David J. Trusty, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1944, in Lackey, Kentucky to the late Alvin and Goldia (Conley) Trusty. On April 7, 1964, David married Mary Standifer and she survives in Alger. Also surviving are their three sons: Alvin (Anjie) Trusty of Findlay, David “Bo” (Tonya) Trusty of Sycamore, and Troy (Heather) […]
Barbara Ruth Bushong, age 80, of Lima, formerly of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on December 23, 1941, in Harrod, Ohio, to the late Oren E. and Mildred (Long) Engle. On July 28, 1961, Barbara married Walter Junior Bushong, who died on October 21, 2005. Barbara is survived by her two children: Bill (Laura) Bushong of McGuffey, and Merle “Lou” (Donald) […]
Marilyn A. Lamb 90 of Dunkirk Marilyn Anne Lamb, 90, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She is survived by her children; Sue (Bob) Dickerson of Dade City, Florida, Keith (Sue) Lamb of Tiffin, Linda (Rob) Parsons of Dunkirk, Jeff (Connie) Lamb of Dunkirk and Steve (Kelly) Lamb of Kenton. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents […]
Rowland LaVern Vermaaten 84 of Mt. Victory Rowland LaVern Vermaaten died on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Hardin Hills Nursing Home in Kenton. He was born on February 4, 1938 in Orange County, California to the late John and Helen (Stookey) Vermaaten. He married his childhood sweetheart, Carolyn (Wells) on September 11, 1960 at the Fairview United Methodist Church. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. He is survived by one sister; Donna Ray of Clinton, Indiana.Rowland graduated from Kenton High […]
Debra Ellis, 63 of Kenton passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on December 9, 2022. Debra was born on February 2, 1959 to Ervin (Doug) and Mary (Quier) Castle. She is preceded in death by her husband; Terry Ellis, father; Ervin (Doug) Castle, brother; Eddie Castle, daughter; Stacy Ellis and grandson; Levi Glidden. Debra is survived by her daughter; Tiffany (John) Glidden, son; Brian (Maria) Nichols, brothers; Douglas Castle, Charles (Kim) Castle, Paul (Melissa) Castle, sisters; Laurette […]
Scott E. Lafferty age 57 of Forest, died at his residence on Dec. 6, 2022. He was born Mar. 10, 1965 in Kenton to Norman and Thelma (Sheets) Lafferty. His mother survives in Forest, his father is deceased. He is also survived by a daughter Heather Lafferty, Forest, 5 grandchildren, sisters Sheryl (Gary) Camper, Forest, Tammy Bordner, Dunkirk, Tracy (Allen) Huffman, Bellefontaine and a brother-in-law Lee Watkins, Kenton. He was preceded in death by a daughter Candice Lafferty, a sister […]
Thomas W. “Tom” Truman, age 81, of Lima, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 7:07 PM. He was born on November 26, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Russell and Virginia (Miller) Truman. On September 21, 1959, Thomas married Delores Wright and she preceded him in death on November 2, 2021. Tom is survived by his two daughters: Rhonda (James) Park of Ada and Kim (Brent) Young of […]
Lacy Patrick Sr. 68 of Kenton Funeral services for Lacy Patrick Sr. will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Hebert Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Norman Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Lacy died on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on August 26, 1954 […]
Debra J. Kendall 70 of Kenton Funeral services for Debra J. Kendall will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Rev. Joe D. Scott Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Norman Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Debra died on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Marion General Hospital. She was born on December 25,1951 in Kenton to the late […]
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