Vaughn Ryan Rall 57of Kenton Vaughn Ryan Rall, 57, of Kenton passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at 9:19 A.M. at Lima St. Rita's Mercy Health Medical Center with his family at his bedside. He was born in Kenton on November 14, 1968, to Janice K. (Long) Rall and the late Larry E. Rall. On June 4, 2008, Vaughn and Susan Michele Kramp were married in Granville, Ohio and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving is his mother, Janice Rall of […]
Janet Elizabeth PickettApril 8, 1940 - March 7, 2026 Janet Elizabeth (Lee) Pickett, 85, Mt. Blanchard, OH went home to the Lord in the early morning hours of March 7, 2026.She was born April 8th, 1940 in Wharton, OH, to the late Thomas & Maude (Prince) Lee.She married James E. Pickett on September 6, 1959, at the Wharton United Methodist Church after graduating from Wharton High School in 1958.She will be dearly missed by her children: Kimberly (Daniel) Dehnhoff, James […]
Brenda Gail (Manns) Schwartz, entered her Heavenly home on February 22, 2026. She was born on December 19, 1949, to Herbert and Christine Manns. She graduated from Kenton High School in 1968. She married Robert “Les” Schwartz on April 16, 1971. Brenda is survived by her children; David (Monica) Schwartz, of Kenton, Christine (John) Kennedy, of Kenton, and Robert (Danee) Schwartz, of Findlay, grandchildren; Jocelyn Renkert(Hayden Ellis), Thane (Amber) Schwartz, Lyndsey Schwartz, Breanna (Andrew) Streaker, Alexandra Kennedy, Gillian Kennedy, Sydnee […]
Wilma J BaileyNovember 5, 1940 - March 5, 2026 Wilma Jean Bailey, age 85, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 5, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to Thomas and Gertrude (Meeks) White. On August 24, 1984 Wilma married John Bailey and he survives in Alger. Also surviving are her children: Angela (Joseph) Freytag of Alger, Robert (Laura) Leiber of Alger, Johnny Bailey of Ada and Thad […]
Judith K. Faulkner, age 86, passed away March 5, 2026. She was born in Warren, Ohio on July 31, 1939, the daughter of Paul J. and Sara Cox Keckley. She is survived by David Faulkner, son Robert (Gabrielle)Faulkner, grandchildren Michaela (Shane Cox) Alexander, James (Cheyenne) Faulkner, Amy Faulkner and Sophia Faulkner, great grandchildren Jayce Alexander, Sabrina Cox, Branson Faulkner, Christy Faulkner, many friends who loved her sweet gentle spirit, and her beloved pets (too numerous to name). Judy grew up […]
Michael Joseph Scharf, age 78, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1947, in Kenton to the late Carl and Mary (Wolf) Scharf. Michael owned and operated Mike’s Auto Center for many years and also worked for Tecumseh and the Marion Dresser. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marion and a founding member of Parents Without Partners. He also set up many singles dances […]
James (Jim) Franklin Moore, 88, of Kenton, passed away March 3,2026, at Vancrest of Ada. Jim was born on May 7, 1937, to Ralph (Pete) and Betty (Rella) Moore, on July 7, 1962 he married Sharon Lee Edwards. Jim is survived by a son: Shawn Paul Moore, daughter-in-law: Shawn Anne (Lange) Moore, granddaughters: Kelcy Moore, Alexa Moore, Mikaela (Will) Hoppe, Jenna (Mitchel) Sawmiller, all of Kenton, and Devry Moore New Albany, OH, great- grandson: Dax Hoppe, brothers: John (Leah) Moore. […]
Robert L. (Bob) Shaw, Jr.July 23, 1956 - March 3, 2026 Robert L. “Bob” Shaw, Jr., age 69 of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton surrounded by his family. He was born on July 23, 1956 in Lima to Robert L. and Rachel (Vermillion) Shaw, Sr. On June 30, 1979 Bob married Kathleen (Earl) Shaw and she survives in Ada. Also surviving are his children: Robert (Brittany) Shaw, III of Ada, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt of […]
Dori Spencer, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly following an automobile accident on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1959, in Delaware, Ohio, to the late Esther (Bushee) Skeens. On November 2, 2007, she married Tony Spencer, who survives in Dunkirk. Also surviving are two daughters, Karson (Ryan Phillips) Evans of Upper Sandusky and Jennifer Evans of Ada; two step-sons, Chad (Jennifer) Spencer and Derek (Shasta) Spencer, both of Kenton; two sisters, Lesa (Wade) Melton and […]
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