Obituaries

A celebration of life for Phyllis Powell has been scheduled for November 10th at 2:00pm at First Reformed United Church of Christ in Kenton. 

          Mary Elisabeth Hopson, age 53, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.            She was born on December 26, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to the Kenneth and Phyllis (Vanscoy) Hopson, Sr.             Mary is survived by her four children: Cassandra (Eric) Lightner of Kenton, Sheign (Ariana) Hopson of […]

Don W. Doll 84 of Kenton Funeral services for Don W. Doll will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Vincent Pontius and Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will be held at Dunkirk Cemetery at a later date. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the services and the funeral home. Don passed away on Monday, […]

Thelma Maxine Smittle, 94, formerly of Ada and Westerville, Ohio, died October 2, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, OH of natural causes. Maxine was born on January 10, 1930, outside of Cadiz, in Harrison County, Ohio, to Beulah E. (Birney) and Glenn Fletcher Wells. On August 27, 1955, she married Jack D. Smittle, and he survives at Provision Living, Findlay, OH. Maxine is also survived by her son, David […]

          Lois Lee, age 70, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.            She was born on August 22, 1954 in Stockbridge, Michigan to the late Rev. Scott and Olive (Wisecup) Clemons.  On October 6, 1979 Lois married Ronald E. Lee and he survives in Ada.            Also surviving are her […]

Justin R. Martin age 40 of Nevada, died Oct. 3, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born Mar. 29, 1984 in Marion to the late John R. Martin and Cecelia E. DeBolt who survives in Upper Sandusky. He is also survived by his children John R. Martin II and Albany L Martin, both of Nevada, a sister Angel Martin, Upper Sandusky, a nephew Aden Davis, many aunts, uncles and […]

Alma Dawn Wilson 76 of Kenton A celebration of life for Alma Dawn Wilson will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Alma passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on July 14, 1948, in Hepburn to the late Lloyd and Madura (Greer) Gale. In March of 1969 she […]

Donald A. Young, 75 of Ridgeway, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at Blanchard Place.  He was born October 6, 1948, in Kenton, OH. He was the son of the late Cecil and Beatrice (Ulrich) Young. On February 10, 1968, he married Jeanne Keller. He is survived by his children Scott (Donna) Young of West Liberty, Erica (Devin) Elsasser, Ridgeway and Shauna (Jeremy) Streets, Ridgeway; grandchildren Loryn and Laney Elsasser, […]

Betty L. Bayes, a vibrant soul whose laughter echoed through the hearts of many, departed this world on October 2, 2024, at Altercare in Bucyrus, OH. Born on November 3, 1939, in Dunkirk, OH, Betty's spirit was as beautiful as her photogenic smile, which could warm the coldest of days.Throughout her life, Betty embodied the essence of community and togetherness, cherishing the moments spent with friends and family. Betty graduated […]