Ann Katherine Dunn died peacefully on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 in Ashland, Ohio at the Wasen Rehab Center at Brethren Care Village.
She was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 22nd 1938 the daughter of Charles L and Mary (Clark) Dunn. Ann graduated from Catholic Central High School class of 1956 in Springfield, Ohio. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Creighton University in 1961. Ann later earned a master’s degree from Miami University.
She worked at Ashland University as Dean of Women for several years. She then worked for many years teaching at Lucas High School. After retiring, Ann became an active volunteer. She proudly served on the Samaritan Hospital Foundation and founded the Samaritan Club. Ann also served on the Ashland County Community Foundation and the Ashland Symphony Orchestra Women’s Fund.
She enjoyed playing golf and bridge with her many friends.
Ann was a kind and generous person who treasured her family, her friends and her Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Charlie, Pat, Tommy, Jimmy and Michael Dunn and two sisters Mary Jane Pavelka and Eileen Dunn.
Ann is survived by one sister, Susan (Leon) White and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be remembered at a Mass intention at St. Edward Catholic Church in Ashland, Ohio in December. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Springfield, Ohio.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Edward Catholic Church, 501 Cottage St, Ashland, Ohio 44805 or Catholic Central High School, 1200 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio.
Online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Funeral Home: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home
Website: denbowfh.com