MAHALA JUNE ERGLE, age 70, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on July 4, 1954 in Fayette County to the late Delano R. and Margaret J. (Johnson) Haines. She was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Mahala worked as a nursing assistant at several different nursing homes in Washington CH and Sabina. She enjoyed cooking, watching the squirrels and hummingbirds, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Ohio State fan.

In addition to her parents, Mahala was preceded in death by her beloved canine companion, JD.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Nikki Butler; stepdaughter, Heather Eidson; grandson, Trevor McKnight; and her best friend, Donna Freeman and her family, Nicole (Daniel) Surina, David Surina, Kaylee Surina, and Uncle Eldon Ford; and her dogs, Missy and Chloe.

Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com