All Obituaries

  Lonnie E. Cox age 81 of Ashland, passed away on September 13, 2021 at University Hospitals Samaritan Health Center. Born in Craigsville, West Virginia on October 25, 1939 the son of Lewis and Janet Cox. He was raised by his grandparents Joe and Emma Cox. Mr. Cox had been an employee of the U-Brand Corporation and was a resident of Ashland most of his life. Lonnie truly loved the game of golf and was a true student of the game. On July 10, 1963 he was married to Mary Wilson who...

Shirley A. Harper age 85, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at UH Samaritan Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1936 in Bridgeport, OH., the daughter of the late Edward R. and Helen (Payton) Bresock. Shirley had been a resident of the Ashland area since 1959. Shirley had many varied jobs over her life, including as a phone operator before becoming a Homemaker. She was a member of the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Shirley enjoyed baking, watching movies, and most of all...

Robert D. Hines Jr., age 71 of Lagrange Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Keystone Point Nursing Home. Born in Mt. Vernon Ohio on September 17, 1949 the son of Robert D. and Pearl E. Hines Sr. He was an Ashland resident most of his life. Robert had been employed at DR Services, The Link and Midwest   Surviving are two cousins; Sharon Gibb and Gaynell Seymour both of Mt. Vernon.   He is preceded in death by his parents.   Funeral services will be held on Friday...

Marjorie M. Bowerize age 87, of Antioch, TN., formerly of Ashland, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was born July 17, 1934 in Jeromesville, the daughter of the late Syleanus and Alta (Bower) Garn. Marjorie was a Homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed taking walks with her husband, dining out and making ice cream with her family every Sunday.   On September 19, 1953 Marjorie married...

Janice “Red” Louise Switzer age 82, of Ashland, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 13, 1938 in Nankin, the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph and Isa (Bevington) McInerney. Janice had been a lifelong resident of Ashland County and was a graduate of Ashland High School. She was a Homemaker and had been a waitress at the Dairy Dolly and later at the TA Truck Stop. Janice was a member of the Southview...

James “Jim” E. Lehman age 68, of Ashland, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at UH Samaritan Medical Center following complications from COVID- 19. He was born January 18, 1953 in Cuba, NY., the son of the late Edward and Mary Helen (James) Lehman. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Belmont Central School. He had been a resident of Ashland since 1978. Jim had been employed with various jobs, most recently he was a cook at the Council on Aging. Jim was a member of the New Life Community...

David Charles Rader age 87 of Ashland, passed away on Saturday August 21,2021 at his residence. Born in Ashland on February 14,1934 the son of Charles F.  and Alice R. (Shaw) Rader he was a Ashland resident all of his life. Mr. Rader was a member of the Ashland High Class of 1952. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was employed as a Ironworker with Local 17 in Cleveland and retired after 30 years. He had been previously employed at Mansfield Tire from...

John David Rowsey, age 87, passed away on August 20, 2021, at Brookwood Place in Ashland. Born on November 28 in Falls City, Nebraska, Mr. Rowsey is the son of the Reverend Herbert (H.H.) and Harriet (Becknell) Rowsey. He has been a resident of Ashland County since 1970. Mr. Rowsey was the owner/operator of InfoPro Computers in Ashland. He spent a lifetime giving his time and talents both locally and overseas. He served in the mission field as a sound technician producing radio Bible...

Kenneth Lee Eckenroth, of Ashland passed away early Wednesday, August 18,2021 at the Ohio State University James Medical Center from Covid complications. He was 74 years old. Born on September 14, 1946 in Mohnton, Pennsylvania to Willard and Marie Eckenroth, Ken spent his boyhood years in the “Keystone State”. In his adult years, he would find himself living and working in Virginia in Real Estate, Residential & Commercial Appraisals, and the Virginia Housing Development...

Sheila M. Mondragon, age 72, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at her residence Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born November 20, 1948 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Charles “Tony” and Mary Etta (Shankland) Goon. Shelia had been a lifelong resident of Ashland and a 1967 graduate of Ashland High School. She had been employed with Pic-A-Deli for over 10 years and a volunteer with Lincoln Elementary for 32 years. Sheila had been Ashland City Schools volunteer of the year...