Penny Kay (Powell) Reissig 67 Of Kenton Penny Kay Reissig, caring sister, beloved aunt, loving wife, ornery cat & dog mom, and lover of root beer was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 29, 2021. She passed away at Mary Rutan Hospital surrounded by loved ones while giving her terrible illness a good kick in the pants like only Penny could. Family meant everything to Penny. She never forgot a birthday and never […]
John E. Shumaker age 82 of Aurora, IL passed away surrounded by his family on Sept. 26, 2021 at his daughters summer home in Sawyer, MI. He was born in Upper Sandusky Ohio on May 21, 1939 to the late John and Margaret (Stayman) Shumaker.Surviving are two sons John (Sue Wach) Shumaker, Villa Park, IL, Glen (Lisa)Shumaker, North Aurora, IL, two daughters Darlene Shumaker, Burr Ridge, IL,Linda Butler Shumaker, Warrenville, IL, 3 granddaughters, 4 great grandchildren, granddaughter Alyssa (Matthew) DeKoker […]
Tommy Eugene Davis 63of KentonServices for Tommy Eugene Davis will be private. Burial will take place at a later date. Anyone who is invited has been asked to wear their favorite Ohio State gear. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Tom died on Monday, September 27, 2021 at The Hardin Memorial Hospital E.R. in Kenton. He was born on December 26, 1957 in Kenton to the late Willard F. and Lois Jean (Kindle) Davis. He married Sue Houts […]
Chester “Chet” Wireman, 85 of Kenton passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born in Waynesfield on August 2, 1936 to the late Edgar and Alma (Hall) Wireman. Chet married Ruth Ann Augsburger on June 2, 1962 and she survives along with a son, Terry (Chris) Wireman of Huntsville, Ohio, daughter, Brenda (Mike) St. Clair of Kenton, five grandchildren; Jason (Janelle) Wireman, Kara (Grant) Ramsey, Stacey Kavanagh, Ashley (Drew) Suman, Mikie St. Clair and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Wireman […]
Gary Lynn Bash, age 70 of St. Petersburg, FL died at his residence on Sept. 15, 2021. He was born on Jan. 28, 1951 in Kenton to Clarence and Treva (Riegle) Bash. He is survived by a brother Robert E. Bash of Forest, a nephew Mark Bash of Upper Sandusky and nieces Kim Frey of Upper Sandusky, Barb Ellis of West Point, GA and Kelly Martin of Forest, sister-in-law Karen Sue Bash of Upper Sandusky. He is preceded in death […]
Jack Leroy Umbaugh, 90, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 25th after a lengthy battle with illness. He was born on August 27, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Carl F. and Cora Belle (Wilkin) Umbaugh. On September 3rd 1955, he married June (Cosart) and she survives him.He is also survived by his children John (Glenda) Umbaugh of Florida, Carl Umbaugh of Kenton, Ohio and Judy (Gary Chamberlin) Haines of Kenton, Ohio. […]
Jeanann Baum 61 of Kenton Funeral services for Jeanann Baum will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Masks are suggested but not required. Jeanann went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 7, 1959 in […]
Joy L. Keeran 59of Piqua formerly of Kenton A celebration of life service for Joy Keeran will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at The Walnut Grove United Methodist Church of Kenton with Rev. Douglas Flinn officiating. Friends and family may visit 1 hour prior to services at the church. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary was run at an earlier date.
Annie F.Wedel, 91 of Middleburg passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2021. She was born in York Center on October 25, 1929 to the late Gerald and Nola (Beatty) Oller. On June 6, 1958, she married Charles W. Wedel and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2015. Mrs. Wedel is survived by two sons; Lewis Meddles, Bill Wedel and a daughter, Becky (Tom) Ratliff. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Gibson, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and […]
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