All Obituaries

Jerry Leibolt age 75, of Polk, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 25, 1945 in Ashland, the son of the late John and Wilma (Lindecamp) Leibolt. Jerry had been a resident of Ashland County most of his life. Jerry had work in auto repair since he was 14 years, he had been employed with several local companies and most recently had been self employed. In May 1976 Jerry married Becki (Hanmer) Leibolt who survives. Also surviving are his son, Michael...

Matthew Levi Mosier age 34, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 8, 1986, the son of Charles Winfield and Suzanne (Thomas) Mosier. Matt had been a lifelong resident of Ashland. He was a 2005 graduate of Ashland High School. Matt enjoyed playing the guitar, video games, working puzzles and mushroom hunting. He had a heart of gold. Survivors include his mother, Sue Mosier of Ashland; his brother, Kurt Mosier of Ashland; his aunt, Sue (Jimmy)...

Jeffery Allen Harris age 63 of Ashland, passed away at Ohio Health Mansfield on Sunday April 4, 2021. Born in Ashland the son of Joseph Harris(deceased) and Mable (Gregg) Harris (deceased), he was resident of Ashland and Wayne County . Jeffery was an employee of Hedstrom, Premium Buildings, AC Split Bolt and McClintock Incorporated. He enjoyed cars, camping, boating and loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He also loved spending time with many many friends and family. Jeffery is...

Zane Gross Sr. age 81, of Ashland, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 8, 1939 in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Paul and Cora (Crawford) Gross. Zane was a 1958 graduate of Martins Ferry High School where he had been a star running back for the “Purple Riders”. He had been a resident of Ashland County since 1967. Zane had been employed with the Norfolk Southern Railroad as a track foreman for over 30...

Linda S. McBride age 75, of Ashland passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 5, 1945 in Marietta, the daughter of the late Francis Merle Eugene and Bertha (Hensel) Cline. Linda was a 1963 graduate of Wellsville High School. Linda had been a resident of Ashland for over 50 years. She retired from National Latex. Linda had been an active member of the VFW, AmVets, Eagles Auxiliary, and the Moose Club. Linda enjoyed...

Janet L. Lutz, age 86, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Crystal Care Center. She was born in Ashland on July 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Merle and Mable (Rogers) Crandall. Janet had been a lifelong resident of Ashland. She was a 1952 graduate of Ashland High School and 1970 graduate of the Wayne Practical Nursing Program. Janet had been employed with Samaritan Hospital as an LPN before retiring in 1996. On September 6, 1952 Janet married Fred Lutz who preceded her...

Richard L. "Rick" McDaniel age 68 of Ashland, passed away on Thursday February 25, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Ashland on January 3, 1953 the son of William L. and Donna M. (Rowland) McDaniel he was a resident of Ashland County all of his life. Rick was employed as a heavy equipment operator with several local businesses and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was also a member of the Ashland High School Class of 1972. While in High School...

Dean D. Oakley, 89, of Ashland died early Tuesday, February 23, 2021 following a brief illness. Born December 25, 1931 in Akron , Ohio to Helen M. (nee Spence) and Waldo B Oakley. Dean relished the fact he had a Christmas birthday and his collection of holiday decorations proved it! Dean split his time between Ashland and Wooster. with frequent travels to Florida, the East and West Coast, Las Vegas and Colorado to visit cousins in his RV. His beloved travel companion Tarsus, (aka The...

Joyce Ann Bradley age 89 of Ashland, went to be with the Lord, on February 20, 2021 at the Brethren Care Nursing Center. Born in Ashland on January 22, 1932 the daughter of Henry Frances and Helen Deloris (Morris) Nalley she had been an Ashland resident all of her life. On November 12, 1950, Joyce was married to Harold E. Bradley who precedes her in death. Joyce is a life long member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She was also a member of the North End Mother's Club;...

Debra J. Blanton, age 51, of Ashland, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Fisher- Titus Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1969 in Delaware, Ohio, the daughter of Phillip “Tom” Gene and Patricia Ann (Kidwell) Blanton. Debra had been a Horse Trainer. She had been a successful member of Tops of Ashland and had been active with the YMCA. Debra was a very loving, caring Mother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt. She was the life of the party, she was always putting a smile on...