All Obituaries

  On Thursday, November 24, 2022, America Raleigh Bon passed away at the age of 88 in her sleep at the Inn at Ashland Woods in Ashland, Ohio; ironically the same day as her late husband, James J. Bon’s, birthday. America was born in Kentucky on May 4, 1934 to Clara and Beckham Raleigh. She graduated from high school in Kentucky and Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. She married James J. Bon on July 9, 1954. America, known as “Merk” OR “Miss America” to...

Mary Mae Tucker, age 99, of Reynoldsburg, OH., formerly of Ashland, passed away Monday November 21, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 3, 1922 in Ashland, the daughter of Benjamin and Mabel (Mann) Graber. Mary had been employed with General Motors building planes during WW II, she and other women were known as “Rosie the Riveter”. She was also a Homemaker. Mary was a very gifted Artist, with many of her painting being in Ashland Churches. Mary was a very faithful person...

We announce with great sadness that Jerry G. Mack, “Poppop” passed away at the age of 70 on Friday, November 11, 2022 at UH Cleveland Medical Center after a long, hard fought battle with his health. He was born August 22, 1952 in Ashland, the son of the late Guy and June (Harper) Mack. Jerry had been a lifelong resident of Ashland and a 1970 graduate of Ashland High School. Family and friends knew him as ambitious and hardworking from a very young age. Jerry spent most of his...

Kenneth Carpenter, age 88, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born May 24, 1934 in Woodsfield, OH., the son of the late Nelson and Zelma Carpenter. Ken had been raised at the Ohio Soldier’s and Sailor's Orphan’s Home. He was a 1953 graduate of the Woodrow Wilson High School where he had taken printing as a vocation and learned to typeset on the Linotype. Following graduation he began his career at Ashland Times...

Phillip Thomas Smith, age 70 of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 4, 2022 following a short illness while visiting family in Ohio. Born in Ashland, Ohio on July 25, 1952 to George and Ruth Smith. Phil resided in Orlando, Florida for the last 35 years, the last 20 years with his best friend, Ron Rabuat. He enjoyed his work as a computer engineer for Tech Angels and was recently retired. Phil is survived by his sisters Sue Meyer of Ashland, Ohio, Barb Michalovich of Ashland, Ohio and...

Trisha Kim Elkins age 52 of Ashland, passed away on October 30, 2022 following an extended illness. Born in Westerville, Ohio on November 28, 1969 the daughter of Roger and Norma Jean (Muncie) Hancock she was a Ashland resident most of her life. On June 10, 1996 Trisha was married to Larry (Jack) Elkins who survives.She was a homemaker. Trisha loved to take care of her neighbors and elderly people, she made holiday meals for the folks who lived in her neighbors on Thanksgiving, Christmas...

Frances JoAnn Kerschner age 92 of Ashland, passed away on October 30, 2022 at Kingston of Ashland. Born on January 10, 1930 in Huntington, West Virginia the daughter of Russel and Margaret Sarah (Price) Foster she had been a resident of Ashland County most of her life. While in Ashland she had been employed at the Faultless Rubber Company. Frances was a deeply religious person who attended the Southview Grace Brethren Church, she was also a Sunday School teacher at the church. She also...

Jeanie (Bowersock) Baker age 87 of Ashland, passed away on October 29, 2022 at UH Samaritan Health Center. Born in Ashland, Ohio on May 8, 1935 the daughter of Harry (Jake) Gaddis and Helen V. Sherk, she was a Ashland resident all of her life. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and was a 30 plus employee of the A.L. Garber Company until she retired. Jeanie loved her family, they were the most important thing in her life. She also enjoyed camping, playing cards and...

Armidt Richter, age 86, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2022 at the UH Parma Medical Center. Born in Koenigstreu, Kreiss Mogilno, Germany on May 11, 1936, the son of Adolf and Helene Richter, he immigrated to the United States in 1956 from Lauenburg/Elbe, Germany. Mr. Richter was an employee of FE Myers/ Pentair until his retirement. He enjoyed time with family and friends. He loved the Lord and enjoyed going to church. He was a devoted attendee of the New Life Community...

Phyllis N. Frey age 92 of Ashland, passed away on Monday October 24, 2022 at Kingston of Ashland surrounded by her family. Born on December 22,1929 in Willard, Ohio the daughter of George and Hilda (Bishop) Hieser. She was a graduate of St. Paul Catholic School in Norwalk, Ohio. On May 11, 1949 Phyllis was marred to her husband of 74 years, Robert L. Frey who preceded her in death on October 4, 2021. Mrs. Frey is survived by one daughter and son in law, Nancy (Craig) Patterson of Ashland....