NICHOLAS, Ira Arthur, 54, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 peacefully at OVMC Hospital in the arms of his daughter.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Arthur.
Surviving are his two stepchildren, Bobbi Thompson Hamilton of Brilliant, OH and Kelly Thompson Johnson of Titltonsville, OH; along with five grandchildren, Andrew Welker, Erik Nicholas Kropka, Brandon Robert Thompson, Kaitlyn M. Kakasick, and Taylor Ann Kakasick; and former wife, Sally Arthur of Wheeling.
Services at the convenience of the family.
Arrangememts by Kepner Funeral Home.


