All Obituaries

Homer D. Leiter, age 83, of Ashland, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. He was born October 8, 1939 in Ashland, the son of the late Harold and Sadie (Watson) Leiter. Homer had been a lifelong resident of Ashland and was a 1958 graduate of Ashland High School. He had been employed as a Milkman with Smith Dairy, salesman with Home Hardware for 25 years, and most recently a sales associate with Home Depot for 18 years, where he helped open the Ashland...

Alice J. Rickett age 100 of Ashland, passed away on March 14, 2023 at Kingston of Ashland. She was born June 4, 1922 on a farm between Polk and Sullivan the daughter of Tilden and Sylivia (Hartsel) Wise and was the youngest of eleven children. Growing up during the Depression, she learned many skills to economize and manage what was available. On July 5, 1947, Alice was married to Robert C. Rickett who preceded her in death in 1987. Alice was known for her pies and contributed them to...

On March 9, 2023 Anna Louise Boud McMillen, 98 of Ashland, Ohio died peacefully at The Good Shepherd. Ann was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1924 to the late Norman Boud and Esther (Houriet) Boud. Ann grew up in Strattanville, Pennsylvania and graduated from Clarion High School in 1942 where she met her late husband, Dick L. McMillen. Ann and Dick married in May, 1946 and in 49 years of marriage raised two children in Willowick, Ohio. Church was an important focus of their lives and...

Sonja Sue Bringman, age 83, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Ashland on July 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Ora Leroy and Phyllis Maxine (Latter) Hiller. Sonja was a lifelong resident of Ashland. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1957 and received her Registered Nursing Degree from the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. Sonja was a Registered Nurse for 41 years. She was an employee at...

Hazel L. Howman age 80 of Ashland, passed away on February 23, 2023 at Brethren Care Nursing Home. Born in Ashland on January 24, 1943 the daughter of Robert and Naomi (Dessenberg) Howman, she was a resident of Ashland most of her life. Surviving are two sisters; Judy Morehead and Susan Kidwell both of Ashland. Also surviving is niece, Kim Rhodes of Ashland. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. In keeping with Hazel’s wishes there will be no funeral service or visitation.

Bertha A. Carpenter age 66 of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at UH Samaritan Health Center. Born in Ashland on November 17,1956 the daughter of Bertha B. (Hurst) and Hollie Parker she has been a Ashland County resident all of her life. Bertha was a graduate of Mapleton High School and she enjoyed gardening. On August 31,1984, Bertha was married to Boyd Carpenter who survives. In addition to her husband Boyd, she is survived by three children; Kevin Curry of Hayesville,...

Margaret Eileen Kane, age 99, of Ashland, passed away Sunday February 12, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 7, 1923 in Ashland County, the daughter of Benjamin and Erma (Lotz) Streit. Margaret had been a lifelong resident of Ashland. In 1986 Margaret retired from the Faultless Rubber Co. after 35 years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, WW I Auxiliary Barracks 335, and had been a very active member of the VFW...

Thomas F. Hawks age 78 of Ashland, passed away at UH Samaritan Health Center on February 6, 2023. Born in Ashland County on September 30, 1944 the son of Merle and Nellie (Echelberger) Hawks he was a Ashland resident all of his life. Mr. Hawks had been employed with Prudential Insurance prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Ashland Eagles Aerie #2178. On May 26, 1979 Mr. Hawks was married to Ruth Wolf who survives. In addition to his wife Ruth, he is survived by three sons and...

Annabelle R. Canfield age 99, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Lutheran Village of Ashland. She was born in Ashland on September 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Jacob and Lena Belle (Streit) Koppler. Annabelle was a lifelong resident of Ashland and a graduate of Ashland High School. Annabelle and her husband Clyde had been owner/ operators of Canfield Floral for over 20 years and she had previously been employed with F.E. Myers. Annabelle was a member of the Ashland...

Kevin E. Pflieder age 60, of Ashland, formerly of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1962 in Nevada, Ohio, the son of the late Francis Eugene and Phyllis Jean (Leib) Pflieder. Kevin was a graduate of Wynford High School. He was employed with Ashland Conveyor Products. He attended Calvary Baptist Church. Kevin was very patriotic. He was a Veteran of the Army where he served 13 years in the Army National Guard. He loved fishing, enjoyed...