Obituary for Robert “Bob” Howe

Obituary for Robert “Bob” Howe

Robert "Bob" Howe, age 72, of Kenton Updated: 3/23/26 12:25 p.m. Robert "Bob" Howe passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on September 15, 1953, in Kenton to the late Charles and Mary (Sryock) Howe. On February 17, 1973, he married Deborah A. Smith, who survives him in Kenton. Also surviving are his children, Tina (Ryan Stauffer) Sams, Jason (Elizabeth) Howe, and Derek (Jacqueline) Howe; grandchildren, Haley Sams, Kinley Howe, […]

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Obituary for John Michael Loomis

John Michael Loomis, of Marion, Ohio. passed away March 18, 2026. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Loomis; and Birth-mother Mary O’Malley. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Ellen JoAnn Drumm Loomis; loving father of Kelli Marie Loomis, Hazel Nicole Shrestha, and Kimberly Renee Loomis; dear brother of Sister Rosemary Loomis; proud grandfather of Billy Peck, Everett Friend III, Kaylee Green, and Nadia Tolar; and great-grandfather of Jules. Raised in Upper Arlington, Ohio. John was known for his […]

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Obituary for Sharon K. Haymond

Sharon K. Haymond age 71 of Upper Sandusky, died at Birchaven Village, Findlay on Mar. 17, 2026. She was born Sept. 18, 1954 in Kenton to the late Karl E. & D. Maxine (Curran) Wright. She married Kenneth J. Haymond on Mar. 14, 1997, he survives in Upper Sandusky. Also surviving are step-children Janice (Scott) Thiel, Kirby and Shannon Lawrence, Forest, 5 step grandchildren, 3 great step-grandchildren, siblings Russell Wright, Carey, Marilyn Hartman, Arlington, Charlotte (Ron) Hartman, Arcadia, a niece […]

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Obituary for Norman M. Welch

Norman M. WelchAugust 28, 1941 - March 19, 2026 Norman M. Welch, of rural Ada, died at the age of 84. Norm was born in Putnam County on August 28, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents Mearl and Ellen (Campbell) Welch formerly of Mt. Cory, OH and by two brothers: Wayne (Deb) Welch and Nelson (Anne) Welch. Norman married Joyce (Long) Welch on June 1,1962 at County Line Church of the Brethren. Their three children survive: Traci (Joel) Moritz […]

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Service Announcement for Barbara Ann Long

Barbara Ann Long 89of Kenton A memorial service for Barbara Ann Long will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenton with Pastor Ken Engdahl officiating. Burial will follow at Dunkirk Cemetery. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary was run earlier.

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Obituary for John Floyd Bosher, Sr.

John Floyd Bosher Sr.July 20, 1935 – March 15, 2026 J. Floyd Bosher, Sr. entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Mechanicville, Virginia, Floyd grew up with a strong faith and a heart for serving others—qualities that shaped his entire life. For 68 years, Floyd devoted himself to ministry, sharing the love of Christ with everyone he met. His most cherished years were spent at Worthington Christian Village, where he […]

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Obituary for Chris A Richman

Chris A RichmanDecember 16, 1959 - March 16, 2026 Chris Allen Richman, age 66, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at The Heritage Nursing Home in Findlay, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Jimmie Lee and Joan Marie (Dimmick) Richman. On June 18, 1983, he married Elizabeth Ann (Berna) Richman at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wayne, MI, and […]

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Obituary for LeRoy C. Osborn

LeRoy C. Osborn, 84, of Kenton died March 13, 2026 At St. Rita's Hospital. He was born in Kenton, OH, on July 11, 1941, to LeRoy M. and Bertha May (Hardin) Osborn. He is survived by his children, siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents. LeRoy was an inspector at Rockwell for thirty-two years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He belonged to Amvets 1994, Eagles, VFW, and Ohio Military […]

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Obituary for Joyce Anne (Friedel) Biddinger

Joyce Anne (Friedel) Biddinger of Findlay and formerly of Kenton, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital surrounded by members of her family. She was born on July 13, 1932, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Harold and Hazel (Sponseller) Friedel. Joyce married the love of her life, H. Cliff Biddinger, on November 7, 1953. They raised four children: Pat (Mike) Young, Pam Kraft, David (Margaret) Biddinger and Jeff (Connie) Biddinger. She is also survived by […]

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