We are sad to announce that on April 7, 2024, at the age of 83, Sylvia VanAtta (Arlington, Ohio) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sylvia VanAtta to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ballard Greer and Linda Greer (Meade); her husband John VanAtta; her former life partner George Risner; her son Michael Risner; her stepson Steve VanAtta; her granddaughter Danielle VanAtta; and her siblings, Claude, Harold, Merlin, Carl, Melvin, Don, Phyllis Greer and Neola Zechman.

She is survived by : her children, Rita Gould of Cincinnati, MeLinda Steele of Cincinnati, Keith Risner (Kelly) of Myrtle Beach, SC and George Risner (Michelle) of Mt. Cory, OH; her stepchildren, Diane Nicholson (Dale) of Williamstown, OH, Linda Kloop (Art) of Tiffin, OH, Greg VanAtta of Arcadia, OH and Dan VanAtta (Cindy) of Kenton, OH; her daughters-in-law, Pam Risner of Rawson, OH and Jody VanAtta of Port St; and her siblings, Gwendolyn Crowe (Paul), Burl Greer (Joan), Marlene Hurt, Gerelene Draper (Ross), Alvin Greer (Julie) and Audrey Greer. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren; 74 great - grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Arlington United Methodist Church (230 N Main St, Arlington, OH 45814). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home