Agnus L. (Weiss) Stebner, 87, of New Paris passed away on February 4, 2010 at the Rose Gate Village in Richmond, Indiana. Agnus was born on December 2, 1922 in East Prussia, Germany, daughter of the late Franz and Augusta (Grunan) Weiss.
Agnus moved to New Jersey in 1952, where she retired as a Production Planner for Unisys (previously Burroughs). She then moved to Rocky Mount, Virginia and later in 2000 moved to Ohio. Agnus loved church and was passionate about missions. She had a servant’s heart, always wanting to give and never take. Agnus also loved to crochet.
Agnus was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt Stebner, whom she married on January 8, 1941. Kurt passed away in 1995.
Agnus is survived by two daughters, Karin A. Stebner–Meister of Phoenix, Arizona and Regina “Gina” Moore and husband Mark of New Paris; one son, Udo “Joe” Joachim Stebner and wife Susie of Kandern, Germany; five grandchildren, Melissa Meister of Tucson, Arizona, Amy Stebner of Richmond, Indiana, J. Scott Stebner of Richmond, Indiana, Lukas Moore of New Paris, and Andrew and wife Lacy Moore of New Madison; and two great grandchildren, Caitlin and Clara Moore of New Madison.
There will be private services at the convenience of the family and burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Family asked that memorial contributions be given to support Joe and Susie Stebner serving at an international Christian school, Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany. Donations will be accepted at Cedar Grove Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com. Services are entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Phyllis R. Arnold (February 2, 2010)
Mrs. Phyllis Ruth Arnold, 77, of Greenville, Ohio, passed on Tuesday, February 02, 2010, at 9:24 AM at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on December 2, 1932 in Horatio, Ohio to the late Ernest & Ruby (Kissell) Dickey.
Phyllis was retired from the Brethren Retirement Community as a Nurses Aid after 34 years of service. She was a member of the Woodington Congregational Christian Church and also attended the Trinity Wesleyan Church. Phyllis really enjoyed cooking as well as playing the organ and singing.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dean “Dick” Arnold whom she married on May 8, 1948 and a brother, Robert Dickey.
She is survived by her children & spouses: Linda & Barry Blanton of Greenville, Diana & Ted Ross of Orlando, Florida, Marion & Judy Arnold of Greenville, Gary Arnold of Greenville; Grandchildren & spouses: Barry Blanton II & Fiancée Kimberly Crowe, Tawni & Layne Cress, Mark Ross, Lisa & Logan West, Jennifer & Jay Abercrombie, Kyle & Jenni Ross, James & Leslie Arnold, Derek Arnold & Fiancée Crystal Dugan, & Sunny Arnold; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; brothers, Don Dickey of Brookville, Ohio and Francis Dickey of Lambertville, MI; sister, Lois Smith of Fairborn, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. John Seeley and Rev. Elwood Stuart co-officiating. There will be a private graveside service held at the conveniences of the family. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 1-3 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be given to the Children’s Medical Center, Salvation Army, or State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Phyllis was retired from the Brethren Retirement Community as a Nurses Aid after 34 years of service. She was a member of the Woodington Congregational Christian Church and also attended the Trinity Wesleyan Church. Phyllis really enjoyed cooking as well as playing the organ and singing.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dean “Dick” Arnold whom she married on May 8, 1948 and a brother, Robert Dickey.
She is survived by her children & spouses: Linda & Barry Blanton of Greenville, Diana & Ted Ross of Orlando, Florida, Marion & Judy Arnold of Greenville, Gary Arnold of Greenville; Grandchildren & spouses: Barry Blanton II & Fiancée Kimberly Crowe, Tawni & Layne Cress, Mark Ross, Lisa & Logan West, Jennifer & Jay Abercrombie, Kyle & Jenni Ross, James & Leslie Arnold, Derek Arnold & Fiancée Crystal Dugan, & Sunny Arnold; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; brothers, Don Dickey of Brookville, Ohio and Francis Dickey of Lambertville, MI; sister, Lois Smith of Fairborn, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. John Seeley and Rev. Elwood Stuart co-officiating. There will be a private graveside service held at the conveniences of the family. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 1-3 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be given to the Children’s Medical Center, Salvation Army, or State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Linda K. Reck (February 2, 2010)
Linda K. Reck, 56, of Greenville (Coletown), died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Miss Reck was born in Greenville, Ohio on June 19, 1953, the daughter of the late Minor and Wanda L. (Wheeler) Reck. She was employed as a Machinist at Teco Manufacturing, Union and at the former JV Products, Arcanum. Linda was a member of the Moose Lodge, Greenville and the American Legion, Greenville. She is survived by her Fiancé Chris "Tank" Winn of Greenville; Brothers Tim Reck and wife Carol of Arcanum and Bill Reck of Piqua; Aunts and Uncles; Nieces and Nephews; and a Great Niece. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum with Rev. Gordon Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday 5 - 8 PM at the funeral home.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Ferne E. Thomas (February 1, 2010)
Mrs. Ferne E. Thomas, age 84 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 8:55 P.M. Monday February 1, 2010 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home of Greenville. Ferne was born August 6, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio and the daughter of the late True & Gertrude (Flatter) Flommersfeld.
Ferne was retired, having worked at the Early Bird, the former Warren Street Market and Williams Butcher Shop.
She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Greenville and was Past Matron of the Ft. Greenville #406 Order of the Eastern Star.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother—True Flommersfeld and sister—Mary Esther Hoblit.
Ferne is survived by her husband Charles H. Thomas of Greenville. They were married October 15, 1941. Also survived by sons and daughter in law—Pat (Kim) Thomas of Kenton, Ohio and Scott Thomas of Fredericksburg, Va., and daughter and son in law—Sue (Keith) Schlechty of Greenville. Grandchildren and spouses—Debbie Fornshill, Troy (Linda) Wombold, Pat (Kelly) Thomas, Gina Thomas, Angie (Wayne) Hughes, Megan Thomas, Stacey Thomas and Ben Harruff. Also 14 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sister in law—Betty Flommersfeld of Greenville and brother in law—Cliff Hoblit of Greenville.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday February 5, 2010 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Pastor Alan Knoke officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery Greenville. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 until 7 P.M. in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Charity of your Choice.
Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Ferne was retired, having worked at the Early Bird, the former Warren Street Market and Williams Butcher Shop.
She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Greenville and was Past Matron of the Ft. Greenville #406 Order of the Eastern Star.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother—True Flommersfeld and sister—Mary Esther Hoblit.
Ferne is survived by her husband Charles H. Thomas of Greenville. They were married October 15, 1941. Also survived by sons and daughter in law—Pat (Kim) Thomas of Kenton, Ohio and Scott Thomas of Fredericksburg, Va., and daughter and son in law—Sue (Keith) Schlechty of Greenville. Grandchildren and spouses—Debbie Fornshill, Troy (Linda) Wombold, Pat (Kelly) Thomas, Gina Thomas, Angie (Wayne) Hughes, Megan Thomas, Stacey Thomas and Ben Harruff. Also 14 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sister in law—Betty Flommersfeld of Greenville and brother in law—Cliff Hoblit of Greenville.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday February 5, 2010 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Pastor Alan Knoke officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery Greenville. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 until 7 P.M. in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Charity of your Choice.
Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
John T. Dohse (January 30, 2010)
UPDATE: the Dohse visitation and funeral has been moved to Monday morning. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. and the visitation will be one hour before at the Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home.
John T. Dohse peacefully entered his heavenly home at age 84 at 9:55 p.m. on January 30, 2010 with members of his family by his side. John was a devout member all of his life of St. John's Lutheran Church.
John T. Dohse peacefully entered his heavenly home at age 84 at 9:55 p.m. on January 30, 2010 with members of his family by his side. John was a devout member all of his life of St. John's Lutheran Church."Dobber," as he was known to his close friends, was a lifelong resident of Darke County and a proud World War II veteran. He worked at the Ansonia Lumber Company much of his adult life and once claimed that he had sold the building materials for over half the barns and farm buildings in the county. An avid supporter of Greenville and Ansonia High School sports, he was a fixture at Greenville football games and wrestling matches for the last 40 years.
John is survived by his wife, Elaine, of sixty years. Together they raised five children: Fred (wife Dede) of Aiken, SC; Ted of Orlando, FL; Virginia Kagey (husband Kyle) of Greenville; Mike (wife Linda) of Spartanburg, SC; and Chris of Brooklyn, NY. John was a beloved and revered grandfather to his seven grandchildren, Andy Dohse, Becky (Dohse) McCarthy, Emily (Dohse) Oglesby, Amy (Kagey) Garrison, Molly Kagey, Ben Dohse and Ryan Dohse, and his eleven great grandchildren. John is also survived by two sisters Mary Buxton, Versailles, and Joanne Campbell, San Jose, CA as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Ella (Deubner) Dohse and older brother, Paul.
There will be a service held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Alan Knoke officiating. Burial will follow in the Ansonia Cemetery, Ansonia, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. There will be a full military service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor at funeral home.
The family is requesting memorial contributions be given to Ansonia American Legion or Greenville City Schools Athletic Department in lieu of flowers. Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Michael Rihm (January 30, 2010)
Michael Rihm, 59, of Greenville went to be with God on Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was the most amazing man who touched many lives.
Michael is survived by his wife: Connie Rihm; his children: Laura (Joel) Schaefer, Lisa (John) Morris and Adam (Sarah) Rihm; mother: Mary Rihm; mother in law: Mary Brinley; his brother: Doug (Joyce) Rihm and sister: Roxann (Dan) Leeper; brother in law: Steve (Kelly) Brinley; sister in law: Diana (Mike) Floyd; grandchildren: Kayla, Kody, Evan, Toni, Kaysi, Brandon, and Payton; step-grandchildren: Robert, Leslie, Alaina, Jason, Natalie, Crystal, Gavin, Kylee, Hope, Jordan, Sam and Jacob; great grandchildren: Hayli and Carson. He was an uncle to ten children and a great uncle to thirteen. Michael was preceded in death by his father: William Rihm and his father in law: Raymond Brinley Jr.
He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Capital University in 1997 receiving a Bachelors degree. He retired from Honewell in 2005 after thirty four years of service.
Michael loved people and touched many lives as a husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and mentor. He was his family's guiding light with a love that was bigger than life.
Private funeral services will be held with burial at Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Akron Children’s Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Arrangements are in care of the Zechar Bailey funeral home.
Michael is survived by his wife: Connie Rihm; his children: Laura (Joel) Schaefer, Lisa (John) Morris and Adam (Sarah) Rihm; mother: Mary Rihm; mother in law: Mary Brinley; his brother: Doug (Joyce) Rihm and sister: Roxann (Dan) Leeper; brother in law: Steve (Kelly) Brinley; sister in law: Diana (Mike) Floyd; grandchildren: Kayla, Kody, Evan, Toni, Kaysi, Brandon, and Payton; step-grandchildren: Robert, Leslie, Alaina, Jason, Natalie, Crystal, Gavin, Kylee, Hope, Jordan, Sam and Jacob; great grandchildren: Hayli and Carson. He was an uncle to ten children and a great uncle to thirteen. Michael was preceded in death by his father: William Rihm and his father in law: Raymond Brinley Jr.
He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Capital University in 1997 receiving a Bachelors degree. He retired from Honewell in 2005 after thirty four years of service.
Michael loved people and touched many lives as a husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and mentor. He was his family's guiding light with a love that was bigger than life.
Private funeral services will be held with burial at Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Akron Children’s Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Arrangements are in care of the Zechar Bailey funeral home.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Jeannie Finnarn (January 30, 2010)
Jeannie (Kelman) Finnarn, 87, Greenville, Ohio died at 6:55 P.M., January 30, 2010 at Oakley House, Greenville.
Jeannie Finnarn was born September 29, 1922 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the daughter of the late James and Isabelle (MacDonald) Kelman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Theodore L. Finnarn, (date of death February 8, 2003) whom she married May 12, 1945 in Aberdeen Scotland during WWII. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy (Finnarn) Subler and a son-in-law, John Wells, and all of her brothers and sisters, William, James, Nancy, Andy, Betty and Helen.
She was a veteran of WWII having served in Great Britain’s Nursing Corps and was a Registered Nurse (RN) having practiced in England, Scotland and at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
She was a member of the Darke, Ohio and National Farmers Union, having attended many state and national conventions with her husband and participated in several lobbying trips to Washington, D.C. to promote the rights and interest of family farmers. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville and was active in the past in the Church’s Women’s Association. She was also a past member of the Darke County Democrat Women’s Club.
Survivors include the following: son and daughter-in-law, Theodore O. and Holly Finnarn of Greenville; daughter, Janis J. Wells of rural Arcanum; grandchildren, James B. Subler, Jr., Shawn Finnarn Wilson, Theodore O. Finnarn, Jr., Thomas A. Finnarn, Alex Finnarn and Alison Finnarn; and great grandchildren, Ryan James Subler, Nathan Bradley Subler, Zoe Wilson and David Wilson.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 East Fourth Street, Greenville with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio and Thursday one hour prior to services at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Public Library Capital Building Campaign or to the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville.
Jeannie Finnarn was born September 29, 1922 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the daughter of the late James and Isabelle (MacDonald) Kelman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Theodore L. Finnarn, (date of death February 8, 2003) whom she married May 12, 1945 in Aberdeen Scotland during WWII. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy (Finnarn) Subler and a son-in-law, John Wells, and all of her brothers and sisters, William, James, Nancy, Andy, Betty and Helen.
She was a veteran of WWII having served in Great Britain’s Nursing Corps and was a Registered Nurse (RN) having practiced in England, Scotland and at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
She was a member of the Darke, Ohio and National Farmers Union, having attended many state and national conventions with her husband and participated in several lobbying trips to Washington, D.C. to promote the rights and interest of family farmers. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville and was active in the past in the Church’s Women’s Association. She was also a past member of the Darke County Democrat Women’s Club.
Survivors include the following: son and daughter-in-law, Theodore O. and Holly Finnarn of Greenville; daughter, Janis J. Wells of rural Arcanum; grandchildren, James B. Subler, Jr., Shawn Finnarn Wilson, Theodore O. Finnarn, Jr., Thomas A. Finnarn, Alex Finnarn and Alison Finnarn; and great grandchildren, Ryan James Subler, Nathan Bradley Subler, Zoe Wilson and David Wilson.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 East Fourth Street, Greenville with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio and Thursday one hour prior to services at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Public Library Capital Building Campaign or to the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville.
Mae S. Fraley (February 1, 2010)
Mae S. (Brown) Fraley, 87, of Greenville passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. Mae was born March 1, 1922 in Grove, Kentucky, daughter of the late Cecil and Lou (Cummings) Brown.
Mae was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Palestine Church of Christ for over 55 years. Mae enjoyed cooking and serving at her church.
In addition to her parents, Mae is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Millard “Rab” Fraley who passed away on February 7, 2008 and a grandchild, Kriss Fraley.
Mae is survived by two sons, Doug and Judy Fraley of Peck, Kansas and Dale and Karen Fraley of West Manchester, Ohio; one brother, Willis Brown of Taylor, Michigan; two sisters, Jewel Kemplin of Sandy Hook, Kentucky and Mae Harrison of Spring City, Tennessee; 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Palestine Church of Christ in Palestine, Ohio. The funeral services will be on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM also at the church, with the Rev. Mike Simmons being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Palestine Church of Christ.
Services are entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com/.
Mae was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Palestine Church of Christ for over 55 years. Mae enjoyed cooking and serving at her church.
In addition to her parents, Mae is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Millard “Rab” Fraley who passed away on February 7, 2008 and a grandchild, Kriss Fraley.
Mae is survived by two sons, Doug and Judy Fraley of Peck, Kansas and Dale and Karen Fraley of West Manchester, Ohio; one brother, Willis Brown of Taylor, Michigan; two sisters, Jewel Kemplin of Sandy Hook, Kentucky and Mae Harrison of Spring City, Tennessee; 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Palestine Church of Christ in Palestine, Ohio. The funeral services will be on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM also at the church, with the Rev. Mike Simmons being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Palestine Church of Christ.
Services are entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com/.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Richard E. Dill, Sr. (January 29, 2010)
Richard E. Dill, Sr. age 89 of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away at 12:15 A.M. on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. Richard was born December 28, 1920 in Bradford, Ohio, to the late Elmer Dill & Euturpy (Bailey) Thomas.
Richard retired from Delco Moraine in Dayton as a tool & die maker. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville and the Greenville V.F.W.
In addition to his parents, Richard is also preceded in death by his step father, Chester C. Thomas; wife, Joyce S. (Shields) Dill, whom he married July 18, 1946; a grandchild; and ½ brothers, Harold Dill and Bill Thomas.
Richard is survived by a daughter, Brenda J. Dill of Arcanum, whom he resided with for the last 16 years; sons & daughters-in-law, Richard E. “Rick” & Sally Dill, II of Centerville and John F. & Shirley Dill of Staunton, Virginia; 2 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren; ½ brothers, Wayne Dill of Athens, Georgia and Dewight Thomas of Columbia, South Carolina; and ½ sisters, Betty McKibben of Fayetteville Georgia, Carol Slyder of Greenville and Betty Grubb of Rossburg.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, with Pastor Samuel Hoeflich officiating. Burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery (New Section) at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends on Monday from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home, all friends are welcome. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Mary H. Coppess (January 28, 2010)
Mrs. Mary Helen Coppess, age 92 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Ansonia went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:57 P.M. Thursday January 28, 2010 at the Alterra Sterling House of Greenville. She was born January 27, 1918 in Ansonia, Ohio and the daughter of the late Francis William & Nettie Edna (Miller) Sholley.
She was a homemaker and with her late husband owned and operated the former Coppess Supermarket of Ansonia.
Mary was a 1937 graduate of Ansonia High School, a member of the Ansonia Garden Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ansonia American Legion. She was also a member of the Ansonia Christian Church and the Women’s Christian Fellowship of the church. She with her late husband Dub had been actively involved with the Darke County Jeepsters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lowell “Dub” Coppess December 26, 2003. They were married June 18, 1938. Also sisters Alice Shaw, Clara Marie Sholley and Marie Derr and brother John Sholley.
She is survived by sons and daughters in law Larry & Judy Coppess of Minister and John & Loretta Coppess of Mason, Ohio. Daughters and sons in law Linda & Albert Gasper of Ansonia and Jeanne and Dr. James Appleman of Greenville. Also 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Brother William J. Sholley of Greenville as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday February 1, 2010 at the Ansonia Christian Church 123 West Weller St., Ansonia, Ohio with Pastor Randy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Ansonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10 A.M. until time of services in the church.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to Heartland Hospice of Greenville, Ohio.
Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio
Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
She was a homemaker and with her late husband owned and operated the former Coppess Supermarket of Ansonia.
Mary was a 1937 graduate of Ansonia High School, a member of the Ansonia Garden Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ansonia American Legion. She was also a member of the Ansonia Christian Church and the Women’s Christian Fellowship of the church. She with her late husband Dub had been actively involved with the Darke County Jeepsters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lowell “Dub” Coppess December 26, 2003. They were married June 18, 1938. Also sisters Alice Shaw, Clara Marie Sholley and Marie Derr and brother John Sholley.
She is survived by sons and daughters in law Larry & Judy Coppess of Minister and John & Loretta Coppess of Mason, Ohio. Daughters and sons in law Linda & Albert Gasper of Ansonia and Jeanne and Dr. James Appleman of Greenville. Also 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Brother William J. Sholley of Greenville as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday February 1, 2010 at the Ansonia Christian Church 123 West Weller St., Ansonia, Ohio with Pastor Randy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Ansonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10 A.M. until time of services in the church.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to Heartland Hospice of Greenville, Ohio.
Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio
Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Sherry L. Curless-Hood (January 27, 2010)
Sherry Lynn (Ralston) Curless-Hood, 48, of Union City, Ohio passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Sherry was born in Union City, Indiana on March 6, 1961, daughter of the late Wilbur and Margaret (Himes) Ralston.
Sherry was a graduate of Mississiniwa Valley High School and Ball State University. She was a Probation Officer for Delaware County. Sherry enjoyed gardening, listening to music and being around dogs. She also loved helping people and talking with people, and because of this she had many friends.
Sherry is survived by her husband, Jeremiah Hood; two sons, Zachary Curless and Matthew Curless; two brothers, Daniel Ralston and Delmar Hall; three sisters, Lisa Ralston and special companion, Steve Davis, Nora Riley and Nancy Hunt.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her oldest son, Jason Ralston in 1985.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Storch Braund Funeral Home, New Madison, Ohio with a service immediately following at 12:00 PM with the Rev. John Nunnelly being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the Union City Cemetery, Union City, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Storch Braund Funeral Home to assist with funeral costs.
Services are entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at storchbraund@woh.rr.com.
Sherry was a graduate of Mississiniwa Valley High School and Ball State University. She was a Probation Officer for Delaware County. Sherry enjoyed gardening, listening to music and being around dogs. She also loved helping people and talking with people, and because of this she had many friends.
Sherry is survived by her husband, Jeremiah Hood; two sons, Zachary Curless and Matthew Curless; two brothers, Daniel Ralston and Delmar Hall; three sisters, Lisa Ralston and special companion, Steve Davis, Nora Riley and Nancy Hunt.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her oldest son, Jason Ralston in 1985.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Storch Braund Funeral Home, New Madison, Ohio with a service immediately following at 12:00 PM with the Rev. John Nunnelly being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the Union City Cemetery, Union City, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Storch Braund Funeral Home to assist with funeral costs.
Services are entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at storchbraund@woh.rr.com.
Helen I. Trump (January 29, 2010)
Helen I. Trump, 90, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of the New Madison area, died January 29, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Richmond, Indiana. Mrs. Trump was born in Preble County on January 26, 1920, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Treva (Schellenbarger) Banta. Helen was a retired Sales Person for the former Quality Farm and Fleet, Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick L. Trump, who died September 21, 2008 and a brother George Banta. She is survived by Daughter Diana Ruble of Ft. Wayne; Son Frederick Lloyd Trump II of New Madison; 3 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren; sisters Elsie Wise of New Paris and Alice Sandlin of Englewood. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum with Rev Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Castine Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
John S. Fourman (January 25, 2010)
John S. Fourman passed away on Jan. 25, 2010, at his residence at the Brethren Retirement Community.He was born on May 29, 1919, in Arcanum, Ohio, to Phares and Fannie (Christian) Fourman.
He married Mary L. Lawrence on Nov. 7, 1941; and is survived by Mary, a resident of the Brethren Retirement Community; sons, Dr. Michael Fourman of Greenville, Kenton Fourman of Brentwood, Tenn., and Jeffrey Fourman of Oak Park, Ill.; grandchildren, Dr. Matthew Fourman, David Fourman, Aaron Fourman, Christopher Fourman, Eric Fourman, Mark Fourman, Grace Fourman, Marie Fourman and Sam Fourman; and great-grandchildren, Hallie Fourman, Kate Fourman, Maddie Fourman and Ella Fourman.
Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 2:30 p.m. John gifted his body to the Wright State University School of Medicine. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Resident Aid Fund at the Brethren Retirement Community.
Donna J. Wright (January 26, 2010)
Mrs. Donna J. Wright, age 89 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 2:05 P.M. Tuesday January 26, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community Greenville, Ohio. Donna was born October 12, 1920 in Darke County Ohio near Coletown. She was the daughter of the late Finley “Ruby” & Ruby Viola (Overholser) Cole.
Donna was a homemaker, a 1938 graduate of Greenville High School, a member of the First Congregational Christian Church of Greenville, the Criterian Literary Club, Ft. Black Order of the Eastern Star and a former member of the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Omega sorority.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jay A. Wright—September 21, 2008. They were married December 19, 1941. Also her grandson—Jonathan T. Wright in 2007, sister—Norma Alice Cole and brother-- Ronald Cole.
Donna is survived by her sons and daughters in law—Richard A. & Charlotte Wright of Greenville and J. Frederick & Shirley Wright of Piqua. Grandchildren—Carrie & John Poores of Clayton, Richard A. & Sue Wright II of Hobbs, New Mexico, Jeremy & Kristin Wright of Lubbock, Texas. Great Grandchildren—Jesse Poores of Dayton and Corey Poores stationed with the U.S. Marine Corp., and Torie Murdock of Texas Tech University. Sister—Mary Lou Sparklin of Greenville, brother and sister in law—Robert & Phyllis Cole of Greenville and sister in law—Mrs. Juel Wright Aue of Cincinnati. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday January 30, 2010 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Doug Krauss officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will received friends on Friday from 5 till 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the First Congregational Christian Church of Greenville.
Donna was a homemaker, a 1938 graduate of Greenville High School, a member of the First Congregational Christian Church of Greenville, the Criterian Literary Club, Ft. Black Order of the Eastern Star and a former member of the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Omega sorority.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jay A. Wright—September 21, 2008. They were married December 19, 1941. Also her grandson—Jonathan T. Wright in 2007, sister—Norma Alice Cole and brother-- Ronald Cole.
Donna is survived by her sons and daughters in law—Richard A. & Charlotte Wright of Greenville and J. Frederick & Shirley Wright of Piqua. Grandchildren—Carrie & John Poores of Clayton, Richard A. & Sue Wright II of Hobbs, New Mexico, Jeremy & Kristin Wright of Lubbock, Texas. Great Grandchildren—Jesse Poores of Dayton and Corey Poores stationed with the U.S. Marine Corp., and Torie Murdock of Texas Tech University. Sister—Mary Lou Sparklin of Greenville, brother and sister in law—Robert & Phyllis Cole of Greenville and sister in law—Mrs. Juel Wright Aue of Cincinnati. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday January 30, 2010 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Doug Krauss officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will received friends on Friday from 5 till 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the First Congregational Christian Church of Greenville.
Opal G. Behrens (January 25, 2010)
Mrs. Opal Grace Behrens, age 95 of Greenville, Ohio has gone home to be with her Lord at 12:15 P.M. Monday January 25, 2010 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home of Greenville. Opal was born October 9, 1914 in New Weston, Ohio and the daughter of the late Samuel & Louisa Alvessa (Alter) Hendrickson.
She was an antique dealer and a 1933 graduate of the Greenville High School. Opal was a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church of Greenville and served as a Lay Reader of the Church. She was also well known for wearing hats for all occasions.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands—George J. Menger, Pat Ireland and Art Behrens. Also by her son Keith Menger, grandson Jeff Menger and brother Harold Alter Hendrickson.
Opal is survived by a son and daughters in law—Kenneth G. & Sylvia Menger of Tennessee and Joyce Menger of Greenville. Also grandchildren—Tim Menger, Jamie Menger, Mindy (Mike) Basford, Jon G. (Svetlana) Menger and Tod C. (Tania) Menger. Great grandchildren—Jessica Menger and Christopher Menger. Nieces—Patty (John) Watts of California and Mary Louise (Dr. C. William) Johnston of Greenville, as well as other Great Nephews and Nieces, particularly Dr. Kristene (Scott) Clark of Gettysburg, Ohio
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday January 28, 2010 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Lowell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 Noon until time of services in the Funeral Home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions may be given to the Darke County Animal Shelter.
Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
She was an antique dealer and a 1933 graduate of the Greenville High School. Opal was a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church of Greenville and served as a Lay Reader of the Church. She was also well known for wearing hats for all occasions.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands—George J. Menger, Pat Ireland and Art Behrens. Also by her son Keith Menger, grandson Jeff Menger and brother Harold Alter Hendrickson.
Opal is survived by a son and daughters in law—Kenneth G. & Sylvia Menger of Tennessee and Joyce Menger of Greenville. Also grandchildren—Tim Menger, Jamie Menger, Mindy (Mike) Basford, Jon G. (Svetlana) Menger and Tod C. (Tania) Menger. Great grandchildren—Jessica Menger and Christopher Menger. Nieces—Patty (John) Watts of California and Mary Louise (Dr. C. William) Johnston of Greenville, as well as other Great Nephews and Nieces, particularly Dr. Kristene (Scott) Clark of Gettysburg, Ohio
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday January 28, 2010 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Lowell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 Noon until time of services in the Funeral Home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions may be given to the Darke County Animal Shelter.
Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Maxine D. Paulus (January 25, 2010)
Maxine D. Paulus age 88, formerly of Bradford, Ohio, passed away at 1:05 A.M. on Monday, January 25, 2010 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. Maxine was born April 22, 1921 in Arcanum, Ohio, to the late David & Daisy (Harrison) Johnson.
Maxine retired from Keller Grain & Feed Inc. in Horatio, where she was a bookkeeper. She was a member of Webster United Methodist Church; Wayne Grange in Webster; and was an avid bowler and card player.
In addition to her parents, Maxine is also preceded in death by her husband, Ezra L. Paulus on June 24, 2001, whom she married June 7, 1941; a great granddaughter; brothers, Ivan & Robert Johnson; and sisters, Margaret Cothran, Dorothy Hole, Mildred Flaler and an infant sister, Frieda Johnson.
Maxine is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Kay & Don Swabb of Greenville, Bernice Pleiman of Versailles, Kathy Seiler & Terry Eley of Greenville and Sharon & Keith Fourman of Arcanum; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Webster United Methodist Church 8849 Seibt Rd. Bradford (Webster), Ohio, with Pastor Linda Dulin officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to the Webster United Methodist Church.
Maxine retired from Keller Grain & Feed Inc. in Horatio, where she was a bookkeeper. She was a member of Webster United Methodist Church; Wayne Grange in Webster; and was an avid bowler and card player.
In addition to her parents, Maxine is also preceded in death by her husband, Ezra L. Paulus on June 24, 2001, whom she married June 7, 1941; a great granddaughter; brothers, Ivan & Robert Johnson; and sisters, Margaret Cothran, Dorothy Hole, Mildred Flaler and an infant sister, Frieda Johnson.
Maxine is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Kay & Don Swabb of Greenville, Bernice Pleiman of Versailles, Kathy Seiler & Terry Eley of Greenville and Sharon & Keith Fourman of Arcanum; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Webster United Methodist Church 8849 Seibt Rd. Bradford (Webster), Ohio, with Pastor Linda Dulin officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to the Webster United Methodist Church.
William C. Shiverdecker (January 25, 2010)
Mr. William C. Shiverdecker, age 58 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Rossburg, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 25, 2010 at 1:00 AM. He was born February 24, 1951 in Greenville, Ohio the son of the late William C. & Betty Ann (Burrow) Shiverdecker.
He worked at Corning Glass for 28 years and served in the United States Marine Corp. in Vietnam where he received 2 Purple Hearts with Cluster and A Bronze Star. He was a member of the V.F.W. of Greenville and American Legion Post # 140.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and Nephew: Shane Smith.
He is survived by his Wife: Marlene (Wisecup) Shiverdecker of Greenville; Brother & Sister in law: David & Cheryl Shiverdecker of Greenville; Sisters & brothers in law: Susan & Terry Wolfe of Greenville, Jean & Brad Jones of Laura, & Janet Webb of Greenville; Aunt & uncle: Joe & Peggy Vannoy of Liberty, Indiana; numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins; & a good friend: Bob Cook of Ansonia.
There will be no services. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be given to the Darke County Humane Society.
He worked at Corning Glass for 28 years and served in the United States Marine Corp. in Vietnam where he received 2 Purple Hearts with Cluster and A Bronze Star. He was a member of the V.F.W. of Greenville and American Legion Post # 140. He is preceded in death by his parents, and Nephew: Shane Smith.
He is survived by his Wife: Marlene (Wisecup) Shiverdecker of Greenville; Brother & Sister in law: David & Cheryl Shiverdecker of Greenville; Sisters & brothers in law: Susan & Terry Wolfe of Greenville, Jean & Brad Jones of Laura, & Janet Webb of Greenville; Aunt & uncle: Joe & Peggy Vannoy of Liberty, Indiana; numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins; & a good friend: Bob Cook of Ansonia.
There will be no services. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be given to the Darke County Humane Society.
Ruth Rhoades (January 24, 2010)
Mrs. Ruth Rhoades, age 103, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Greenville, as well as the Franklin Township area, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 12:45 AM at the Forum of Knightsbridge in Columbus, Ohio. Born at home on February 4, 1906 in Adams Township, (Darke County, Ohio), the daughter of the late Henry and Emaline (Earnest) Applegate.
Ruth graduated from Franklin Township High School in 1923. Attended the Miami Jacobs Business College in Dayton (one subject she remembers taking was Penmanship then worked in a Bank in Greenville as a record keeper). She met Sylvin Rhoades through one of Sylvin’s sisters, Catherine Rhoades and was married on February 18, 1928. To this union was born one son, Max Eugene Rhoades of whom they were very proud. She was married 69 years until Sylvin’s passing on June 28, 1997. Ruth was a farmer’s wife and homemaker most of her life in the Franklin Township area. She was a member of the Painter Creek Church of the Brethren for over 50 years and a lifetime member of the Darke County Farm Bureau.
Proceeded in death by parents, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by son and daughter in law, Max Eugene and Jane Elizabeth Rhoades of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Stephanie Marie Rhoades of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Cynthia Renee Rhoades of London, England, and Kelly Ann (Murphy) Potter and husband Timothy Potter of Columbus, Ohio; great grandchildren, Emma Elizabeth Faye Potter, Evelyn Ruth Potter, Sarah Grace Potter and Cary Isaac Davidson, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a dear friend, Margaret Hocker of Greenville.
There will be a service held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Pastor David Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery, Gettysburg, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be given to the Painter Creek Church of the Brethren, 8593 St. Rt. 571 East, Arcanum, Ohio.
Ruth graduated from Franklin Township High School in 1923. Attended the Miami Jacobs Business College in Dayton (one subject she remembers taking was Penmanship then worked in a Bank in Greenville as a record keeper). She met Sylvin Rhoades through one of Sylvin’s sisters, Catherine Rhoades and was married on February 18, 1928. To this union was born one son, Max Eugene Rhoades of whom they were very proud. She was married 69 years until Sylvin’s passing on June 28, 1997. Ruth was a farmer’s wife and homemaker most of her life in the Franklin Township area. She was a member of the Painter Creek Church of the Brethren for over 50 years and a lifetime member of the Darke County Farm Bureau.
Proceeded in death by parents, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by son and daughter in law, Max Eugene and Jane Elizabeth Rhoades of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Stephanie Marie Rhoades of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Cynthia Renee Rhoades of London, England, and Kelly Ann (Murphy) Potter and husband Timothy Potter of Columbus, Ohio; great grandchildren, Emma Elizabeth Faye Potter, Evelyn Ruth Potter, Sarah Grace Potter and Cary Isaac Davidson, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a dear friend, Margaret Hocker of Greenville.
There will be a service held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Pastor David Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery, Gettysburg, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be given to the Painter Creek Church of the Brethren, 8593 St. Rt. 571 East, Arcanum, Ohio.
Diana Jane Hawkey (January 23, 2010)
Diana Jane Hawkey, 60, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 7:54 AM at the Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, Ohio. She was born on February 5, 1949 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Basil & Faye (Owens) Hawkey.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Lawrence.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Bruce & Kristina Hawkey of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Blaine & Emma Hawkey; brothers and sisters in law, David & Pat Hawkey of Union City, Ohio and Bill & Jenny Hawkey of New Madison, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Shelia Hoole, Darren Hawkey, Christina Locke, Laura Hall, Erin Crowe, Stacy Lawrence, Scott Lawrence and Nathan Lawrence.
There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be given to the NAMI, 7474 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Lawrence.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Bruce & Kristina Hawkey of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Blaine & Emma Hawkey; brothers and sisters in law, David & Pat Hawkey of Union City, Ohio and Bill & Jenny Hawkey of New Madison, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Shelia Hoole, Darren Hawkey, Christina Locke, Laura Hall, Erin Crowe, Stacy Lawrence, Scott Lawrence and Nathan Lawrence.
There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be given to the NAMI, 7474 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Joseph L. Hill (January 22, 2010)
Joseph L. Hill, 93, of Arcanum died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Memorial Services will be at a later date.
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