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OBITUARIES
Michael William Corwin
William Michael Corwin, 74, of Ashland, passed away, on Friday, June 12, 2026 in The Oak Grove Manor Nursing Home in Mansfield, with his family by his side. He was born on February 13, 1952 in Crestline, Ohio to the late William P. and Elise (nee Metz) Corwin. He graduated from Lexington High School in…
Marlene D. Rose
Marlene D. Rose, 93, passed from this life June 6, 2026, after battling pancreatic cancer. Her two daughters cared for her in her final weeks, and she was able to stay in her home. Born in Galion, Ohio on 3/30/33, to Herman and Alice Derfler, she lived there until making Ashland her home, as a…
John Ronald Kirby
John Ronald Kirby, 81 of Ashland passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on February 21, 1945, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, the son of the late Elmer and June (nee Green) Kirby. John graduated from Columbia High School, Class of 1963. He furthered his education at the…
Barbara H. Hart
Barbara H. Hart, 89 of Ashland, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Brethren Care Village. She was born on January 25, 1937, in Ashland County, the daughter of the late Harold L. and Maud H. (nee Roberts) Hart. Barb was a 1955 graduate of Ashland High School and was an employee of the…
Tom Gregory
Tom Gregory, of Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on March 8, 1937, in Lesvos, Greece, to the late Nicholas and Eleni Karagrigoriou, and grew up with his brother, Dimitri. Tom trained as a First Engineer at the University of Piraeus where…
Gerald J. Shank
Gerald J. Shank, age 90 of Polk, passed away on June 8, 2026 at Brethren Care Village. Born in Ashland County on October 12, 1935 the son of Rodney and Mary Ann (Dessenberg) Shank, he was a resident of Ashland County all of his life. Gerald had been employed for 30 years at Ashland Rubber…
Wanda Leah Newcomb
Wanda Leah Newcomb, age 94, died Monday, June 8, 2026, in the loving care of her daughter, Kathy Butcher, and sister, Brenda Neuman, at the home of her daughter in Summersville, West Virginia. She was born on June 12, 1931, the daughter of Waldo and Dorothy (Christian) Sneary. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother and…
Alice “Penny” Farnam
Alice Penelope Farnam, 81 of Ashland passed from this life, early Friday morning, June 5, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born on April 15, 1945, in Odessa, Texas, the daughter of the late Richard L. and Harriette (nee Heffelfinger) Sloan. Penny graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1963; and later went…
Chad Robert Seeholzer
Chad Robert Seeholzer, 35, of Ashland passed away peacefully due to complications from sepsis on June 4, 2026 surrounded by the love of family, friends and caretakers. Chad will be deeply missed by his “Mommy”, Nancy Ward-Patterson and “Daddy” Jeff Patterson, Marco Island Florida and Kelleys Island, Ohio. Chad touched the lives of many people…
Carol Lynn Roberts
Carol Lynn Roberts, 65, of Wadsworth, passed from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, Ohio. She was born on January 21, 1961, in Fostoria, the daughter of Lawrence and Janice (nee Immel) Yost. Carol graduated from Ontario High School, Class of 1979. She…
Nevin R. Bowers
Nevin Ray Bowers, 88, of Ashland, peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Saturday evening, May 30, 2026. He was born February 22, 1938, in Apple Creek, OH, the son of the late Joseph and Jesse (Cunningham) Bowers. Nevin’s upbringing was the foundation for his life of hard work, dedication, integrity, and…
Julia “Judy” Pinski
Julia (Judy) Mae Pinski age 83 of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Brethren Care Village. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 6, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Mildred (Winger) Ritter. She graduated from Lexington High School and lived in Ashland County after marriage. Judy…
Gail Lochmandy
Gail Marlene Lochmandy (née Beebe), age 77, of Murrayville, Georgia (formerly of Ashland County, Ohio), passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Berea, Ohio, on July 23, 1948, Gail was the oldest daughter of Ralph and Mary (Havorka) Beebe, both of whom preceded her in death.…
Catherine Richmond
“It’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining, I feel good, and no one’s gonna stop me now.” -Freddy Mercury Catherine E. Richmond passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, friendship, laughter, and cherished memories that will live on in the…
David A. Fitch
David A. Fitch, 68 of Ashland, passed away from this life on Friday evening, May 29, 2026, in his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 25, 1957, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Marshall and Maxine (nee Grover) Fitch. Dave graduated from Crestview High School, Class of…
David Brian Lewis
David Brian Lewis, 71 of Ashland, Ohio passed away the afternoon of Saturday May 30, 2026 at UH Samaritan Medical Center. Defying the odds for 20 years after surviving kidney cancer, he lost a courageous year-long battle with mesothelioma. Born September 21, 1954, the son of the late Joseph L. and Pauline A. (nee Zuercher)…
Denise L. Carson
Denise L. Carson, 58, of Ashland, Ohio passed from this life on Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, in her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 14, 1967, in Oakland, California, the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (nee Pilot) Karvonen. Denise graduated from high school in 1985.…
Roberta Ronk
Roberta (Bobbi) June Ronk, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1939, in Greenwich, Ohio, to the late Brittanna “Brittie” (Westbrook) Jacobs and Richard Rheinbolt. A longtime resident of Greenwich, Ohio, she attended Greenwich High School. While attending school, Bobbi worked at Simmons Drug Store in…
Deborah “Debi” Pugh
Deborah “Debi” S. Pugh, 70 of Perrysville, Ohio passed from this life on April 10, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1952 in Mansfield, the youngest child of 16 to the late Willis and Helen (nee Rachel) Tryon. Debi graduated from Lucas High School, Class of 1970. She married the love of her life,…
Kaliana Esme Langston
Kaliana Esme Langston February 3, 2026 – May 23, 2026 “Beautiful Vessel from God” Kaliana Esme Langston, a beautiful vessel from God, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2026, in the arms of her mother at their home. Though her time on earth was brief, spanning just 109 precious days, her…
John R. Edwards
John R. Edwards age 63 of Ashland, passed away at his residence on May 26, 2026. Born in Wellington, Ohio on March 31, 1963 the son of James H. and Mary E. (Robinson) Edwards he had been a resident of Ashland County most of his life. Mr. Edwards had previously been employed at Packaging Corporation…
Glenna Jean Patterson Heilman
“Always in Our Hearts” GLENNA JEAN PATTERSON HEILMAN March 30, 1930 – May 25, 2026 Glenna Jean Heilman, 96, passed away peacefully with family gathered on Monday, May 25, 2026. Jean was born on March 30, 1930 in Kilbuck, Ohio. She was the daughter of Glenn and Frances Patterson. She had three brothers, Richard, &…
Martha “Marty” Gibbs
Marty Gibbs, 83, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. She was born in Lodi, Ohio on May 24, 1943. Marty was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from the family she cherished so deeply. She shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Floyd, building a…
Sarah L. Marker
Sarah L. Marker age 70 of Ashland, passed away on May 23, 2026 at University Hospital Samaritan Health Center. Born in Ashland, on August 27, 1955 the daughter of Glenn R. Stutz and Sarah R. (Heffelfinger) Stutz, she had been a resident of Ashland all of her life. Sarah was retired having been employed at…
Kevin Lee McQuate
Kevin Lee McQuate, 68 of Ashland went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, May 22, 2026 in Brethren Care Village. He was born on April 25, 1958 in Ashland, the son of Marvin L. and Marjorie L. (nee Hootman) McQuate. Kevin graduated from Mapleton High School, Class of 1976 where…
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