Margaret Jane Arnold

Margaret "Peg" J. Arnold, 81, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio.

She was born June 15, 1944, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Wilbur and Jane (Hathaway) Swanson. Peg was married to Bob Arnold for 39 years, and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2006.

Peg worked as a contracting specialist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where she dedicated many years of service. Through her work she took classes at the Air Force Institute of Technology. Peg also served her community as a past president of the Beavercreek School Board.

Peg enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. She loved fast cars - especially the Pontiac Firebird she once owned - and rarely turned down ice cream or a box of Mike & Ikes or Diet Coke. She enjoyed vacations in Lakeside, Ohio, watching Cincinnati Bengals football games, and cheering on the Beavercreek girls' basketball team. Peg was known for her sweet and kind nature paired with a fierce spirit. She also had a soft spot for stray cats and lovingly cared for many throughout her life.

She is survived by her daughters, Elisabeth Almerini and Christine Morgan; her sister, Susan Hermann; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. at John Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, New Jersey. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport, New Jersey.

Memorial contributions in Peg's memory may be made to The Tenth Life (thetenthlife.org/Donate.html).

Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, Ohio, is assisting with local arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.