Forest E. “Ed” Hall, age 86, of McGuffey, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Ed was born on September 22, 1938 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late R.D. and Sarah (Sparks) Hall. He is survived by his two children: Kenny Mullins of Roundhead and LeaAnn (Dan) Carroll of Alger; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. […]
John R. Prater, Sr., age 84, of Harrod, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 1, 1941 in Bainbridge, Ohio to the late William and Minnie (Jones) Pratter. On October 2, 1965 John married Evelyn Downey and she survives in Harrod. Also surviving is his daughter, Amy (Kenny) Williams; five […]
Helen Marie (Logsdon) Vogel, age 97, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2025, at 2:33 p.m. at Ohio Health Marion General Hospital. Helen was born April 28, 1927, to Henry and Odelia (Seifert) Logsdon in Upper Sandusky. She married Thomas A. Vogel on June 17, 1950, in St. Peter’s Church, Upper Sandusky. Tom passed away on April 29, 1995.Helen is survived by a daughter, Mary Angela (Davar) who resides in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Son-in-law, Ashok Davar, passed away […]
Larry William Aldridge, 71, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Community Hospice in the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born May 5, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Willard and Phyllis (Clifford) Aldridge. Larry was a Vietnam Army Veteran and after serving his country, he went on to work and later retire from the Precision Strip in Kenton, Ohio. He was a life-long member of the Am Vets and former […]
Helen Annette (Traver) Reynolds, 71, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Hospital. She was born in Middleburgh, New York on February 4, 1954, to Richard Traver and Mabel (Nethaway) LeRuzic. On March 19, 1976, she married the love of her life, Dale M. Reynolds, who survives, along with their three children: Crystal (Ken) Palmer of Prudenville, Michigan; Robin (David) Compton of Kenton; and Mark (Amy) Reynolds of Blair, Nebraska. Also surviving are […]
Robert “Kit” Carson, age 73 of Kenton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 4, 1952 in Kenton to the late Carl Carson and Eva (Dughman) Carson. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Linda (Lockwood) Carson. He is survived by children: Katina Carson, Michelle (David) Smith, Mike (Trisha) Carson; siblings: John (Diane) Carson, Peg (Bob) Cronley, Jean (Joe) Kearns, Kathy Beair, Dick (Bev) […]
?????????? Donald E. Dietz 80 of Kenton There will be no services for Donald E. Dietz. It was his wish to be cremated. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Donald passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Marion General Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1944, in Kenton to the late Elmer and Lillian (Baum) Dietz. On February 10, 1968, he married Beverly A. Bridenstine, and she preceded him in death on […]
John Edward "Ed" Warfel, a cherished member of the Upper Sandusky community, passed away on April 3, 2025, at 84. Born on August 25, 1940, in Upper Sandusky, Ed was a proud 1959 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School and a record-holding (100-yard High Hurdles) USHS Track Team member.He was a well-known business owner in the community, owning several businesses that became local staples. He and his late brother opened The Box Car Tavern, a beloved gathering spot. In addition, […]
J. Richard Demmitt 90 of Mt. Victory A private family service for J. Richard Demmitt will be held at Hale Cemetery at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory is assisting the family with arrangements. Richard passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Ginghamsburg, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Funderburg) Demmitt. On March 24, 1956, he married Marcia Brown, and she preceded him in death […]
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.
