Paul Eugene TackettAge 81, of Dunkirk Per his request, there will be no services. He will be laid to rest at Dunkirk Cemetery. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.Paul Eugene Tackett passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 15, 1945, in Lima to the late Tollie and Nancy (England) Tackett. He married Marilyn Shaw, the love of his life of 61 years, and she survives in […]
Benjamin M. "Ben" Barth, 49 of Kenton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on November 20, 1976. Ben graduated from Upper Sandusky High School, class of 1995. He is survived by his daughters; Annyka Barth, Shaidyn Hughes, Destiney Hughes and his son, Zachariah Hughes. Ben is also survived by his mother, Theresa (Scott) Gillfillan, siblings; Jason (Alisha) Gillfillan of Arlington, Liz Purdy of Forest, […]
James Conrad Finch (82)Kenton, Ohio James Conrad Finch, 82, of Kenton, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1944, in Kenton to the late Mack and Lorena (Bopp) Finch.James is survived by his daughter, Jill (Jeff) Parker, and four grandchildren: Nahla, Grayson, Madeline, and Lanie.A veteran of the Ohio National Guard, James graduated from The Ohio State University, where he became a pilot and later a pilot instructor. He was a member of the […]
Phillip E. Lautenschlager, age 89, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026. Phillip, affectionately known as Elmer to many, was born at home in New Holland, Ohio, to the late Jacob and Frances (Minshall) Lautenschlager. Coming from a rich agricultural heritage on both sides of his family, Phillip’s roots in the land ran deep from the very beginning. He was a 1955 graduate of Roundhead High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army and […]
Judith A. Hamilton 71,of Bellefontaine Funeral services for Judith A. Hamilton will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton, with Pastor Scott Berger officiating. Burial will follow at Norman Cemetery. Friends and family may visit two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.Judith A. Hamilton, age 71, of Kenton, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the Logan Acres Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born […]
Andrew Leon Ohler 41of Ridgeway Updated 9/15/26 Andrew Leon "Andy" Ohler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Andy was born on Wednesday, October 3, 1984, in Kenton to Rusty L. and Debra (Price) Ohler, who survive in Ridgeway.He welcomed his beloved daughter, Abigail, on July 5, 2016, with Sara Taylor of Kenton. Andy also had a deep love for his bonus children, Lily and Thomas.In […]
Screenshot Dr. Gary Martin Kinnison passed away peacefully early Friday morning, September 6, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, surrounded by family. He was born on February 13, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Everett and Irene (Knecht) Kinnison. On July 29, 1972, he married the love of his life, Jane Lake, who survives in Findlay.Also surviving are his beloved children, Dr. Martin (Amy) Kinnison and Megan (Tim) Collins, and his grandchildren, Madeline, Maddox, Heath, Mary, Irene and […]
Lisa (Mauk) Tetirick 65of Zanesfield, formerly of Kenton Lisa (Mauk) Tetirick passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born on March 22, 1961, in Kenton to the late Thomas R. Mauk and Nan N. (Brindley) McNutt. On September 16, 1989, she married James "Jim" Tetirick, who survives in Zanesfield.Also surviving are a brother, Roger (Dina) Mauk of Delphos, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda […]
Lisa (Mauk) Tetirick 65of Zanesfield formerly of Kenton Lisa (Mauk) Tetirick passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. Services for Lisa are pending with the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton.
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