Tim Laubis passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at 9:46 a.m. at his home. He was born on June 22, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio at Hardin Memorial Hospital to Wilbur and Helen (Bushong) Laubis. Tim graduated from Kenton Senior High School in 1970. After high school he joined the Army and then returned to Kenton where he worked at Rockwell International, North Electric and then for 29 years at the Ohio Department of Transportation where he worked as a […]
James William “Jim” Pruden, 85 of Kenton passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 26, 1937 to the late George and Goldie (Clark) Pruden. Jim is survived by his wife, Sandra (Brubaker Lange) Pruden, daughters: Kathryn (John) Shumate, Karen (John) Seidenschmidt, Kimberly (Robert) Ousley, Kevin (Beverly) Pruden, and step-children; Brad A. Lange, Shawn (Shawn) Lange Moore, Tara R. (Robert) Lange Burlas. He is also survived by grandchildren: John (Karrie) […]
Charlotte Bowers 85 of Kenton A graveside service for Charlotte Bowers will take place at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. She died peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab. She was born on December 29, 1936 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the late Clayborne Sr. and Armidna (Hearld) White. In 1962 she married Jack Bowers and he preceded her in death. Surviving are a son; Carl […]
Dorothy E. Hall age 94 of Upper Sandusky, died at Wyandot Co. Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on July 14, 2022. She was born March 1, 1928 in Wyandot County to the late Grant and Edith (Alspach) Yeater. Dorothy married Elmer L. Hall on December 3, 1948, he preceded her in death on September 3, 2001. She is survived by her children Shirley Marquis, FL, and Robert (Carolyn) Hall, Upper Sandusky, a grandchild Michele (Jason) Maxwell, FL, and 2 great […]
Georgina L. Lightner, 33 of Kenton passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Kenton on August 29, 1988 to Roy Lightner and Teresa Crabtree. Georgina is survived by her parents, Roy (Pam) Lightner and Teresa Winegardner children; Austin Plymale, Morgan Plymale and Marley Crabtree. She is also survived by her brothers; Shane Fay of Forest, Roy Lightner, IV and Royce Lightner both of Kenton, sister, Gracie Lightner of Kenton, step-sisters; Shelby Dague of […]
Robert Earl Ward 89 of Kenton A graveside service for Robert Earl Ward will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Grove Cemetery Committal Building in Kenton with Pastor David Robertson officiating. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Robert died on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Marion General Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1933 in Hepburn to the late David and Margaret (Stober) Ward. On November 5, 1953 […]
Robert Del Culver age 71 of Carey died Wed. July 6, 2022 at the OSU James Cancer Research Hospital. He was born in Bucyrus on Aug. 31, 1950 to the late George & Dorothy (Hessley) Culver. He married Wanda L. (Conley) Culver and she survives in Carey. Mr. Culver is also survived by his children Barry (Nicole) Culver, Upper Sandusky, Tracey (Michael) Thompson, Rawson, Del (Melinda Cooley) Culver, Port Clinton, 6 grandchildren Megan, Rosalyn, Austin, Paige, Peyton, Nicholas, 10 great […]
Thomas Irvin Marquis 72 of Kenton Funeral services for Thomas Irvin Marquis will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jim Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Thomas died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. He was born on August 30, 1949 in Kenton to the late Arthur […]
Dorothy K. Kovach age 98, formerly of Upper Sandusky, most recently of Findlay died at Birchaven on July 2, 2022. She was born June 14, 1924 in Uniontown, PA to the late Joseph and Mary (Rosky) Bill. After his wife's death her father married Kathryn Kolesar. She married John C. Kovach on Nov. 27, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 2018. Surviving are her children Diane (James) Gabriel, Anaheim, CA, John (Maureen) Kovach II, Findlay and […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.