Wilbur D. Willeke, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on November 7, 1930 in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Glenn and Hester (Wilcox) Willeke. On August 24, 1952 Wilbur married Wilma A. Boecher and she survives in Ada. Wilbur retired from Excello/Airfoil Textron where he worked as a machinist for thirty-eight years. […]
Peggy Ann Robinson 77 of Kenton There will be no services for Peggy Ann Robinson, as per her wishes. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at her home in Kenton. She was born January 20, 1946, at San Antonio Hospital in Kenton to the late Donald E. and Helen Cleta Robinson. Surviving are two brothers, David (Norma) and Keith (Cathy). She was preceded in death by a […]
Patricia A. Reed, age 69, of Waynesfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on June 11, 1954, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Harold and Margaret (Lee) Lusk. On January 7, 1978 Patricia married E. Douglas Reed and he preceded her in death on March 16, 2018. Patricia is survived by her four children: Mike […]
Cheryl L. Baughman 60 of Kenton At her request, there will be no services held for Cheryl. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Cheryl died on Monday, December 25, 2023, at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 21, 1963, in Kenton to the late Leo L. and Norma J. (Nichols) Keen. On May 23, 1986, she married Larry A. Baughman, and he survives in Kenton. Also surviving is daughter; […]
Audrey L. Wetherill age 95 formerly of Upper Sandusky, has resided in Findlay the last four years, died at The Manor at Greendale on Dec. 25, 2023. She was born on Jan. 22, 1928 in Hardin Co. to the late Harry L. and Florence E. (Metzger) Mentzer. She married Boyd R. Wetherill on June 15, 1947, he preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1984. She is survived by a son James B. (Kathryn) Wetherill, Upper Sandusky and a daughter […]
Sarah Louise Williams, 93 of Bellefontaine and formerly of Kenton passed on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Belle Springs Nursing Home. She was born in Foraker on Mary 25, 1930 to the late Louis John and Lucy Bell (Fahl) Gerlach. Sarah married Clair B. Williams on August 10, 1952 and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1988. Surviving is a son, John (Loretta) Williams of Ridgeway, two grandchildren; Sunni Hubbel of Findlay, Kristine (Leonard) Charrier of Oklahoma, two […]
Michael Caudill 68 of Kenton Funeral services for Michael Caudill will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Michael passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital ER in Kenton. He was born on July 25, 1955 in Kenton to the late Carl and […]
Rodney "Rod" E. Lease 70 of Kenton At his request, there will be no services held for Rodney "Rod" E. Lease. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Rod passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence in Kenton. He was born on July 27, 1953, in Kenton to the late Leonard Lease Jr. and Weltha J. (Rank) Lease. On December 4, 2004, he married Bonnie Barnhart, and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving are a son; […]
Mary R. Brown age 96 of Forest, died at her residence on Dec. 11, 2023. She was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Hardin County to the late William Leon and Nina (Kauble) George. Surviving are her children Anita Gattshall, Forest, Sue Butler, Forest, Denny Brown, Mt. Blanchard, Jeff (Teresa) Brown, Forest, Rebecca Phelan, Forest, Rob (Debbie) Brown, Forest and Stefan (Leslie) Brown, Crestline, 17 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, 23 great great grandchildren, 1 great great great grandchild, and many nieces […]
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