Katherine J. “Kack” Johnson, age 92, of McGuffey, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 12:20 AM at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on June 21, 1930, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Okey and Cloie (Jordan) Risner. On August 13, 1950, Katherine married James Johnson and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2017. Katherine retired from Upper Scioto Valley High School, where worked as […]
Donneta "Donny" (Elliott) Middleton 85 of Kenton A memorial service for Donneta "Donny" (Elliott) Middleton will be held at 12:00 P.M. Noon on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Kenton with Pastor Tomas Pistoria officiating. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to services at the church. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with services. Donneta passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Arlington. She […]
Brian Neil Welly, 69, of rural Jenera, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Bluffton, Ohio, on July 12, 1953, the son of the late Charles F. and Lucia M. (Grieser) Welly.He was first married to Deborah Courtright and was a father to Stephen (Ann) Welly, of Lima and Sarah (Todd) Lucius, of Van Buren. He then married Janet Cole and was a father to Dan (Kelly) Settlage of […]
Rosalyn E. Bowman, 81 of Mt. Blanchard passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1941. She married Robert Bowman on August 24, 1958 and he survives along with children; Lou Ann (Jim) Farmer of Findlay, Bradley J. (Cheri) Bowman of Mt. Blanchard and Todd A. (Vicki) Bowman of Plain City, Ohio. Rosalyn is also survived by her brothers; David Suter, Clyde Bame, sister, Jane Keen, sister-in-law, Lori Suter, nine grandchildren; Brett (Alissa) Farmer, Dawn […]
Richard E. “Rick” Pennock age 65 of Sycamore, died at his residence Mar. 25, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1957 in Tiffin to the late Ernest A. Pennock and Betty J. (Smith) Kibler of Willard. He was raised by his mother and late step father Roy Kibler. He married Teresa Hemmerly on June 8, 1991, she survives in Sycamore. Mr. Pennock is also survived by his children Jessica (Matthew Weiker) Rohrbach, Tiffin, Jennifer (Louie) Rowlands, Tiffin, Amanda (Michael) […]
Kathleen Mae (Keith) Bickel was finally reunited with the love of her life on March 26, 2023. She was a beloved wife for twenty-eight years to Mark Bickel. Kathleen lived a long, happy life and died peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by her two daughters: Rachel (Trevor) Nihiser and Ruth Bickel. She was a beloved grandma to four grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters: Doris and Gerri. She was born […]
Holly Renee (Lowe) Ulrich, 44 of Kenton, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus with her mother by her side. She was born in Marion on December 29, 1978 to Bryan and Becky (Clark) Lowe, their only child. On August 25, 2001, she married Kyle Ulrich in Kenton and he survives her. Holly is also survived by her parents and her three children: Dakota (Courtney […]
Mona Kay Anderson, 85 of Mt. Victory passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1937 to the late Albert and Dorcas (Anderson) Creviston. Mona married Donald Anderson on October 14, 1952 and he preceded her in death on August 24, 2021. She is survived by her son: Ronald (Robin) Anderson of LaRue; and daughters: Cindy (Steve) Crooks of Forest, and Amy (Chad) Keckler of Mount Victory; and grandchildren: Kyle (Brittany) Anderson, […]
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.