Charles R MasonJune 18, 1936 — February 13, 2026Waldo Charles "Charlie" R Mason of Waldo, OH passed away peacefully February 13, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born June 18, 1936, to John S Mason and Dorothy P (Young) Mason in Marion, OH. Charlie married Ruth Ann Sisson September 12, 1959; having many happy years together until she passed April 6, 2016. Charlie proudly served as a Gunners Mate in the United States Navy from June […]
Norma J. BaileyJune 20, 1946 - February 14, 2026 Norma J. Bailey, age 79, of McGuffey, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on June 20, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Orville “Squirrelly” and Ethel (Prater) Hicks, Sr. On October 25, 1964 Norma married John H. Bailey and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2021. Norma is survived by two sons: John D. Bailey of Kenton and Jason […]
Rosella C. SmithApril 14, 1944 - February 11, 2026 Rosella C. Smith, 81, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at her daughter’s home in Nevada on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Rosella was born April 14, 1944, in Galion, to George A. and Lula B. (Coykandell) Baldwin. She married Elwood Smith, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl (Michael) Callahan of Nevada; sons, Elwood (Nana) Smith of Upper Sandusky and Russell (Tabitha) Smith of Nevada; sister, Nellie […]
Donald L. BarthMay 10, 1954 - February 12, 2026 Donald L. Barth, age 71, of Sycamore, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 12, 2026. He was born May 10, 1954, in Wyandot County, to the late Richard A. Barth and Rebecca J. (Funk) Barth Serin. On July 5, 1974, Don married the love of his life, Carol A. Bland, and together they shared 51 years of marriage filled with love, commitment, and cherished memories. She survives in Sycamore. […]
Robert A. AndrewOctober 5, 1938 - February 12, 2026 Robert A. Andrew age 87 previously from Tiro, died at Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care, Upper Sandusky on Feb. 12, 2026. He was born Oct. 5, 1938 in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Frances (Imbler) Andrew. He is survived by sisters Barbara Morris, Upper Sandusky, Audrey Kimmel, Mt. Blanchard, Virginia George, Crestline, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Andrew retired from General Motors, Mansfield. He was an avid car […]
Ronald L. EvansMarch 1, 1935 - February 13, 2026 Ronald L. Evans, age 90, of Ada, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to Donald “Fred” and Mary (Anderson) Evans, who preceded him in death. On December 23, 1955 Ronald married Patsy (Spellman) Evans and they were married for seventy years. Patsy survives in Ada. Ronald is also survived by three of his children: David (Sallie) Evans of West […]
Ann K. (Annie) LuellenApril 28, 1936 - February 13, 2026 Ann K. “Annie” Luellen, age 89, of Ada, passed away at her home on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1936 to the late Hubert and Lillian (Haunhorst) Lause. She married Jerleen Moore (deceased) in April 1960 and they later divorced. On November 19, 1983 Ann married Charles R. Luellen and he survives in Ada. Ann graduated in 1955 from […]
Lynn L. Strawser, 74, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on March 31, 1951, in Kenton to the late Harry and Janie (Kline) Strawser. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Lynn was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Merle, and James Strawser and sisters, Beverly Rice and Shirley Hastings. He was a 1969 graduate of Kenton High School and went on to proudly serve […]
Carol Tainer 76of Kenton Carol Tainer, 76, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1949, in Dixfield, Maine, to the late Willard and Bernice (Grindell) Wing. On October 10, 1976, she married Carl Tainer, who survives in Kenton. Also surviving are three sons, Eugene Knox of Kenton, Charlie Knox of Portland, Maine, and Dwight Knox of Rumford, Maine; daughter, Judy (Doug Bridenstine) Warmbrod of Upper Sandusky; a sister, Ethelyn […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
