All Obituaries

Betty Swineford was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She peacefully left this life on June 20, 2021 at the age of 86. Betty was born to Albina Caroline (Sterna) and Emmanuel Herman Ladrach on June 22, 1934.  After graduating from Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio, Betty married Richard E. Swineford on August 22, 1953.  Together, they had three children: Sally, Catherine, and Richard A., and lived in Wakeman, Ohio until 1984.  While in...

Gary O. Boales Sr., age 72, of Wooster, formerly of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice of Wooster. He was born September 13, 1948 in Ashland, the son of the late Earnie Boales and Viola (Lindsey) Kane. Gary was a 1967 graduate of Ashland High School. He had been employed at several local nursing homes as a Nurses Aid, Kent Sporting Goods, and most recently with Therm-O-Disc Inc. Gary was an avid Ohio sports fan including Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns,...

Larry E. Buzzard, age 71, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1950, in Ashland, the son of the late Edward Buzzard and Doris (Manchester) Buzzard- Smith. Larry had been a lifelong resident of Ashland and was self- employed. Larry received his Bachelors Degree from Ashland College. He was a member of the First Christian Church. He enjoyed the outdoors. Larry was a very loving brother who liked keeping up with all his family. Survivors include...

Juanita Kay Brown, age 53, of Polk, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at UH Samaritan Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1967 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Howard and Martha (Deaton) Friend. Kay was a Homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She had a love for horses, enjoyed doing puzzles and decorating her house. On November 1, 1986 Kay married Curtis L. Brown Sr. who survives. Also surviving are her children, Curtis Brown Jr., Mallory (John) Bittle, and...

Glen M. Easterling, age 64, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on February 25, 1957, the son of the late Jimmie and Mary (Lawson) Easterling. Glen had been a resident of Ashland for the past 45 years. He had been employed with U-Brand Corp., Dawson Foundry, Ashland Casting and Sterling Foundry. Glen loved his family. He was an outdoors man who enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking,...

Michael E. Barnes age 64 of Ashland, passed away on May 27, 2021.   Born in Tachikawa, Japan on April 5, 1957, the son of Billy H. and Ruth (Conley) Barnes, he was a Ashland County resident most of his life.   Michael was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He was employed at Schoonover Industries.   Michael is survived by his fiancee Renee Waugaman and his mother Ruth Barnes. Also surviving are children; Michael W. Barnes of St. Clairsville, A.J....

Marcene Eva (Horner) Stuetzer age 93 of Medina, passed away on May 21, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Wadsworth Ohio on April 7, 1928 the daughter of Enos and Elta (Rock) Horner she had been a Ashland resident since 1946. She was the sister of Donna (Horner) Beal and Earl Horner. On September 21, 1947 she was married to her husband Herbert (Jim) Stuetzer, to whom she was married to for 59 years. She was a 1946 Graduate of Wadsworth High School and a 1981 graduate of...

Ronald William Comstock   Born March 14, 1945 – May 19, 2021   Our beloved father passed away suddenly on May 19, 2021. Ronald was born to Jane Elizabeth Berkeley and to Chester Ronan and adoptive father James Comstock   Ron is predeceased by his wife Carol J Comstock of 27 years. His mother Jane, Father Chet, brother Thomas Comstock of Medina, stepson Corey Linn and Son-in-law Jamey Masingill. He survived by his brother Kent Comstock, Ashland, Terrie Comstock,...

Marilyn Hill, age 61, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. She was born April 30, 1960 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Crawford) Johancen. Marilyn had been employed with Mcgraw-Hill Companies for 15 years, and most recently had been employed with Gerwig’s White Barn Market for the past 10 years. Marilyn’s door was always open for her friends and family. She truly enjoyed making people happy, she loved and was...

Michael E. Brooks, age 54, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born August 17, 1966, in Shelby, Ohio, the son of the late Earl Thomas and Janice Kay (Searls) Brooks. Michael was a 1984 graduate of Shelby High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He had been a quality Control Inspector for Hedstrom Plastics which he enjoyed. Michael also enjoyed watching his grandsons play baseball, spending time with his family...