Kristine Marie Dean, age 70, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Vancrest of Ada. Kristine was born on June 23, 1953, in Fairborn, Ohio to the late Norbert and Imogene (Freeman) York. She is survived by her son, John (Christina) Dean of Ada; a granddaughter, Liliana; and three brothers: Steve (Becky) York of Fairborn, Bruce York of Fairborn, and […]
Terry Lee Nichols 74 of Kenton A memorial service for Terry Lee Nichols will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Terry passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at his residence in Kenton. He was born on September 16, 1949, in Kenton to the late Ovie and Mae (Perkins) Nichols. He married Jane Ann Schieber and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving are a daughter; Brandy Ruttinger, 2 stepsons; Jonathon […]
Shirley D. Kneisley age 81 of Forest died Fri. Oct. 13, 2023 at Marion General Hospital, Marion. She was born June 26, 1942 in Kenton to the late Marvin E. & Mabel E. (Mewhorter) Lamb. She married Carey L. Kneisley on Apr. 1, 1961 and he survives in Forest. Mrs. Kneisley is also survived by 3 daughters Ginger (Rex) Kelley, Wharton, Lori (Rick) Schank, Wharton, Karla (Jim) Slone, Tipp City, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a brother Doug (Marie) Lamb, […]
Rebecca Kay "Becky" Martindale, 75 of Kenton, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Clyde and Lena (Jolliff) Fields. She was married to Ralph F. Martindale and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2023. Becky is also survived by her son, Ryan Martindale; four grandchildren, Colleen Kay Marie Jenkins, Roy Christian Martindale, Chloe Ashley Lena Martindale, Royce Frederick McGuffey Martindale and one […]
Joy A. Gault age 66 of Forest, died Oct. 12, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born Nov. 25, 1956 in Upper Sandusky to the late Woodrow B. “Woody” and Gertrude (Myers) Snavely. She married Bert Gault on May 7, 1976, he survives in Forest. She is also survived by a sister Connie (Bob) Swartz, Upper Sandusky, and many nieces and nephews She was a homemaker, had worked at nursing homes. Mrs. Gault was a member of Church […]
Philip Dean Roy, age 67, of McGuffey, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence. Philip was born on September 21, 1956, in Lima, Ohio to Loyd F. Roy and Bernice (Compton) Roy. His mother and stepfather: Bernice and Virgil Yoakam and his father Loyd Roy preceded him in death. On August 16, 1991, Philip married Brenda S. Zupp and she survives in McGuffey. […]
Robert Morgan 80 of Kenton There will be no formal services at this time for Robert Morgan. It was his wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Robert passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Hardin Hills Health Center in Kenton. He was born on October 25, 1942, in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late John and Florence (Magann) Morgan. He was never married. Surviving are siblings, Carol Morgan, Richard […]
Charles Thomas “Tom” Cassell, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on March 12, 1928, in Eaton, Ohio to the late Roy Lewis and Etoilla Fern (Lincoln) Cassell. On August 19, 1950, Tom married Ruth J. Kay who preceded him in death on June 12, 2010. Tom […]
James L. “Stewie” Stewart age 63 of Wharton died Sun. Oct. 8, 2023 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born June 5, 1960 in Kenton to John F. Stewart and Jeannette A. (Frederick) Reser. His father is deceased and his mother lives in El Paso, TX. Jim married Karen S. Conklin on Mar. 31, 1990 and she survives in Wharton. He is also survived by a son Michael (Anni) Stewart, Tiffin, a daughter Trisha (Brian Cox) Stewart, Wharton, grandchildren […]
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