Arlyse Nadine Bricker (91) of Ft. Wayne, IN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Heritage Park Nursing Home.  She was born April 3, 1929 in Florence, OH, to the late Pearl E (Joyce) and Arthur J. Bilton.  Mrs. Bricker was a graduate of New London High School, Class of 1947 and a graduate of Sayre Beauty School.  Mrs. Bricker lived most of her life in New London, OH until moving to Ft. Wayne, IN in 2009.  She was a secretary for the C.E. Ward Co. for many years.  Mrs. Bricker was a member of the New London Alliance Church.

Mrs. Bricker is survived by 2 daughters: Deborah (Larry) Vahalik of Salem, OH and Rochelle Price of Fort Wayne, IN; son: Scott (Sharon) Bricker of South Amherst, OH; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and sister: DeLaurice Cooke of New London.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Kenneth H. Bricker, Brothers: Floyd, Harry, Darrell and Eugene Bilton and sisters: Marian Myers, Hazel Smith, and Gladys Perkins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, New London, OH 44851.  The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Toby Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow at the Ashland County Memorial Park.  Friends and Family attending should bring and wear a face mask and practice all social distancing guidelines.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.