Donald M. Bailey, age 57, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 8, 1966 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lucille (Fry) Bailey. Donald was previously married to Diana Woten and Renee Bailey. Donald is survived by his three children: Michael (Anni) Stewart of Tiffin, Milee (Gabrial) Plantz of Ada and […]
Lydia M. Scott, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 27, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Jack and Dellia (Montgomery) Risner. On May 27, 1950 Lydia married Alfred Scott and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2011. Lydia was a homemaker. She attended the […]
Michael Raymone Wise 19 of Forest Michael Raymond Wise, age 19 years, 9 months, and 19 days, of Forest Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a one-week struggle with pneumonia. Michael was born on May 11, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was the son of Lloyde E. and Lizzie S. (Bender) Wise. Michael attended the Riverside Mennonite Church along with his family and friends. Michael is survived by five brothers and two sisters; Naomi, Isaac Titus, Joel, Jonathan, […]
William A. Buxton age 81 of Forest, died Feb. 27, 2024 at OSU East Hospital, Columbus. He was born Apr. 17, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late William C. and Alice J. (McNutt) Buxton. He married Charlotte S. Weber on Dec. 26, 1960, she survives along with their children Brett (Karen) Buxton, Upper Sandusky, Douglas (Vivinia) Buxton and Tammy (Michael) Conley, both of Forest, exchange students Lauri Manninen, Finland, Christian Radtke and Kathrin Voelkel, both of Germany, 7 grandchildren, 5 […]
ShanTona Verity Ann Marie Morrissey, 34 of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Kenton on March 20, 1989 to Shannon Triplett and John J. Morrissey. ShanTona is survived by her parents: Shannon Miller of Kenton and Johnny Morrissey of Marion; son, Rhylie Armes of Kenton; daughters, Payton and Natally Huffman of Upper Sandusky; grandmother, Norma (Richard-deceased) Gliebe of Kenton; brother, John J. Morrissey III of Kenton; sisters, Arielle Gregory of Marion […]
Thomas A. “Tommy” Jolliff age 24 of Forest, died at his residence on Feb. 21, 2024. He was born July 7, 1999 in Findlay to Martin C. Jolliff Sr. of Forest and Debra J. (Decker) Trick of Findlay. Thomas is survived by a son Jayden Bowyer, Findlay, siblings Anthony Trick, OK, Kelly (Kenneth) Melroy, April (Frankie “Joe”) Coyer, Martin Jolliff Jr., Cory Jolliff, all of Forest and Bobbie Jo Jolliff, Kenton. He is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles and […]
Helen M. Vent age 86 of Upper Sandusky, died in the emergency room at Marion General Hospital on Feb. 19, 2024. She was born Sept. 20, 1937 in Fostoria to the late Charles F. and Mary E. (Volz) Ritzler. She married Bernard F. Vent Sr. on Aug. 16, 1958, he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1993. Surviving are her children Mary Beth (Mark) Hartenstein, IL, Jeannie M. (Bob) Mostoller, Jackie S. Vent, Charles F. (Laurie) Vent, Bernard F. […]
Clifton Norris Linke, 89 of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Hardin County on January 6, 1935 to the late Clarence and Regina (Borst) Linke. On August 20, 1955, he married Lois E. Hinkle and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2013. He then married Sumalee "Ann" Boonpratham and she survives in Alger. Clifton is also survived by his daughter, Wanda Gerlach; two grandsons, Ryan Gerlach and Steve (Kaylen) […]
Margaret Ann “Peg” Gossard, 72 of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Kenton on September 28, 1951 to the late George and Maxine (Gilbert) LaWarre. Margaret is survived by her children: Eric Gossard and Stephanie (Tony Biederman) Gossard; sister, Shelva Jean (Elmer) Joseph. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Sue Gossard and brothers, Calvin and Jack LaWarre. Margaret attended Kenton High School. She was a homemaker and […]
WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton, Ohio since 1963.
Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
