Kathryn A. Paulus age 81 of Tiffin, died at her residence on Wed. Dec. 25, 2024. She was born Feb. 17, 1943 in Conneaut to the late Frederick W. and Mary C. (Robenalt) Koenig. She is survived by a son James E. (Carolyn) Paulus, Carey, and she is preceded in death by a brother James F. Koenig. Kathryn was a 1961 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School and attended the former St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Upper Sandusky and St. Mary’s […]
Philip Walter Compton, age 82, of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph and Olivia (Crickenburger) Compton. On August 1, 1964 Philip married LaDonna G. Shively and she survives in Bluffton. Also surviving are his daughter, LeAnn (Raymond) Pryor of Ada; two grandchildren: Kelsey (Brendan) Tisher and Kyle (Raina) Zimmerly; great grandchildren: […]
Kevin J. Clemons, age 61, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Laura (Hurt) Clemons. Kevin married Janice Oestreich and she survives in Ada. Also surviving are his son, Kevin Clemons, II of Ada; three grandchildren: Colton Arthur Wheeler, Waylon Michael Clemons and Amelia Grace Clemons; three brothers: Bob (Wilma) Clemons, Jeff Clemons and […]
Betty Jean Richardson, age 99, of Ada, went to be with the Lord at Vancrest of Ada on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1925 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Arnett and Ella (Helmick) Rose. On February 2, 1942 Jean married Paul E. Richardson and he preceded him in death on June 4, 2015. Jean is survived by her two children: Paul “Bud” (Mary) Richardson of Alger and Diana Rex of Harrod; daughter-in-law, Deborah […]
Jeffery "Jef" D. Tackett 61 of Kenton Funeral services for Jeffery "Jef" D. Tackett will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 07, 2025, at the Price-McElroy Funeral in Kenton with Pastor Terry Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Monday, January 06, 2025, from 3.00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family has asked that everyone dress casual for all services. Jef passed away on December 31, 2024, at his residence. He […]
Carol A. (Zimmerman) Mulholland 75 of McGuffey Funeral services for Carol A. (Zimmerman) Mulholland will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Price-Mcelroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Zelma Shepherd and Rev. Tom Mulholland officiating. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Carol passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on January 6, 1949, in Bremerton, Washington to […]
Robert Joseph Butterman, age 88 of Mansfield and formerly of Kenton passed away at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield on December 21, 2024. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 6, 1936 to the late George and Velma (Barron) Butterman. He married Barbara Weston on August 4, 1955 and she preceded him in death in 2011. He is survived by three children, Vicki (Ehab) Kamal, Deidre (John) Dillon and Mark (Angela) Butterman; seven grandchildren, Sam, Joe, Weston, Chris, Nick, Ashley, […]
Lynn Goes Cole of Ada, Ohio, passed away on December 20, 2024. Lynn was born May 21, 1953, to Robert Louis Goes and Patricia Goes VanDemark in Morristown, New Jersey. Lynn was preceded in death by her husband William Cole, who passed away in 2021. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, as well as her brother Robert Goes who passed away earlier this year. She is survived by sisters Jane DeVall and Wendy Moore. After […]
Tara Lynn Deckling 63 of Kenton Viewing hours for Tara Deckling (Jackson) will be held at Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 1-3pm. A short service led by Daniel McCarty will follow viewing hours at 3pm. Tara passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born February 25, 1961 in Kenton to Lewis and Wilma Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Deckling. Surviving are her 3 sons, Adrian (Maureen) […]
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.
