Maurice "Mike" A. Poland passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Brookdale Assisted Living. He was born October 2, 1922 to Clyde and Jennie Mae (Ansley) Poland in Kenton, Ohio. Mike married the love of his life Patricia Ann Phillips on April 30, 1949 in Lima, Ohio. Pat preceded him in death on June 7, 2016.Mike served his country in the Army during WWII and was part of the D-Day invasion atNormandy, France. He was wounded July 6, 1944. After […]
Sandra L. Dudek, age 69 of Kenton passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born in Wauseon, Ohio on July 4, 1952 to the late Harold R. and Faye M. (Secondcost) Myers. She married Frank Dudek on August 2, 1975 and he survives along with their two sons, Matthew (Beryl) Dudek, including four granddaughters, Adella, Steena, Gretta and Willa; and Joshua (Laura) Dudek, including one grandchild "on the way". Also surviving […]
Virginia McKee age 75 of Forest (Patterson), died at her residence on Jan. 19, 2022. She was born to the late Pete and Mittie (Ball) Hoop. On May 25, 1964 she married Max McKee who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2003. Surviving are her sons Michael (Teresa) McKee, Forest and Kasey (Leann) McKee, Bristolville, OH, a neighbor, best friend and care giver Tom Powell, Patterson, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, brothers Charles (Lenore) Hoop, Vanlue, Arthur (Shirley) […]
Marilyn J. “Teeny” Cole, 84 of Kenton passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in St. Mary’s, Ohio on December 6, 1937 to the late Joe and Pauline (Jones) Hatch. On March 23, 1973 she married Starling Cole and he survives along with her children; Debbie Cooper, Marina (Chad) Miller, Regina (Eric Marvin) Cooper and Tara (Rick) Sheldon all of Kenton. She is also survived by her brothers; Bobby Hatch of […]
Clarence R. "Buddy" Lyons, age 61, of Kenton, passed away at 1:45pm on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. On August 25, 1960, Buddy was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the youngest of four children of the late Claris and Goldie (Chapman) Lyons. He graduated from Point Pleasant High School in the Class of 1978. Shortly following graduation, Buddy enlisted to serve his beloved country in the U.S. Army, and he served in the Army […]
Terry Evans, 51, of Dunkirk, passed away on January 7, 2022 in Lima, OH. He was born on February 10, 1970 in Kenton. He is survived by his wife, Christina (Aurand) Evans; children, Mackenzie (Evan) Johnson, Spencer Evans and Sophia Evans; step-children, Taylor (Gary) Chase, Caleb Wentz, Brandon and Dylan Hoop; grandchildren, Paislee and Hudson (who called him "Paw Paw") sister, Jodi (David) Beckley; brothers, Lt. Colonel Michael (Nicky) Evans, and Robert (Shannon) Evans; step-father, Dan Barringer and step-sisters, Amy […]
Angela L. Martino 58of Kenton A funeral service for Angela Martino will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the New Hope Church in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Angela died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 4, 1964 in Kenton to Carol (Sturgis) Lloyd of […]
Sandra Kay Lowmaster of Lakeview A celebration of life service for Sandra Kay Lowmaster will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at The Only Believe Ministries Church in Botkins, Ohio with Pastor Peter Doseck and Pastor Phillip Walker officiating. Friends and family may visit 3 hours prior to the service at the church. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Sandra died on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Marion General […]
Thomas Kahley 84 of McGuffey Funeral services for Pastor Thomas D. "Tom" Kahley will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at The McGuffey Church of Christ with Pastor Mike Armentrout officiating. Burial will follow at Preston Cemetery. 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 arrangements. Tom died at 11:30 P.M. on December 30, 2021 at Vancrest of Ada. He […]
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.