All Obituaries

David Larry “Long Legs” Cline, 82, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away at his home on May 9, 2026, surrounded by his children. Larry was born on September 14, 1943, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Geraldine Scott Cline. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin, Dwight, and Richard “Dick” Cline; a brother in law, Jerry Stockdale, his niece Marcie Hiller, his nephew, Tim Cline and his favorite companion “Boomer”. Larry spent most of ...

James Ellis Morris Sr., 87 of Ashland passed away Tuesday April 28. 2026 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1939 in Ashland County the son of Edward and Mary Bradfield Morris. Jim was a graduate of Loudonville High School and a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Myers Pump and Gorman Rupp, before becoming an avid antique dealer. Jim’s hobby was working with plants and trees. He donated numerous trees to the Ashland County Parks. He is survived by four children, ...

Lois Jean Hines Jewett, 100 of Loudonville passed away March 30, 2026 at Brethren Care. She was born October 27, 1925 in Wellington the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys McQuate Hines. Lois was a graduate of Bowling Green State University and was an accountant for Walt’s Auto Supply. Lois enjoyed family, cooking, Cleveland sports, cross stitching and crossword puzzles. She is survived by four children, Beth Jewett (Robert) Brown of Perrysville, Barbara Jean Myers of Olmstead Falls, ...

Fred C. Lavender, Jr., 91, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at The Inn at Ashland Woods on Monday, March 30, 2026. Fred was born on October 11,1934 to Fred and Grace Lavender, and was raised in Ironton, Ohio. A lifelong Catholic, he attended St. Joseph High School, where he was class president, student council president, and was first team all-conference in football, basketball and baseball. Fred graduated valedictorian of his class in 1952 and attended the ...

Ralph Shaffer, 94 of Blachleyville passed away Saturday March 28, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Painesville, OH to Shirley Arlene Shaffer on January 25, 1932. He was been a resident of Wayne County since age 5. He married Miriam Ruth Miller in 1955, she preceded him in death in 2000. He retired from Wooster Brush Company in 1996. Ralph served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a member of the West Hill Baptist Church in Wooster. He was a member of the ...

Kathy Sue Weiler, 73 of Rowsburg passed away peacefully, Thursday March 26, 2026 at OhioHealth Hospice Mansfield Hospital. She was born November 20, 1952 in Ashland the daughter of Richard and Margaret Bell Helvie. She was a 1971 graduate of Ashland High School and was a member of  Christ United Methodist Church. Kathy was a medical receptionist for Dr. M.A. Shilling and later worked at  Ashland High School as the school nurse. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill ...

Robert Eugene Keiffer, 91 of Ashland passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026 at Lifecare Hospice in Wooster. He was born April 16, 1934 in Ashland County the son of Harry Paul and Aline Faye McCormic Keiffer. He was a machine operator for the Bosch Company and a member of the Grace Church. Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, golfing, gardening, bowling and traveling. A hard working man who always had time to take his 5 growing children cane pole fishing. He is survived by 5 ...

Brent Eugene Soles, 71 of Jeromesville passed away Monday March 2, 2026. He was born July 23, 1954 in Ashland the son of Paul J. and Wanda Davis Soles. Brent was a 1972 graduate of Ashland High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an Ashland City Policeman, retiring after 25 years and co-owned the Jeromesville Market with his wife, Cathy. Brent was an Ashland Youth Baseball coach for 8 years, and loved to golf and watch NASCAR. His passion for the Cleveland Browns was ...

Theresa Marine Shibinski, 89 of Jeromesville passed away Friday January 27, 2026 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1937 in Akron the daughter of William and Dorothy Martin Hardy. Theresa was a 1955 graduate of Jeromesville High School and Wooster Beauty College in 1970. She opened Theresa’s Beauty Corner in December 1970. Theresa was the secretary for JHS Alumni for 25 plus years and was a member of the Lakefork Methodist Church. In her spare time, she loved ...

Ronald Bailey, 93, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Ashland, Ohio. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Washingtonville, Ohio. Ronald lived a life marked by dedication to his family and an enduring passion for agriculture. Ronald grew up during the Great Depression and World War 2 and the dedication and hard work of his family allowed them all to make their way through these difficult times. He graduated from Granger Sharon High School in 1951. Ronald married his wife Nana ...