Patricia A. Wood, age 72 of Kenton Patricia A. Wood, age 72 of Kenton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was born in Kenton, Ohio to Eugene Francis and Elnora Belle (Spearman) Schwartz and they preceded her in death. She married Rick Wood on February 2, 2010, and he survives. Left to cherish her memory include son: Matthew (Monica Houser) Cannode of Pleasant Lake, IN; daughter: Kellie Wells (sig. other Joe Morgan) of Kenton; sister: […]
Vera M. SpragueFebruary 7, 1950 - July 6, 2025 Vera Marie Sprague, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 7, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Della (Morris) Cowan. On June 20, 1969 Vera married David Sprague, I, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2007. Vera is survived by her five children: Howard (Nancy) Sprague of Alger, Rhonda (Albert) Gutierrez of Ada, […]
Mary Lou ReffittDecember 17, 1951 - July 4, 2025 Mary Lou Reffitt, age 73, of North Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 17, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to Tommy and Osie (Bailey) Reffitt, Sr. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: JoVan Sheets and Julie Jenkins. Mary Lou is survived by siblings: Ben Ray of Kingsville, TX, Minnie Moore Olivet of South Dakota, Elizabeth and Paul Topping […]
Michael DiltsDecember 14, 1949 - July 4, 2025 Michael Dilts, age 75, of Dola, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born on December 14, 1949 in Ada, Ohio to the late Frank and Helen (McDougle) Dilts. He married Norma Alkuino, and she survives in Dola. Mike is survived by his two brothers: Frederick Dilts and Tom (Shauna) Dilts. He was preceded in death by a brother: Frank Dilts, Jr.. Mike retired […]
Karen L. PatrickFebruary 14, 1975 - July 2, 2025 Karen L. Patrick, age 50, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on February 14, 1975 in Kenton, Ohio to Lacy and (Sherry) Patrick, Sr. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Kenton. Karen is survived by five children: Molly (Kevin) Klausing of Delphos, Phillip Nickles of Bellefontaine, Ethan Nickles of Cleveland, Lacey (Dwayne Hartwell) Nickles of […]
Dennis L. HowardOctober 13, 1957 - June 19, 2025 Graveside services for Dennis Howard will be held July 8, 2025 at 11:00am at Preston Cemetery in Alger, with Pastor Tex Rowe officiating. He passed away peacefully on June 19th at his residence. Dennis was born on October 13, 1957 to the late Dan and Edith (Lois) Howard in Kenton, Ohio. Dan preceded him in death in June of 1995 and Edith (Lois) in February of 2013. Survivors include wife Gayle Howard of […]
Robert W. RifeOctober 11, 1952 - July 1, 2025 Robert W. Rife, age 72, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at Wyandot Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 11, 1952, in Upper Sandusky, Bob was the beloved son of the late Donald and Ruth (Burnaugh) Rife. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Price. Bob dedicated 34 years of his life working as a laborer for A.O. Smith, and after retirement […]
Karew Manns Jr., age 75, of Kenton Born on March 20, 1950, at San Antonio Hospital in Kenton, Karew was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He was married to his devoted wife, Marilyn Manns, for 54 years, and together they built a legacy of love, faith, and family. Karew was the proud owner of Manns Painting and Sandblasting for many years. He also faithfully served as the founder and pastor of New Hope Church for seven years. […]
Florence "Flo" Louise Legge 55 of Mt. Victory Loving Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and friend Florence Louise Legge passed away peacefully June 28, 2025, at the Marion General Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Preferably known as Flo, she was born July 24, 1969, in Kenton, Ohio. Flo is survived by her mother, Fay L. Legge (Treen), daughter, Mia Weaver, daughter, Kathleen Gossard, brother, Charles Legge (Martina Legge), nieces, Amara Elizabeth Legge, Alyssa Marie Legge, Audrey Kerrigan Legge, and nephew, […]
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.
