All Obituaries

Wanda Pauline Mish, age 96, of Ashland, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Brethren Care Village. She was born May 27, 1927 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Lieutullous and Bertie (Pickens) Mish. Wanda had been a lifelong resident of Ashland. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and later received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Ashland College. Wanda had been employed as a bookkeeper with the Hoover Motor Co. for 19 years. She then began her teaching career. She...

Homer L. Hershey, age 90 of Ashland, passed away at Brookwood Place on Wednesday September 13, 2023.   Born in Ashland County on June 3, 1933, the son of Philip and Mary (Baker) Hershey, he had been an Ashland resident most of his life. Homer had many jobs throughout his life; especially after hitch hiking his way to California and traveling to Hawaii when it became a state. Eventually returning to Ashland, he retired from the Hess & Clark Company and then worked side jobs for the...

Caley Marie Koppler, age 23, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born May 20, 2000 in Wooster, the daughter of Ryan Koppler and Lauralee (Ginty) Koppler. Caley had been a lifelong resident of Ashland. She was a 2018 graduate of Ashland High School and later received her Certified Medical Assistant Certification from Ross Medical Education Center. She was employed with Sunshine Homecare and had previously worked at Urgent Care. Caley enjoyed spending time...

Martha Jane “Janie” Rogers, age 84 of Ontario, formerly of Ashland, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Ontario Estates. She was born August 8, 1939 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy (Glenn) Emmons. Janie was a 1957 graduate of Ashland High School and went on to Kent State University to received her Bachelors Degree in Education in 1961. She had taught first grade in the Ontario School system for 37 years before retiring in 1998. She had previously...

Vincent John Bon, age 86, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Brethren Care Village. He was born January 30, 1937 in Ashland, the son of the late James and Concetta (Riela) Bon. He had been a lifelong resident of Ashland. Vincent was a 1955 graduate of Ashland High School and had attended Ashland College. Vincent had been employed with the US Post Office as a carrier from 1962 until his retirement in 1992. Vincent was a 50 + year member of the Elk’s Lodge, a member...

Bertha I. Dohme age 95 of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday September 5, 2023 at Kingston of Ashland. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on October 21, 1927 the daughter of Leo and Evalina (Marvin) Brown. She was a Ashland resident most of her life. While in Ashland she was employed at Sigafoos Lumber, Philway and the Ashland County Auditor’s office. On November 19, 1946 she was married to Robert Dohme who precedes her in death. Surviving are two grandaughters; Susan (Eric) Johnson and Tracy (Rex...

Gaylord M. Coffman age 73 of Ashland, passed away on Sunday September 3,2023. Born in Ashland on February 2, 1950 the son of William and Mable (Friend) Coffman he was a Ashland resident all of his life. Gaylord had been employed as a Machinist at Scott Industry before his retirement. Mr. Coffman enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. On April 8, 1972 Gaylord was married to Nancy Myers who survives. In addition to his wife Nancy, he is also survived by one sister and two brothers and sisters...

Wayne A. Dixon age 81 of Ashland, passed away on August 31,2023 at the Inn at Ashland Woods. Born in Bellaire, Ohio on March 21, 1942 the son of William A. and Marguerite (Johnson) Dixon he was a resident of Ashland most of his life. Before his retirement he had been employed at CopperWeld in Shelby, Ohio. On November 4, 1961 Wayne was married to Judith Carman who preceded him in death on September 1, 2010. Surviving are two sons and one daughter in law; Steve Dixon of Ashland and Michael...

William “Bill” James Wentworth, age 96, of Ashland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born March 18, 1927 in Patchogue Long Island, New York, the son of the late William H. and Carolyn (Wehn) Wentworth. He had been a resident of Ashland County since 1954. Bill had been employed as a Taylor for C.E. Ward Co. in New London for 16 years and later had been an Inspector for Custom Hoists for 19 years before retiring. He attended New Life...

George D. Baxter, age 82 of Ashland, passed away on August 28, 2023 at Ohio Health Mansfield. Born in New London, Ohio on March 22, 1941 the son of Howard C. and Dorothy (Day) Baxter he was a Ashland County resident most of his life. Previous to his retirement Mr. Baxter was employed at Central Soya in Bellevue, Ohio . He was a veteran who served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On August 31, 1975 George was married to Racheal (Bishop) Baxter, who...