John T. Roby age 78 of Forest, died at his residence on Oct. 27, 2025. He was born Apr. 5, 1947 to the late Emery and Geneva (Shope) Terry Roby. On Sept. 19, 1965 he married Marsha A. Clark she survives in Forest, along with children Teresa (Frank) Messenger, KY, Marta (Ryan Michael) Roby, Forest and Jonna Jenkins, TX, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 on the way, siblings Ed (Tammy) Roby, Ada, Tim (Krista) Roby, Forest and Carol […]
Helen G. (Daynes) Anderson was born in Norwich, England to the late Robert and Harriet (Whayman) Daynes on April 15, 1930. She married Willis E. Anderson on August 29, 1953. Surviving are a son, Robert (Lisa) Anderson and daughter, Jocelyn (Brian) Kavanagh. Helen is also survived by grandchildren, Robert Anderson Jr, Dustin (Kaitlyn) Long, Alex Anderson, Charlotte (Chris) Dunahugh; and great grandchildren Ethan, Evan and Brady Anderson, Malcolm and River Long, Eva and Asher Appelfeller.Helen attended The Green Roof School […]
Linda L. Mauk 65 of Bellefontaine, formerly of Kenton A celebration of life for Linda Mauk will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements.Linda L. Mauk, affectionately known as "Linda Lou" passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1960, in Kenton to the late Nan N. McNutt and Thomas R. Mauk. She leaves behind her loving sister, Lisa (Jim) Tetirick of Zanesfield, Ohio, brother, Roger […]
Tamera S. (Tami) WardApril 21, 1966 - October 27, 2025 Tamera S. “Tami” Ward, age 59, of Ada, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on April 21, 1966 in Kenton, Ohio to David and Dixie (Fierabend) Hughart. Her father, David Hughart and her mother and stepfather, Dixie and John Hunt preceded her in death. Also preceding Tami in death is her brother, Jacob Hughart. On December 29, 1984 Tami married James […]
Helen Rosemarie RallApril 8, 1945 - October 26, 2025 Helen Rosemarie Rall of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away. Helen and her twin sister were born on April 8, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Gladys (Brown) Rall. Surviving Helen are her children, Zachary and Lydia (Brandon Chrobak) of Columbus, Ohio, along with her siblings Reuben (Rosa) Rall, Danny (Debbie) Rall, Harriet (Randy) Amendola, Pat (Dave) Smith, Susan (Roger) Schoenberger, and Charles (Verlinda) […]
Anna M. DilleyJune 14, 1926 - October 25, 2025 Anna Mae Dilley age 99 of (Patterson) Forest, entered her eternal life at 8:55AM on Oct. 25, 2025 at Westbrook Assisted Living under Wyandot Memorial Hospice. She was born June 14, 1926 in Kenton, Hardin Co. to the late Jacob and Julia (Lewallen) Born. She married William Nelson Dilley on Sept. 9, 1944 in Greenup, Ky and he preceded her in death on Mar. 24, 2015. They celebrated 70 years of […]
Jeffrey Lee "Bodean" Wilson, 68 of Kenton passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at The Woodlands of Findlay. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 21, 1957. Jeff worked in the railroad industry for many years and also worked in New Port Richey, Florida building pools. He is survived by his parents, Thurman Lee and Brenda Wilson, two sisters; Linda Penny and Beverly Freshcorn and numerous nieces and nephews. He enjoyed fishing and drag racing. Jeff had an […]
Tina M. LawrenceFebruary 10, 1967 - October 25, 2025 Tina M. Lawrence, age 58, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 10, 1967 in Lima, Ohio to Melvin Furry and Jean Moore. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in South Carolina. On February 14. 1995 Tina married Anthony Lawrence and he survives in Dunkirk. Also surviving are two sons: Daric (Victoria Lane) Lawrence of […]
Judith Lynne "Judy" Wirbel, 67 of Kenton passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on January 25, 1958, to the late Marion "Bus" and Shirley (Renfrew) Wirbel. Judy was a 1976 graduate of Kenton High School and went on to receive her associates degree in social services from the University of Toledo. She worked and retired from the Hardin Memorial Hospital where she served as a clerk in the lab […]
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.
