Cathline L. Shay, 62, of Ashland passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, in her home following a courageous battle with ALS.
She was born on April 20, 1964, in Ashland the daughter of Kenneth and Rose (nee Culler) Allen.
Cathline graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1982 and attended the joint vocational school.
She proudly served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1986.
Cathline retired after more than 10 years from Thermo Fisher where she was a field technician and was previously employed at Will Research as a chemist.
She was a devoted member of New Life Community Church. Throughout her life, Cathline enjoyed painting, had a passion for technology and electronics, was everyone’s go to for repairs, and gave definition to the true meaning of DIY. She also loved to travel; in 2018 she went to Madagascar, it was truly a pinnacle of her life. An avid animal lover all her days, most recently her little companion, Gibson.
She is survived by her loving children, Heather (Brandon Carter) Shay of Ashland and Branden Shay of Ashland; her mother, Rose Allen of Ashland; nine grandchildren, Audrianna, Brandon, Trae, Wyatt, Hudson, Ryan, Gabriella, Bentlee, and Hayden; her three siblings, Christine (Dale) Cowhick of Ashland, Patty Baker of Ashland, and Ken (Laura) Allen of Rowlette, Texas; and her dear friend of 25 years, Jan (Howard) Garlock of Ashland.
Cathline is preceded in death by her father, Ken Allen; and one granddaughter, Ava McCracken.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Bethel Baptist Church with Reverend Dave McNeely presiding. Interment will be on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery for immediate family.
For those unable 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