Jeanette L. “Jean” Miller, age 86, of Ada, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 1:17 PM at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 1, 1935, in Spencerville, Ohio to the late George and Germaine (Suever) Strayer. On November 12, 1954, Jean married David L. Miller and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2004. Jean is survived by her two sons: Michael (Terri) Miller of Alger, and Douglas (Elizabeth) […]
Manuela “Nellie” Scott, age 73, of Alger, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Adrian, Michigan on July 13, 1949, to the late Jesse and Bertha (Bernal) Mirelez, Sr. Nellie married Rodney A. Scott, Sr. and he survives in Alger. Nellie is also survived by her two sons: Jason Scott of Lima, and Rodney Scott II of East Liberty; a daughter-in-law, Katheryn Scott; eight grandchildren, and […]
Rita Orich 71 of Mt. Victory There will be no services for Rita Orich. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Rita passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 21, 2022 at her residence. She was born on October 22, 1950 in Orma, West Virginia to the late Russell and Carmen (Hamilton) Hamrick. On March 11, 1973 she married Raymond Orich and he survives in Mt. Victory. Also surviving are a son; Chris (Sylvia) Orich of Mt. Victory, […]
April Lynn Phillips, 33 of Kenton passed away October 11, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1988 to Duane and Robin (Collins) Phillips. April is survived by her mother; Robin Phillips, sister Tina Knerr-Collins, sons; Brad Jacques Jr., Gage McMaster, daughters Abrianna Jacques and Aaliyah McMaster. She is preceded in death by her father; Duane Phillips, and son Axel McMaster-Shuster. April was a very loving and caring mother that enjoyed every second with her children. She was always wearing […]
Mary Alice (Conkle) King 95 of Kenton A mass of christian burial for Mary Alice King will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 28, 2022 at The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Kenton. Family and friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home following the visitation. Mary passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the […]
Grace Lynette Messmer age 87 of Wharton, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday October, 20, 2022 at Fox Run Manor. She was born on August 10, 1935 in Wharton, OH to Wayne I. and R. Opal (Price) Cole. Grace married Earl Junior Messmer on August 18,1951 and he preceded her in death on July 11, 2013. Surviving is a son: Jack (Pam) Messmer of Forest, daughters: Jenny (Leroy) Clark of Carey, Judy (Grant) Yeater of Carey, Jody (Jim) […]
Frank “Jason” Castle, age 45, of Harrod, passed away at The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center, Columbus on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Jason was born in Lima, Ohio on January 14, 1977, to Franklin Castle and Rebecca Nichols Castle. His father survives in Harrod, and his mother survives in Alger. On October 13, 2001, Jason married Chasity R. Arnett and she survives in Harrod. Also surviving is his son, Frank Jayvin Castle of Harrod. He was preceded in […]
Trylbia Castle Prater, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky in March of 1928. In December 1945, Trylbia married Henry C. Prater and he preceded her in death in 1990. Trylbia graduated from the Beauty Academy in Lima and ran her own beauty salon in Ada, the Ada Hair Care Center, for thirty-five years. She was a member of the Ada Church of Christ. She had a longtime companion, Bill […]
Larry E. Royer, 63, of rural Belle Center, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on December 18, 1958, the son of Eugene and Mariann (Wienken) Royer, who survive in Belle Center. On July 6, 2011, he married Kristie (Shafer) Royer, and she survives. He is also survived by three stepsons, Kris DeLong, Shawn DeLong, and Caleb DeLong, two sisters: Sally (Gary) Newfer and Julie Collins and […]
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