Melba Jean Hensel, age 89, left her earthly home on Friday, November 22. She was born August 27, 1930 to the late Paul and Naomi Roszman. On March 30, 1952, Melba Jean married her high school sweetheart and classmate, Clarence Hensel. She worked side by side with her husband, first on the farm and then in founding and growing Hensel Ready Mix. She is survived by four children: Teresa (Dan) Harris of Upper Sandusky, Jeryl (Scott) Kissling of Kenton, Bonita […]
Sharon Ruth Madison, 74 of Kenton passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born in Dunkirk on August 30, 1945 to the late Earl and Thelma (DeVore) Madison. Sharon is survived by her brothers; Robert (Chris) Madison of KY, Norman "Butch" (Phyllis) Madison of Kenton, Franklin "Mickey" (Valerie) Madison of Knoxville, TN, sisters; Christine Wentz and Helen (Curtis) Worthington both of Kenton. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Sara Long, Cruz (Samantha) Compton, Nathan (Meaghan) Long, Blade […]
Catherine Marie (Carnarius) Zaring, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2019, at Bridge Hospice facility, Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio. "Marie" was born on June 8, 1925, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Vina Grace Montgomery and Clarence Louis Albert Carnarius; both of Terre Haute, Indiana. Marie met Wendell Irving Zaring, MD, of Brownstown, Indiana, (deceased since 1973) while he was still in medical school at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Marie graduated with a Bachelors degree in Education. […]
William Douglas Hart, 70, of Kenton passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born the youngest child of Russell Hart, Jr, and Mae Louise (Eberhart) Hart on October 25, 1949. Bill graduated from Kenton Senior High School in 1967 and then graduated from Clark Technical School in 1969. After serving in the US Army from 1970 to 1973, Bill graduated from The Ohio State University in 1976. Bill then graduated from Pettit College of Law […]
Charlotte Ann Scharf 85 of Mt. Victory A Mass of Christian Burial for Charlotte Ann Scharf will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 22nd, 2019 at The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton. Burial will follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and Family may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. A rosary service will be held at 7:00 P.M. following visitation. She died […]
Phyllis J. Guttenberg, 80 of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Kenton passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was born in Kenton on April 13, 1939 to the late Benedict J. and Dorothy L. (Draper) Kipfer. Phyllis married Robert H. Guttenberg and he survives along with two children; Dema Kay (Gary) Schulte and Lauren Gene (Matteo) Dasaro both of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Sophia Schulte of Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her […]
Doris E. Stewart 85 of Forest Funeral services for Doris E. Stewart will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Chuck Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Hale Cemetery. She died on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. She was born on July 6, 1934 in Rushville, IN to the late Ralph and Bonnie (Reese) Hileman. On May 30th, 1954 she married Leon Max […]
Brett F. Molk, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Akron General Hospital, as a result of complications from Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was born on March 17, 1952 in Kenton to the late Lloyd and Eulah (Shepherd) Molk. Brett was a life-long resident of Hardin County and is survived by two children: Mark (Rachael) Molk of Dover, Ohio, and Kelli (Tim) Lippenga of Hartville, Ohio. He is also survived by five grandchildren: T.C., Jenna, and Marcus Molk, and […]
David F. Speicher 65 of Russells Point A cremation is planned with a private memorial services with family that will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. David died on Friday, November 15th, 2019 surrounded by his family in his home, after a long struggle with dementia. He was born August 10th, 1954 in Delaware, Ohio and was the 5th of ten children of the late Leo E. and […]
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