Janet S. HillSeptember 17, 1944 - January 12, 2026 Janet S. Hill age 81 of Nevada, died at her residence on Jan. 12, 2026. She was born Sept. 17, 1944 to the late John and Hazel (Toombs) Conn. On Nov. 17, 1961 she married Robert F. Hill, he preceded her in death on July 19, 2022. Surviving are her children Tammie (Gerald) Gerstenberger, Nevada, Robert F. Hill Jr., Oceola, James A Hill, Sycamore, 7 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She […]
Beverly Lynn (Plummer) McKinley 63of Mt. Victory Beverly Lynn (Plummer) McKinley passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. She was born on July 16, 1962, in Franklin, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Clair (Farmer) Plummer. She married Eric L. McKinley on April 11, 2000, and he survives in Mt. Victory. Also surviving are 1 son, Kenneth Haycook, 2 daughters; Heather Childress and Kelsey McKinley, stepson, Cameron McKinley, 4 grandchildren; Tristan Griesheimer, Brooke […]
Deatra E. BashOctober 31, 1945 - January 1, 2026 Deatra E. “Dee Dee” Bash, 80, of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at OSU Hospital East in Columbus.Dee Dee was born on October 31, 1945, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Charles Stanley Doe and Anna Bernice (Cooley) Doe.She graduated from Fostoria High School and spent many years serving others through her work as a dietitian at Wyandot Manor. She also worked as a laborer at GSW in […]
Ronald F. and P. Louise Gossard of Dunkirk passed away just hours apart on Thursday, January 8, 2026 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at Blanchard Valley Hospital.Ron was born on August 14, 1939 and Louise was born on May 6, 1940. They were united in marriage on December 13, 1960 and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Ron was a 1957 graduate of Hardin-Northern High School and retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company where he was a pilot for […]
Beth R. KretzJune 11, 1966 - January 6, 2026 Beth Renee Kretz, age 59, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 11, 1966, in Lima, Ohio to the late Harold and Joyce (Thompson) Compton. On August 3, 1985, Beth married Colonel David D. Kretz (Retired) and he survives in Beavercreek. Also surviving are her four children: Ben (Lauren) Kretz of Tipp City, Andrew Kretz of Tipp City, Whitney Schniebs of Columbus […]
Georgette RoweNovember 5, 1951 - January 6, 2026 Georgette Rowe, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Lima Memorial Health System with her family by her side. She was born on November 5, 1951 in Hardin County, Ohio to Charles and Bobbie Jean (Castle) Conner. On March 20, 1971 Georgette married Ted Rowe and he survives in Alger. Also surviving is her daughter, Amy L. Rowe-Smith of Alger; granddaughter, Chloe Smith; and sister, Robin Morgan of Forest. […]
Linda S. Steed, 72 of Kenton passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Canton, Ohio on April 10, 1953 to the late Curtis and Genevieve (James) Steed. Linda worked for Porter House for many years. She also worked at the YMCA child watch. Linda had a great sense of humor and will be missed by her all. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Alice Steed of Kenton, brother, Dennis Steed and […]
Nola June WoolleyJune 18, 1953 - December 31, 2025 Nola June Woolley, age 72, of Dunkirk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 18, 1953, in Kenton, Ohio, to Lysle J. Ard and Marian L. (Kraft) Ard, who preceded her in death. Nola graduated from Kenton High School and devoted 51 years of service to UAP, where she worked in the Material Control Department. Her dedication, strong work ethic, and reliability […]
Charles A GottfriedJune 3, 1934 - January 3, 2026 Charles Allen Gottfried, age 91, of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. True to the way he lived his life, Charles left this world quietly. He was born June 3, 1934, in Salem Township, to the late Arthur E. and Blanche M. (Best) Gottfried. Charles learned the values of hard work, humility, and service at an early age—values that […]
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.
