All Obituaries

KUHN, Ernest Dale “Ernie” Age 90, of Arcanum, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Mercy Siena Woods in Dayton following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers & 2 sisters, by his first wife of 25 years, Marilyn in 1977 and by a second wife of 38 years, Marilyn in 2016. He was a proud member of the Miamisburg High School “Dirty Dozen”, he was a US Navy veteran and longtime naval reservist. He retired from Delco-Moraine...

  GLASSCOE, Debra J. Age 60, of Union City, OH, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 in the ER at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Betty Back, brother, Steven Back & by a beloved grandson, Brett Michael. Debra is survived by a daughter, Angel; sons, Joshua & Matthew and by many, many others who lovingly called her “mom”. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Rylee Elizabeth; brother, William Michael Back;...

NEITZELT, Helen Age 90, formerly of Arcanum, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Greenville following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Mary Riffell; husband, John Neitzelt; brothers, Robert Riffell, John Riffell, and a great-great-grandson, Brantley. Helen is survived by her children, Edward Neitzelt, Peggy (Dwight) Foureman; grandchildren, Eric (Pam) Foureman, Emily (Scott) Harrison, Tyler (Julie) Neitzelt; great-grandchildren, Sarah...

PIKE, Roberta Ann “Bobbie” Age 66, of Arcanum, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 while under the care of State of the Heart Hospice. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Jewel Clark. She was a 1972 graduate of Arcanum High School and she was a bus driver with Arcanum-Butler Schools for 25 years. She was an active member of Gospel Baptist Church of Greenville and very involved with the Awana Program. Bobbie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dave;...

BUSKE, Don H. Age 60, formerly of Arcanum & Cincinnati, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Laurels of West Carrollton following an extended illness. He was a 1977 graduate of Arcanum High School and received his Master’s Degree from Wright State University. He was employed for many years as an archivist for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He also recently accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Don is survived by his parents, Warren & Joyce Buske; son, Adam...

SIERT, Marla K. (Reaver) Age 64, of Arcanum, passed away in Cincinnati on Thursday, December 19, 2019 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion & Rosella (Bruner) Reaver. She was a 1973 graduate of Tri Village High School and she attended Greenville Grace Brethren Church. As a teen, Marla was very active in New Creations in Richmond. She never met a stranger and she will be deeply missed by family and friends. Marla is survived by her children,...

STIGLER, Janet Age 81, of Arcanum, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Greenville following an extended illness. Janet was born December 3, 1938 to Donald and Gwen Sharp. She was a long time Arcanum resident and spent her career working for Corning. Janet will be dearly missed by her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Nicole “Nikkie” Stigler, Terrie Stigler, and a brother, Donald Sharp. Janet is survived by her son, Rob Stigler;...

FISTE, Grace P. Age 82, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 following a brief illness. Grace was a kind, caring, and loving women. She would always stay in touch with all her family members and especially liked spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grace enjoyed spending time to crochet and loved making things for her family. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin Fiste...

WHEELER, David Age 51, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his home. David is preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Wheeler, and grandmother, Alverta Gunn. He is survived by his father, Melvin Wheeler; brother, Steven Wheeler; nephew, Owen Wheeler; aunts, Cindy Scarfo, Debbie Poe, and numerous other relatives and friends. Services for David will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements made in care by Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St.,...

SKELTON, Kimra J. Age 49, of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, while on duty and serving as a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ike & Olive Miller and also by her maternal grandfather, Walter Brumbaugh. She was an avid softball fan and a 1988 graduate of Arcanum High School and the MCJVS. She has been employed by OSHP since 2005. Kimra is survived by her husband of 26 years, Brian; son, Cole;...