Carolyn M. Lawrence, 92 of Kenton passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Logan Acres. She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio on October 10, 1931, to Robert E. and Mildred (Wroten) Dyer. Carolyn married Ralph A. Lawrence on June 20, 1958, and he preceded her in death on July 12, 2001. She is survived by her children; Craig A. (Tira) Lawrence and Kristie (Mike) Heilman both of Kenton. Carolyn is also survived by her grandchildren; Nathaniel A. (Misty Leach) […]
Richard John Scharf 66 of Ontario (formerly of Kenton) Richard John Joseph Scharf, born September 19, 1957, the eighth of ten children of Carl and Mary Scharf of New Bloomington, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus due to health complications. Rick is survived by his wife Christina “Chris”, 4 brothers; Mike of New Bloomington, Tom of Cape Coral, FL; Pat (Gail) of Marion, and Steve of Marion, 5 sisters; Mary Jo Majors […]
Betty V. Grossman age 100 of Upper Sandusky, died at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky on Thurs. Aug. 8, 2024. She was born on Dec. 27, 1923 in Wyandot Co. to the late Earl H. and Lulu A. (Stewart) Case. On July 19, 1943 she married Cleo S. Grossman, he preceded in death. She is survived by daughters Vicky Marie (Jack) Borders, SC and Shari Kay (Mike) Kraus, Upper Sandusky, grandchildren Darcy (Scott) Washburn, Brian (Cherie) Borders, SC, great grandchildren Brianna […]
Mariah Gault age 51 of Findlay died Aug. 7, 2024 at Kindred Hospital, Lima. She was born Oct. 3, 1972 in Shreveport, LA to the late Edwin Reustle and Diane (Rosterfer) Reustle of Dunkirk. Mariah married Steve Gault and he survives in Forest. She is also survived by 2 daughters Kathy (Brandon) Kugler, Forest, Demi (Michael) Sallows, Findlay, a son River (Destinee Luna) Reustle, Findlay, a step-son Steve (Morgan) Gault, Forest, 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters Charity (Scott) Schlatter, Dunkirk, and […]
Tony VanHoose, age 63, of Dola, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 29, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the late Ralph and Beatrice (Barnett) VanHoose. On June 3, 2005 Tony married Anna “Sue” VanHoose and she survives in Dola. Also surviving is his daughter, Misty Leigh (Lucio) Jenkins of Roundhead; three step children: Stacey (Jeremiah) Hensley of […]
Marlow Ray “Poppy” Courtad age 99 of Forest, died at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Arlington on Aug. 3, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1925 in Wyandot Co. to the late Floyd R. and Mary Jane (Vroman) Courtad. Ray is reunited with the Love of His Life, he would have been married 75 years to Evelyn Patrick, they were married on Aug. 6, 1949. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2023. He is survived by sons […]
Nancy Kay Miller, 85 of Lakeview, OH, passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, August 3, 2024. Nancy was born on Nov. 22, 1938, in Lima to the late Carey Clum and Mary Elizabeth (Holmes) Shondell. She is survived by her husband Richard A Miller, Sr. Nancy married Richard on August 14, 1955, in Hicksville, OH, they were married for sixty-nine years. Nancy is also survived their children: Rick Jr. (Cindi) of Clinton, TN, Elizabeth Meisel (Paul), Catherine Allen (Doug) and […]
Ivan W. Crowe, born July 24, 1942, peacefully passed away with loved ones by his side on July 31, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Survived by Terri (Geyer) Crowe, wife of 57 years. 3 Children, a son, Todd (Angie) Crowe, daughters, Michelle (Crowe) Lowery, and Kelly (Crowe) (Dave) Gaertner. Grandchildren, Blaise & Morgan Crowe, Austyn Webb, Skyler & Jaydan Lowery, and Warren Gaertner. Four great grandchildren, and two great step grandchildren.Ivan was born the middle child of Floyd […]
Sharon Kay Wells, age 75, of Ada, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at OhioHealth-Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. She was born on June 18, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Raymond M. and Ruth M. (Stephenson) Fuqua. Sharon was married to the late Bill Wells. Sharon is survived by her son, Steven Zell; two brothers: Raymond (Marsha) Fuqua of Ada, and Doug […]
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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.
