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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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, & […]
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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 […]
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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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Rachel L. Backensto
Rachel L. Backensto, 48 of Ashland passed from this life on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026 in Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following a brief battle with Cancer. She was born on May 22, 1977 in Ashland the daughter of Michael and Kathy (nee Kline) Ramsey. Rachel graduated from Crestview High School, Class of […]