All Obituaries

Julie Ann Walz, age 67, of Perrysville, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on September 21, 2020. Born to Robert and Gloria (Thomas) Dove on April 30, 1953 in Ashland, Ohio, she was a long-time resident of both Ashland and Richland County. She is survived by both of her loving parents. On March 17, 1972, Julie married the love of her life, Jesse Walz. She is survived by him after 48 years of marriage.  First and foremost, Julie was a loving wife and mother....

Donald "Don" D. Perry age 75, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly, peacefully at his residence Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born November 5, 1944 in Morehead, KY., the son of the late Jack Howard and Lou Alma (Fisher) Perry. Don had been a resident of Ashland County since 1977. Don was always good with his hands and began his career as an auto mechanic and later a mechanic for the Ashland County Highway Department. He eventually took his talents to start his own business in...

Virginia M. White age 90, of Ashland passed away on Friday September 4, 2020 at University Hospitals Samaritan Health Center. Born in Shenandoah, Ohio on January 8, 1930 the daughter of Raymond C. and Vergie Mae (Fiddler) Racer she was a Richland and Ashland County resident all of her life. Where she had been employed in the Cafeteria at Crestview School Virginia was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Ashland. She also enjoyed making quilts, needle work, square dancing and...

Mary Catherine Chereson age 84, of Ashland, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Kingston of Ashland.  She was born July 20, 1936 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Dominic and Kate (Coyne) McIntyre.  Mary had been a resident of Ashland since 1975.  She was a Homemaker and had been employed as a customer service manager for Wal-Mart for 20 years.  Mary was a member of the St. Mary’s of the Snow Catholic Church in Mansfield.  On December 31, 1956 Mary...

Phyllis K. Keiffer age 77 of Ashland, passed away on Saturday August 29, 2020. Born in Ashland the daughter of Claire Bahr and Thelma Fye, she was an Ashland resident all of her life. Phyllis was the owner/operator of Backdoor Primitives, The Wool Pantry and Two Old Crows in Ashland. She loved working with her hands. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, David J. Keiffer whom she married on December 1, 1960. Surviving are three children; David D. Keiffer of Oakwood Village, Ohio,...

Bonita "Bonnie" J. Fowler age 88 of Ashland, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Brookwood Place. Born in Ashland on June 10, 1932 the daughter of E.L. and Pauline (Holcker) Ryland, she was a resident of Ashland County all of her life. Bonnie had been employed as a childcare assistant in the Early Childhood Development program at the Ashland Career Center. She was married to Donald E. Fowler, who preceded her in death on March 4, 2000. Surviving are five sons; Gary (Celeste) Gerwig...

Lois R. Wheeler, 93, of Avon Lake passed away at 1:30p on August 27, 2020 at Main Street Town Center in Avon Lake, Ohio Born on March 09, 1927 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Richard S. and Lois Mae (Riley) Horan. On September 6, 1949, she married Robert W. Wheeler who precedes her in death. Lois was a graduate of Shaw High School and also a graduate of the University of Colorado in Boulder. Lois worked as an employee of United Airlines Lois was a member of many photography clubs,...

William Lloyd Chance Jr. age 57, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born July 7, 1963 in Ashland, the son of the late William Lloyd and Carolee (Gantz) Chance Sr.  William had been employed with Spencer Forge. Survivors include his siblings, Tanya (Allan) Peters, Dennis (Theresa) Chance, Shelley (Michael) McCartney, Alex (Stephanie) Chance, and Matthew (Kim) Chance; along with his significant other of 23 years, Susan D. Zehner. In addition...

Ruth Ann Miller age 85 of Ashland, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020. Born in West Salem, Ohio on May 25,1935 the daughter of Bernard and Gladys (Bush) Schmidt, she was a resident of Ashland County most of her life. Mrs. Miller was employed as a Registered Nurse and retired from Kingston of Ashland. She was also a member of the First Christian Church and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. On November 15, 1958, Ruth was married to William W. Miller who preceded her in...

Naomi E. McFrederick age 84, of Ashland, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Kissimmee, FL.  She was born February 4, 1936 in Buchanan, VA., the daughter of the late James Washington and Goldie Jane (McGlothlin) Cantrell.  Naomi had lived most all of her life in Ashland.  She was a Homemaker and had been employed with the Ashland Rubber Plant.  She was a member of the Ashland Eagles Auxiliary.  She enjoyed gardening, canning,...