Jerry F. Smith, 61 of Kenton passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 30, 1960 to the late Franklin and Eilenne (Baughman) Smith. He married Sondra Joslin on June 11, 1988. She survives him with their two sons Jacob (Erika) Smith and Caleb (Jessica) Smith. Also surviving is his sister Deb (Robert) Howe and half-sisters Kristol Shadbolt and Renee Smith along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death […]
Christian Matthew Shuck, 27, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away on October 8, 2021 in Bowling Green, OH. He was born on August 29, 1994 in Findlay, OH to Tricia (Gower) Wilkins and she survives in Arlington, Ohio along with his step-father Jeff Wilkins. Christian is survived by his girlfriend, Miranda Albert of Bowling Green, Ohio, his son Lennon, brothers Tim Wilkins, Brandon Shuck, Joshua Wilkins and Jacob Wilkins and a sister Victoria Gruber. Christian's loving grandparents survive him, as […]
Robert Kilbride age 60 of Upper Sandusky, died Oct. 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born on Apr. 27, 1961 in Bronx, NYto George and Anita (DeVito) Kilbride. His mother survives in NY. He married Kathy (Corfman) Penwell Kilbride on Sept. 10, 2011, and she survives along with children Michael Kilbride, Robert (Adeline) Kilbride, Upper Sandusky, Olivia (Felipe Dyna Barroso) Kilbride, TX, Cary (Amber Sennhenn) Penwell, Upper Sandusky, Katie (Edmund) Hagopian, Galion, Joshua Penwell, Upper Sandusky, […]
Patricia Ann Risner 70 of Kenton Funeral services for Patricia Ann Risner will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Kenton with Rev. James Goldsmith officiating. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service. Burial will take place at Rushsylvania Cemetery at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Patricia died on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Vancrest of Ada. […]
Wayne A. "Beano" Mendenhall, 51, of Kenton passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born in Kenton on January 14, 1970 to the late Wayne and Carolyn Mendenhall. Beano is survived by his fiancé, Brandi McQuown; and four children: Aubrey Mendenhall, Mercedes Mendenhall, Tasmin Mendenhall, and Trea Mendenhall, all of Kenton; and five grandchildren: Alaina, Aiden, Alivia, Joshua and Jonah. He is also survived by his sisters: Thelma (Thomas) Howe and Shantee (Hank) Chamberlain. He was preceded in […]
Worthy Lee Hassan, 69, of Kenton passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. Worthy was born on August 29, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to the late George and Linda (McEntee) Hassan. He is survived by his daughters: Wendy (David) Rodenberger of Kenton, Ohio and Stacy (Scott) Egbert of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio; grandchildren: Jenna Rodenberger, Ryder, Raya, Ramsey and Romyn Egbert and brothers: George (Sue) Hassan, Richard (June) Hassan and Andrew Hassan and a great-grandson Broxton Rodenberger. He was preceded in death […]
Vernon Wells 68 of Kenton A graveside service for Vernon Wells will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Dunkirk Cemetery with Pastor Gregg King officiating. There will also be a celebration of life service held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Vernon died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Marion General Hospital. He was born on October 30, 1952 in Kenton to the late […]
William Gene Woodard 79 of Forest Funeral Services for William Gene Woodard will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Tom Hanks officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Dunkirk Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. William died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Marion General Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1941 in Kenton to […]
Maxine L. Rish, 98 of Kenton passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born on March 15, 1923 in Kenton to the late George and Louise Fitzpatrick. On April 28, 1946 she married David Rish and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2005. Maxine was a 1940 graduate of Kenton Senior High School and a 1945 Graduate of Mount St. Joseph School of Nursing. She had a long working career as an industrial and hospital nurse. […]
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