All Obituaries

   Howard D. “Jack” Russell, 87, of New Holland passed away on October 10, 2019 with his loving family at his bedside.    Jack was born on November 25, 1931 in Ross County Ohio to the late Floyd and Mable (Williams) Russell. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. After completing basic training in Hawaii and advanced training in Japan, Jack served in Korea during the Korean War. Following the war he began a 30 year career with Armco Building Systems....

   Pamela Jean (Garinger) Cook, 61, of Washington CH passed away October 8, 2019 at Mt. Carmel St. Anne’s Hospital following a brief illness.    Pam was born on November 26, 1957 in Washington CH to the late Frank Russell and Christine (Miller) Garinger. She was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Pam was a 22 year survivor of breast cancer. She had worked many years as a home health aide in our community. She loved what she did and was highly praised for the...

Ellen Joanne Thornhill, 81, formerly of Jeffersonville passed away on September 24, 2019 at the Greenfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a prolonged illness. Ellen was born on November 9, 1937 in Sabina, Ohio to the late Albert and Hazel (Sheese) Coder. She retiree of Mac Tools. Along with her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Thornhill, sisters, Barbara Weaver and Karen Arledge, and two brothers, Mike and Jerry Coder. Survivors include her children,...

   Charles Ronald Armbrust, age 96, of Washington C.H., Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2019 at Four Seasons Nursing Home.        Armbrust was born on December 28, 1922, in Fayette County to Elmer and Rosa (Garringer) Armbrust. After graduating from Washington High School, he joined the military serving his country as a B-17 aircraft mechanic with the 15th Army Air Force service command in Foggia, Italy, during World War II. After the war, he worked on his...

   Mary F. Massie, 81, of Xenia passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 with her family at her side.    Mary was born on February 18, 1938 in Washington CH to the late John F. and Mary (Rayburn) Phillips. She had retired after many years of work as a staffing assistant at the Federal Building in Downtown Dayton. She was a devoted wife and mother, who leaves behind a wonderful legacy.    Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha...

   James Michael Reed, 52, of Washington CH passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at his home.    Jim was born on January 29, 1967 in London, Ohio but did most of his growing up around the New Holland/Washington CH area, graduating from Miami Trace High School in 1985. He worked 25 years at Morton Buildings, starting at an entry level position and achieved the level of foreman. He was known for being more of a craftsman than just a builder. He put care and attention into...

Steven A. Haithcock, Sr.    We humbly submit to the Holy will of Almighty God who has spoken yet again. Steven Andrew Haithcock, Sr. was called to rest on Saturday June 22, 2019 being 66 years, 4 months and 11 days. Born February 11, 1953 to Esto Sr. and Evelyn Dahmer Haithcock in Washington C.H., Ohio.    Steve was a 1972 graduate of Washington Senior High School where he participated in R.O.T.C. and played Blue Lion Varsity Football. He was later employed at Johnson...

Candy Sue Lyons, 46, of Washington Court House passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Washington C. H. Ohio on July 2, 1972 daughter of Pamela & Eugene Wilt. Candy is survived by her 2 brothers; Rodney (Pauline) Lyons, Christopher (Brandy) Wilt, 1 sister; Janet Wilt, her 4 children Devin Lyons, Ashley Byrd, Ryan Byrd, Amber Byrd all of Wash C. H., she has 3 grandchildren, and many friends. She had lived most of her life in...

   Ronette Sue Geesling, 55, of Washington CH passed away on June 17, 2019 at the Bethesda North Hospital.    Ronette was born in Washington CH on March 11, 1964. She had lived all of her life in this area and was a 1982 Graduate of Miami Trace High School. She worked at McKesson (Formerly FoxMeyer) since it’s opening 25 years ago, working her way from customer service to the hospital coordinator position. She enjoyed traveling the country and attending concerts...

   Dwayne Earl Leach, 54, of Washington CH died June 5, 2019 shortly after arrival at Fayette County Memorial Hospital.    Dwayne was born August 11, 1964 in Washington CH. He was a graduate of Washington Senior High School. He had a passion for nature and the outdoors including hunting, fishing, and primitive camping.    He was preceded in death by his wife, Luann in 2007.    Survivors include his father, Forest Leach, of WCH; children, Jessica...