All Obituaries

Anna Mae Miller, 86 of Ashland passed away Friday April 9, 2021. She was born August 17, 1934 in Lancaster, OH the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellen Alspach Lane. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster and worked for over 25 years at Ashland Family Practice. Anna was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mansfield. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Chad) Enderby of Ashland, her son, Lance Miller of Loudonville, 2 granddaughters, Lauren (Steven)...

Terry Lee Zehner, 68 of Polk passed away peacefully with his son by his side on Wednesday March 31st at UH Samaritan Medical Hospital. He was born February 12, 1953 in Ashland the son of Clifton Melvin and Ima Jean Allenbaugh Zehner. He was a graduate of Hillsdale High School. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing in Canada and hunting for mushrooms. He also enjoyed collecting coins, drinking and playing Keno. He is survived by his significant other of 40 years, Joyce Hootman, a son, Timothy...

Robert Dale Dudte, 74 of Polk passed away Monday March 29, 2021 at his home. He was born February 11, 1947 in Ashland the son of Kenneth and Mildred Swaisgood Dudte. He was a 1965 graduate of Ashland High School and worked at Pioneer National Latex for 47 years. Robert was a member of the Ashland Grace Brethren Church and loved woodworking. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Lifer Dudte, to whom he was married March 6, 1966, a son, Tom (Janeen) Dudte of Hillard, a daughter,...

Timothy Niles (Gypsy) Botdorf, 69, of Jeromesville passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born to loving parents, William and Joan Botdorf, on November 26, 1951 in Ashland, Ohio. He attended college in Ohio and Florida. He worked as an electrician in his younger years. Motorcycles were his passion, whether riding or working on them. He enjoyed reading, engaging in good conversation and spending time with his family, friends and his best pal Jax. He loved sharing stories and enjoyed...

Richard Dale Kerr, “Kerby”, 66, of Jeromesville passed away peacefully March 28, 2021 at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center, Ashland, Ohio. He was born August 24, 1954 in Ashland, Ohio, the son of Richard and Golden Kerr. Dick attended Jeromesville School and worked at the Dale Roy School and Training Center for many years. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, Cleveland Browns fan, loved watching Ohio State Buckeyes football games on TV and enjoyed bowling in the...

James Alan Anderson, 85 of Jeromesville passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at Kingston of Ashland. He was born January 6, 1936 in Ashland the son of Earl and Esther Walters Anderson. He was a 1955 graduate of Ashland High School, a graduate of Wooster Business College and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Jim worked for Western Southern for 22 years and was a member of the Mohicanville Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Smith Anderson to whom he was married February 26, 1961,...

Phyllis Jean McIntire, 90, of Jeromesville died peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Embassy Crystal Care Center, Ashland, OH. She was born January 22, 1931, in Akron, the daughter of William and Dorothy Martin-Hardy. Phyllis was a 1948 graduate of Jeromesville High School and a member of the Jeromesville United Methodist Church where she faithfully attended and served. She was a bus driver for Dale Roy School and Training Center where she retired after 33 years of service. At work,...

Connie Jeanne Chio, 75 of Jeromesville passed away Thursday March 18, 2021 at Brethren Care. She was born June 23, 1945 in Fairmont, West Virginia the daughter of Charles J. and Madaline Hall Hendershot. She was a bank manager for United Bank where she retired in 2009 and was a member of the Jeromesville United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Jill (Mike) Lifer of Jeromesville, a son, Jason (Salena) Chio of Ashland, and 5 grandchildren, Skyler Chio, Dylan Chio, Sarah...

Dawn Kahl passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of R. Blair and Phyllis Long Kahl, who preceded her in death. Dawn is survived by her brother, Douglas (Donna) Kahl of Berea, a niece, two nephews, three great nieces, four great nephews and numerous cousins. Dawn was born December 15, 1952 in Ashland, OH. She was a 1971 graduate of Ashland High School, a proud undergraduate of THE OH-IO STATE UNIVERSITY and also received a Masters Degree from...

Joyce N. Baldner, 79 formerly of the Jeromesville area, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 at the Avenue at Wooster Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 30, 1941 in Overton the daughter of Blair and Geraldine Baney Flickinger. Joyce was a 1959 graduate of Wooster High School and worked at the College of Wooster in Food Service. She was a member of the West Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Baldner to whom she was married June 27, 1964, two...