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Obituary for Diane Marie Groth

Diane M. GrothAugust 30, 1947 - May 6, 2026 Diane Marie Groth, 78, formerly of Findlay passed away after a brief illness May 6, 2026 at Tiffin Mercy Hospital.She was born August 30, 1947 at Bucyrus, Ohio to the late O. Charles and A. Louise (Traxler) Russell. She married Paul James “Jim” Groth on December 22, 1973 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Upper Sandusky. Surviving is a son, Charles P. (Kimberly) Groth of Bloomville; grandchildren Neil, Cecilia and Jonathan […]

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Obituary for Alyssa Jay McClain

Alyssa Jay McClain 30of Ada A celebration of life for Alyssa Jay McClain will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Alyssa Jay McClain, beloved and beautiful daughter, sister, aunt and friend was born on August 7, 1995 to Jason and Laralee McClain. Alyssa unexpectedly left this world to be in the arms of the Lord on April 30, 2026. She brought such a gracious amount of love and […]

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Obituary for Mary Estella Rayl

Mary Estella Rayl passed away with family by her side on May 3, 2026, after a brief hospitalization. Mary was born to the late Charles Manhart and Laura (Stuber) Manhart on April 8, 1940. She graduated from Kenton High School in 1958 and married the love of her life, Clair D. Rayl, on May 31, 1958, at the First Methodist Church by Reverend Shoemaker.  Together they had three children: a son, David (Shawne) Rayl of Marion, and two daughters, Melody […]

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Obituary for Terry Richard Shirk

Terry Richard Shirk, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at The Ohio State University Medical Center Inpatient Hospice Unit.  Terry was born on July 20, 1949, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Joyce Carpenter.  He graduated from Kenton Senior High School in 1967 and went on to proudly serve his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War, serving from 1967 to 1971.  On December 30, 1968, […]

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Service Notice for Robert A. Emlinger

Robert A. Emlinger 75of Kenton Robert A. Emlinger, age 75, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. There will be no formal services. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. 

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Service Announcement for Terry Richard Shirk

Terry Richard Shirk 76of Ridgeway Terry Richard Shirk passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the OSU Hospice Inpatient Unit in Columbus. Funeral services for Terry will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Rev. Randall Forester officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. A full obituary will follow. 

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Celebration of Life for Doris V. (Kissling) Harbison

A Celebration of Life for Doris V. (Kissling) Harbison will be held at a later date. It was her wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Doris passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by her family at her bedside. She was born on February 3, 1945, in Kenton to the late Ralph and Margaret (Anderson) Kissling. She married Warren Harbison, but they later divorced. She is survived by […]

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Obituary for Hobert Andrew “Andy” Perkins

Hobert Andrew "Andy" Perkins 77of Kenton Hobert Andrew "Andy" Perkins passed away on April 24, 2026, at his home in Kenton. He was born on September 8, 1948, in Bournville, Ohio to the late Hobert and Margaret (Smith) Perkins. Andy lived a life defined by contradictions, caring yet stubborn, private yet unforgettable, complicated yet deeply loved by those who truly knew him. A lifelong Elvis fan, Andy didn't just admire the king, he spent years perfecting his own amateur Elvis impersonations, complete […]

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Obituary for Rodney Jeff Whitaker

Rodney Jeff Whitaker 61of Kenton Updated 2:10 p.m. (04/27/26) Rodney Jeff Whitaker passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Hardin Memorial Hospital ER. He was born on June 22, 1964, in Kenton to the late Charles and Lillie Mae (Haney) Whitaker. He married Susan McCrary on December 12, 1987, and she survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Jason (Jamie) Whitaker of Kenton and Matthew (Emily) Whitaker of Hepburn; two grandsons, Mason Whitaker and Mark Whitaker; a brother, […]

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