Mary Elisabeth Hopson, age 53, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born on December 26, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to the Kenneth and Phyllis (Vanscoy) Hopson, Sr. Mary is survived by her four children: Cassandra (Eric) Lightner of Kenton, Sheign (Ariana) Hopson of Kenton, Kamryn Hopson of Kenton and Sahbastion Hopson of Dunkirk; […]
Don W. Doll 84 of Kenton Funeral services for Don W. Doll will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Vincent Pontius and Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will be held at Dunkirk Cemetery at a later date. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the services and the funeral home. Don passed away on Monday, October 07, 2024, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton. He […]
Thelma Maxine Smittle, 94, formerly of Ada and Westerville, Ohio, died October 2, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, OH of natural causes. Maxine was born on January 10, 1930, outside of Cadiz, in Harrison County, Ohio, to Beulah E. (Birney) and Glenn Fletcher Wells. On August 27, 1955, she married Jack D. Smittle, and he survives at Provision Living, Findlay, OH. Maxine is also survived by her son, David (Kim) of Ada, sister, Becky (Frank) Martino of St. Clairsville, […]
Lois Lee, age 70, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on August 22, 1954 in Stockbridge, Michigan to the late Rev. Scott and Olive (Wisecup) Clemons. On October 6, 1979 Lois married Ronald E. Lee and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her children: Missy (Todd) Bunge of Cosby, TN and Travis (Cortney) […]
Justin R. Martin age 40 of Nevada, died Oct. 3, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born Mar. 29, 1984 in Marion to the late John R. Martin and Cecelia E. DeBolt who survives in Upper Sandusky. He is also survived by his children John R. Martin II and Albany L Martin, both of Nevada, a sister Angel Martin, Upper Sandusky, a nephew Aden Davis, many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by a brother Benjamin […]
Alma Dawn Wilson 76 of Kenton A celebration of life for Alma Dawn Wilson will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Alma passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on July 14, 1948, in Hepburn to the late Lloyd and Madura (Greer) Gale. In March of 1969 she married Donald Adams, and they later divorced. Surviving are her […]
Donald A. Young, 75 of Ridgeway, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at Blanchard Place. He was born October 6, 1948, in Kenton, OH. He was the son of the late Cecil and Beatrice (Ulrich) Young. On February 10, 1968, he married Jeanne Keller. He is survived by his children Scott (Donna) Young of West Liberty, Erica (Devin) Elsasser, Ridgeway and Shauna (Jeremy) Streets, Ridgeway; grandchildren Loryn and Laney Elsasser, Jordan (Hayley) Streets, Jayden Streets, and Gage Church; great-grandchildren Jayce […]
Betty L. Bayes, a vibrant soul whose laughter echoed through the hearts of many, departed this world on October 2, 2024, at Altercare in Bucyrus, OH. Born on November 3, 1939, in Dunkirk, OH, Betty's spirit was as beautiful as her photogenic smile, which could warm the coldest of days.Throughout her life, Betty embodied the essence of community and togetherness, cherishing the moments spent with friends and family. Betty graduated from Hardin Northern Class of 1957. A retiree of Burn's […]
Franklin D. Liebenthal age 91 of Kenton, died Oct. 1, 2024 at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. He was born May 22, 1933 in Wyandot Co. to the late Rudolph L. and Ruth E. (Fink) Liebenthal. He married Virginia I. (Payne) Ruch on June 22, 1988, she preceded him in death on Apr. 24, 2015. Mr. Liebenthal is survived by step-children Gene (Trudy) Ruch, KY, Julia (Troy) Heflin, FL, Michael (Kathy) Ruch, Kenton, Lisa (Jim) George, Forest, Jeff (Tina) Ruch, OH, […]
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.
