Clarice Alvetta HannibalFebruary 18, 1931 - February 21, 2026 Clarice “Alvetta” (Kight) Hannibal, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Vancrest on February 21, 2026, at the age of 95. What a glorious reunion it must have been for her to be greeted by so many of her loved ones at Heaven’s gate. She was born February 18, 1931, in Ross county, to the late Allen and Marjorie (Abrams) Kight. Alvetta married Charles J. Hannibal on June 14, 1947, […]
Merle L. (Lou) DewittApril 13, 1962 - February 22, 2026 Merle “Lou” Dewitt, age 63, of McGuffey, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. Lou was born on April 13, 1962 to the late Walter “Junior” and Barbara (Engle) Bushong. In 1991 Lou married Donald Dewitt, Sr. and he survives in McGuffey. Also surviving are her five children: Daniel Rayl of Great Falls, MT, April Casio of Ada, Bobbie (Jonathan Krontz) Rayl of Ada, Jason […]
Opal (Gault) Rowe, 81, of Patterson, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Serenity Springs in Arlington. She was born on January 30, 1945, in Kenton, to the late George and Wanda (Dilley) Gault. On May 27, 1961, she married Donald Rowe, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Donnie (Tara) Rowe and Deanna (Tom Marquis) Williams; a grandson whom she raised like a son, Dylan (Aranica) Rowe; and her siblings, Deloris (Richard) Axline, […]
Carl D. GambleMay 17, 1934 - February 20, 2026 Carl D. Gamble, age 91, of Forest, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born May 17, 1934, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late Ira W. Gamble and Nettie O. (Efaw) Gamble. Carl married Patricia J. (Hamilton) Gamble, and she survives in Forest. Also surviving are his children, Robin Burd, Carl Gamble II, and Bruce Gamble, all of Forest; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, […]
Douglas Charles HurleyJune 17, 1951 - February 22, 2026 Douglas Charles Hurley, age 74, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 22, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Victor and Vera (Henkle) Hurley. On January 1, 1984 Doug married Tami Truman and she survives in Ada. Doug retired from Roundys after working for thirty years. He enjoyed volunteering at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was a collector of John Deere tractors and Case knives. […]
Matthew AldridgeAugust 31, 1972 — February 18, 2026Marion Matthew R. Aldridge (Byrd), age 53 passed away peacefully on 2/18/26. Matt was born in Marion, Ohio to Kathy E. Martin (Aldridge) and Paul E. Byrd (who both proceed him in death) on August 31st, 1972. Matt graduated from Harding High School in 1990 and went on to graduate from Tri-River career center in 2005 earning his LPN licensure. Upon graduation from Tri-Rivers, he spent 20 years working as a nurse, lastly […]
Judith L. (Price) Heffernan, 87, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on May 29, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Harry and Eleanor (Lohrer) Price. On May 15, 1980, she married John B. Heffernan, who preceded her in death on June 29, 2021. Judith is survived by three sons: Steven (Deborah) Williamson of Kenton, Gary Williamson of Kenton, and Dale (Ann) Williamson of Columbus; four grandchildren: […]
James M. "Jim" LongApril 15, 1937 - February 20, 2026 James M. “Jim” Long, age 88, of Ada, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on April 15, 1937 in LaFayette, Ohio to the late Marvin and Margaret (Muntis) Long. On August 23, 1959 he married Eleanor (Anspach) Long and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2014. Jim is survived by his two daughters: Judy E. (Sharon Huber) Long of Dublin, and […]
A celebration of life will be held for Monika Shirk from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the back room at Kenton Eagles 2163. The Eagles is located at 10750 State Route 68 N in Kenton. The full obituary for Monika Shirk can be found here.
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