All Obituaries

METZCAR, William Age 72, of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2018 following an extended illness. William graduated from New Madison High School. He went on to retire as a supervisor from Norcold.  William served our country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Ranger, through the Vietnam War. He is a lifetime member of the Greenville VFW Post #7262, a member of the Arcanum VFW Post #4161, and a member of the Arcanum Historical Society. He enjoyed spending...

WEAVER, Linda Sue Age 71, of Wayne Lakes, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at State of the Heart Hospice following a long battle with kidney disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Margaret Sanders, by a brother Larry Sanders and by grandsons, Daniel S. Whitley & Seanathan Clark. She enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and cooking for everyone in her family. Linda is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, Robert Weaver; children, Sherry Reynolds, Joetta...

ALLREAD, Terry Age 65, of Ithaca, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Rest Haven in Greenville, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dana; parents, Howard & Jayne Allread & brother, Craig Allread. He was a 1971 graduate of Greenville High School. Terry is survived by his son, Nick (Krickett) Allread; step-sons, Frank (Rachel) Lines, Craig Via & Josh Via; grandsons, Lucas, Brandon & Kaden; sister, Becky (Ken) Moore;...

ARMACOST, Edward Age 77, of Arcanum, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his home. He spent time coaching, enjoyed golfing, and loved being with his family. Ed served our country in the United States Army, was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and Masons. He worked and retired from General Motors. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy Armacost; daughter, Tracy Armacost, and brother, Richard Armacost. Ed is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice...

RISMILLER, Allen Age 71, of Arcanum, passed away at his home Thursday, November 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Rismiller & Mildred Rismiller nee. Meyers, and son, Craig Rismiller. Allen is an Arcanum High School graduate and grew up as a local grain farmer. He has been involved in the concession business for over 35 years, starting out as a staff member and eventually owning his own concession business in the early 2000s. Allen made friends wherever he went and...

ADAMS, Ivor Gene Age 79, of Arcanum, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2018 following an extended illness. Gene had always loved fishing with his wife and family. He also enjoyed camping, NASCAR, mushroom hunting, and spending time with his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Sue Farmer Adams; his parents; all his brothers and sisters; daughter, Gabrielle Adams, and son, Jamie Adams. Gene is survived by his children, Mellissa Adams, Gene (Lauren) Adams II; grandchildren,...

BOND, Richard Sr. Age 88, of Bradford, passed away at home peacefully Monday, November 5, 2018 following an extended illness. Richard was born April 25, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to Lawrence and Madge Bond. He was an electrician for the Local 82 Union for 65 years. Richard served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion OH Post 80. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 52 years, Dorothy L. Bond, and sister, Betty...

FEITSHANS, Larry Age 80, of Greenville, passed away October 26, 2018 at The Brethren Retirement Community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mary Feitshans, and sister, Marcia Morris. Larry was an active farmer, toolmaker who worked for GM and NCR. A member of the Pitsburg Lions Club, FM School Board and was a Monroe Township Trustee. He also coached, played softball and was President of Darke County Trustees. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Warner Feitshans ;...

DEAR (Smith), Josephine Age 80, of Arcanum/Ithaca, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Brethren Retirement Community following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Kathryn Morningstar; first husband, Robert A. Smith; husband, Clifford Dear; children, Robert C. Smith, Carl Smith; and several brothers and sisters. Josephine is survived by her children; Steve (Kathy) Smith, Kirk (Lois) Smith, Ginny (Dean) Daugherty; grandchildren, Erica (Sean)...

GARBER, Robert Age 88, of Arcanum, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 following a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Garber and Pauline Gascho, nee Garber-Cripe; sister, Betty & her husband Irvin Jackson; and brother-in-law, Omar Yoder. Robert is survived by his wife, Phyllis Garber; children, Curtis (Joyce) Garber, Bruce (Jacky) Garber; grandchildren, Miranda (Travis) Baker, Brian (Jenae) Garber, Ross (Tabi) Garber, Monica Garber, Mary Garber, and Emily...