Don R. Huston Jr. 79of Kenton A celebration of life for Don. R. Huston Jr. will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family is respecting his wishes and not having a funeral. With deep sadness, we announce on August 5, 2025, the passing of Don Richard Huston Jr. Don was born on April 3, 1946, in Kenton to the late Don Richard and Helen (Jones) Huston. Don […]
Retired Staff Sergeant, Daniel Joseph Erwin, age 84 of Kenton, passed away on August 5, 2025, at Logan Acres, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 11, 1940, to Daniel W. and Eileen (Adkins) Erwin in Kenton, Ohio. Dan had fond memories of growing up in Kenton. He was a 1959 graduate of Kenton High School. After high school, Dan joined the United States Air Force and served his country for five years. After the Air Force, […]
Carl E. Umbaugh, age 64 of Kenton, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital ICU. He was born October 3, 1960, to Jack Leroy and Onnie June (Cosart) Umbaugh, and his mother survives in Kenton. Left to cherish his memory includes son: Trea (Elisa) Umbaugh of Kenton; daughter: Tricia (Andrew) Austin; brother: John (Glenda) Umbaugh of Sebring, Florida; sister: Judy Haines and significant other Gary Chamberlin of Kenton; grandchildren: Ryker, […]
Paul E. DowningJanuary 6, 1939 - August 4, 2025 Paul E. Downing, age 86, of Alger, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. Paul was born on January 6, 1939 in Ada, Ohio to the late William and Virginia (Adams) Downing. In 1969, Paul married Mildred Castle and she survives in Alger. Also surviving are his brother, Lee Downing; and two sisters: Sally Smith and Mary Downing. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles Campbell, Jerry […]
James "Jim" Ledley 78of Kenton Memorial services for James "Jim" Ledley will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Grove Cemetery Committal Building. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Jim passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 30, 1946, in Kenton to the late Joseph and Jean (McIntosh) Ledley. He married Janice (Garver) Warmbrod, and they later […]
Martin Dean Beloat 73of Kenton Graveside services for Martin Dean Beloat will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Grove Cemetery in Kenton with Pastor Tom Hanks officiating. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Martin passed away at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 18, 1952, to the late John Martin Beloat and Bertha Katherine (Castle) Beloat. He married Peggy A. […]
Diane Sue Bland, age 71 of Kenton, passed away at her residence. She was born January 22, 1954, to James Nelson and Delores (Elliott) Wood, and they preceded her in death. She married James Bland and they enjoyed many years of life together until his passing in 2005. Left to cherish her memory include sisters: Sarah (Rick) Cannode of Kenton, Selma (Tom, dec.) Fox of Upper Sandusky; sisters-in-law: Joyce (Kenneth, dec.) Bland of Paulding, Cheryl Brown of Van Wert; and […]
Catherine “Katie” Marie (Curtis) Shick, age 99 of Kenton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Kenton, OH. She was born August 13, 1925, to Jesse and Mildred (Cooper) Curtis and they preceded her in death. She married Calvin Marion Shick February 9, 1946, and he preceded her in death August 27, 2007. Left to cherish her memory include sons: Mark (Judy) Shick of Rawson, Kim (Robin) Shick of Belle Center; daughter: Jane (Michael) Major of Urbana; sisters: Betty […]
A graveside memorial service for Sandra "Sandy" G. Lautenschlager will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Fairview McDonald Cemetery. The Price-McElroy Funeral in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. A full obituary was run at an earlier date and can be viewed here.
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