All Obituaries

GOFF, KERBY ROBERT Age 70, of Greenville, Ohio, fell asleep in death on September 24, 2023, after a prolonged period under hospice care. The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to EverHeart Hospice for all of their help and support and also to the many friends and family for their prayers, phone calls and meals. The time spent laughing and crying with us over the months of his illness will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sandra (Ary) Goff; daughter,...

ARY, Kenneth L. “Ken” Age 70, of Marysville, OH, passed away at home with his loving wife Mary by his side on Thursday, August 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur “Pete” & Doris Ary. He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School. He retired from Honda in 2012. He loved aviation, tractors & steam shows. Mary & Ken also enjoyed creating stained-glass artwork together. Ken is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary; children, Jennifer...

ARNETT, Gary L. Age 73, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Tue. August 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard & Phyllis (Royer) Arnett, by a grandson, Mason Arnett and by a sister, Helen Anthony. He was a 1969 graduate of Gettysburg High School and he worked 38 years for FRAM. He loved fishing, going to garage sales, watching Gunsmoke on TV and getting ready for the Rt. 127 Garage Sale. Gary is survived by his wife, Edith; children, Jason Scott Arnett, Jason...

SCHONDELMYER, Barbara J. Age 80, of Arcanum, formerly of Clayton, passed away on Wed. August 9, 2023 due to complications related to illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Peters and brother, Richard Peters. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Schondelmyer; sister, Patricia (Patty) Yensel; her beloved children, Jill Schondelmyer, Joy Campbell (Juan), Jenifer Schondelmyer, Jason Schondelmyer (Amy); her grandchildren Justin, Sara, Emily, Jesse, Joshua, Miranda, Josiah,...

SEASE, Betty J. Age 97, of Brethren Retirement Community, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  She was born in Twin Township, Darke County, OH to the late Delbert and Inez Brumbaugh.  In 1944 she married Dale D. Sease at the farm and they were married for 73 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Sease as well as two children, Fred Sease (Linda) and Shanda Sease-Gunter (husband Bill). She is survived by a daughter, Annette Stewart (Rex). Betty...

HODGE, Geraldine F. Age 87, of Greenville, formerly of Arcanum, passed away at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center inside Wayne Hospital early Monday, July 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grimes & Mildred Pence and by all of her four siblings. She was born in Manchester, Ohio and graduated from High School there. She worked many years with Darke County Children’s Services. She was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church in Arcanum. Geraldine is...

BUSH, William A. (Bill) Age 57, of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wed. July 12, 2023 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Stanley Bush, Sr. & Dawanda Bush; step-dad, Nevin Deem; brother, James Stanley Bush, Jr.; niece, Karamie Bush; father-in-law, Robert C. Henry. He was employed by Workhorse in Union City, a member of the Union City Elks & Greenville Moose. He taught IWANA for many years at Immanuel Baptist Church in Arcanum....

LARSH, Steven Age 65, of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in the ER at Wayne Hospital in Greenville following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Marilyn (Hamilton) Larsh. He was a 1975 graduate of Arcanum High School. Steven is survived by a sister, Denise (Alan) Hansbarger; nephew, Gregory (Kathy) Hansbarger; great-nephews, John & Mark Hansbarger. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Final resting place is...

SNIDER, Kenneth William “Kenny” Age 61, of Lakeview, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton following an extended illness. He was a 1980 graduate of Piqua High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and he loved to hunt. Kenny is survived by his special friend of many years, Jill Schondelmyer; children, Justin Schondelmyer & Emily Schondelmyer; sister, Kathryn Warren; brother, Scott Aaron Snider & by 2 nieces and numerous other relatives and friends....

FISTE, Sr., Robert A. “Bob” Age 79, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin & Matilda Fiste & by his wife of 52 years, Treva Fiste. Bob is survived by children, Scott (Tonya) Cain, Ron (Karen) Fiste, Barb (John) Roberts, Bob Jr. (Joni) Fiste; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronald (Donna) Fiste and Phil (Cindy) Fiste and...