Obituary for Lillian Christine Madison-Wentz

Lillian Christine Madison-Wentz 88 of Kenton Lillian Christine Madison-Wentz, 88, of Kenton, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. She was a devoted Jehovah's Witness, finding great joy and purpose in her faith. She was born on February 28, 1936, to Thelma and Earl Madison in Kenton, Ohio. On August 10, 1993, she married Russel Wentz, and they remained together until his passing. Throughout her life, Lillian worked in many professions, including as a dedicated homemaker and a hard working factory worker. No […]

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Obituary for Gary R. Fitzgerald

Gary R. Fitzgerald, age 85 of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cyclone, PA on September 20, 1939, to the late Merle Fitzgerald and Helen (Crise) Fitzgerald. Gary married Rosemary (Wood) Fitzgerald on August 6, 1960 and she survives along with children Jane (Mike) Murray of Indian Lake, Peggy Sue (Jim) Newkirk of Ada, David (Jacqualine) Fitzgerald of Kenton; sister Jane (George) Georgiades of Florida; 11 […]

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Obituary for Linda Lee Shuttleworth

Linda Lee Shuttleworth, age 82 of Belle Center, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. Rita's Hospital. She was born June 26, 1942 in Lakewood to the late Beryl Frink and Hazel (Stokes) Frink. She married Gene Shuttleworth on October 5, 1997, and he preceded her in death on October 8, 2016. She is survived by son Jim Hartman of Kenton; grandchild Taryn Hartman of Washington; and several other loving family members. Linda was a homemaker and established an […]

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Obituary for Robert J. “Bob” Flowers

Robert J. "Bob" Flowers, age 77 of Forest, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Bob was born on June 24, 1947, to the late Dale E. Flowers and late Jo Anne (Loach) Lear. He married Paula J. (Watkins) on September 23, 1973, and she preceded him in death on March 6, 2014. Bob married Hannah (Holm) Derr on June 25, 2016, and she survives. He is also survived by his daughter, April (Oliver) Heldman and grandchildren, Alyssa and Brady […]

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Obituary for Donna M. Burchiel

Donna M. Burchiel, 47 of Kenton passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Kenton on May 17, 1977, to John F. and Brenda (Cosart) Holland. Donna married James L. Burchiel, III on May 21, 1999, and he survives along with a son, Cody L. Burchiel of Kenton. Donna is also survived by her mother, Brenda Holland and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, […]

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Obituary for Arkada A. Thomas

Arkada A. Thomas age 82 of Kenton died on Feb. 3, 2025 at Marion General Hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1942 in Kenton to the late Gilbert and Margaret (Smith) Patchet. She married L. Earl Thomas on Dec. 2, 1960, he preceded her in death on June 9, 2020. Surviving are her children Lynn (Glen) Baughman and Brian (Becky) Thomas, both of Kenton, grandchildren Sarah & Hunter Purdy, Garrett & fiance Addie Buckenroth, Chad & Missy Baughman, Shane & […]

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Obituary for Hazel L. Rodabaugh

Hazel L. Rodabaugh, age 93, of Bluffton, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Maple Crest, Bluffton. She was born on March 13, 1931 in rural Ada, Ohio to the late Wilber and Ethel (Kimble) Elwood. On October 12, 1995 Hazel married Dr. E. Roy Rodabaugh and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2006. Hazel retired from Mold-Tech Division […]

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Obituary for Hamilton C. Combs, Jr.

Hamilton C. Combs, Jr., age 93, of Ada, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Hamilton was beloved by all who knew him and while his family will miss him, they take comfort in imagining the welcome he received in heaven. The youngest of nine siblings, Hamilton was born to the late Hamilton C. and Stella (Carty) Combs, Sr. in Salyersville, Kentucky on […]

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Obituary for Lloyd C. Smith

Lloyd C. Smith 90 of Marion Visitation for Lloyd C. Smith will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 05, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will be held at Claibourne Cemetery at a later date. Lloyd passed away on Saturday, February 01, 2025, at the Woodside Village Care Center in Mount Gilead, Ohio. He was born on April 01, 1934, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to the late James and Junie (Doolin) Smith. Surviving are a son, Ivan […]

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