He was a dandy … The family of William John Davis of Kenton, Ohio, sadly announces that he passed on November 7, peacefully at his home, after bravely enduring a lengthy illness. He was 85 years old. Bill was born on June 6, 1938, and resided in Kenton for most of his life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Myrna Caroline Davis (Kemppainen) of Kenton, and his four children: Mona (Will) Goble of Parish, NY; Kelly […]
Mary Joe Roy Myers died on November 6,2023 at the age of 92. She was born October 22, 1931 to Orill and Virginia (Burman) Roy who preceded her in death. Her brothers Roland, Robert, and James and sister Fannie Shearer, and her son-in-law Roger Rutan also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Ramon Alvin Myers of 74 years, her children, Elizabeth Myers, Joe Nell Rutan, Harold (Sharon) Myers, John Myers, and Scott (Diana) Myers, 12 grandchildren, […]
Gerald “Jerry” Lewis Kessler age 85 of Tiffin, died at Findlay Hospice Care Center on Nov. 1, 2023. He was born Nov. 3, 1937 in Carey to the late Raymond and Esther (Goshe) Kessler. He married Joan E. (Vaughn) Speece-Kessler on June 19, 2015, she survives. He is also survived by a daughter Jodi Kessler and her husband Jeff Becker, Chicago, IL, step son Randy (Claudia) Speece of AL, step-daughters Bridget Turk, New Albany, Rhonda (Rob) Law of WA, step-granddaughter […]
Jon William Rex, age 82, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1:59 PM at Kindred Hospital, Lima. He was born on June 6, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late W. Ralph and Frances L. (Blank) Rex. On December 3, 1961, Jon married Diana C. Richardson and she survives in Harrod. Jon is also survived by two children: […]
Dahlia Dunifon, infant daughter of Dakota and Jessica (Acton) Dunifon passed away at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus on November 1, 2023. She was born at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima on October 27, 2023. She is survived by her parents, maternal grandparents, Chad and Jayme Acton, paternal grandparents, Drummond and Dawn Oliver and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by great-grandpa Butch and cousin, Violet. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm Tuesday, November 7, 2023 […]
Mildred L. Paugh, age 101, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 6:57 PM at the Sunrise of Gahanna, surrounded by her family. Mildred was born in Ada to Ellis and Blanche (Point) Parker on March 26, 1922. She married C. Roger Paugh on August 5th, 1945 and lived in Harrod together until his passing on February 1st, 1999. Mildred is survived by her son, Leslie Paugh, […]
Jacquelyn S. “Jackie” Counts age 54 of Upper Sandusky, died at her residence on Oct. 30, 2023. She was born Mar. 13, 1969 in Upper Sandusky to the late Nevin J. Gilliland and Beverly (Hord) Spiegel of Upper Sandusky. Jackie is survived by her mother Beverly (Dave Clinger) Spiegel, Upper Sandusky. She married Richard P. Counts Feb. 13, 1993, he survives in Upper Sandusky. She is also survived by her children Tyler Counts, Upper Sandusky and Kayla (Jeffrey) Miller, Bucyrus, […]
George Lemuel Long 97 of Kenton Funeral services for George Long will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Rev. Randall Forester officiating. Burial will follow at Otterbein Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the funeral home.The family has asked that everyone dress casually for all services. George passed away on Friday, October […]
Jack Edward Draper 93 of Kenton Jack Edward Draper, 93, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hardin Hills in Kenton, Friday, October 27th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born July 2, 1930 to the late Chester (Pat) Draper and Helen Rebecca (Hahn) Draper. He met the love of his life, Shirley Ann (Haas) Draper at the portable skating rink in Kenton in 1946. They were married on March 21, 1948 and celebrated their 75th anniversary earlier […]
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