Stephanie Dawn Hawksworth, 49 of Ashland passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 in University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center.
Steph was born on October 5, 1975 in Shelby, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth Douglas and Debbie (Rollins).
She graduated from Shelby High School, Class of 1994. For more than 22 years, Stephanie managed Denny’s restaurants in Ashland and other areas around Ohio.
Steph enjoyed spending time with her loved ones especially her family. Throughout her life, she has enjoyed shopping, traveling to the beach, and her canine companion, Max.
Steph is survived by her life partner of 25 years, Brandon Criddell of Ashland; two sons, Austin (Kennedi) Hawksworth of Ashland and Cam’Ron Criddell of Ashland; two grandchildren, Beckley and Brewer Hawksworth of Ashland; her mother, Debbie (Charlie) While of Mansfield; her father, Doug (Cindy) Bond of Crestline; one sister, Kimberly Tennant (Mike Benjamin) of Crestline; her aunt, Rendie Thomas of Florida; and nieces and nephews, Conner Warfel, Khloe Browning, Kynzie Manns, and Keylan Benjamin.
Steph is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Helen Bond; and her maternal grandparents, Lewis and Marguerite Rollins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home. Friends and family may visit two hours prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.
Funeral Home: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home
Website: denbowfh.com