All Obituaries

LONG, Betty S. Age 79, went home to be with the Lord at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Greenville Health & Rehab Center. Betty was born February 26, 1941 to the late Edgar L. Long & Mabel A. (Whipp) Long. Betty is also preceded in death by her brother, Jack A. Long. Betty is survived by her brother & sister-in-law, Robert E. & June Long of Arcanum, Ohio; nieces, a nephew & their families, Amber & Greg Shields of Greenville, Ohio, Maddi & Brandon,...

HARPER, Helen M. Age 88, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Brethren Home, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, Herman Harper & by brothers, Dewey & Guy Meadows. Helen is survived by daughters, Pam (Bill) Poppaw, Sandy Sando & Linda Grimberg; son, David Harper; grandchildren, Heather (Josh) Whittaker, Carrie (Adam) Ison, Cody (Megan) Poppaw, Rob Sando, Kyle (Charity) Sando, Jonathan Sando, Leann (Shawn)...

BOURNE, Larry A. Age 71, of Arcanum, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory Bourne & Charlene Studebaker, by his step-dad, Duff Studebaker; step-mom, Carole Bourne; brother, Chester Bourne & by his son-in-law, Bill Baker. He was a member of the Cruisers Car Club, he enjoyed square dancing and he was a DJ. He also retired as a tool & die maker with FRAM. Larry is survived by Darla Bourne; daughters,...

HANGEN, Ellen Marie Age 86, of Arcanum, passed away of natural causes at the Brethren Retirement Community on April 19, 2020. She was a faithful member of Faith United Methodist Church of Arcanum and retired as a cafeteria worker from Arcanum High School after 33 years of loyal service. Ellen was preceded in death by her sister, Eileen (Baker) Longfellow and brother Robert Baker. Ellen is survived by her husband of 66 years, Nolan Hangen; children, Steve Hangen, and Pam (Hangen)...

RICKER, Leon Age 93, of Castine, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. Leon was born May 27, 1926 to the late Charles and Nellie Ricker in Butler Twp. near Arcanum, Ohio. He is an Arcanum High School graduate. On December 25, 1948 Leon would go on to marry Esther Horine. He was a long time member of Castine Church. He retired from NCR and the VanLeer Bucket Factory. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He enjoyed farming and he loved his family with all his heart. He will be deeply missed by...

HANGEN, Lois Jean Age 94, of Arcanum, passed away of natural causes under hospice care on April 11, 2020. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Hangen; sister, Elizabeth (Walter) Swank; brothers, Robert and Marion Falknor. She was a member of Potsdam Church of the Brethren and retired from FRAM in ’87. Survived by her children, Michael (Denise) Hangen, and Letitia “Tish” Caldwell; grandchildren, Lori (Bruce) Ward, Jason (Amy) Caldwell, Sarah Hensley, and Marcus...

SMITH, Clay 53, of Union, passed away on April 11, 2020. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum.

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. He is preceded in death by...

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...