It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Jane (Jones) Scharf, on January 15, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by the love and energy of her children. Native of St. Marys, Ohio, resident of Kenton, Ohio, Martha married the love of her life George Scharf on April 14, 1951. A mother of five and a devoted caregiver, she served her community as an LPN at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Talented at many hobbies, Martha’s greatest […]
John Ray Miller Jr. age 92 of Dunkirk, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay on Jan. 14, 2025. He was born Oct. 20, 1932 in Kenton to the late John Ray and Bernice (Kauble) Miller Amsler. John is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Truela Miller along with their children Tammy (Chip) Frey, Findlay, John (Shannon) Miller, Dunkirk, Tracy Miller, Findlay, Paula (Rob) Purdy, Dunkirk, Ron Miller, Dunkirk, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great […]
Kenneth W. Moran of Upper Sandusky died at his residence on Wednesday January 15, 2025. He was born April 17, 1932 in Nevada to the late Edward and Bertha (Lowery) Moran. He married Joyce A. Kuenzli on November 7, 1954 and she preceded him in death on July 1, 1995. Surviving are three daughters Linda Moran, Upper Sandusky, Rhonda Moran, Upper Sandusky, Tina Brown, Bucyrus, a son Gary (Rita) Moran, Grove City, two grandchildren Torrey (Jessica) Brown, Bucyrus, Mandi (Kara […]
Linda Lou LaRue, age 72, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on July 9, 1952 in Foraker, Ohio to the late Franzel and Virgie (Prater) Castle. On January 14, 1973 Linda married Robert “Butch” LaRue and he survives in Ada. Also surviving is her son, Robert “Chip” (Stacie) LaRue, Jr. of […]
Donna Ruth (Hadley) Gisondi, age 88, of Bluffton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 29, 1936 she was the daughter of Donald and Margaret Hadley who resided in Waynesville, Ohio. On April 14, 1956 she married James (Jim) David Markley and moved to Lebanon, Ohio where together they would raise their family. James preceded her in death in April of 2000. Growing up in Waynesville, she was a lifelong […]
Rex L. Gallant, 66 of Forest passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on March 22, 1958, to the late Robert and Glenna P (Rodabaugh) Gallant. Rex married Cheryl Kay Whitman on November 6, 1976, and she survives along with two daughters; Jennifer K. (Eric) Nelson of Gahanna and Rita R. (Brandon) King of McComb. He is also survived by a brother, Richard A. (Barbara) Gallant of Charlevoix, MI, sisters; Janet A. (Leonard) Wilson, […]
Charles "Buster" Cozad 84 of Kenton Funeral services for Charles "Buster" Cozad will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Buster passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence in Kenton. He was born in Kenton to the late Franklin and Mary Arleen (Newman) Cozad. He married Jean Jones, but […]
Martha M. Reed age 87 of Ada died at Vancrest of Ada on Jan. 12, 2025. She was born Oct. 5, 1937 to the late Samuel and Gladys (Coppler) Walter. She married Don F. Reed on July 28, 1957, he preceded her in death on July 20, 1998. Surviving are her daughter Catherine Scharf, Kenton, and son Kenneth Reed, Lima, grandchildren Adam & Alan Scharf, Scott & Alex Reed, great grandchildren Addelynn Scharf, Raelyn Reed, Lucas Reed & Cole Reed. […]
John "Jack" "Pete" F. Gunn 86 of Kenton Funeral services for John "Jack" "Pete" F. Gunn will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial with military rites will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. John passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton with his wife, Nancy by his side. He was born on October 13, […]
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.
