Eric J. Hanson age 54 of Forest, died at OSU Medical Center on June 19, 2021. He was born in Belvidere, IL on Mar. 6, 1967 to Fred and Linda (Brakeall) Hanson. His father is deceased and his mother lives in Jamestown, OH. He married Catherine Gillam on Feb. 14, 1993, she survives in Forest. Surviving is a son Jason (Sarah) Hanson, Eaton, he also raised Michael Arledge, Middle Point, Mathew (Jess Ann) Arledge, Forest, Kyle Arledge, Dayton and Jessica […]
James Andrew “Andy” Clark age 49, of Forest died at his residence on June 21, 2021. He was born in Findlay to the late James Clark, and Kathleen (Stephan) Clark, his mother survives in Forest. He was married to Stephanie Haefer, they later divorced. He is survived by a daughter Taylor and a son Austin, sisters Cheryl (Joe) Holtzberger and Shelly (Nate Newell) Clark, both of Forest. He was a 1991 graduate of Riverdale High School. Mr. Clark had worked […]
William Troy Jackson (TJ) Mercer, 38 of Kenton passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He leaves behind his girlfriend of eighteen years, Tonya Perkins (Tony and Vonda Perkins) and two children William Rodney Mercer and Maryah Avery Mercer. Also surviving are his parents Leisa and Rodney Mercer both of Kenton and a brother, Shawn Reuther of Findlay, Ohio. He had one brother that precedes him in death, Rodney William Mercer. William had five aunts Kathy, Gloria, Vivian, Violet, Debbie, […]
Lawrence “Larry” John Culver, 88, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio died on Dec. 29, 2020, at Marion General Hospital from COVID-19 complications. He was born April 16, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Laura Bryster Culver. He had been married to Diane Kauble and Sandy White, who both preceded him in death. Larry had an extremely hard childhood becoming an orphan at the age of 11, which prompted his admission to Toledo Children Services, where his brother George “rescued” him […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Clinger announces the passing Albert Benjamin Clinger on June 17, 2021 at the age of 85. Albert was born on October 8, 1935 in Wyandot County to Wilbur Edwin and Gail Lucille (McDaniel) Clinger. He was the seventh of nine children. Elsie Elizabeth (Clinger) Hummel, Dr. Edwin James Clinger, Dr. Philip Charles Clinger, Joyce Ellen (Clinger) Loepprich, Julia Irene (Clinger) Weaver, Ann Louise (Clinger) Loeffler, Ferne Lucille (Clinger) Allan, Frank […]
Sandra Jo Gasson 83 of Kenton Graveside services for Sandra Jo Gasson will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Grove Cemetery Committal Building with Pastor David Robertson officiating. Price-McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Sandra was born on September 14,1937 to the late Joe and Helen Marie (Willeke) Houser. On September 15,1974 she married Vern Gasson. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2011. Surviving is 1 sister, Judy Houser […]
Dr. William Martin “Marty” Miller, 70 of Kenton passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. Marty was born in Willard, Ohio on December 8, 1950 to the late William and Dorla (Gullett) Miller. He married Vicki Redden on September 9, 1972 in Plymouth. Marty graduated from Plymouth High School in 1969. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from The Ohio State University in 1973 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1976. He […]
Andrew Albert, 73 of Kenton passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born in LaRue on February 3, 1948 to the late Phillip and Margaret Gunn Albert. On March 20, 1973 he married Sandra Kinnear and she survives along with two sons; John Albert of Swanton, James Albert of Findlay, Jacqueline Schoan of MI and Jessica Albert of Tampa, FL. Mr. Andy is also survived by his brothers Joseph Albert of Cheboygan, MI, Harold “Butch” (Kathy) Albert of […]
RICHARD DONALD “SHORTY” RALPH 87 Of Kenton Funeral Services for Richard Ralph will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial at Grove Cemetery will take place at a later date. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Richard Ralph, age 87 passed away Monday June 14th at Hardin Hills Health Center in Kenton, Ohio. Richard was born May […]
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