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OBITUARIES
Shirley Gardner
Shirley M. (Dalton) Gardner, 78 entered into the joy of the Lord Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after a long medical journey. She was born on November 12, 1947, and grew up in Ashland, Ohio playing piano and dancing, as well as participating in clubs including Girl Scouts and 4-H. Her parents, brother, and her moved…
Harold “Rick” R. Lawrence
In Loving Memory of Rick Lawrence, February 15, 1951 – September 11, 2026 Harold Richard Lawrence of Nova, Ohio, known by family and friends as Rick, left this earth peacefully on September 11, 2026 at the age of 75. Rick was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Ann Lawrence; brother and sister-in-law Gary…
Gracie Vermillion
Grace Anne Vermillion, 84 of Ashland passed from this life on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Brethren Care Village after a period of declining health. She was born on March 20, 1942, in Ashland, the daughter of the late Ira W. and Katherine (nee Barnett) Roseborough. Gracie graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1960.…
Dennis “Denny” Hiner
Dennis (Dirty Denny) Hiner, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 11th, two days before having to endure another season of Cleveland Browns football. He was dressed in his Evergreen Tavern t-shirt, surrounded by family as they spent his final hours recalling their many wonderful memories of him and the laughter/joy he brought…
Susan “Sue” Bowersock
Susan (Sue) Marie Bowersock (Dull), 75, of Ashland, OH, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, September 11, 2026, at University Hospital in Ashland with her family by her side. Sue was born August 1, 1951, in Ashland, Ohio, as the 4th of 5 children born to Melvin and Connanelle (Connie) (Shakley) Dull. Sue graduated from Mapleton…
Frances Rasmussen
Frances P. Rasmussen, 85 of Ashland, formerly of Machipongo, Virginia passed away on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, in the Kingston of Ashland. She was born on November 26, 1940, in Ashland the daughter of the late, Bernard and Gladys (nee Bush) Schmidt. Frances married Stewart Rasmussen on June 26, 1965. She retired from the…
Miriam Ritchie
Miriam L. Ritchie, 92 of Ashland passed away peacefully at Kingston September 10th. She was born November 24,1933 at her home in Ashland. Her parents were Jay and Grace Iceman. She raised her family and then eventually worked at IGA in Warsaw,OH. When the family moved back to the Ashland area she worked as a…
Bonnie J. Newman
Bonnie J. Newman, 94 of Shiloh went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026, in her home. She was born on December 29, 1931, in Richland County, the daughter of the late Alonzo and Lydia (nee Feazel) Esbenshade. She has resided in Adario most of her life. Bonnie married Nohl V.…
Cheryl A. Heffelfinger
Cheryl Heffelfinger, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born on January 6, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio, Cheryl was the daughter of Clark and Velma Heffelfinger. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. Cheryl dedicated 47 years of service to Samaritan Hospital in Ashland, where she built lasting friendships…
Melinda Hartman
Melinda Sue Hartman, age 47, of Medina, Ohio, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and a blessed earthly life rooted in her faith in God and devotion to her family and friends. Melinda was born in Shelby, Ohio, on May 1, 1979, to Gary and Laura…
Cheryl A. Heffelfinger
Cheryl Heffelfinger, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born on January 6, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio, Cheryl was the daughter of Clark and Velma Heffelfinger. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. Cheryl dedicated 47 years of service to Samaritan Hospital in Ashland, where she built lasting friendships…
Bruce W. Bannert
Bruce W. Bannert, 57 of Mansfield Ohio passed away on August 29, 2026 at home following a long fight with Cholangiocarcinoma. On May 15, 1969 he was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Dieter and Diana Bannert. On January 20, 2020, he married Molly Miller at the Congregation Church. He had worked at Moyer’s of Crestline…
Robert “Bob” Fetters
Robert F. Fetters, 68 Robert F. Fetters, 68 of Ashland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with Cancer. He was born on October 9, 1957, in Ashland County the son of the late Charles “Chuck” and Roberta (nee Newell) Fetters. Bob retired in…
Larry L. Baughman
Larry L. Baughman age 88 of Ashland, passed away with his family by his side on August 28, 2026 in Kearney, Missouri. Born in Ashland, Ohio on July 14, 1938 the son of George and Evelyn (Lisle) Baughman he had been a resident of Ashland all of his life. Mr. Baughman had been employed at…
Dennis A. Hawks
Dennis A. Hawks, age 78 of Ashland, passed away at his residence on August 29, 2026. Born in Ashland, Ohio on April 9, 1948, the son of Kenneth and Ruth (Lowe) Hawks, he was a resident of Ashland all of his life. Dennis had been employed at Ohio Edison for 37 years until his retirement.…
Sheila Wolford
Sheila Kaye (Blankenship) Wolford born August 25, 1950 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to George and Mildred Blankenship, passed away August 21, 2026 after a brief illness at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law, Don Wolford and Ruth Young and sister-in-law Vicki Blankenship. Sheila is survived by…
Maxine Allan
Maxine (Thrift) Allan, 91, of Ashland, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Maxine was born June 16, 1935, in Washington, D.C. to Richard and Helen (Gude) Thrift. She was the youngest of 8 children. After graduation from Anacostia High School in 1953, she worked for the federal government. She met her husband, Jerry Allan,…
Delbert W. Kettering
Delbert Kettering, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted servant of God, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Ashland, Ohio, on February 8, 1933, Delbert was the cherished son of Warring and Beula (Stambaugh) Kettering. His life was a testament to faith, love, and unwavering dedication to…
Jean Gilmore
Patricia Jean Gilmore, 85 of Ashland passed away on Friday morning, August 28, 2026, in her home while reciting her morning prayers and devotionals. Jean was born on August 23, 1941, in Clarington, Ohio the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth (nee Barker) Burterbaugh. She graduated from Powhattan High School, Class of 1959. Jean…
Teresa Jo Turner
Teresa Jo Turner, age 62, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 surrounded by family. Born on September 8, 1963, Teresa was a woman of immense strength, bravery, and resilience. Throughout her life, she faced every challenge head-on, proving herself to be a true fighter who inspired everyone around her. Teresa’s deepest love was for…
Richard Pass
Richard Earl Pass, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born October 26, 1933, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Harry John and Dorothy (Guisler) Pass. He was a graduate of Malone College and dedicated much of his life to serving others through his faith…
Rebecca Whitmore
Rebecca Whitmore, 75 of Columbus, formerly of Ashland passed from this life on Friday evening, August 14, 2026, in Mount Carmel East Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1951, in Ashland the daughter of the late Robert E. and Margery (nee Stotler) Kauffman. Becky graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1970. Following her…
Darlene “Donnie” Hildebrand
Darlene “Donnie” E. Hildebrand, born on the 13th of August 1939 in Medina, OH passed away in the early morning of August 22, 2026 at the age of 87 surrounded by loved ones. The undisputed matriarch and queen of her family Darlene was a true force to be reckoned with living her life with an…
Sutton Wayne Rissler
Sutton Wayne Rissler, 6 days old of Ashland passed from this life on Friday, August 14, 2026 in Akron Children’s Hospital. He was born on August 8, 2026 in Akron, the son of Keelie Rissler, who survives. Sutton is also survived by one brother, Oden Grant of Ashland; his grandparents, Nichole (Corey) Glenn of Ashland;…
Leroy C. Weaver
Leroy C. Weaver 90, of Ashland passed away early Monday morning, August 17, 2026 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on June 10, 1936 in Loudonville, the son of the late Roy and Margaret (nee Heller) Weaver. Leroy inherited a strong work ethic from his parents, as an only child,…
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