Martha J. FreySeptember 9, 1940 - August 5, 2026 Martha J. Frey, age 85, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She was born September 9, 1940, in Sandusky County to the late Estel and Edna (Holman) Saalman.Martha married Richard R. Frey on October 18, 1958, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2013. She is survived by her children, Rick (Julie) Frey of Florida, Elaine (Todd) Thomson of […]
Judith "Judi" Candler of Kenton A graveside service at Grove Cemetery Committal Building will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, followed by a luncheon starting at 12:00 P.M honoring both Judi and Jim Candler at the Kenton Elks Lodge #157. A full obituary was ran at an earlier date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Frances "Fran" Rosetta Forbes Frances “Fran” Rosetta Forbes, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on July 5, 1942, in Boone, North Carolina, Fran was the daughter of Raleigh Jefferson Moretz and Cora Ethel (Thomas) Moretz. A Southern girl at heart, she cherished time spent with family and friends and remained deeply rooted in the Christian faith in which she was raised. Her unwavering love for the Lord guided every aspect of […]
Marilyn King 88formerly of Kenton Marilyn King passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Bluebird Retirement Community in London, Ohio. She was born on June 1, 1938, in Lima to the late Claude and Della (Hall) Gullett. On November 25, 1956, she married Harry King, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2017. Surviving is her son, Rob (Lori) King, daughter-in-law, Vickie Hudson, grandchildren, Spencer (Kristin) King, Brendan King, Kelly (Rita) King, Foster (Mollie) King, Jonathan […]
Eleanor Humphrey, 88, of Arlington, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Serenity Springs in Arlington. She was born on December 27, 1937, in Dola, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Helen (Dirmeyer) LaRoche. On January 12, 1957, she married Marvin Humphrey, who preceded her in death on January 21, 2020.She is survived by two children, Terry (Cheryl) Humphrey of Eckerman, MI, and Vicki Hoy of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; three grandchildren, Derek (Natalie) Hays, Tyler (Lynnette) Humphrey, and […]
Raymond Eugene “Gene” Wells passed away on July 22, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Gene was born on January 23, 1949 in Kenton to Harry and Margaret “Eileen” (Newman) Wells. On July 19, 1969, he married Rebecca Cannon, and she survives in Kenton. They recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. Gene is survived by his daughters, Shannon (Brian) Balser of Dublin and Amanda (Drew) Crum of Kenton. Gene was the proud “Papa” of Londyn Crum, Tyler Balser, Walter […]
Judith Diane "Judi" Candler (née Pickering), 79, of Kenton, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, following a brief illness. If you were fortunate enough to know Judi, you knew a woman whose warmth filled a room long before she spoke. Her infectious smile, unmistakable laugh, incredible singing voice, and heartfelt hugs made people feel welcome, valued, and loved. Above all else, Judi loved her Lord, her family, and her many friends, and she lived each day in […]
Raymond Eugene Wells 77 of Kenton passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his residence. Services are currently pending. Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Updated 07/22/2026 1:12 pm Donald Edward Kraft was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 6, 1944, to the late John Adam and Phoebe (Wagner) Kraft. He died on July 18, 2026. On December 28th, 1966, he married Jane Cole in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and they were happily married for nearly 60 years. He was preceded in death by his stepmother Irene Kraft; special aunt Ruth (Kraft) Chamberlain; and siblings Marjorie Allen, Jane Ralston, Norma Breslin and Stella Hill.Donald's survivors […]
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.
