Obituary for W. Stephen Fraley

W. Stephen FraleyAugust 7, 1951 - January 17, 2025 W. Stephen Fraley, age 73, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Springs of Lima. He was born on August 7, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to the late William and Lonna (Shepherd) Fraley. Stephen is survived by his two brothers: J. Kevin Fraley of Elida and Christopher L. (Deb) Fraley of Vancouver, WA; a sister, Kathy (Dean) Shipp of Elyria; twelve nieces and nephews: Laura, Deanna, Paul, Nick, Jaimie, Lindsay, […]

January 21, 2025

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Obituary for Sandra M. “Sandy” Sibert

Sandra M. (Sandy) SibertMay 2, 1973 - January 20, 2025 Sandra M. “Sandy” Sibert, age 51, of Ada, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1973 in Lima, Ohio to Charles and Kathleen (Hall) Bingman. Her father Charles preceded her in death and her mother Kathleen survives in Findlay.Also surviving are four sons: Greg (Abby) Treft of Ada, Sav (Jen Norton) Treft of Findlay, Jamie Theis of Findlay and Robbie Sibert of Ada; a […]

January 21, 2025

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Obituary for DiAnn Weaver

DiAnn Weaver, 87 of Kenton passed away at The Blanchard Place on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Kenton to the late Gerald L. and Thelma L. (Pfeiffer) Hastings on April 12, 1937. She married H. Ross Weaver on March 6, 1960 and he preceded her in death on November 23, 2020. They were married for 60 wonderful years. She is survived by three sons, LeVern (Nancy) of Kenton, Donovan (Kristi) of Ridgeway and […]

January 21, 2025

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Obituary for Carolyn M. Swinehart

Carolyn Mae Swinehart, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 17 at 2:10pm at Ohio Living Rockynol Retirement Community in Akron, Ohio. Carolyn was born in Carey, Ohio on October 16, 1936, to the late Howard and Celestia (Clinger) Taylor. Carolyn grew up in a large family and was one of fourteen siblings - she lived in Wyandot County for 87 years before health issues required her moving closer to her daughter the last year or so. Carolyn is known […]

January 21, 2025

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Obituary for Melenee (Kerns) Johnson

Melenee (Kerns) Johnson of Kenton Melenee (Kerns) Johnson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on August 24, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Marilyn (Blue) Oborn. She was also preceded in death by 2 stepfathers, Robert P. Kerns and Weston L. Oborn. She married Boyd Crapnell with whom she had two daughters, and they later divorced. She then married Ed Rachwig who preceded her in death. Melenee then married John […]

January 21, 2025

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Obituary for Christopher Lee Helton

Christopher Lee Helton Christopher Lee HeltonApril 10, 1977-January 14, 2025 Mr. Christopher Lee Helton, 47, of Barbourville, KY passed away Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025 at his home. He was the son of Darryl Jean Helton and the late Walter Helton born on April 10, 1977 in Barbourville.Christopher was an employee of CTA Acoustics. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns and working on cars. He also loved spending time with family and was a devoted father and partner.In addition to his […]

January 21, 2025

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Obituary for Brenda Kay (Bailey) Zeigler

Brenda Kay (Bailey) Zeigler 71 of Alger Brenda Kay (Bailey) Zeigler, 71, of Alger, Oh, surrounded by her family entered her heavenly home on January 16, 2025. She was born on March 04, 1953, to the late Ollie and Christina (Poe) Bailey in Kenton, Oh. She was a graduate of Kenton High School in 1971. Brenda married Richard Zeigler on April 27, 1985. Brenda is survived by her husband, Richard Zeigler, her two children, Jeremy (Bonnie) Piper of Kenton, Oh, Jennifer […]

January 16, 2025

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Obituary for Martha Jane (Jones) Scharf

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Jane (Jones) Scharf, on January 15, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by the love and energy of her children. Native of St. Marys, Ohio, resident of Kenton, Ohio, Martha married the love of her life George Scharf on April 14, 1951. A mother of five and a devoted caregiver, she served her community as an LPN at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Talented at many hobbies, Martha’s greatest […]

January 16, 2025

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Obituary for John Ray Miller Jr.

John Ray Miller Jr. age 92 of Dunkirk, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay on Jan. 14, 2025. He was born Oct. 20, 1932 in Kenton to the late John Ray and Bernice (Kauble) Miller Amsler. John is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Truela Miller along with their children Tammy (Chip) Frey, Findlay, John (Shannon) Miller, Dunkirk, Tracy Miller, Findlay, Paula (Rob) Purdy, Dunkirk, Ron Miller, Dunkirk, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great […]

January 16, 2025

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