Royce "Bob" Nichols 73 of Dunkirk, Ohio A graveside service for Royce "Bob" Nichols will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, May 9, 2022 at The Dunkirk Cemetery with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, May 8, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and also on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. noon. Bob passed away on May 4, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Kenton […]
Walter Eugene Burk age 95 of Forest, died at The Heritage Retirement Home, Findlay on May 2, 2022. He was born on Aug. 21, 1926 in Forest to the late Elmer and Mary (Stoneburner) Burk. In 1947 he married Miriam Briggs who preceded him in death in 1991. Surviving is a daughter Suzanne (Vince) Shark, Forest, a grandson Matthew (Michelle) Shark, Oak Harbor and a great granddaughter Braelyn Shark. He is preceded in death by a brother Gilbert Burk and […]
James L. Kalb age 89 of Forest, died at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on May 2, 2022. He was born on Mar. 30, 1933 in Forest to the late John and Donna (Clark) Kalb. James was first married to the late Ioma Dean, then married Barbara (Layne) Click, she survives in Forest. He is survived by a son Herbert Kalb, Kenton, step-daughters Peble (Curt Shaw) Click, Mt. Victory and Donna (James) Ratliff, Forest. 18 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and […]
Alice Keller, 57 of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Saturday April 30, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital Bellefontaine, Ohio. Alice was born on April 16, 1965 in Athens, Ohio to the late Franklin D. Koch and Virgie (Keller) Koch. Alice is survived by her husband; Frank D. Castle Jr., mother; Virgie Koch, daughters; Kirstie Moyer, Rachael (Anthony) Matheny, grandson; Andrew Resendez, granddaughter; Luna Matheny, sister; Angela (Jaime) Rivera, brothers; Franklin Koch, Johnny Nicols, Tim Shamblin and several nieces and nephews. Alice […]
Ronnie R. Parker-Hupp born on October 5, 1943 in Kenton, Ohio passed away on April 28, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by loved ones. Ronnie was a member of the Eastern Starr. She was a free spirit marching to the beat of her own drum. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and everyone's favorite wildcard. Everywhere Ronnie went you knew she was coming hard charging with style and grace. Ronnie is survived by her sisters, son, grandson, great-grandson and great-granddaughter. A […]
Mary Anne Pfeiffer age 74 of Forest, died at Bridge Hospice Care Center on Apr. 27, 2022. She was born Mar. 4, 1948 in Tiffin to the late Arley and Doris (Hall) Brown. She married D. Norman Pfeiffer Oct. 21, 1967, he preceded her in death on Apr. 18, 2005. Mrs. Pfeiffer is survived by a daughter Lori (Gregory) Stine and a son Tony (Beverly) Pfeiffer, both of Forest, grandchildren Tiffany (Quentin) Strader, Forest, Alexis (Dustin Gobel) Holtzberger, Tiffin, Tyler […]
Dianna Heath 73, of Dola, Ohio passed April 27, 2022. Dianna was born November 1, 1948 to the late Philip and Hazel (Hackworth) Drumm. Dianna married Bruce Heath in 1973, he preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters; Tonya (Jeff) Dennis, Krista (Shawn) Heath, Tracie (Gene) Siebeneck, brothers; Ken (Sonya) Drumm, Don (Lynn) Drumm, sisters; Joann (John) Loomis, Gwen(Walt) Compton, grandchildren; Brittany ( Justin) Hoppock, Thomas (Telah) Phillips, Ashely (Shane) Neeley, Jordan Shelley and 6 great-grandchildren. Dianna […]
Joseph Lee Handly, 65 of Pasadena Texas passed away April 6, 2022. Joe was born on February 11, 1957 to the late Robert Dean Handly and Carol Jean (Young) Schreiber. He is survived by his mother; Carol Jean Schreiber, step-mother; Shirley (Handly) Landon, sister; Christina (Handly) Pathemore, brother, Ernest Anthony Schreiber, niece Lindsay (Kyle) Talbott, step-sisters; Cheryl (Darren) Riley and Christina Manns, step-nieces and nephews; Tessa (Alex) Baker, Braedon (Ashley) Riley, Aislynn (Ritchie) Curtis, Phillip (Sam) West, Trenton (Ashley) Manns, […]
Audrey D. Metzger age 87 of Kenton, died at Findlay Hospice Care Center on Apr. 25, 2022. She was born Apr. 30, 1934 in Kenton to the late Fay and Ermal (Miller) Smith. She married Merle L. Metzger on July 12, 1952, he preceded her in death on Mar. 26, 2011. Mrs. Metzger is survived by her children Connie (Greg) Byers, Kenton, Ron (Deb) Metzger, Forest, Cindy (Casey) Messenger, FL and Joe Metzger, FL, grandchildren Dustin Stewart, Brandy Bowman, Ashley […]
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