Felicia Jo Smelser, age 79, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on March 23, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Chester and Angeline (March) Stashwick. Felicia is survived by her two daughters: Theresa (Mark) Bendele of Ottawa and Mary (Marty) Borer of Holcomb, WI; son, David (Allison) Bond of Lansing, MI; five grandchildren […]
A celebration of life for Beverly Jane Elsasser will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Beverly passed away on Saturday, March 08, 2025, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Kenton to the late Dale and Mary Jane (Cockrell) Conover. Surviving are sisters; Patricia Yates of Forest, Barbara (Gary) McBride-Nelson of Findlay, brothers; William Casey Conover of Kenton, George (Diana) Conover of Kenton, David (Holly) Conover of […]
James H. Stephan age 81 of Forest died Fri. Mar. 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1943 in Forest to the late Howard E. & Goldie N. (Cramer) Stephan. Jim married Carol S. Quail on Dec. 30, 1963 and they celebrated 57 years together, she passed Apr. 29, 2021. Mr. Stephan is survived by a daughter Valerie Stephan, Forest, 2 sons Robert Stephan, Bellefontaine, Charles Stephan, Kenton, 2 grandchildren Felicity Stover and John Stephan, 2 sisters […]
Julia Craig 73 of Ridgeway Funeral services for Julia M. Craig will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory with Pastor JMac Geisinger officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Julia passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Marion General Hospital. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Lillian (Colasante) Early and the late […]
Dane Monroe England 71 of Findlay (Formerly of Dunkirk) A celebration of life for Dane Monroe England will be held on Wednesday, March12, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. at the Hardin Northern Community Center in Dunkirk. Burial will be at Dunkirk Cemetery at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangement. Dane passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on October 27, 1953, in Kenton to the late […]
James Harrison 88 of Mt. Victory James Harrison, age 88, of Mount Victory, died Saturday afternoon, March 1, 2025. Jim was born January 8, 1937, in Hepburn, Ohio to the late Marion and Lucille (Clark) Harrison. Jim is survived by his wife of 68 years, Peggy Harrison, his daughter Kris Harrison and a special daughter, Gina Cronley both of Columbus Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Harrison, his parents, Marion & Lucille Harrison, brother Paul Harrison, […]
Adam Neil Hollanshead, son of Lee and Carol(Ulrich) Hollanshead, passed away at his home in Silverton, Oregon on February 5, 2025 after suffering a sudden heart attack. He was born on May 26, 1978. He is survived by his mother and father, sister, Anna Barrett (Cory Griswold) of Upper Sandusky and brother, Alex Hollanshead (Christine) of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by nieces, Kathryn Barrett, Hanalei Hollanshead and Olivia Griswold; a nephew, Wyatt Barrett; grandmother, Linda Hollanshead; aunts, Jo(Randy) […]
Sharon K. Ropp age 79 of Forest, died at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Mar. 1, 2025. She was born July 8, 1945 in Russells Point to the late Russell and Mary Ellen (Nichols) Wells. Sharon married Charles Ropp in 1971, he preceded her in death in 1995. Surviving are her children Shelly Hoff, Ada, Nancy (Tim) Conover, Forest, Paul Ropp, Forest, Charles (Jessica) Ropp, Forest, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, a brother Butch (Barb) Wells, NY, […]
Graveside service for James D. Mabrey will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. James passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1942, in Kenton to the late Elzie and Dorothy (Chamberlain) Mabrey. He married Debra Schofield on December 13, 1993, and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving are daughter, Kendra (Marc) Hale of Kenton, son, […]
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