Arlene K. Counts

COUNTS, Arlene K. age 90 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Ohio Masonic Community in Springfield, Ohio. She was born on April 4, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Bluhm) Benninger. In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman F. Counts. Arlene is survived by her children Paul Counts (Tammy) and Tracey Counts Smith (Jared), as well as her grandchildren: Grant Counts, Cole Counts and Noah Smith. Arlene (nicknamed Cookie by her father) was a Sunday school teacher and loved singing in her church groups at Cheviot Methodist Church. Arlene touched the lives of everyone she met and frequently encouraged her friends and the residents at Masonic Community. Those who knew her will never forget her endearing faith and devotion to friends and family and was a treasure to all those that knew her. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Community Foundation in care of the Hope Fund, 2655 West National Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45504 in Arlene's honor. Condolences are forwarded to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com