Helen Clark, 96 of Ashland passed from this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina.

She was born on November 23, 1928 in Rachel, West Virginia the daughter of the late Sam Bennett and Jennie (nee Varbonich) Bennett.

Helen married Ralph Clark Sr. on October 12, 1945. She was a homemaker and caregiver all of her life.

She enjoyed playing board games and Wii bowling with her family and friends, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were the light of her life.

Helen is survived by one daughter, Judy (Dan) Beach of New London; one son, Ralph Douglas Clark of Ashland; two grandchildren, Tim (Penny) Beach of El Mirage, Arizona, Tonya (Bill) Beach-Fuller of Medina; three great-grandchildren, Collin (Maria) Beach of Hebron, Kentucky and Jordyn and Addy Fuller of Medina.

In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph.

A private family funeral service was held this Friday, January 17, 2025 in the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home with Trudy Bates presiding. Interment was in the Ashland County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5075 Windfall Rd, Medina, OH 44256.

Online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.

Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory handled the arrangements.

Funeral Home: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home

Website: denbowfh.com