Jack D. Smittle, 93, formerly of Ada and Westerville, Ohio, died October 14, 2024, at Provision Living at Findlay, from the progression of prolymphocytic leukemia. Jack was born July 13, 1931, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Mary D. (Podwell) and George D. Smittle. On August 27, 1955, he married Thelma Maxine (Wells) Smittle and she predeceased him on Oct. 2, 2024. Jack is survived by a son, David (Kim) of Ada, brother, Dr. William D. (Linda) Smittle of Jefferson City, […]
John Richard Baughman, age 71, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. John was born on May 3, 1953 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Earl F. and Gertrude M. (Knierman) Baughman. On August 24, 1974 John married Susan Elwood and she survives in Ada. Also surviving is his son, Shane Baughman; […]
Edward "Eddie" Joseph Cornish 79 of Kenton Funeral services for Edward "Eddie" Joseph Cornish will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. He was born on May 10, 1945, in Kenton to the late Micheal and Katherin (Newland) Cornish of Kenton. He married Karen (Gault) Lawrence but later divorced and she survives in Kenton. […]
Darrin E. Rowe age 58 of Forest died at his residence on Oct. 12, 2024. He was born July 6, 1966 in Hardin Co. to Donald and Opal (Gault) Rowe who reside in Patterson. Surviving is his wife Vicki Jo (Triplett) Rowe whom he married on June 25, 1987, a son Daren R. (Brittney) Rowe, a daughter Shantell (Allan) Hartley, all of Forest, a grandson Colter Allan Hartley, brother Donnie (Tara) Rowe, Findlay, sister Deanna Rowe, Patterson, mother and father-in-law […]
Nancy (Latimore) Bolen 66 of Kenton A graveside service for Nancy Bolen will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Preston Cemetery in Alger. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Nancy passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on July 28, 1958, in Lima to the late Joseph Latimore and Myrtle (McIntosh) Dunson. Surviving are 2 sons, Lance (Misty) Colding of Marion, Chris (Crystal) Rowe […]
Karen Walton age 73 of Carey, died at her residence on Oct. 10, 2024. She was born in Waterloo, OH on Aug. 9, 1951 to the late Joseph F. and Mabel L. (Justice) Yates. She married Delbert E. Walton, they divorced and he preceded her in death. Karen is survived by her sons, Daniel (Carolyn) Walton, David Walton, Dallas (Jamie) Walton, all of Carey, grandchildren Lang Walton, Savannah Walton, Christine Walton and Scarlett Walton, a brother Joseph (Jennifer) Yates of […]
A celebration of life for Phyllis Powell has been scheduled for November 10th at 2:00pm at First Reformed United Church of Christ in Kenton.
Mary Elisabeth Hopson, age 53, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born on December 26, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to the Kenneth and Phyllis (Vanscoy) Hopson, Sr. Mary is survived by her four children: Cassandra (Eric) Lightner of Kenton, Sheign (Ariana) Hopson of Kenton, Kamryn Hopson of Kenton and Sahbastion Hopson of Dunkirk; […]
Don W. Doll 84 of Kenton Funeral services for Don W. Doll will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Vincent Pontius and Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will be held at Dunkirk Cemetery at a later date. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the services and the funeral home. Don passed away on Monday, October 07, 2024, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton. He […]
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