Carolyn Mae Swinehart, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 17 at 2:10pm at Ohio Living Rockynol Retirement Community in Akron, Ohio. Carolyn was born in Carey, Ohio on October 16, 1936, to the late Howard and Celestia (Clinger) Taylor. Carolyn grew up in a large family and was one of fourteen siblings - she lived in Wyandot County for 87 years before health issues required her moving closer to her daughter the last year or so. Carolyn is known […]
Melenee (Kerns) Johnson of Kenton Melenee (Kerns) Johnson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on August 24, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Marilyn (Blue) Oborn. She was also preceded in death by 2 stepfathers, Robert P. Kerns and Weston L. Oborn. She married Boyd Crapnell with whom she had two daughters, and they later divorced. She then married Ed Rachwig who preceded her in death. Melenee then married John […]
Christopher Lee Helton Christopher Lee HeltonApril 10, 1977-January 14, 2025 Mr. Christopher Lee Helton, 47, of Barbourville, KY passed away Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025 at his home. He was the son of Darryl Jean Helton and the late Walter Helton born on April 10, 1977 in Barbourville.Christopher was an employee of CTA Acoustics. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns and working on cars. He also loved spending time with family and was a devoted father and partner.In addition to his […]
Brenda Kay (Bailey) Zeigler 71 of Alger Brenda Kay (Bailey) Zeigler, 71, of Alger, Oh, surrounded by her family entered her heavenly home on January 16, 2025. She was born on March 04, 1953, to the late Ollie and Christina (Poe) Bailey in Kenton, Oh. She was a graduate of Kenton High School in 1971. Brenda married Richard Zeigler on April 27, 1985. Brenda is survived by her husband, Richard Zeigler, her two children, Jeremy (Bonnie) Piper of Kenton, Oh, Jennifer […]
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 […]
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.
