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OBITUARIES
Amelia “Millie” Meyer
Amelia “Millie” Sophia Grace Meyer, 17 of Ashland passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Millie was born on September 9, 2009 in Manfield, Ohio. She is the daughter of Megan (nee Meyer) and Jacob Painter.
Robert “Bobby” B. Gossard
Robert “Bobby” B. Gossard Jr. age 69 of Mansfield, passed away at Canal Pointe Nursing Center in Akron on October 30, 2026. Born in Kenton, Ohio on March 18, 1957, the son of Robert B. and Jean (Knapp) Gossard Sr. He had been a resident of Richland and Ashland counties most of his life. Robert…
James Briggs
James Briggs, age 82, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2026. Born on November 28, 1943, James was a lifelong resident of Ashland, a community he loved and called home his entire life. A man of immense work ethic and dedication, James learned the value of hard…
Reverend Carl Cawood
Reverend Carl Cawood, 95 of Ashland passed from this life on Friday evening, October 30, 2026, at the Inn at Ashland Woods. He was born on May 7, 1931, in Gordon, Ohio, the son of the late Reford and Esther (nee Zimmerman) Cawood.
Stephen R. Adams Sr.
Stephen R. Adams, Sr., 72 of Ashland, formerly of Conneaut, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in his home following a period of declining health. He was born on July 3, 1954 in Conneaut the son of the late George and Dorothea (nee Rood) Adams.
James Leslie Miller Sr.
James Leslie Miller, Sr., 83 of Ashland passed from this life early Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, at home following a brief illness. He was born on April 8, 1943, in Marr, Ohio, the son of the late Henry R. and Ida Mae (nee Jacobs) Miller.
Diann Sloan Smetzer
Diann Kay Smetzer, 80, of Ashland passed away at 5:00pm Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026, with her children at her side. She was born on November 9, 1945 in Miami, Florida the daughter of the late David and Dorothy (nee Hetsler) Sloan.
Dave Kunkle
The family of Dave Kunkle sadly announces his passing on February 16, 2026. He was 74. He directed that, if he passed away, we should allow some time before any memorial, which we’ve tried to honor by waiting until Autumn, his favorite season, to make this announcement. He was devoted to his family, loved family…
Jacy Welsh Ceccarelli
Jacy Welsh Ceccarelli of Savannah Ohio, passed away surrounded by her family on October 27, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 13, 1941, in Lodi, Ohio, She was the youngest child of Floyd and Elizabeth Lucile (nee Miller) Welsh. She attended Savannah High School, was a majorette and cheerleader, and a…
Sandra Kaye Hockenberry
Sandra Kaye Hockenberry, 73, of Ashland, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life on Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2026, in her home following a long illness. She was born on January 5, 1953, in Canton, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Nancy (nee Thompson) Bonam.
Julia “Julie” A. Ringler
Julia “Julie” A. Ringler age 77 of Loudonville, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield on October 25, 2026. Born in Ashland on April 29, 1949 the daughter of Harold and Betty (Vanwey) Watson, she had been a resident of Ashland County all of her life. She was a graduate of Ashland High School Class of 1967…
Sheila K. Gribben
Sheila Kay Gribben, 73 Sheila Kay Gribben, 73 of Ashland passed from this life early Sunday morning, October 25, 2026 in Brethren Care Village.
Edward R. Bates
Edward R. Bates, 95 of Ashland passed from this life on Monday, October 26, 2026, at JAG Healthcare in Shelby, Ohio. Ed was born on March 8, 1931, in Nankin, Ohio, the son of the late Harry and Audrey (nee Eddington) Bates. He has been a resident of Ashland County all of his life.
Anne M. Dever
Anne M. Dever age 70, of Mansfield, passed away at her residence on October 22, 2026. Born in Ashland County on February 20, 1956 the daughter of George W. and Mary L. (Caley) Dever Jr. she was a resident of Ashland and Richland counties all of her life.
Judith Lifer
Judith Ann Bee-Shearer-Lifer, age 85, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Born on November 16, 1940, Judith lived a life filled with love, laughter, adventure, faith, and devotion to her family and others. Judith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by her generous heart and her desire…
Timothy Mulcahy
Timothy Allan Mulcahy Timothy Allan Mulcahy passed away peacefully at his home in Ashland, Ohio, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Kathleen Norris
Kathy (McClellan) Norris, 64, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 28, 1962, in Mansfield, Ohio, to David and Wilma McClellan, Kathy lived a life full of love, laughter, family, and plenty of stories worth telling. For 33 years, Kathy shared her life with her husband and best…
Harold C. “Moe” Bills
Harold C. “Moe” Bills, 71, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Moe worked as a concrete finisher for 49 years and took a lot of pride in his skill. He also enjoyed fishing, playing pool, quiet walks in the park, sitting around the fire, and stargazing.
John N. Meyer
Lieutenant Colonel John Norbert Meyer, 93 of Ashland, joined his Heavenly Father on June 6, 2026 in his home. John was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to his parents, Norbert Bernard Meyer and Marcelene (Grund) Meyer.
David Dennis Duncan
David Dennis Duncan, 91 David Dennis Duncan, 91 of Ashland passed from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in Canton following injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Timothy Allan Mulcahy
Timothy Allan Mulcahy passed away peacefully at his home in Ashland, Ohio, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was an empathetic and caring husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 21, 1955 to parents William Francis (Bill) and Carol Ann (née Charvat) Mulcahy.…
Robert A. Odenkirk
Robert Allen Odenkirk, also known as Bob , age 66 of Perrysville, Ohio died October 17th, 2026. Bob was born January 28, 1960 in Wooster, Ohio. He was the son of William Edward Odenkirk and Shirley Jane McClure Odenkirk Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; brother, William and Sister in law,…
Carol McCarty
Carol Joyce McCarty, beloved, grandmother, great grand mother; and great-great grandmother, passed away on October 18, 2026 at the age of 95 after a short illness. Born on March 15, 1931, at home in West Salem, Ohio. Carol was the cherished daughter of Clyde and Eva Welty. Carol was preceding in death by her husband…
Bobby R. Dutton
Bobby R. Dutton, 74 of Ashland passed away on Friday morning October 16, 2026 in his home following an extended illness. He was born on January 6, 1952, in Sylacauga, Alabama, the son of the late Arty M. Dutton.
Harold “Butch” Zimberlin
Harold “Butch” Zimberlin July 7, 1947 – October 13, 2026 Harold “Butch” Zimberlin, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at the age of 79.
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