Floyd A. Young, 77, passed away April 26, 2025, at his home. Floyd was born September 18, 1947 in Tuscon, Arizona to Virgil and Marjorie (Knapp) Young who preceded him in death. On April 22, 1972 he married Drue (Ambrose) Young who survives.
Floyd graduated high school in New Jersey before completing his apprenticeship through the Professional Golf Association (PGA). Floyd spent time in Germany and Japan, between 1967 and 1969, working at different golf courses, playing and perfecting his game. In 1969, he came back to the states where he turned professional and worked at the PGA National in Florida during the winter months. In 1970, he moved to Akron, Ohio and was hired at the Firestone Country Club where he worked as an assistant to Bobby Nickels from 1970 to 1976. During that time, he caddied for Jack Nicklaus during his PGA win in 1971. After moving to Cambridge, Ohio in 1975, he was hired at the Cambridge Country Club as the Head Pro from 1975 to 1989. He played in countless Pro Am Tournaments during this time.
Kenneth Eugene Mast, 99, of Crystal River, FL passed away April 10, 2025, in Lecanto. He was born on February 2, 1926, to Abraham and Esther Mast in Sugar Creek, OH.
Kenneth and family learned to sing and dance in their early years and were featured on the “Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour Radio Show.” He graduated from Sugar Creek High School, OH then joined the US Navy where he served during WWII in Hawaii. During his service, Kenneth enjoyed playing on the basketball team and entertaining the troops with music.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the First Mennonite Church of Bluffton with Pastor Phil Yoder to officiate the service. Visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the church.
Robert "Bob" O. Town, 92, passed away April 3, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Bob was born November 18, 1932 in Argos, Indiana to the late Orval and Gwendolyn (Ransbottom) Town. On October 18, 1951 he married Dorothy Fisher Town who preceded him in death on May 22, 2015.
Betty C. Mumaugh, 97, passed away March 28, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.
Betty was born February 7, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to Charles and Maude (Roberts) Cook who preceded her in death. On July 3, 1964 she married William Mumaugh who preceded her in death on May 7, 1997.
She was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and was a member of Rockport United Methodist. She enjoyed reading and gardening.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (David) White of Leipsic; grandson, David (Rachel) White of Leipsic; and great-grandson, Benjamin White.
Joseph “Joe” Ropp Davies, 77, passed away March 28, 2025, at his home.
Joe was born September 28, 1947 in Bluffton to Richard and Vernice (McElroy) Davies who preceded him in death. On November 25, 1970 he married Nancy (Donehoo) Davies, who survives.
