Anita M. (Poeppelman) Barhorst, age 73, Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at her residence Thursday afternoon, September 15, 2016.

She was born January 17, 1943, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late Herman and Pauline (Albers) Poeppelman. On March 18, 1964, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fort Loramie, Anita married Theodore J. Barhorst who survives.

Also surviving are eight siblings and their spouses: Marilyn & Cyril Hoelscher of Fort Loramie, Lavern & Mary Jo Poeppelman of Fort Loramie, Robert & Betty Poeppelman of Osgood, Doris & LeRoy Kramer of Fort Loramie, Janet & Norman Barhorst of Fort Loramie, Mildred Eilerman of Fort Loramie, Bernard & Judy Poeppelman of Fort Loramie, and Paul & Dot Poeppelman of Russia; sisters & brothers-in-law: Nancy Schlater and George & Helen Barhorst, all of Fort Loramie, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Thelma Poeppelman and two brothers-in-law, Alvin Schlater and Richard Eilerman.

Mrs. Barhorst was a 1961 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. She retired from Amos Press/Sidney Daily News in 1999; where she had been employed for 35 years. She had also been a dedicated homemaker and farm wife. Anita helped with all of the many parades and horse shows that the Barhorst family took part in.

She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and had been active in St. Ann's Ladies Sodality. She was also a member of the Fort Loramie Athletic Boosters and the Fort Loramie Historical Society.

Anita enjoyed playing cards, raising flowers and occasionally fishing. She was an avid fan of high school basketball. Anita also enjoyed traveling with Ted as they visited many states and countries over the years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.

Friends may call Monday 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Memorials may be made to the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad, Fire Department or Athletic Booster Club.

Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.