Angela R. Prall, 36 of Kenton passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 31, 1989. Angela is survived by her husband, Devan Prall, mother, Vicki Jaros of Kenton, step-son, Nathan Prall, sister, Amber Christie, brother, Michael Legge and a niece, Ember Seagrave. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Jaros, Jr. Angela worked for Ohio Health. She was a kind, loving and sweet person who cherished her […]
Karen Kay (Davie) Long 63 of Kenton Karen Kay (Davie) Long passed away on January 1, 2026, at her home in Kenton. She was born on January 16, 1962, to the late Shirley Jane (Kilgore) Davie and James Harold Davie Sr.Surviving is a son, Eric (Erica) Taylor, 2 daughters, Amy (Nick) Smith, Sara Powell, 11 grandchildren, Tyler, Charli, Hunter, Natalie, Connor, Dawson, Ella, Foster, Emma, Ayden, and Adam.She was preceded in death by her brothers, James H. Davie Jr and Bruce Alan Davie.Karen […]
Diane L. (Patch) Gibbs 78of Kenton Diane L. (Patch) Gibbs passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home in Kenton. She was born on July 7, 1947, in Kenton to the late Fred and Mary (James) Patch. On July 27, 1968, she married Richard Gibbs and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2018. Surviving are numerous cousins. Diane was a 1965 graduate of Ridgemont High School. Diane loved to socialize with her friends and was truly thankful […]
Dan Eugene "Fudgehammer" Hord May 16, 1956- December 29, 2025 Dan E. Hord, age 69, of Forest, Ohio, reunited with his parents in the early morning hours on December 29th, 2025. Born on May 16, 1956, to the late Robert and Marilyn (Radcliffe) Hord, Dan came into this world alongside his two brothers, Dave and Doug, who quickly realized they were stuck with him. Dan is survived by his best friend and devoted wife, Jan Hord, who found each other falling in love again every […]
Theresa A. GreeneDecember 24, 1970 - December 28, 2025 Theresa A. Greene, age 55, of McGuffey, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. Theresa was born on December 24, 1970 in Sidney, Ohio to the late James Bricker and Nancy (Mariner) Cannady. Also preceding her in death is her sister. On March 20, 2018 Theresa married Larry C. Greene, Jr. of McGuffey. Also surviving are two sons: Alan Bricker of Bellefontaine and James Godwin of […]
Geraldine Jane (Blum) Baughman 85of Kenton Geraldine Jane (Blum) Baughman passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on April 18, 1940, in Kenton to the late Leonard Blum and the late Martha (Birch) Bates. On November 18, 1956, she married Gilbert Baughman, and he survives in Kenton. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Geri (Tim) DeLong, Gina Smith, 2 sons, Gilbert (Julie) Baughman, Glen (Lynn) Baughman, grandchildren, Paul DeLong, Danielle (Matt) Anderson, Laurie […]
Carolyn R. SchaffnerJuly 4, 1942 - December 29, 2025 Carolyn Rose Schaffner, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1942 in Alger, to the late Howard and Inise (Lee) Lawrence. Carolyn married Michael H. Schaffner, Jr. on March 20, 1977, he preceded her in death in 2004. Carolyn is survived by her twins: Lana Patterson and Leonard Brewer; three grandchildren: Christopher Wilde, Michael Edelen and Kevin Edelen; three great […]
Dwight Frater 76of Dunkirk There will be no services for Dwight Frater. It was his wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Dwight passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1949, in Kenton to the late Earl and Irene (Williams) Frater. Dwight married Diana Hinkle on December 20, 1969, and she preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters; Angela Frater of […]
James A. PenwellSeptember 18, 1948 - December 24, 2025 James A. Penwell 81, of Ohio passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter and love that will continue to live on in all who knew him. He was born on September 18, 1944 in Bainbridge, OH, a place that shaped the values he carried with him throughout his life. James was preceded in death by his parents Alexander Penwell and Evelyn (Leeth) Penwell, brothers; […]
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.
