Hardin County Business Hall of Famer and Citizen of the Year Passes Away

Ora "Bud" Winzenried A longtime business leader of Hardin County has passed away. Ora "Bud" Winzenried died this past Wednesday. He was the CEO of Kenton Structural and Ornamental Iron Works. He worked for the company from 1957 until his retirement in 2004. Winzenried was active in the Kenton Jaycees and the Kenton Lions Club. He was a member of the Kenton City Schools Board of Education for 12 years and served on numerous other boards as well. In 1983, […]

June 24, 2022 334

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Obituary for Mary Kathryn “Kay” (Serr) Borer

Mary Kathryn “Kay” (Serr) Borer age 95 of Upper Sandusky, died at Blanchard Valley Hospital on June 19, 2022. She was born May 19, 1927 to the late Edmund and Adeline (Ulman) Serr in Tiffin. She married Kenneth A. Borer on Sept. 1, 1947, he preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2005. Surviving are her children Linda (Larry) Schalk, New Riegel, David (Sara) Borer, MD, Ann (Lynn) Dunbar, Upper Sandusky, Theresa (Matt) Fisher, Findlay, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great […]

June 22, 2022 256

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Obituary for Rev. Delores Marie Rayle

Rev. Delores Marie Rayle age 84 of Upper Sandusky, died at her residence on June 20, 2022. She was born Feb. 13, 1938 in Dupont to the late Rueben and Wanda (Harpster) Rayle. Ms. Rayle is survived by a brother Edward (Joyce) Rayle, Defiance. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Ms. Rayle was retired and had served as pastor with the Church of God. In 2011 she was invited to Columbus to be recognized for […]

June 22, 2022 177

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Obituary for Leo L. Fox

Leo L. Fox 79, of Kenton passed away on June 18, 2022 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Leo was born July 27, 1942 to Leo R. and Doris (Ritter) Fox of Carey, Ohio. Leo Married Janet Murling on December 18, 1965 she survives him. He is survived by his sons; Tony (Banetta) Fox of Wapakoneta, Matthew (Linda) Fox of Kenton, Jeremy Fox of Marion, a daughter; Christina Alexander of Marion, grandchildren; Nichols, Cheyenne of Lima, Skyler of Marion, Madison of Lima, […]

June 20, 2022 264

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Obituary for Robert “Bob” Dean Reid

Robert "Bob" Dean Reid 89 of Kenton Funeral services for Robert ``Bob" Dean Reid will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 24, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Doug Pummel officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home. Bob died on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 as a result of an accidental fire at his home he shared with his wife, Phyllis. He was born on May 5, […]

June 20, 2022 451

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Obituary for Phyllis Roberta Reid

Phyllis Roberta (Hougendobler) Reid 89 of Kenton Funeral services for Phyllis Roberta Reid will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 24, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Doug Pummel officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home.Phyllis died as a result of an accidental fire on June 12, 2022, at the home where she and her husband lived. She was born […]

June 20, 2022 383

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Obituary for Deborah Prater-Mendenhall

Deborah Prater-Mendenhall 67 of Kenton A Celebration of Life for Deborah Prater-Mendenhall will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Deborah passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 17, 1954 in Kenton to the late Earl Bopp and Josie (Gibson) Perkins. She married Michael Mendenhall and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2012. Surviving are a daughter; Kelly (Keith) Whitmore of Kenton, a son; […]

June 14, 2022 472

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Obituary for Phyllis Lynn Blum

Phyllis Lynn Blum 74 of Kenton Funeral services for Phyllis Lynn Blum will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at Hale Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Phyllis died on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the Blanchard Place in Kenton. She was born on August 10, 1947 in Bellefontaine to the late Malcolm and Ruby (Dye) Floss. James […]

June 14, 2022 405

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Obituary for Alice Katherine (Jenkins) Hilderbrand

Alice Katherine (Jenkins) Hilderbrand age 76 of Bluffton, previously of Ada and Upper Sandusky passed from this life to her heavenly home on June 7, 2022 at the Willow Ridge nursing facility in Bluffton where she had lived for the past seven years. Alice Kay or A-K as she was known was born Nov. 21, 1945 in Buckhannon, WV and was the only child of the late Rev. William H. and Mary (Roberts) Jenkins. With her father being a minister […]

June 10, 2022 515

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