Jean Louise Sleesman, age 89, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Mennonite Memorial She was born on February 26, 1935 in Somerset, Ohio to Irven T. and Freda M. (Ringhiser) Warthman who preceded her in death. Jean married Henry C. Sleesman and he preceded her in death in April of 1982. Jean retired from the Ada Exempted Village School, […]
Funeral services for Carrol L. Boecher will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Trent Boedicker officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. We will also be honoring the life of Carrol's late wife, Janet who passed away in 2020. A full obituary for Janet was run at an earlier date. Carrol passed away on […]
Chad Everett Goodin, age 47, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from injuries incurred from a motorcycle accident. He was born on April 7, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to Dallas Goodin and Saundra (Pinks) McCracken. His father, Dallas preceded him in death and his mother, Saundra survives in Ada. On September 26, 2015 Chad married Darcy R. McDowell and she survives in Alger. Also […]
Joseph A. Krych, affectionately known as Joe, was born on May 28, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio. He passed away peacefully at the Marion General on August 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication that touched many lives.Joe lived a fulfilling life marked by service to his country and community. He proudly served as a US Navy veteran and was a plank owner of the U.S.S. Forrestal CVA/CV/AVI-59 Assoc. Inc. After his military service, he found his calling […]
Roger Douglas Carpenter 75 of Belle Center formerly of Bowling Green A celebration of life for Roger Douglas Carpenter will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Roger passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1949, in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Charles and Gennell Ann (Tyrrell) Carpenter. On July 31, 1971, he married Linda Gagn and she survives in Bowling Green. Also surviving are […]
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Donald Gene Kinnear Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, who entered Heaven on September 4, 2024. Don was born on March 10, 1952, in New Albany, Indiana, to Paul “Brownie” and Mary (Myers) Kinnear. He was preceded in death by his parents, his eldest son, Donald “Donnie” Kinnear Jr., and his siblings, Paul “Junior” Kinnear, Beverlee (Parr) Kinnear, and Raymond and Judy Bridenbaugh. Donald is survived by his former wife and […]
Harriet V. (Kanzig) Whitaker 83 of Kenton A celebration of life for Harriet V. (Kanzig) Whitaker will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Boy Scout Lake from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Burial at Grove Cemetery will take place at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Harriet passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Marion General Hospital. She was born on April 16, 1941, in Kenton to the late […]
Gene L. Greentree, 78 of Mt. Victory passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on August 31, 1946, to Carl and Mary (Ellis) Greentree. Gene graduated from Jesup High School in Jesup, Iowa in 1964 and later Gates Business College, Waterloo, Iowa. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Airforce from 1965-1969. On August 30, 1969, he married Sherry A. Woodard, and she survives, along with daughters; Annette (Phill) […]
Norma J. Rex, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on January 16, 1937 in Ada, Ohio to the late Robert and Gertrude (Robnolte) LaRue. Norma was previously married to Danny Preston. On March 21, 1982 Norma married Craig Rex and he preceded her in death in May 2017. Norma is […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
