Francis “Carl” Fraley, age 80, of Kenton, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 8, 1942, in Alger, Ohio to the late Daniel and June (Watson) Fraley. On July 28, 1978, Carl married Patricia A. “Patty” Collins. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2013. Carl is survived by his three children: Daniel (Ashley) Fraley of […]
Martha E. Hodge age 92 of Forest, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on November 9, 2022. She was born on February 17, 1930 in Cambridge to the late Wilmer L. and Mary Margaret (Terrel) Riggs. Martha first married Dale Dawson and later married Donald G. Hodge. She is survived by her children William “Bill” Dawson of Arlington, John Hodge of Chicago, IL, Sandra (Gary) Buerger of Kenton, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Martha is preceded […]
Carol Ann Conover age 82 of Forest, died at Vancrest of Ada on Nov. 12, 2022. She was born on Jan. 17, 1940 in Hardin Co. to the late Clarence James and Beulah Louise (Green) McKee. She married Darrell Brandyberry and then married Robert Conover, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Judy (James) Fleece, Camella (David) Hemmerly, Tina (James) Weber, Tim (Nancy) Conover, Bradley (Lisa Schroeder) Conover. Grandchildren Christopher Rahrig, Aaron Fleece, Ryan Fleece, Amanda […]
Peggy Pauley, 69 of Dunkirk, Ohio passed away on November 12, 2022. Peggy was born on January 8, 1953 to the late Joseph and Virginia (Hyden) Stagnolia. She married James Edward Pauley Jr. on June 16, 1979, he preceded her in death. Peggy is also preceded in death by her brothers; Larry Stagnolia, Darrell Stagnolia, sister; Johnnie Stagnolia. She is survived by her sons; Brandon (Ashley) Pauley, Dustin (Leah) Pauley, step-sons; James "Jimmy" Pauley III, Charles "Charlie" Pauley, grandchildren; Vincent, […]
Patsy Marie Fancher, age 86, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 11:34 PM at her residence. She was born on November 5, 1936, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Eldon and Ruth (Rainsburg) Decker. On January 21, 1956, Patsy married Jackie E. “Jack” Fancher, who preceded her in death on January 4, 2017. Patsy is survived by her two daughters: Kathleen (John) […]
Joe A. Shadley, age 66, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 10:30 AM in Alger. He was born on June 1, 1956, to the late Everett E. and Evelyn (Sherrick) Shadley. On December 11, 1977, Joe married Lora M. Castle, and she survives in Alger. Joe is survived by his two children: Kimberly Shadley of Alger, and Travis Shadley of Ada; six grandchildren; three brothers: Gary […]
Leo DeWayne Ferrell 73 of Kenton A funeral service for Leo DeWayne Ferrell will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 18, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at Norman Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the funeral home. Leo passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on December 27, 1948 in […]
Judith Ann (Shenkemeyer) Arnold, age 78, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Judy was born to William and Jane (Waters) Shenkemeyer on May 27, 1944, in Johnstown, PA. After high school graduation she left her beloved Laurel thickets and Laurel mountains to attend Bowling Green University. A blind date with her future husband, Dennis L. Arnold, made Lafayette, Ohio her forever home. Judith and Dennis were united in marriage on […]
Alice Louise Keyes 76 of Lombard, Illinois A funeral service for Alice Louise Keyes will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at Preston Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Alice passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was born May 9, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to the late John and Delores Wilson (Armentrout). Surviving are five children, Rachael (Craig) […]
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