All Obituaries

ANDERSON, Anthony Wayne Age 54, of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He loved his family will all his heart, especially his little grandson. He was a jack-of-all-trades and would always selflessly serve his family in any way he could. Wayne could be described as a hard working good 'ol country boy, who enjoyed listening to George Strait and watching Notre Dame play. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Anthony Wayne Anderson is...

ANDERSON, Sr., William "Bill" Age 94, formerly of Pitsburg, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 following an extended illness. Bill is a WWII United States Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Anderson, and his parents. He is survived by his children, Linda (Don) Mansfield, Sandy (Bruce) Drake, Cathy (Mark) Smith, Bill Anderson, Jr.; grandchildren, Robin Hanes, John Ray Smith, Dennis Drake, Steven Drake, David Drake, Christina Gulley, Donnie...

Neil Frederick Stump, age 74 passed on to be with his true love LaJeanne on April 1, 2020, at his home in Arcanum, Ohio.  He is survived by his children and their wives Jim and Rebecca Stump, Christopher and Kristie Stump, and Brian and Sharon Stump, his brother and sister in law Keith and Wilma Stump, and sister-in-law, Jan Jehn.  He will always be remembered for entertaining his grandchildren Anthony, Ben, Victoria, Brittany, Karr, Anna, Abigail, and Alexster as well as many...

BURTON, Herbert E. “Herb” Age 84, of Eaton, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 following a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet, by his parents and by a daughter, Terri Brumbaugh. He was a 1953 graduate of Patterson Co-op in Dayton. He served in the National Guard during the 1960’s. He retired as a Tool & Die Maker, working at both NCR & GM. He was a huge gun enthusiast and a life member of the NRA. He was a member of the Arcanum VFW and he...

BAKER, Kenneth “Kenny” Age 75, of Arcanum, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 following an extended illness. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Juanita Baker, and siblings, Bonnie Yount & James Baker. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia Baker (married October 9, 1971); children, Barbara (Dave) Miller, B.J. (Michelle) Baker; grand-children, Stewart Baker, Rosalia Baker, Madeleine Miller, Patrick Miller; siblings, Shirley Fort,...

Chester “Chet” Wirrig, 85 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on March 20, 2020 at home following an extended illness. Chet was born November 25,1934 in Greenville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Bertha (Slade) Wirrig; first wife, Doris (Rogers) Wirrig, brother Herman Wirrig; grandson, Nicholas Zirkle, and sister in law Betty (Charlie) Rauscher. He served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in San Salvador, Watkins Island, and Cape Hatteras. He was the owner of...

MILLER, Madonna C. Age 99, of Arcanum, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe H. Miller, and her parents, Claude & Mildred Thomas. Madonna C. Miller is survived by her daughter, Joyce Miller and other family and friends. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to State of the Heart Care. E-mail condolences and donations can be made by going...

FOLAND, Dianna J. Age 73, of Phillipsburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby & Robert Kochersperger & by her husband of 50 years, Elwood Foland. She enjoyed playing BINGO and going to dog shows. She also enjoyed going to car shows and riding jet skis with her husband. Dianna is survived by children, Dawn Foland, Shawn Foland & Sonya (Dewayne) Engle; grandchildren, Karl Jr.,...

FELLERS, Karolyn Mae Age 77, of Greenville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 while under the care of State of the Heart Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Claribel (Shade) Fellers; by sisters, Mary Esther Wilson & Peggy Ann Fellers; brothers-in-law, Bob Wilson, Ben Mixon & Gene Bixler and great-nephew, Wade Spencer. Karolyn was a 1960 graduate of Mississinawa Valley High School where she participated in many school activities. Her...

DENNISTON, Marilyn L. Age 84, formerly of Arcanum, passed away at The Brethren Retirement Community on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was born at home on July 16, 1935 to Denver "Butch" & Lois (nee. Harshbarger) Miller. Marilyn is a graduate from Franklin Monroe High School, Class of 1953. She would go on to marry Robert W. Denniston on January 19, 1957. Marilyn worked at Gem City after high school, and once she married, went on to be a homemaker. She also spent much of her...