Bethany J. Riblet, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1948, to the late Kenneth and Blanche Elizabeth (Kriner) Miller. On June 8, 1968, Bethany married Loren E. Riblet, who preceded her in death on November 29, 2021. Bethany is survived by her five children: Jared (Jennifer) Riblet of Bellefontaine, Benjamin (Nina) Riblet of […]
Grace C. Lane, age 84, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born on August 5, 1938, to the late John and Dorothy Jenkins. On November 23, 1957, Grace married Reece M. Lane who preceded her in death on October 31, 2019. Grace is survived by her two sons and daughter: Scott (Ruth) Lane of Kalida, Steven (Gail) Lane of […]
Tommy Joe Newland Sr 65 of Forest A celebration of life for Tommy Joe Newland Sr will be held at a later date. It was his wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Tommy passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 25, 1957 in Kenton to the late Norma Jean (Scott) and Paul Roger Newland Sr. Surviving are his children; Tommy Joe (Dalta) Newland […]
Alice A. Brown age 87 of Forest, died at her residence Wed. Jan.11, 2023. She was born Feb. 5, 1935 in Williamstown on to the late Thomas and Ruth (Cole) Jolliff. She married James Gordon Brown Sr. on Apr. 1, 1953, and he died Mar. 12, 2012. Surviving are her children Beverly (Donnie) Southward, Forest, James (Vickie Johnson) Brown, Forest, Bruce (Angie) Brown, Wharton, Sharon Brown, SC, Michael (Julia) Brown, Forest, 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 8 great great […]
Gary L. “Jeep” Patterson age 72 of Upper Sandusky, died on Jan. 10, 2023 at the Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1950 to the late Roscoe and Berdine (Weaver) Patterson. In 1989 he married Bev Van Horn Larick. He is survived by a step-daughter Melissa Larick of Marion, sisters Susan (Ed) Haymaker, AZ, Kate (Mark) Garn, Carey and a brother Mike (Dawn) Patterson, Carey, nephews Jordan, Kevin, Mathew, Austin, a niece Lexi, […]
Thomas McClaren Sr., 85 and Nancy (Harp) McClaren 84, both of Kenton passed away January 9, 2023. Thomas was born on January 14, 1937 to the late Pearl and Pearl (Drumm) McClaren. He is preceded in death by his brothers; Buffor Loney, John McClaren, sisters; Alice Miller and Helen Ann Williams. Nancy was born September 25, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Rachel (Treen) Harp. Nancy is preceded in death by brothers; George Harp and Donald Harp. Nancy is survived […]
Patricia A. Watkins 87 of Kenton Funeral services for Patricia A. Watkins will be at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview McDonald Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the services at the funeral home. Patricia passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 29, 1935 in Kenton to the […]
Nathaniel Brown 32, of Kenton passed away early January 11, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1990 to Mark and Kathleen (Parmer) Brown. He is preceded in death by his father; Mark Brown, brother; David Paul Brown, grandmothers; Janice Parmer, Betty Meeker and grandfather; Gary Brown. Nathaniel is survived by his mother; Kathleen, brothers; Kevin (Ashlee) Brown, Jeremy (Kala) Brown, sister Virginia Brown, nephews; Aiden Brown, Wyatt Brown, Myles Brown, Noah Brown, niece; Amelia Brown, girlfriend; Monica Stephan and […]
Ruth Joan (Hastings) Bacon 84 of Kenton Funeral services for Ruth Joan (Hastings) Bacon will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 16, 2023 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Cynthia Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Dunkirk Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the funeral home. Joan passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Arlington. She […]
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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.