Dorothy Jean Cooper, 85, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, while staying with her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and George Palovcik, in Findlay. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kenton, on December 26,19378 to Nora and Jack Clark. She was the second oldest of 12 children. She married Paul E. Cooper on March 25, 1957. He preceded her in death July 11, 2009. Surviving are her three daughters; Debbie (Jim) Newland of […]
Darlene Casper, age 91, of Buchanan, Michigan formerly of Ada, Ohio peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1933 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late Estel and Clara (Baldridge) Brown. On July 8, 1950 Darlene married Warren P. Casper and he preceded her in death on January 16, 1987. Darlene is survived […]
Minnie Marie Bash, 99, of Forest, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 while in the care of Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kenton on July 7, 1925 to Ira Franklin "Frank" Flinn and Mary "Mamie" Jane (Reefer) Flinn, the second youngest of five girls. She married her loving husband of 73 years, Kenneth C. Bash, the second youngest of five boys, on March 9, 1947. […]
Norma A. Wanamaker, born on April 18, 1937, in Deshler, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. She was 87 years old.Norma's dedication to the field of nursing spanned several decades and included significant roles at institutions. She began her nursing career after graduating from Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio, and continued her education at Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio. Norma served as a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital in […]
Alice E. Wolf age 94 of Carey died Friday Aug. 16, 2024 at The Willows at Tiffin. She was born Sept. 30, 1929 in Upper Sandusky to the late Adam J. & Olivia V. (Culver) Leightey. Alice married Nelson N. Wolf on Oct. 3, 1953 and he passed on Jan. 1, 1991. Mrs. Wolf is survived by her children Jim (Tressa) Wolf, IN, Jerry (Deb) Wolf, Carey, Jeff (Jackie) Wolf, Carey, Donna (Mike) Miller, Upper Sandusky, 12 grandchildren Shera, Kendra, […]
Judith E. (Brocklesby) Ashmore, lovingly known as Judy, passed away on August 16, 2024 at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication that touched the lives of countless students and family members. Born on April 20, 1955, in Wyandot County, Judy was a vibrant soul whose biggest heart knew no bounds.After graduating from Upper Sandusky High School in 1973, Judy pursued her passion for education with fervor, earning a Bachelor of Science in […]
Edwin G. Powell, 77 of Belle Center passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Kenton on January 18, 1947, to Dwight and Wanda (Carr) Powell. Edwin graduated from Riverdale High School, class of 1965. He married Ragina Curl on September 15, 1968, and she preceded him in death in 2009. Mr. Powell is survived by his daughter, Renee (Rob) Albert of Worthington, Ohio, son, Craig Powell of Kenton, grandchildren; Justin (Shelby) Powell, Adeline […]
Maxine Hicks, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Maxine was born on June 6, 1930 and grew up in Ada, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Perry and Virgie (Arnett) Hicks. Maxine was a homemaker and raised her family in Bluffton, Ohio. Her yard was filled with flowers and she enjoyed having a vegetable garden. Maxine loved family and kept up-to-date on everyone, especially her […]
Russell L. McClure, 92 of Belle Center departed earth for his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Russ was born in Hardin County on April 17, 1932, to Robert and Ruth (Lowe) McClure. On February 15, 1958, he married Shirley Shellenbarger and she passed away in 2021. He is survived by one daughter, Sheila (Mike) Leis of Union, Ohio, two granddaughters, Kelsey (Zac) Leis Middaugh of Davenport, FL and Courtney (Jacob) Farr of Springboro, OH, one great-grandson, Liam Farr, […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.