Lou Ann Putnam Harrold, age 87, died peacefully in the presence of her family on June 12, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born at Findlay Hospital, Findlay, Ohio on December 9, 1935. Lou Ann graduated from the first class of Hardin Northern High School in 1953. She earned a scholarship to The Ohio State University based on her 4-H program participation. At OSU, she served as an officer in Kappa Delta Sorority and graduated summa cum laude with […]
Thomas Perry Wren, 66 of Kenton, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at St. Catherine's Manor of Fostoria. He was born in Kenton on March 19, 1957 to the late Charles P. and Maxine (Laubis) Wren. Thomas is survived by his sister, Judy (Paul) Iwerks of Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Wren. Thomas was a graduate of Ridgemont High School and Northwestern Business College. He worked as a supervisor and process […]
John Robert Fay 80 of Rushsylvania Funeral services for John Robert Fay will be private. Burial will take place at Rushsylvania Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Monday, July 24, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at The Price McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. John Robert Fay went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1942 to the late Carson and Marie (Myers) Fay. Surviving are his […]
James E. Rhoades 82 of Kenton James E. Rhoades passed away at Hardin Hills on July 20, 2023. A full obituary will be run later next week. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Alma S. McPheron, age 80, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 23, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Karew and Goldie (Howard) Manns, Sr. Alma is survived by her husband, David L. McPheron who she married on April 27, 1991. She was previously married to Thomas Denman and Harold Winkles. […]
Sherri Lynn Long Cullivan, age 60, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her mother’s home. She was born on January 5, 1963 to Larry Long and Doris E. “Dodie” Long. Sherri is survived by her son, Konner Ernest; a granddaughter, Izabella Cullivan; her mother, Dodie Long; a brother, Mark (Carmen) Long of Piqua; stepbrother, Doug (Maria) Bradley; stepsister, Marsha […]
Judith A. Krych age 85 of LaRue, and formerly Cleveland, died at Riverside Methodist Hospice on July 17, 2023. She was born on Dec. 1, 1937 in Cleveland to the late Adelbert and Barbara (Whitman) Boll. She married Joe Krych on April 27, 1957 and he survives along with her children Kathy (Mike) Walton, LaRue, Joe (Kay) Krych, Cleveland, Jeff (Wendy) Krych, FL, grandchildren Tom (Kate) Walton, Mark (Amanda Richmond) Walton, Jackie and Megan Krych, Nick Richardson, Kaylee Krych and […]
Barbara Lois Hoyt, age 80, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 11, 1942, to the late Merlin and Virginia Poe. Barb is survived by her son, Douglas (Amy) Hoyt of Ada; Grandchildren: Stephanie (Mike) Smith of Florida, Haylee Hoyt of Washington Courthouse, Courtney (Joseph) Avilla of Washington Courthouse, Dale […]
Phyllis Jean Kaiser, age 92, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 9:04 PM at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on November 14, 1930, in Indiana to the late Ernest and Cynthia (Patrick) Lenhart. On March 27, 1948, Phyllis married A. Wayne Kaiser and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2018. Phyllis is survived by a son: Larry […]
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.