Connie of Sycamore, cherished daughter Casey Hacker of Upper Sandusky. Joe “Poppy” was especially proud […]
A Celebration of Jim's life will begin at 7:00pm on Thursday May 30, 2019 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton, with Pastor Steve Walter, Rev. Jody Oates and Pastor Jim Oates officiating. Friends may call from 3:00 until time of services on Thursday. There will be a private family burial on Friday at WolfCreek Cemetery. Jim died on Monday, May 27, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on October 23, 1938 to the late […]
Funeral services for Gertrude "Gertie" C. Fraber will be held at 11:30AM Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the First Church of God in Ridgeway with Pastor Tim Kohl and Corey Bailey officiating. Friends and family may visit from 10:30AM until the time of the service on Saturday. She died on Monday, May 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 24, 1937 in Glouster, Ohio to the late Loren Phillips and Ida Mae Stoneburner. On March 21, 1958 […]
William F. "Bill" Howard, 62 of Kenton passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2019. He was born in Kenton on September 15, 1956 to the late Bryan and Marian Howard. Bill is survived by his brother Jeff Howard, niece, Wendy Howard and close friends, Nick Gaskins all of Kenton. He worked for Marimor Industries in Lima for many years and was currently employed at Midwest Express. Bill was an accomplished musician, an avid comic book collector and Indian artifact hunter. […]
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