All Obituaries

LARSEN, Thomas E. “Tom” Age 74, of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 27, 2021 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Mary Larsen & by a brother Jim Larsen. He was a 1966 graduate of Fairmont East High School, he was a US Army veteran and a veteran of the Coast Guard reserves. He retired from GM (Delco Moraine) in 1999 and he was a former member of the Northmont Jaycees. Tom is survived by his wife...

HOUSE, Rodney M. Jr. Age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away at his home on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney House, Sr. & Rebekah House. Rod is survived by his wife, Tammy & her children, Nicole Loh & Ashley Paulus; 4 grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. At Rod’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304. Email...

KEPLER, James E. “Jim” Age 86, a lifelong resident of Pitsburg, OH, passed away at Village Green in Greenville on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merl & Kathryn Kepler & by a brother, Don. He retired from Troutwine Auto Sales and was a 1953 graduate of Franklin-Monroe High School. Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeanne; son, Michael (Leslie) Kepler; daughter, Melinda (Kent) Myers; grandsons, Jason (Angie)...

MATHIAS, Deborah J. Age 56, of Piqua, formerly of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Diana Smith & Joe Brandenburg, by her step-dad, Robb Smith and by a brother, Joseph Brandenburg. Debbie is survived by her husband of 14 years, Chris Mathias; children, Chris Guillermin, Kattie Guillermin & Rachael Guillermin (Ben Stewart); 9 grandchildren; step-brother, Mark...

BINGHAM, Diana L. Age 61, of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, November 4, 2021, following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Maiden & Cora Evans, and by her son-in-law, Curtis Miller. She was a 1978 graduate of Greenville High School. Diana is survived by her husband of 42 years, Chuck; daughters, Casey Miller (Josh McFarland) & Jamie Fox (Jeremy); grandchildren, Ashlyn, Danielle, Emily, Addison & Kinsey; brother, Jack...

WALLEN, Joyce Age 73, formerly of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 following an extended illness. Joyce spent her career working as QA for JV Products for many years. She has always been a hard worker who loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow up. Joyce will be missed by all the family, friends, and lives she has touched. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene & Norma Jean Park; husband, Rick Wallen, and...

KUHBANDER, Albert “Al” Age 83, of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord at Everhart Care Center on October 23, 2021 following an extended illness. Al was a devoted Christian with a strong faith. He dedicated much of his time to working with the church, focusing on AWANA and the church youth group. He was a compassionate, kind, and patient man. He loved to fish & hunt when he could, and especially loved spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren. Al was a loving...

PETERS, Roger Age 83, of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord at Brookdale in Greenville on Saturday, October 16, 2021 following an extended illness. Roger worked his career and retired from General Motors, as a Superintendent, after 37 years. He was a charismatic person who made friends out of strangers where ever he went. Roger has been a long time member of Faith United Methodist Church in Arcanum. He was one of the kindest, most caring, and loving people you would ever meet. His love and...

BARRY, Donnalene Age 85, formerly of Arcanum and a resident of the Brethren Retirement Community, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Wayne Hospital Everhart Hospice unit. She was preceded in death by her husband John W. Barry & by a son, David Barry. She was a member of Faith UMC in Arcanum and she retired from the Greenville National Bank’s Arcanum branch after many years of service. Donnalene is survived by her daughter, Donna (Kyle) Drew; grandchildren, Lauren...

FLORKEY, Barbara S. Age 61, of Pitsburg, formerly of Brookville, went to be with the Lord on Wed. October 6, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gale & Carolyn Zickefoose & by a grandson, Bennett Justice. She attended Faith Hope Compassion Fellowship in Arcanum and was employed by PKM Life Transitions. Barb is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dave Florkey; children, Joshua (Whitney) Florkey, Tabitha (Geoff)...