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OBITUARIES
Kristin Anderson
Kristin “Krissy” Elizabeth Anderson, 35, went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2026. Born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents David and Sharon Anderson, she lived in Louisville for several years before moving to Westerville, OH. Krissy graduated from Westerville North High School in 2009. She worked for the United States Postal Service…
James A. “Jim” Gardner
James Allen Gardner, age 77, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at home, Jeromesville, Ohio. James the youngest of four, was born April 28, 1948 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Kenneth Joseph & Portia Elizabeth Geary Gardner. Jim attended Montgomery Elementary School, Ashland, Ohio, making many lifetime great friends. He continued his education at…
Georgia L. Simmons
Georgia L. Simmons, age 85, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 13, 2026. Born in Ashland on December 9, 1940, she was a lifelong resident of the community. Georgia was the proud owner of the Holbrook Beauty Salon as well as part owner of the Orchard Inn in Ashland for many…
Frances Michele Brown Heilman
Frances Michele Brown Heilman, 59 of Jeromesville, formerly of Toledo passed from this life on Sunday morning, March 15, 2026, in her home with her husband and son at her side. She was born on June 23, 1966, in Toledo the daughter of the late Claude M. Sr. and Wenonah L. (nee Jones) Brown. In…
Leonore “Lee” Marr
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leonore Anna Marr, affectionately known as “Lee”, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 100 years and a few days. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Leonard and Margaret Topper; her siblings, Marian Battles (Eugene) and Joseph Topper (Annie), both…
Deborah “Debbie” Kennedy
Deborah G. Kennedy, 73 of Ashland passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in her home following a brief illness. She was born on May 1, 1952, in Olive Hill, Kentucky the daughter of the late Augustine and Elizabeth (nee Fields) Carroll. Debbie graduated from Olive Hill High School, Class of 1970 as class valedictorian.…
David C. Gast
David C. Gast, 89 of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1937, in Lodi, Ohio, the son of the late Leroy and Golda (nee Heister) Gast. David graduated from Polk High School, Class of 1954. He was a…
David E. Donatini
David E. Donatini, 76, of Ashland passed from this life early Friday morning, March 13, 2026, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born on May 1, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur L. and Bruna A. (née Marzoppi) Donatini. David graduated from Canton…
Julie Kay Tucker
Julie Kay Tucker, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with Marfan Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. Julie was born on July 29, 1956, in Ashland, Ohio, to Carlyle and Lois (Clawson) Ulery. On June 5, 1976, she married the love of her life, David Tucker, beginning nearly fifty years of…
David H. Brown
David H. Brown passed away on February 23, 2026 in Leipsic, Ohio, having recently turned 88. Dave was born February 14, 1938 in Meadville, PA of his late parents F. David and Margaret (Fisher) Brown. He was the older of their two children. Dave graduated from Meadville High School 1956 and joined the Marines. He…
Nadine Deck
Nadine Gae Shaum Deck, age 72, of Ashland Ohio passed away on March 8, 2026 at Crystal Care Center in Ashland Ohio. On June 7, 1953 she was born in Ashland the daughter of the late Donald E. Shaum and Evelyn M. Shaum (nee Schulte). She shared six years together with her life partner, Calvin…
Edward E. Bush
Edward Eugene Bush, 95, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026. He was born January 20, 1931, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, to the late George Wilbert and Agnes Gertrude (Mollenkopf) Bush. Edward was a proud member of the 1948 State Championship Massillon Tigers football team. On June 2, 1951, he…
Jada Ann Smith
Jada Ann (Day) Smith, age 69 of Ashland, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 7, 1957 in Ashland, Ohio, to the late William Darl and Betty Lou (Wagner) Day. Jada was an Ashland High School Graduate and also received an associate’s degree. She had worked for…
Ruth Alice Armstrong
Ruth Alice Armstrong, 102 of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Ashland passed from this life on Saturday afternoon February 21, 2026 in Advent Heath in Tampa, Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1923, in Ashland, the daughter of the late George Jay and Esta (nee Drown) Roberts. Ruth along with…
Russell L. Hedglin
Russell L. Hedglin, 86, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland. Russell was born on November 5, 1939, in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Virena (nee Beers) Hedglin. He married the love of his life, the former Delberta Ankney on September 30, 1961…
Edward Allen Uncapher
Edward Allen Uncapher, 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2026, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. His sudden passing has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Ed was born on January 18, 1962, in Ashland, Ohio, to Allen and Nancy Uncapher, who preceded…
Loree Ann Ronk
Loree Ann Ronk, 46 of Ashland passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a nine-year battle with cancer. She was born on December 15, 1979 in Sandusky to Dave and Jan (nee Newman) Hirt. Loree graduated from Danbury High School, class of 1998. She furthered her education and…
Earle “Chip” L. Glazier
Earle “Chip” L. Glazier age 79 of Ashland, passed away at University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center on March 2, 2026 following an extended illness. Born in Silver Lake, Ohio on August 18, 1946 the son of H. Earle and Phyllis (Wright) Glazier. He had been a resident of Ashland county since 1979. Mr. Glazier had…
Barbara A. Kirkbride
Barbara A. Kirkbride age 89 of Mansfield, passes away at Wedgewood Estates on March 1, 2026. Born in Ashland, Ohio on March 14, 1936 the daughter of Thomas and Glova (Bell) Kerr she was a resident of Ashland county most of her life. She was a homemaker who loved animals and spending time with her…
Jerry D. Smart
Jerry D. Smart went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home in Florida after an extended illness. He was 83. He was born May 9, 1943 to Lee and Leone Smart in Perrysville, Ohio. He graduated from Perrysville High School and married his high school sweetheart, Alice “Jeanie” Caudill in…
Brent Soles
Brent Eugene Soles, 71 of Jeromesville passed away Monday March 2, 2026. He was born July 23, 1954 in Ashland the son of Paul J. and Wanda Davis Soles. Brent was a 1972 graduate of Ashland High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an Ashland City Policeman, retiring after…
Donna M. Giet
Donna M. Giet, 94 of Ashland passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, just 15 days short of her 95th birthday in Brethren Care Village. She was born on March 16, 1931, in Wooster, the daughter of the late Lenuel and Marie (nee Lutz) Potts. Donna graduated from Ashland High School, Class of…
Marla Kay Wert
Marla Kay Wert, 72, of Mansfield, passed away on February 22, 2026, at home. Born on December 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late, Raymond (Pete) Wert and Donna Jean Keough Wert. A proud 1972 graduate of Clearfork High School, Marla built a strong and admirable work ethic early in life. She served…
David Smalley
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, we remember Dave Smalley, 83, who passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. If you spent even a few minutes with Dave, you likely walked away encouraged. That was simply who he was. He believed deeply in people —…
Hershel D. Bartley
Hershel D. Bartley, 92 of Ashland went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 26, 1933, in Ashland, the youngest son of 10 children, to the late Alfred and Fern (nee Reinhart) Bartley. Hershel married…
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