Kathleen J. Demmitt, 79 of rural Kenton passed away at Logan Acres on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 29, 1945 to the late Ernest Michael, Jr. and Sophia Dawn (List) Menard. She first married David P. Gibson and he is deceased, she then married Donald Demmitt and he also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, David (Deana) Gibson, Jr. of Kenton; daughter, Leisa (Joe) Jolliff of Ridgeway; two step […]
David Allen Byers, age 62 of Kenton passed away at Ohio Health in Lewis Center on October 31, 2024. He was born in Kenton, Ohio to the late Walter and Elva (Seeders) Byers. He is survived by a son, Hunter Byers, a brother, Jim (Tomi) Byers and a sister, LouAnn (Larry) Daum. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Byers.He was a graduate of Kenton High School and had worked for Honda of America for the majority […]
Margaret Ann Comer Osbun, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, at the age of 91 in her home, surrounded by all of her children. Born to Garnet Rumer-Comer and Robert Comer Sr. in Kenton, Ohio, Margaret graduated from Kenton High School in 1951. She married Charles "Gene" Osbun, in 1953, and together they crafted a beautiful life filled with five children: Brent (deceased), Tony, Julie, Lori & Vic. Though Margee & Gene […]
Joyce E. Rodgers passed away on October 28, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1937, in Ada, Ohio, to Homer Hawes and Juanita Sanders Hawes Dearwester. She had two sisters, Jean E Knoch and Susan M. Dearwester, and one brother, James E. Hawes. On December 13, 1957, she married James Rodgers and became a farmer's wife and raised horses. Two of the biggest influences in her life were her grandparents, Lester and Mamie Sanders. She also dearly loved her […]
Pamela Sue Craft, age 77, of Ada, passed away at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 12, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Walter and Marie (Taylor) Hites. On January 2, 1971 Pam married Michael Craft and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her three children: Todd (Christy) Craft […]
Betty L. Shepherd, age 74, of Alger, passed away on October 30, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on December 22, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana to the late Granville and Louise (Shepherd) Patrick. On April 29, 1964 Betty married Steve Shepherd and he survives in Alger. Also surviving are two sons: Jimmy Shepherd and Timmy Shepherd both of Alger; […]
Diana Sue Manley, age 71, of Ada, passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her dogs by her side on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence. She was born on August 11, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harley A. and Elouise (Helser) Manley. Diana is survived by her three children: Amy (Robert) Tucker, Angie (Scott) Barry, and Adam (fiancé, […]
Mark D. Gillen of Sycamore and Upper Sandusky died at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky on Oct. 25, 2024. He was born Mar. 30, 1954 in Upper Sandusky to the late Richard and Mary Lou (Larick) Gillen. Mr. Gillen is survived by sons Cory Gillen, Upper Sandusky and Casey (Kay) Gillen, Galion, grandchildren Seth Dahlhausen and Reid Gillen, brothers Mike (Karen) Gillen and Jerry Gillen, both of Upper Sandusky. Mark was a 1973 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School. His enjoyments […]
David J. Stuckey, age 51, of Belle Center, passed away at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1973 in Lima, Ohio to Daniel and Elaine (Gullett) Stuckey. His father Daniel survives in Kenton and his mother Elaine preceded him in death. David is also survived by his significant other, Jaime Stevens; five children: Luke Stuckey, […]
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.
