All Obituaries

Bonnie Lou Keiffer, 86 of Ashland passed away Tuesday May 26, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born April 12, 1934 in Ashland the daughter of Robert and Alice Pence Ricker. She was secretary for Ashland Co. Health and Human Services and a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Ashland. She is survived by her husband, Robert Keiffer to whom she was married November 28, 1952, three daughters, Connie (Gary) Weigler of Mansfield, Sandra (David) Gibbs of Ellenton, FL and...

Dolores (Atterholt) Shaffner, 83 Dolores Ingels Atterholt Shaffner, 83 passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by her children. Dolores was born January 3, 1937 in Humboldt, Nebraska, the daughter of Claude and Evelina Ingels. Dolores was an avid reader and volunteered at the Ashland Public Library for many years. She loved crocheting, shopping, antiques, traveling and Christmas. She was an avid gardner and great cook. Also For many years. Dolores loved, raised and sold...

Deb J. (DeMatteis) Slater, 64 of Jeromesville passed away Saturday May 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family and beloved pets. Deb was born January 9, 1956 in Canton the daughter of the late Reno “Scotty” and Lucille “Lou” (Chiurco) Dematteis. In Deb’s life her unconditional love for her family and beloved pets was what brought joy to her life. Deb had a passion for cooking, canning and planting her flowers. Deb’s greatest joy was ending...

Ruth Irene Bowman, 86 of Rowsburg passed away Thursday May 14, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. She was born July 24, 1933 in Ashland County the daughter of Lawrence and Goldie McQuate Householder. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and worked in the shipping department at F.E. Myers. Ruth was a member of the Rowsburg Lutheran Church. She is survived by two daughters, Robin Bowman of Rowsburg and Karen (Gordon) Ruth of Wichita Falls, TX, two sons, Dale Bowman of Wooster and...

Tonya Rae Humrichouser, 50 passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday May 11, 2020. She was born March 7, 1970 in Ashland the daughter of H. Clark and Delores Sue (Campo) Elliott. She was married to Matthew R. Humrichouser on September 12, 1998 and gave birth to their only child and daughter, Madelynn Sue on January 29, 2003. Matt and Maddie survive as does her mother. She is also survived by 3 brothers: Tom (Barbie) Elliott, Doug (Melinda) Elliott, Brian (Heather) Elliott, and 2...

Steven Roger Obrecht, 73, passed away Monday, April 13 at his home. Steve was born September 26, 1946, the son of Mike and Marilyn Obrecht. Steve lived his whole life near Mohicanville. Steve was a graduate of Jeromesville High School, class of 1964. He Graduated from Ashland College (1969) with a B.S degree specializing in Biology. He was a lifelong Dairy farmer retiring in 2010. Steve was an avid outdoorsman, naturalist, historian (loved reading), and conservationist. He was 3th...

Larry Leroy Aber, 79 of Wooster, passed away March 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1941 in Wayne Co. the son of Clifford L. and Hazel Sovel Aber. He had worked Frito Lay for 38 years in the receiving department and attended Emanuel Old Stone Church. Larry liked to play cards and was a car enthusist, who enjoyed working on cars as well as competing in Dirt Track Racing, Demolition Derby’s and Drag Racing. He is survived by his wife, Helen Moser Aber, to whom he was...

William Austin Gault Sr., 91 of Ashland passed away Tuesday March 24, 2020 at UH Samaritan Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1928 in Ashland the son of George and Irma Humrichouser Gault. He had worked for Mansfield Tire and was a part-time farmer before retiring from Montgomery Township. He was an avid fisherman and spent many hours with his fishing buddies on Lake Erie. William enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He was a member of the...

Susan Mae Kanzig, 69 of Mansfield passed away Friday March 20, 2020 at Avita Health System Ontario Hospital. She was born November 14, 1950 in Ashland Co. the daughter of William and Katie Etzwiler Jolliff. She was a member of the Lakefork United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Larry (Angela) Kanzig of Cleveland, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister, Cathy Jolliff of Mansfield and a brother, William (Ruth Ann) Jolliff of Jeromesville. Private family services...

William B. Cameron, 78, of Jeromesville died March 19, 2020. Born August 4, 1941 to Fred and Ruth (Sellers) Cameron, Bill was a lifelong Jeromesville area resident. A 1959 graduate of Jeromesville High School, he married Karen McFarlin April 27, 1968. Bill found joy in farming all his life. Cameron's Big Rock Farms, for many years a dairy farm, had been operated by Bill, wife Karen and son Fred. In more recent years, Bill concentrated on grain and hay farming. He had been a member of...