Anita L. DearthSeptember 8, 1946 - June 21, 2025 Anita L. Dearth, age 78, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 8, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Phillip and Ruby (Shrider) Long. On February 18, 1966, Anita married John N. Dearth and he died December 8, 2021. Anita is survived by her two children: Tim (Elena) Dearth of Ada and Jennifer Dearth of Findlay; three […]
Kenneth Eugene Risner “Snake” Kenneth Eugene Risner “Snake” – 70, of Kenton, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at the Ohio State University hospital. Ken was born on August 12, 1954, to the late Max and Imogene (Legge) Risner. On April 6, 1974, he married his best friend and love of his life, Alicia “Lisa” Beach. Together, they had three beautiful daughters: Lacey (Mike) Faieta of Columbus, Ohio, Melissa (Rob) […]
Stanley Earl Price 82of Kenton Stan passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. Born on March 10, 1943, in Jackson, Ohio. Stan lived a life full of love, hard work, and dedication to his family. Stan retired from Diado Metal in Bellefontaine after many years of devoted service. A man of quiet strength and steady hands, he was known for his love of working on cars, his faithful dog Sadie by his side, and his enduring enjoyment of classic Westerns. […]
Gary L. HemmerlyMay 2, 1947 - June 13, 2025 Gary L. Hemmerly age 78 of Forest, died June 13, 2025 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born May 2, 1947 in Kenton to the late Paul & Maxine (Mattix) Hemmerly. Gary married Sue Bailey on Nov. 16, 1968, she survives along with a daughter Tanya Hemmerly, Forest, grandchildren Adam Hemmerly, Ashlee Hackworth, Sceth Conley, Storm Hemmerly, Shayle Roland, Wyatt & Whitniy Roland, great grandchildren Jack, Sam, Lucy, Dot & Achillis, […]
Christy M. Gottfried age 41 of Upper Sandusky, died at her residence on June 10, 2025. She was born Jan. 15, 1984 in Marion to the late Tommy G. Hall and Laura A. (Snyder) Luther, she survives.Christy married Darren L. Gottfried on June 2, 2021, he survives along with a daughter Mariah Swavel and a son Michael Tucker, both of Upper Sandusky a grandchild Bentley Davis, step-children Darrin Gottfried Jr. and Rachel Lindman, both of Columbus, siblings Todd (Lindsay) Hall, […]
Charles W. Robinson, Sr.November 24, 1933 - June 14, 2025 Charles W. Robinson, Sr., age 91, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Springs of Lima. He was born on November 24, 1933, in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Omar and Lena (Courad) Robinson. In 1970 Charles married Helen R. Newberry Shepherd and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2022. Charles is survived by his son, Chuck Robinson of Findlay; three step children: Henry Shepherd, […]
Judith K. “Judy” Tackett, 78 of Ada Judith K. “Judy” Tackett, age 78, of Ada, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on February 5, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio. Judith was preceded in death by her father Howard Stanley and Frankie (Hicks) Stanley. Judith is survived by her son, Timothy Castle of Ada; two grandchildren: Kristen Ray and Devin Ray; three great grandchildren: Delilah Ray, Jasmine Ray and Thomas Ray; […]
Reba Caroline Holland Coats, 94 of Kenton (Updated: 1:15pm, 6/16/25) Reba Caroline Holland Coats, 94 of Kenton passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Born in Kenton, Ohio on December 11, 1930, the youngest of five children to John Herbert Holland and Opal Holland. She married Fred Coats on January 26, 1951, and he preceded her in death on June 19, 2002. Reba is survived by her sons, Stewart (Bernadette) Coats, Burke Coats and daughter, Maureen (Paul) Root. She is […]
Louella Sue (Wilson) Miller, 82 of Kenton There will be no services held for Louella Sue (Wilson) Miller. It was her wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Louella passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1943, to the late William and Dorothy (Stevenson) Wilson. On May 3, 1960, she married Ronald Miller, and he preceded her in death on March 20, […]
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