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OBITUARIES
Gary E. Drushel
Gary Eugene Drushel, 83 years old, of Ashland died peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in his home and surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born December 17, 1942 to Eugene and Lois (Elson) Drushel. He was a 1960 graduate of Ashland High School, where he ran Cross Country and Track. Following High School,…
Virginia Brooks
Virginia Mae (Kessler) Brooks, age 88, of Mifflin, Ohio, passed away January 29, 2026. She was born January 12, 1938 in Sparta, Ohio to James Mason and Dorothy (Keller) Kessler. She graduated in 1956 from Sparta High School then married George David Brooks in 1957. They were married 62 years and raised two daughters, Jeanna…
William Eugene Fast
William Eugene Fast, 87, of Ashland, passed away early Friday, January 30, 2026, on his birthday (just 87 and heading to heaven) at Lutheran Village after a brief illness. He died peacefully after being able to say his goodbyes to everyone in his family. Bill was born on January 30, 1939, in Savannah, Ohio, the…
Norma Snyder
Norma L. (Stitzlein) Snyder, 98, formerly of Loudonville, Ohio died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Delaware, Ohio, as her family gathered around her bed singing the hymn “Softly and Tenderly.” Norma was born Feb. 16, 1927, the youngest of the nine children of Ed and Ada (Strang) Stitzlein. She was raised on the family…
Janet L. Derr
Janet Lee Derr, age 91, passed away surrounded by family on January 27, 2026. She was born January 17, 1935 in Ashland, Ohio. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1953. In the beginning, she worked at Weiss Drug, Gerald Studio, Gerwig’s, Philway, Ashland Rubber Products, North Electric and then started at F.E. Myer’s in…
Reverend Dr. George S. Spink
Reverend Dr. George S. Spink 98, of Ashland passed from this life on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2026, at Brethren Care Village. He was born on January 21, 1928, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the son of the late Reverend Harry N. and Adelaide (nee Till) Spink. George graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia, Class of…
Thomas Eugene Goon
Thomas Eugene Goon, 76 of Ashland passed from this life Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 in his home. Tom was born on January 27, 1950 in Ashland, the son of the late Charles and Mary Etta (nee Shankland) Goon. He graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1969. Tom married the love of his life,…
Dean Allen Hartsel Sr.
Dean Allen Hartsel Sr, 85, of Ashland, OH, suddenly passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mansfield Hospital, in Mansfield, OH. Dean was born January 13, 1941, in Ashland, OH to Marion Willis and Lois Glorine {Koppler} Hartsel. Dean retired from Abbott Laboratories after 35 or more years. He helped make baby bottles and parts…
George E. VanDriest Sr.
George E. VanDriest Sr. age 65 of Ashland, passed away on January 24, 2026 at his residence. Born in Ashland on June 13, 1960 the son of Eddie and Shirley (Gross) VanDriest, he was a resident of Ashland County all of his life. George enjoyed watching Western Movies and was an avid fan of WWE…
Joanne Marie Wolford Smith
Joanne Marie Wolford Smith, age 94, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, at her residence. Joanne was born on April 1, 1931, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Kenneth Crunkilton and Caroline (Schiller) Crunkilton. Joanne graduated from Union High School in the class of 1949. Following graduation, Joanne married E. Dean…
Sharon “Sherry” Bowling
Sharon Louise “Sherry” Bowling joyfully entered the presence of her Savior on January 22, 2026, at OhioHealth in Mansfield, Ohio. In that moment, her body was restored, her spirit made whole, and she stepped into the joy she had long believed was waiting for her. Born August 26, 1958, in Oak Hill, WV, Sherry was…
Kenneth H. Kahl
Kenneth H Kahl, 85 of Ashland, formerly of Lexington passed away from this life early Thursday morning January 22, 2026 in his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 2, 1940 in Mansfield, the son of the late Ralph and Nina (Banks) Kahl. Ken married the love of his life,…
Thomas William Innes
Thomas William Innes, 75 Thomas William Innes, 75 of Ashland passed from this life early Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026 in his home. He was born on March 16, 1950 in Elyria, Ohio the son of the late William and Elizabeth (nee Shock) Innes. Tom graduated from Elyria High School, Class of 1969. He proudly…
Betty Heeter
Betty Ann Allison Heeter, 92, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born October 22, 1933, to Howard and Verna (Ramsier) Allen. Betty was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in West Salem, as well as the Red Hat Society in Medina. For many years, Betty served as an Optometrist Assistant to…
John “Lefty” Grehn
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John “Lefty” Grehn, who was went to eternal rest on January 1, 2026. Born on September 5, 1964, John lived a remarkable life characterized by kindness, humor, and unwavering reliability. John leaves behind loving family and friends that cherished his company and who will…
Tolva Clark
Tolva Clark, age 80, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2025, at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Tolva was born on September 18, 1945, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Charlie and Clara G. (Lykens) Clark. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, serving his country…
Teresa Lynn Noe
Teresa Lynn Noe, 57 of Ashland passed from this life on Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026 in her home with her family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1968, in Ashland, the daughter of the late Willard and Mary A. (nee Martin) Roberts. Teresa graduated from Loudonville High School, Class of 1986.…
Phyllis Miller
Phyllis Ann Miller, 79, of Ashland, passed away January 16, 2026 at Crystal Care, in Ashland. Phyllis was born May 5, 1946 in Ashland, Ohio to Alfred and Ida {Swope} Wiening. Phyllis graduated from Ashland High School in 1964. She married Phillip Miller on October 10, 1964. Phyllis worked at LiquiBox in Ashland for 32…
Lloyd B. Wygant
Lloyd Baeder Wygant, 96 of Ashland passed from this life on Wednesday evening, January 14, 2025 in Wasen Rehabilitation Center at Brethren Care Village. He was born on July 27, 1929 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of the late Harold and Ruth (nee Baeder) Wygant. Lloyd graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1947.…
Raymond Clark
Raymond Clark, age 97 of Ashland, passed away at Kingston of Ashland on January 9, 2026. Born in Ashland on September 3, 1928, the son of Martin and Francis (Harvoth) Cook Sr. he had been a resident of Ashland for most of his life. Raymond had been employed with the Ashland County Highway Department before…
Bobbie Jean Amburgy
Bobbie Jean Amburgy, 82 of Ashland passed from this life on Saturday afternoon, January 10, 2026 in University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center with her daughters at her bedside. She was born on January 16, 1943 in Attica, the daughter of the late Luther and Edna Mae (nee Lunsford) Puckett. Bobbie Jean graduated from South Central…
James Ronald Rogers
James Ronald Rogers, 81 of Ashland passed away at his home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with his family surrounding him. He was born on September 14, 1944 the son of the late Ogie Mae (nee Britton) and Merle Rogers. Jim lived most of his life in Ashland, Ohio. His siblings are Linda (Al) Leverett…
William “Bill” Blust
William K. Blust, 86 of Olivesburg, passed from this life on Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026 in Brethren Care Village following a brief illness. He was born on July 29, 1939 in Olivesburg, the son of the late Clayton and Ina (nee Wolfe) Blust. Bill graduated from Union High School, Class of 1957. He proudly…
Timothy R. Workman
Timothy R. Workman age 63, of Ashland, passed away on January 2, 2026 at University Hospitals Samaritan Health Center. Born in Ashland on October 1, 1962 the son of Thomas E. and Glenn (Warren-Bowman) Workman he was a resident of Ashland all of his life. Timothy was employed at University Hospitals Samaritan Health Center before…
Thomas Thompson
Thomas Paul Thompson, 73, of Wooster and formerly of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Wayne County Care Center after a brief period of declining health. Tom was born on Dec. 13, 1952, in Lodi to Richard “Dick” and Mildred Jean (Hull) Thompson and was a 1971 graduate of Waynedale…
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