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OBITUARIES
Janet L. Christian
Janet L. Christian, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 15, 1943, in Painesville, Ohio, to Clyde and Mabel (Edgell) Swiger. Janet was a woman of deep faith and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Ashland.…
Sue Anne Halliwill Keets
Sue Anne Halliwill Keets, 91 of Ashland, OH, passed away at her home on December 15, 2025, following an extended period of complications due to Dementia. She will be united in Heaven with her God, who she worshiped, and her beloved husband of 67 years, Richard, and her sister Betty Jane Linn, both who she…
Richard “Dick” Wesner
Richard D. Wesner, 82 of Ashland passed away, Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025, in his home with his family by his side. He was born in Ashland on June 7, 1943, the son of the late Donald R. and Gladys M. (nee Stone) Wesner. Dick graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1962, where he…
Michael David Doherty
Michael David Doherty, age 66, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at OhioHealth, Mansfield. He was born November 4, 1959, in British Columbia, Canada, to Lawrence and Margaret (Barton) Doherty. He enjoyed video games, woodworking, fishing, and collecting sports cards. He deeply loved his dog, Jedi, who was a constant companion. He…
O’Bryan (Brian) S. Williams
O’Bryan (Brian) Scott Williams, 51 of Jeromesville passed from this life on Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025 in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on August 6, 1974 in Ashland, the son of the late Ronald and Rita (nee O’Bryan) Williams Brian graduated from Hillsdale High School, Class of 1992.…
June Vermillion Schaeffer
June Vermillion Schaeffer, 94 of Ashland passed from this life early Sunday morning, December 14, 2025 in University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center following a long battle with Cancer. She was born on December 7, 1931 in Marietta, Ohio the daughter of the late Pearley and Bernice (nee Hardesty) Hinton. June graduated from Chester High School,…
Barbara J. Markel
Barbara J. Markel, 89 of Ashland, formerly of Savannah passed from this life on Monday morning, December 15, 2025 in Brookwood Place at Brethren Care Village. She was born on September 12, 1936 in Ashland County, the daughter of the late David and Eva Jean (nee Wahl) Pence. Barb graduated from Ashland High School, Class…
Barbara Ann Overholt
Barbara A. Overholt, 85 of Ashland passed from this life on Friday evening, December 12, 2025 in her home. She was born on July 21, 1940, in Ashland the daughter of the late Lester and Esther (nee Batterman) Shafer. Barb graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1958. Following high school, she furthered her education…
Ann Dunn
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…
Effie Shenberger Wolford Smith
ASHLAND: Far from the violent death she often laughed about, Effie Smith always wanted to be shot by a jealous wife – at the age of 100! Such is a glimpse into the ornery character and sense of humor of the woman who loved funny one-liners. Described as a “spicy meatball”, Effie had a sly…
William “Bill” Founds
William H. Founds, 86 of Ashland, formerly of Columbus, passed from this life early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025 in the Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 3, 1939, in Columbus, the son of late Robert and Florence (nee Kent) Founds. Bill married the former Judith Robertson, who preceded…
Ann Katherine Dunn
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…
Yvonne Ann Shire
Yvonne Ann (Hyams) Shire age 84 of Ashland, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2025 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Facility. Born in Ashland on February 5th, 1941 the daughter of Raymond (Buss) and Anna (Meininger) Hyams and she had been a resident of Ashland for most of her life. Yvonne was a member of…
Doris Strong
Doris Strong, 94, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born on June 9, 1931, in Ashland, she was the beloved daughter of Jesse and Flossie (Sheets) Clark. Doris lived a life grounded in love, kindness, and devotion. She treasured the company of her family and friends, finding joy in the…
Carolyn K. Bettac
Carolyn K. Bettac, 75 of Ashland passed from this life on December 3, 2025 at home following a courageous battle with Cancer with her family at her side. She was born on February 8, 1950 in Danville, the daughter of the late Malcolm and Vernita (nee Long) Mellor. Carolyn graduated from Danville High School, Class…
Jennifer L. Morano
Jennifer L. Morano, 56 of Ashland passed from this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in her home with her husband at her side following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on January 22, 1969 in Ashland the daughter of Vernon Brewer Jr. and Linda (nee Kaufman) Butler. Jen graduated from Ashland…
Robert L. Stoffer
Robert L. Stoffer age 81 of Shiloh, passed away on November 26, 2025 at University Hospitals Samaritan Health Center. Born in Ashland County on September 9, 1944 the son of Gene and Marjorie (Fike) Stoffer, he had been a resident of Ashland and Richland county all of his life. Robert had been employed at AK…
Lisle Gene Liston
Lisle G. Liston, 79, of Ashland passed from this life on Tuesday afternoon, November 25, 2025 in University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on June 28, 1946 in Ashland the son of the late Carroll A. and Vera Pauline (nee Lucas) Liston. Lisle graduated from Mapleton High School, Class…
Russell L. Craig
November 15, 1944 — November 21, 2025 Dr. Russell L. Craig, Professor Emeritus at Ashland University, of Ashland, OH, passed away on November 21st after a brief illness. He was 81. Russell was born on November 15, 1944 in Sturgis, SD to Orin and Edythe Craig. He attended Lead High School and graduated in 1963.…
James E. Regan
James E. Regan age 68 of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday November 18, 2025 at his residence after a long battle with blood cancer Born in Ashland on September 2, 1957 the son of Paul W. (Tex) and Shirley J (Shinabarker) Regan, he was a resident of Ashland County all of his life. Before his…
Joanne W. Offhaus
Joanne W. Offhaus, 90 of Ashland passed from this life on Tuesday afternoon, November 18, 2025 in the Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born on August 21, 1935 in Hamburg, New York the daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth (née Schrader) Owen. Joanne graduated…
Alverda Curren
Alverda B. Curren, 94 of Ashland passed from this life on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025 at her son’s home in Wooster with her family at her side. She was born on February 12, 1931 in Templeton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Everett and Margaret (nee Fox) Reedy. She relocated to Ashland from Kittanning,…
Mary “Mimi” Shonkwiler
Mary Marie “Mimi” Shonkwiler, 90 of Ashland met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday morning, November 17, 2025 while at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1935 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Hayes Richard and Marie (nee Spreng) Price. Mimi graduated from Ashland High School, class of 1953.…
Karl Spicker
Karl J. Spicker, 71 of Ashland passed away early Monday morning, November 17, 2025 in Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina of lung cancer, following a courageous, multi-decade struggle with MS. He was born on October 20, 1954 in Ashland, the son of the late Hermann and Anna (nee Minges) Spicker. Karl attended St. Edward…
Ruth Elaine Kopecky
Ruth Elaine Kopecky, 95 Ruth Elaine Kopecky, 95 of Ashland, passed from this life, late Friday evening, November 14, 2025 in her home with her family at her side. She was born on December 3, 1929 in Cleveland the daughter of the late James Arthur and Gertrude (nee Fencil) Jones. Ruth graduated from Ravenna High…
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