A Celebration of life service for John W. Anderson will be held at a later date. It was his wishes to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. He died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to the late Donald J and Ida Agnus (Beck) Anderson. on July 24, 1970 he married Rosalind "Roz" Baker who survives in Kenton. Also surviving […]
Ruth Shaw age 81 of Forest, died on Sunday May 19, 2019 at her residence under Bridge Hospice. She was born May 20, 1937 in Dola to Wilford and Martha Elwood. She married Arden Shaw and he survives in Forest. Ruth is survived by a daughter Andrea Lutz, their children Cory Shaw, Cyle Lutz, Joshua Lutz, and Great grandchild Zephan Lutz, daughter Jan Gill, their children Andrew Gill, Elaina Gill, son Dave Lehman, their children Carl & Stacy Mullins, Steven […]
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education met last night, for their final meeting before ending the school year. On the agenda was the celebration of four Kenton City Schools staff who are retiring, they are Kathy Abbott, Lori Paul, Tom Taylor, and Deb Purcell. Superintendent, Jennifer Penczarski, thanked them for their years of service to the district. Deb Purcell, who teaches Allied Health and Nursing said, “Thank you to everyone in Hardin County and Kenton City Schools for […]
David E. Vick age 71, of Upper Sandusky, died on Thursday May 16, 2019 at Fairhaven Community after a battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. “Eyes on path,” was the advice David Earl Vick offered to each of his five grandkids, as they learned the fine art of walking, then running, and eventually going off on their adventures. Born 71 years ago to Robert and Nellie Leah Vick, Dave had an older brother, Jerry, all of which he outlived. Married […]
Blake E. Shaw, 50 of Kenton Graveside services for Blake E. Shaw will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Roundhead Cemetery with Elder Jeremy Stidham officiating. He died on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1968 in Kenton to William "Bill" and Carolyn (England) Shaw who survive in Kenton. Also surviving are a daughter; Oksana Shaw of Dola, a son; Matthew Shaw of Bowling Green and a Grandson; […]
The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame held its 9th annual banquet over the weekend at USV schools. The mission of the Hardin County Sports hall of fame is to honor a proud legacy of athletic excellence, continuing that mission with the inclusion of six new inductees along with another team award. The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame has honored more than 50 members in its nine years existence. The 2019 Inductees were former Hardin Northern Head […]
Funeral Services for Jerald Harding will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 17th 2019 the Faith Baptist Church in Kenton. Friends and family may call from 4:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday May 16th, 2019 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. He died on May 14th, 2019 at his residence in Marion. Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.
The Kenton City Council heard updates from the United States Census Bureau on their 2020 efforts. According to Cheryl Kellogg, the Census Bureau is gearing up for the upcoming census with their mission of educating and completion of the survey. Hopes are up for a high percentage completion rate with the inclusion of the first ever online census ballot being offered. With this addition, citizens will have a more available resource for completion, however, traditional ballot options will still […]
Funeral Services for Dorothy Jeane Heffelfinger, age 94 of Kenton, will be held at 12:00pm noon, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 1 hour prior to the funeral. She died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Taylor Place in Findlay. She was born on April 14, 1925 in Lakeview to the late Paul R. and Yuma Castor. On May 15, 1948 she married […]
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