All Obituaries

WOGOMON, Helen Age 93, of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 following an extended illness. Helen loved to fish. Helen and her late husband, Russell, spent many vacation trips up to Wisconsin to fish, where they would end up making lifelong friends. She was also a wonderful cook for her family, with a specialty for noodles and pies. Helen loved her family very much, and will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her husband Russell Wogomon, her parents, John...

CONNERTON, Helen M. Age 101, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2018 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Connerton, and granddaughter, Lisa Wright. Helen is survived by her children, Darrell (Karen) Connerton, Sydney Connerton, Carl Connerton, Jr., Chris (Annie) Connerton, Lynn Connerton, Norma (Paul) Hollyer, Helen (Bill) Knee, Deborah Clark; grandchildren, Dan (Cathy) Sink and numerous other grandchildren; her great-grandchildren, and...

BAKER, Opal Irene Age 100, of Greenville (originally Arcanum), went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2018. She was born June 29, 1918 to the late Charley and Pearl Holsapple. In addition to her parents, Opal is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Chalmer Baker; siblings, Lester Holsapple, Clark Holsapple, Clarence Holsapple, Franklin Holsapple, Alta McMillen, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Alan) Greiner, Dixie (David) Kepler;...

BRYSON, Shirley Age 85, of Arcanum, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 following an extended illness. She retired from her career with Arcanum High School and was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church in Ithaca. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Naomi Hissong, and brother, Larry Hissong. Shirley is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Bryson; children, Bruce (Carol) Bryson, Brenda Bryson; grandchildren,...

Westfall, Thomas H. Age 78, of Eaton, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, July 22, 2018. Tom was a wonderful husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a cowboy at heart.  He spent his life as a local farrier, loved his work, and enjoyed his time around horses. Tom never knew a stranger and made friends wherever he was. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Westfall. Tom is survived by his wife,...

KOFFER, Doris Jean Age 83, of Arcanum, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 following an extended illness. Jean was born October 20, 1934 in Pitsburg, Ohio to Guy Reed and Ruth Reed (Neff). She worked and retired from Second National Bank as a bank teller. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Koffer and sisters, Sue Thompson and Mary Ann Reed. Jean is survived by her daughter, Kris Culver; son, Lonnie (Rita) Koffer; grandchildren, Curtis (Diana) Emrick, Tiffany Holland, Jason...

PEASE, Chet Age 52, of New Madison, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 following an unexpected illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wes Pease and Patricia Fourman. Chet is survived by his wife of 27 years, Nichole Pease; daughter, Tabitha Pease; grandchildren; Levi Pease and Braelyn, and countless other friends and relatives whom he loved dearly. The Last Jamboree at The Rocking P with be held July 14, 2018 from 2PM and goes on throughout the night. Arrangements in care of...

Wade, Carl L. Age 61, of Arcanum, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 following a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Junior and Betty Wade. Carl spent most of his life working for Gene Riegle’s stables in Greenville. He was actively involved with horse racing for over 30 years, making lifelong friends in the horse racing community along the way. Carl is survived by his brother, Larry Wade; nephews, Aaron (Jonell) Wade, Bryan (Amy) Wade, Jeremy Wade; several close...

WADE, Robert L. 97, of Arcanum, passed away on June 17, 2018 at Heartland of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice (Schlechty) Wade; parents, Elmer and Emma (Bucholtz) Wead; siblings, Gladys Stichter, Junior Wade, Raymond Wead, Betty Jane Brandon, Earl “Jake” Wead, and Ruth Ann Johnson/Pennington. Survived by sister-in-law, Joanne Wead; nieces, nephews and loved ones. Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Brock Cemetery,...

SMITH, Robb Age 85, of Arcanum, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 12, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Smith; parents, Charles and Irene Smith; all his brothers; step son, Joseph Brandenburg; grandchild, Shane Angell, and great-grandchild Luke Grifka. Robb will always be remembered as a loving and supportive father and grandfather. He could always make anyone smile with his wonderful sense of humor. Robb was an avid golfer throughout his years and served our country in...