Wanda Jean Risner, age 67 of Kenton, passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Kenton on February 6, 1956 to the late Walter C. and Helen M. (Hildreth) Lansdown. On May 4, 1974, she married Paul R. Risner and he survives in Kenton. Wanda is also survived by her daughters, Heather Risner and Jamie Risner; special niece, Jeri Clum; sisters, Betty (Tom) Draime and Terri Lansdown; grandchildren, […]
Ryan Michael House, age 43, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 5:06 AM at Kindred Hospital, Lima. He was born November 26, 1979, in Findlay, Ohio to Randall and Robin (Lantz) House and they survive in Harrod. Also surviving are his four children: Sage, Logan, Ian and Caitlyn all of Ada; his sister, Jennifer (Chuck) Taylor of Ada; two nephews: Nick […]
Erin R. Thacker age 40 of Wapakoneta, died July 18, 2023. She was born Feb. 12, 1983 in Kenton to Alan J. and Diana L. (Cain) Horner. Her parents live in North Baltimore. She had been married to Jess Alan Thacker, they later divorced. She is survived by her children Lance Thacker and Ethan Thacker, siblings Tracy Altvater, Jaimie Horner, Adam Horner, Zach Horner, Alysia Horner, Jerimiyah Horner and Jackson Horner. She is preceded in death by a daughter Lucy […]
Patricia A. Weber age 72 of Findlay, died at Ohio State University Medical Center on Aug. 1, 2023. She was born Feb. 21, 1951 in Kenton to the late Merton Lee and Margaret L. (Taylor) Hodge. She was first marred to Donald Southward, they divorced, she then married Thomas Weber who preceded her in death in 2013. Mrs. Weber is survived by a daughter Angie Huffman, Las Vegas, NV, sons Obie Southward, Arcadia, Donny (Erin Teegardin) Southward, Forest, 8 grandchildren, […]
Joanne Elizabeth (Derr) Settlage, 96 of Kenton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 3, 1927 to Roberta (Winters) Derr and Walter Derr, Sr. Her mother passed away when Joanne was 2 1/2 years old and she was raised by her father and step-mother, Stella Campbell Derr. On October 22, 1950, she married Richard R. Settlage and they enjoyed 51 years together before […]
Leonard L. Earl, 81 of Nokomis, FL, and formerly from Ada, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023. He was born Dec 20, 1941 in Elida, Ohio to Byron and Clarabell (Wood) Earl. Leonard graduated from Ada High School and Ohio Northern University. He taught school in Botkins before becoming owner of Earl’s Plumbing and Heating in Ada. He married Barbara Sue Montgomery on March 6, 1965, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by son, David […]
Marjorie Ann Armentrout 88 of Lima (formerly of Kenton) A celebration of life for Marjorie Ann Armentrout will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at McGuffey Church of Christ with Minister David Holbrook officiating. Friends and family may visit 1 hour prior to services at the church. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting with the arrangements. A full obituary was run at an earlier date.
Jann E. Gottfried age 64 of Upper Sandusky died Fri. July 28, 2023 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. She was born Sept. 26, 1958 to the late Kenneth L. & Dixie L. (Everhart) Gottfried. Ms. Gottfried is survived by her step-mother Alberta Courtright Gottfried, brother Bill (Lesa) Gottfried, Upper Sandusky, sister Yvonne Gottfried, Upper Sandusky, nephews Walker (April) Gottfried, Wade Gottfried, Aaron (Josh) Kreais, Devon (Becca) Kreais, Logan (Danielle) Kreais, and niece Danielle (John) McWilliams, great nieces and nephews Arabel, […]
Betty Mae (Gill) Ansley 98 of Ridgeway A graveside service for Betty Mae (Gill) Ansley will be held at 1:45 P.M. on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Wolfcreek Cemetery in Kenton with Pastor Terry Robinson officiating. Friends and family may visit from 11:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Friday at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory. Betty passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home in rural Ridgeway. She was born on July 9, 1925, in Dayton, Ohio to […]
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