All Obituaries

Pauline Elizabeth Bodnar, 98 of Ashland passed away peacefully at her home on July 11, 2020. She was born on January 16, 1922 in Lorain, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Ebba (Erickson) Cuenin, both deceased. She married William L. Bodnar, the love of her life on June 7, 1941 and shared 69 wonderful years together before he passed away in December of 2010. She was an original "Rosie the Riveter", having worked in the Elyria Defense Plant during World War II, and while her husband was...

John W. Hochstetler age 76 of Ashland, passed away on July 3, 2020. Born in Ashland on October 9, 1943 the son of Homer and Viola Hochstetler he had been a Ashland resident all of his life. Mr. Hochstetler had been employed as a truck driver for Archway Cookies. On August 21,1966 John was married to Julia Utsinger who survives. In addition to his wife Julia, John is survived by two sons; Ricky Hochstetler of Ashland and Joseph Hochstetler also of Ashland. One grandchild also survies...

Charlotte Ann Wells age 77 of Ashland, passed away on July 2, 2020 at her residence. Born in Anderson, Alabama the daughter of William and Rasalee (McConnell) Herston she had been a resident of Ashland for 20 years. She was a homemaker. . On October 13, 1990 she was married to John Wells who survives. Also surviving are her children; William (Connie) Dillard of Polk, Scott (Stacey) Dillard of Polk, Edward (Paula) Dillard of Ashland, Amiee Clinage of Ashland, Steven Dillard of Polk and...

Donald “Pete” Dean Devore of Ashland, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Kingston of Ashland.   Don was 82 years old.  He was born December 11, 1937 in Woodsfield, OH. to his parents Austin and Inis Devore who preceded him in death.  He graduated from Ashland High School in 1956.Don was employed by F.E. Myers for 32 years.  Don enjoyed showing his 1982 Buick Regal Coupe at classic car shows, where he won several awards throughout his life. ...

Clair E. Watts age 79 of Greenwich, passed away at his residence on Saturday June 27, 2020. Born in Ashland on August 25, 1940 the son of Russell and Elsie (Hawks) Watts he had been and Ashland County resident most of his life. Mr. Watts was a retiree of Westinghouse and had also been employed at the Family filling station and several other filling stations in the area. He also tended bar at several Ashland Social Clubs for many years. On May 9, 1981 Mr. Watts was married to Paula Hartsel...

Bernice “Bunny” M. Wachtel age 100, of Ashland, passed away early Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Loudonville, Ohio on August 18, 1919, the daughter of the late Thomas and Effie (Sellers) Russell.  Bernice had been a lifelong resident of Ashland County where she was a Homemaker.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and had formerly been an active member of Willing Workers Sunday School...

Roger “Rah-Rah” C. Martin age 65, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Ashland on November 29, 1954, the son of George and Gayle (Leiter) Martin.  Roger had been a lifelong resident of Ashland and a 1973 graduate of Ashland High School.  He had been employed with Schaub Developments in maintenance and previously had worked at Liqui-Box for over 25 years.  He was a 35 year member of the Suck City Vanners...

Diane Annette Hunt, 61, of Ashland passed away on May 26, 2020 at her residence. Born on March 08, 1959 in, Ashland,the daughter of the late Walter J. Brinker and Rose Brinker. On February 13, 1998, she married Denzil (Lee) Hunt, who survives. Together, they shared years of memories. Diane worked as an employee of Wal-Mart and was previously employed at the 250 Truck Stop. Diane enjoyed family gatherings and camping. Surviving are her husband Denzil (Lee) Hunt of Ashland; three...

Sandra Lee Rimedio age 77 of Ashland, passed away on May 23, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long battle with Alzheimers. Born on February 22, 1943 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Clyde and Margaret (Sondreker) Sampson she had been an Ashland resident for the past 42 years. Sandra enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, she also loved being at the beach and playing cards. Surviving are two daughters and one son; Lori (Tom)...

Doris L. Smith, age 101, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2020 when she passed away at the Brethren Care Nursing Center. Born in Appanoose County, Iowa in 1918, she lived most of her life in Ashland County. In 1945, Doris married Owen A. Smith, who was her devoted husband for 62 years until his death in 2007. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Cross. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Patti (John) Steiner of Creston, Ohio; son and daughter-...