All Obituaries

BAKER, William J. Age 57, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Bill loved John Deere and his Ford Mustang. He was a very entertaining man and liked to say he was the richest man in the world because he has the love of his family. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Angela Baker; children, Carlena (Rodney) Sneed and Mason Baker; grandchildren, Chase and Tyson Pool; parents, Dick and Barb Baker; siblings, Rick (Bev), Bob (Tammy), Lee, Roger, and Brianna...

SULLENBERGER, Carroll Age 99, formerly of Arcanum, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home at Brookdale in Greenville following an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Minnie Sullenberger; siblings, Estella Cain, Donald Sullenberger, Hazel Billhimer, and a nephew, Eugene Sullenberger. Carroll is survived by his nieces, Kay Sullenberger, Cindy (Karl) King, Steve Cain; 7 great-nieces/nephews; 6 great-great-nieces/nephews, and numerous other...

BLUMENSTOCK, Ronald Age 81, formerly of Arcanum, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 following an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Caroline Blumenstock, and siblings, Joe, Vivian, and Bill Blumenstock. Ronald is survived by his children, Brian (Julie) Blumenstock, Chris (Dianna) Blumenstock; grandchildren, Scott, Thomas, & Jack Blumenstock, Alex (Miwa) Blumenstock, Eric Blumenstock, and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services...

WRIGHT, Gary B. Age 75, of Arcanum, passed away at home on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Gary is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl & Esther Wright, Roy & Myrtie Horine, and mother, Geraldine Wright. Gary went to Riverside military school in Georgia and Florida from 1958-1961. He went on to graduate from Arcanum High School in 1962. He then married his wife, Nancy on March 16, 1963. Gary retired his career from GM Inland after 43 years of service to them. He also worked for...

CONING, Dorothea Jeanne Surrounded by family in her home, Jeanne Coning saw her Lord and Savior face to face on February 7, 2019 at the age of 93. Jeanne was saved at the age of 12 with her best friend Janet Ward. She went to the altar during a Revival at the West Manchester United Methodist Church and met Jesus. She was so excited she continued going back to the altar until the preacher told her she only needed saved once. Jeanne and Janet continued to be life-long friends, serving Christ...

WOLFORD, Roger Age 58, of Arcanum, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Grandview Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Leona Wolford. Roger was born to William and Leona on January 31, 1961 in Greenville, Ohio. He was a graduate from Greenville Schools in 1980. Roger spent his life working various places, but would always make friends everywhere he was. His family and friends will greatly miss him. Roger is survived by his wife of 18 years, Patricia...

Daryl Dennis Kollmeyer Age 67, passed away on February 3rd, 2019.  Daryl was born on May 19th, 1951 in Darke County. He attended Arcanum High School graduating from Greenville High School in 1969. Daryl served in the Ohio National Guard for 7 years and worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service serving the Village of Arcanum for 20 years. Daryl is survived by his sons; Korbin Kollmeyer and Klinton Kollmeyer (Brittany Nicholson); grandsons (from Korbin and Michelle...

Charlene W. (Engle) Krickenbarger age 101, a former resident of Arcanum, died on February 2, 2019 at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. Mrs. Krickenbarger was born in Laura, OH, Miami County, on Jan 31, 1918, and is the daughter of the late Charles Ingle and Ida (Welbaum) Hess. Charlene was a member of the former Castine United Methodist Church. Charlene is preceded in death by her husband C. William (Bill) Krickenbarger, who died on Oct 23, 2006. They were married on August 24,...

FOX, Elaine Age 97, of Arcanum, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Greenville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Fox; son, Jeffrey Fox, and grandson, Kevin Fox. Pete and Elaine were married for 65 years, married on March 3, 1946. She served our country in the United States Army and is a veteran of World War II. Elaine spent most of her career helping take care of the local Arcanum pharmacy, Fox Pharmacy. She loved her family and friends, and will be deeply...

HOOD, Robert “Bob” Lewis Age 85, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bob was born December 31, 1933 to Robert Lewis and Blanche Hood of New Paris, Ohio. He was a 1952 graduate of Jefferson High School of New Paris, Ohio. For over 60 years Bob has been a local Arcanum farmer growing grain and tobacco. He was a bus driver for Arcanum-Butler school district for 27 years. He married Ruby Dawson, 62 years ago, on August 4, 1956. Bob was a long time...