All Obituaries

ISAACS, Eddie Age 84, of West Milton, passed away at home on Monday, February 22, 2021 following an unexpected illness. Eddie was born in 1936 to the late Harley & Elsie Isaacs. On September 5, 1953 Eddie married his wonderful wife, Nancy Lambert. He was from the Roosevelt High School Class of 1954. Eddie also faithfully served our country in the 35th Armor Division, Company C 2nd Armored Division in the United States Army. During his working years he worked for Dayton Tire &...

KETRING, Devin K. Age 50, of Arcanum, formerly of New Madison, passed away at his home on Friday, February 5, 2021 following an extended illness. He was a 1988 graduate of Tri-Village High School and he received his bachelor’s degree from Wright State Univ. He was employed by PepsiCo of Dayton. He was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds and The Beatles. Devin was a wonderful father, husband and son who leaves behind a tremendous legacy. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kirsten;...

BIVINS,Twila nee. Blumenstock   Age 88, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Brethren Retirement Community. She was born August 1, 1932 to the late Herbert and Leona Stutz in Pitsburg.  She is preceded in death by her first husband William Blumenstock and her second husband Robert Bivins. Twila is survived by son, Mike (Perrie) Blumenstock; daughter, Jann (Franklin Jr) Studebaker; grandchildren; Melissa Besecker (Jeff Wical),  Amber (Jason) Warner,...

MACFALDA, Robert “Bob” Age 60, of Arcanum, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. Since 1995 Bob has worked for Rogers Electric, LLC. He was an active member of Castine Church, who loved the Lord. Bob always tried to get the most out of life.  There was a never a dull moment around him. He was a wonderful man with a fierce love for family, and will be deeply missed by all his family and...

            Martha Ilena Brumbaugh Baker was born July 26, 1926 to Earl and Ada (Beckner) Crist near West Phalia, Kansas. She departed this life in the early hour of January 18, 2021 in Troy, Ohio. Making her sojourn here 94 year and nearly 6 months.            Martha with her parents and two siblings moved to Covington, Ohio when Martha was around seven. She married Walter Brumbaugh son of Aaron and Iva Brumbaugh on Oct. 9, 1942....

PENN, George Russell “Russ” Russ left this world on Friday, January 15th, 2021. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and husband. Russ was a kind, quick-witted, and hard-working man, who spent the last 27 years living in Arcanum Ohio, after a lifetime of moving around the country. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Sea Devil, a fast attack nuclear submarine. Russ went on to work many jobs throughout his lifetime, most rewardingly, at the...

JOHNSON, Paul L. “PJ” “Ike” Age 76, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, by a son Jeremiah Johnson, by sisters, Katherine & Barbara Johnson and by his parents, Paul H. & Ruby Marie (Baker) Johnson. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era, he retired from Chrysler and after retirement, Paul enjoyed many years working at Beechwood Golf...

BAKER, Virginia D. Age 70, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Kenny Baker & by her parents, William & Nannie Belle Garber. Virginia is survived by a daughter, Barb (Dave) Miller; son, BJ (Michelle) Baker; grandchildren, Stewart Baker, Rosalia Baker, Madeleine Miller & Patrick Miller; brother, Roger Garber and numerous other relatives and friends....

Winger, John R. Age 80, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital following a brief illness. John Roger Winger was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 31, 1940 to John Henry and Beatrice (nee. Folkerth) Winger. He was a sheet metal journeyman that retired from local #24 on January 1, 2000. He is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Lela B. Squires; grandparents; and a very special infant grandson, Zane David. John is survived by his wife,...

BRIDGES, Kent Age 72, of New Madison, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Kent spent most of his life as a tool and die maker, but found so many other joys in life. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge as KYCH and a current worthy patron of Fort Black Chapter #336 OES. He was also a very active and devout member of his church, often helping with the food pantry. Many people might not recognize him though without the jolly red suit on. For many years Kent, not...