Mary Bash 62 of Kenton Ohio was taken home to be with her Lord on May 25, 2022. Mary was born to the late Robert and Grace (Johnson) Oler on February 24, 1960. On November 22, 1978 she married her soulmate Reed Bash, who survives her along with her brother; Robert Jr., sister Karen. She is preceded in death by her sister Annie. Mary will be truly missed by her friends and family. Arrangements have been entrusted by the family […]
David England 73 of Kenton A graveside service for David England will be held at 11:A.M. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Dunkirk Cemetery with Pastor Jim Gatchell officiating. A celebration of life will follow at the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God. David M. England went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 20, 2022. He died at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1948 in Kenton to the late Malone "Dock" and Mazie (Tackett) England. […]
The community is mourning the loss of a young man who lost his long courageous battle against osteosarcoma. William "Mason" Bloom passed away Monday May 23 at Nationwide Children's Hospital surrounded by his family just a few weeks shy of his 23rd birthday. Mason was well loved by the community around him and greatly appreciated the support provided to both him and his family. He was a 2018 graduate of Kenton High School. His role in the community transitioned from […]
Charles Leroy Mouser 87 of Ada Funeral services for Charles Leroy Mouser will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 27, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Greg Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at Wolfcreek Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the funeral home. Charles died on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on October 3, 1934 in Mt. Victory, […]
Franklin D. Cooper 75 of Forest Burial for Franklin D. Cooper will be held in Grove Cemetery at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Franklin died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on April 4, 1947 in Kenton to the late Thorton and Gladys Cooper. He married Connie Graham and they later divorced. He then married Deanna Hastings on November 2, 1991 and […]
Byron Edward Topping 64 of Kenton passed away 6:27 AM, Friday May 20, 2022. Byron was born July 1, 1957 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton to the late Robert Y. and Phyllis L. (Boles) Topping. Byron graduated from Kenton Senior High School in 1976. He married Peggy Lewis on May 30, 1981 and later divorced. He served in the Nation Guard from 1976 to 1982. Byron worked at the Kenton City Courthouse in the maintenance department but then spent the […]
Carol May (Payne) Nicol, 62, of Lakeview, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, May 19, 2022, at Liberty Retirement Community of Lima after a prolonged illness. Carol was born on October 9, 1959, in Bellefontaine, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorcus Johnson Payne. Carol is survived by her daughter, Ciera Nicol of Lakeview, longtime companion, Bob Leiter of Russells Point, OH and his son, Cory Leiter of Kenton, OH, two grandsons, Caiden Nicol and Cannon Nicol, six […]
Laura Pauley 88 of Dunkirk A graveside service for Laura Pauley will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Preston Cemetery in Alger. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Laura died on Friday, May 20, 2022 at her residence in Dunkirk. She was born on January 8, 1934 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the late Clayborn and Arminda (Herlad) White. On December 29, 1951 she married James E. Pauley Sr. […]
Peggy Jo Johnson 81of Kenton Funeral services for Peggy Jo Johnson will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Reverend Randall Forester officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 3 hours prior to the services at the funeral home. Peggy died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born in Kenton on December 9, 1940 to the late Stanley and Doris […]
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