Russell C. Gordon, 81, passed from death to life on January 12, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. He was born on March 15, 1942, in Tippecanoe, IN, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Gordon. He was a pastor in the Brethren denomination for 50 years, serving churches in Ohio, Kansas, Florida, Indiana and Illinois. He also spent time as the Director of Home Missions for the Brethren Church and chaplain with the Fort Scott, KS Police department and the Manatee County […]
Betty Rose Hawk, age 95, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. She was born on December 8, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late John W. and Bertha (Binkley) Fleming. On July 30, 1948, Betty married Richard A. Hawk and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2007. Betty is survived by a son and […]
Our beautiful mother, Lillian Tilton Wallace, “One of God’s finest creations,” passed away on Tuesday January 9th, 2024 at Hardin Hills in Kenton, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 10th, 1960 to parents Julia and Theodore Tilton, both who proceeded her in death. She was preceded in death by brother Steve Tilton, sister Robin Green, nephew Jimmy Boggs, as well as our father Dan Wallace. Our parents began their lives as a couple in 1978 […]
Robert E. Koch, 74 of Kenton passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kenton on April 19, 1949. Robert graduated from Kenton High School in 1967. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. serving in Vietnam. On December 18, 1971 he married Kathy Cosart and she survives along with a son, Bob (Jen Schaller) Koch of Worthington, daughter, Cyndi Boggs of Kenton, sister, Jeanne Hinton of Rushsylvania, four grandchildren; Kinsley […]
Steven D. Campbell 75 of Kenton There will be no services for Steven D. Campbell. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family. Steve passed away on Monday, January 08, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on February 1,1948 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Raymond Judd and Elizabeth (Deak) Campbell. He married Judy Scott on July 04, 2006 and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving […]
Sandra “Sandy” Sue Krischan age 83 of southwest Wyandot county passed away January 4, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born July 10, 1940 in Bethesda, Ohio to the late Ray C. & Mildred (Simpson) Phillips. Sandy married Ronald C. Krischan on May 16, 1980 and they shared 43 loving years together. She is survived by her husband, Ron. Also surviving are her children Gerald Dieter (Tammy), Randy Dieter, Dana Dieter, Nick Mihailoff Jr., Gail Ebert (Bill), Brenda Furrer […]
Katherine Marquis 72 of Kenton Funeral services for Katherine Marquis will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jim Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Katherine passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on October 22, 1951, in Kenton to the late Ernest and […]
Cheryl Ann Manns 64 of Ada At her request there will be no services held for Cheryl Ann Manns. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Cheryl died on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Hardin Memorial E.R. She was born on January 22, 1959 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Robert J. and Connie (Eastwood) Murphy. She married Jackie Manns on October 30, 1976 and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her children; […]
Kenneth Warren Gossard 66 of Kenton Kenneth Warren Gossard passed away peacefully at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on January 6, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1957 in Lima to the late David and Vina Mae (Hamilton) Gossard. Surviving are a nephew, David (Shane Trace) Gossard of Columbus, and a niece, Erica Silsbe of Fort Myers, FL. He is also survived by many beloved cousins, extended family and friends. Along with his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by […]
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.
