James F. Elwood, age 89, of Dunkirk, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:15 PM at Birchaven Village, Findlay. He was born on May 17, 1934, in Ada, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Ethel (Kimble) Elwood. On June 10, 1956 Jim married Doris (Hiller) and she survives. Jim graduated from Dola High School in 1952 and was drafted into […]
Fern L. Doll, 96 of Kenton passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Hardin Hills. She was born on July 7, 1927 in Marion, IN . Fern married Norman Doll and he preceded her in death on November 9, 1985. She worked at Hardin Memorial as an X-ray tech for 10 years. Fern is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Daniel) Hall of Forest, son, Robert Doll of FL, 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Mrs. Doll was preceded in […]
Nils Riess, age 75, of Ada, Ohio, retired professor and Chair of the Communication and Theatre Arts Department of Ohio Northern University, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1948, in Augsburg, Germany, to his Estonian mother who instilled in him a love for his Estonian heritage and Republic of Estonia. […]
LaVerne Holland, 98, of Kenton passed away in Lake Mary, Florida. She was born on October 15,1925 in Kenton, Ohio to the late John David Bodine and Grace Thelma (Deerwester) Bodine. On January 25,1946, she married Willard Rowe Holland in the parsonage of the Immaculate Conception Church. They were married for sixty-nine years when he passed on November 8, 2015. LaVerne is survived by her children: Allen (Kathy) Holland of Chardon, Ohio, Dennis (Kathy) Holland of Connersville Indiana, Lynn (Kenny) […]
Kenton City Council met Monday evening. During the proceedings, Safety Service Director Cindy Murray shared that the city received a violation from the EPA. Murray stressed that there is no issue with the city's water and stated the violation is due to a delayed response to the agency. Two new resolutions were introduced during the meeting. Both are in connection with Phase 2A of the ongoing downtown infrastructure improvements. Resolution 23-027 will see the city enter an agreement with CSX […]
Betty Imogene Lindsey passed away on November 6, 2023 at11:00 a.m. She now joins her childhood sweetheart and husband in Heaven. Betty was born July 28, 1924 in Marion, Ohio to the late Samuel and Octa Della Cooley Matteson. On December 20, 1946, she married Jack C. Lindsey, M.D. who preceded her in death October 15, 1994.Betty graduated from Madison Memorial High School 1942 and Ashtabula General Hospital School of Nursing September 1945. Following her graduation she responded to Jack's […]
Ruthella Mae (Flinn) Cludy 103 of Dunkirk Ruthella Mae (Flinn) Cludy, 103, joined her husband, Charles in heaven on November 11, 2023, at 5:20 A.M. at the Sunrise Assisted Living Center of Findlay. She lived her adult life in Dunkirk, Ohio and knew nearly everyone in town. Ruthella was born in Goshen Township in Hardin County on April 16, 1920, to Ira "Frank" and Mamie Jane (Reefer) Flinn. She was the second of Frank and Mamie's five daughters and helped them […]
Barbara Pearl Newland 80 of Rushsylvania Funeral services for Barbara Pearl Newland will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the First Church of God in Ridgeway with Pastor Tim Kohl officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the services at the church. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Barbara passed away on November 9, 2023 at the Logan Acres Care Center. […]
Ricky DeWayne Morrison, age 63, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1960, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Harlin and Lola (Bailey) Morrison. Ricky was previously married to Sandra Mulholland. Ricky is survived by his significant other, Cindy Spradlin of Alger; a daughter, Misty Luv Morrison […]
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