James M. "Jim" LongApril 15, 1937 - February 20, 2026 James M. “Jim” Long, age 88, of Ada, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on April 15, 1937 in LaFayette, Ohio to the late Marvin and Margaret (Muntis) Long. On August 23, 1959 he married Eleanor (Anspach) Long and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2014. Jim is survived by his two daughters: Judy E. (Sharon Huber) Long of Dublin, and […]
A celebration of life will be held for Monika Shirk from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the back room at Kenton Eagles 2163. The Eagles is located at 10750 State Route 68 N in Kenton. The full obituary for Monika Shirk can be found here.
Michael St. Clair Sr. 82, of Kenton, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. He was born November 5, 1943, in Lima, OH, to Elbert and Bernice (Morris) St. Clair. On June 5, 1964, he married Anna Marie Poland. Michael is survived by his children; Michael St. Clair Jr., Tami Dunahue, and Jessica Davis, brother; Ray (Linda) St. Clair, sister ; Cindy (Tom) Martino, brother-in-law; Tony Dodds, grandchildren; Ben Dunahue, Kaliegh Hines, Mike St. Clair III, Shelby […]
Robert P ParsellDecember 22, 1963 - February 15, 2026 Robert Paul “Bob” Parsell, of Forest, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 15, 2026, at Marion General Hospital.He was born on December 22, 1963, in Kenton, Ohio, to Gene Edwin and Carole Kay (Bowman) Parsell. Bob married Becky Sampson, who survives in Upper Sandusky.Bob is survived by his loving wife, Becky Parsell of Upper Sandusky; his mother, Carole Parsell; his niece, ShiAnn (Chris) Peterson of Kenton; his nephew, […]
Barbara J Ulrich, age 71 of Marion, OH passed away February 15, 2026, at her home. She was born August 3, 1954, to the late Herbert E and Betty Jean (Pierson) Bender in Marion. Barbara was married to the late Ralph Ulrich. Barbara is survived by daughter Hope Dean of Marion, grandchildren: Kortney (Ben) Potter of Marion and Gage Lewis of Marion, great-grandchildren: Kolby, Gracie, Alex, Paisley, and Sylvia, brothers: Frank (Tiffany) Bender and Herb (Jane) Bender, several nieces and […]
Thurman Lee Wilson, 86, of Belle Center passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his family, Monday, February 16, at Vancrest of Ada. He is now home with his Lord. He was born March 8, 1939, in Wyandot County to John L. And Leota (Geahlen) Wilson. On March 31, 1973, he married Brenda K. Resch and she survives.Thurman is survived by his wife, Brenda, daughters, Linda (Terry) Penny, and Beverly (Mike) Freshcorn, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, brothers, John (Brenda) […]
Charles R MasonJune 18, 1936 — February 13, 2026Waldo Charles "Charlie" R Mason of Waldo, OH passed away peacefully February 13, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born June 18, 1936, to John S Mason and Dorothy P (Young) Mason in Marion, OH. Charlie married Ruth Ann Sisson September 12, 1959; having many happy years together until she passed April 6, 2016. Charlie proudly served as a Gunners Mate in the United States Navy from June […]
Norma J. BaileyJune 20, 1946 - February 14, 2026 Norma J. Bailey, age 79, of McGuffey, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on June 20, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Orville “Squirrelly” and Ethel (Prater) Hicks, Sr. On October 25, 1964 Norma married John H. Bailey and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2021. Norma is survived by two sons: John D. Bailey of Kenton and Jason […]
Rosella C. SmithApril 14, 1944 - February 11, 2026 Rosella C. Smith, 81, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at her daughter’s home in Nevada on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Rosella was born April 14, 1944, in Galion, to George A. and Lula B. (Coykandell) Baldwin. She married Elwood Smith, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl (Michael) Callahan of Nevada; sons, Elwood (Nana) Smith of Upper Sandusky and Russell (Tabitha) Smith of Nevada; sister, Nellie […]
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.
