All Obituaries

Sandra Lee (Spahr) Rudd 77 years old, formerly of Pitsburg, passed away at home in Cranberry Township, PA surrounded by her loving family on June 30, 2020. She was born October 28, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles & Donna Spahr. Sandy retired from Leland Electro Systems in Vandalia, Ohio.  Sandy enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, in addition to her beloved dogs, which predecease her.  Sandy was a loved mother,...

SEASE, Linda Age 77, formerly of Arcanum, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, in Greenville, following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, James & Faye Ohsner; husband, Fred Sease, and son, Jimmy Dean. Linda is survived by her children, Donald (Tracy) Price, Deborah (Rick) Lucas; step-son, Tracy (Gina) Sease; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Winnie Hargis; niece, Robin Hayes; aunt, Harriett Duff, and numerous other relatives and...

STROH, Polly Ann Age 84, formerly of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson SC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Richard Stroh; by her parents, William & Mabel Speicher; brothers, Wayne Speicher and Don Speicher; sister, Evelyn McGlasson.  Following the passing of her husband in 2014, Ann moved to South Carolina to be closer to her family. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl (Jeff) Froman; sons, Jon (Susan)...

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.