Obituary for Gary L. Shirk

Gary L. Shirk, born on August 8, 1941, in Kenton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Cannode) Shirk. On March 16, 1962, Gary married Kathalene “Cappy” (Puckett) Shirk, who preceded him in death on November 16, 2011. They were married for 49 wonderful years. Gary is survived by his three devoted daughters: Sherry (Ron) Fickert of Houston, OH; Tammy (Herb) Hooker of Hooksett, […]

January 13, 2025

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Obituary for Cora Lea Gunther

Cora Lea Gunther, age 79, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Blanchard Place in Kenton. She was born on November 1, 1945 in Hardin County, Ohio to Pete and Fana (Conley) Inmon who preceded her in death. On September 21, 1963 she married William Edward Gunther and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2019. Cora retired […]

January 13, 2025

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Obituary for Janet P. Kearns

Janet P. Kearns, age 87, of McGuffey, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 6, 1937 in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Okey and Cloie (Jordan) Risner. On December 27, 1958 Janet married John K. Kearns and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2021. Janet is survived by […]

January 13, 2025

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Obituary for Ruth Ann Inbody

Ruth Ann Inbody, 84 of rural Jenera passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on June 8, 1940, to the late Clarence O. and Eva Gertrude (Brauneller) Walters. On November 6, 1959, she married Larry Dean Inbody and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2018. Ruth is survived by her children: Julie (Rob) Logan of Mansfield, David (Donna) Inbody of Jenera, Jodi (Jerry) Siefker of Glandorf, Carrie (Matt) Calvelage […]

January 8, 2025

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Obituary for Sue Ann “Susie” James

Sue Ann “Susie” James age 82 of Forest, died Jan. 6, 2025 at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima. She was born Dec. 8, 1942 in Marion Co. to the late George and Lucille “Kate” (Wasserback) Reynolds. She married William “Bill” James on Dec. 17, 1960, he survives in Forest. She is survived by a daughter Tonja “TJ” (Samantha Bradburn) James, Waynesville, a daughter-in-law, Kim (Michael) Moore, Arlington, granddaughter, Kylie Moore, Arlington, a brother Thomas (Janet) Reynolds, Marion. Susie is preceded in […]

January 8, 2025

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Obituary for Gregory Scott Neeley

Gregory Scott Neeley, age 58, of Jenera, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born October 23th, 1966 to Connie J. Neeley and Oxie “O.C” Neeley in Lima, Ohio. Greg is proceeded in death by his mother, Connie Neeley and his father Oxie Neeley. Greg is survived by his brother, Shawn (Krista) Neeley, New Stark Ohio, special to him niece Ashley (Shane) Neeley-Hogan, […]

January 7, 2025

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Obituary for Sharon D. Tanner

Sharon D. Tanner age 73 of Upper Sandusky, died at her residence on Jan. 3, 2025. She was born Nov. 24, 1951 in Canton to the late Okey and Bonnie (Garvin) Gillespie. She married Junie H. Tanner on Jan. 9, 1967, he preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1992. Surviving are her children Norman Tanner, AL, Jimmie Tanner, Carey, Dwight (April) Tanner, Carey, Sylvia (Ray) Huddleston, AL, Chad Tanner, Upper Sandusky, 21 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren with two on […]

January 7, 2025

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Obituary for James E. Samons Sr.

James E. Samons Sr. 78 of Kenton Funeral services for James "Jimmy" E. Samons Sr. will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Military rites will be held at the funeral home and his children will officiate the service. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the funeral home. Jimmy passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at The Hardin Memorial Hospital […]

January 6, 2025

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Obituary for Kathryn A. Paulus

Kathryn A. Paulus age 81 of Tiffin, died at her residence on Wed. Dec. 25, 2024. She was born Feb. 17, 1943 in Conneaut to the late Frederick W. and Mary C. (Robenalt) Koenig. She is survived by a son James E. (Carolyn) Paulus, Carey, and she is preceded in death by a brother James F. Koenig. Kathryn was a 1961 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School and attended the former St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Upper Sandusky and St. Mary’s […]

January 6, 2025

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