All Obituaries

Richard Edmond Schweder, 88 of rural Lakeville passed away October 3, 2019 at his home. He was born May 9, 1931 in Cleveland the son of Theodore and Rose Westfall Schweder. He was a dairy farmer and an oil well driller. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Vondrasek Schweder, to whom he was married June 21, 1954, three children, Richard (Michele) Schweder Jr. of Powell, Susan VanSickle of Lakeville and Stephen Schweder of Cleveland, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, a brother,...

Kevin Lynn Busch, 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2019.  He was born on March 16, 1958 to Larry and Margaret (Kruse) Busch in Napoleon, Ohio. Kevin worked outdoors all his life, beginning his career working for his uncle at Dutchmen Construction in Napoleon and then moving to a job working for a road crew for Miller Bros Construction in Archbold, Ohio.  He relocated to Hayesville when he met and married Andi Helbert and currently was...

Loren Dale Broome, 68 passed away August 29, 2019 at Kingston of Ashland following declining health. He was born March 27, 1951 to Norman Dale Broome and Lynette (Martin) Broome near Albion, Ohio. Graduate of Black River H.S., he was a resident of Ashland County most of his life. Fickes Funeral Home is handling cremation. There will be no calling hours or service per families’ request. Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice of Ashland, 1171 E Main St., ...

Marcella (Sally) Kahl, 91, of Hayesville passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 25, 2019.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Sally was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved the Lord.  She joined her husband Vic, the love of her life, in heaven.  He  passed away on August 3, 2019 and was awaiting her arrival.  The couple had met on the school bus in the third grade. They were married November 28, 1948...

Paul Jacob Fortune, 88 of Mifflin died Friday August 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1931 in Coshocton Co. the son of Ford Russell and Goldie Sarah Randles Fortune. He worked at Abbott Labs/Faultless for 38 years as a machine operator. He is survived by a son, Jeffrey Fortune of Mifflin, three sisters, Delores Norman, Shirley Sellers and Martha Thomas, and a special friend, Sherri Van Meter. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Donna Lutz Fortune,...

Thomas Arthur Donelson, 64 of Ashland, died Wednesday August 21, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York.   He was born July 25, 1955 in Ashland the son of Allen and Louise Keets Donelson.  He was a truck driver for Minnesota Pipeline out of Dover, OH and was a member of Teamsters Local 40.  Tom was a member of the Sons of Amvets Post 96 Ashland, VFW 1067 Ashland and Crestline Eagles 859. He is survived by a daughter,...

Margaret Nanette Shepherd, 95 of Ashland died Friday August 16, 2019 at Brethren Care Village Brookwood Place. She was born May 11, 1924 in Cleveland the daughter of Jacob and Helen Grilly Gross. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hayesville United Methodist Church. Margaret loved nature and enjoyed the simple things of life. She saw God in all of His creation, she loved the natural world and all growing things.  She practiced gratitude, extended hospitality to...

Stanley Allen Ramsier, 72 of Ashland passed away Friday August 16, 2019 at Brethren Care Village in Ashland.  He was born August 28, 1946 in Wayne County the son of Herbert and Marie Ganyard Ramsier.   He was a 1964 graduate of Northwestern High School and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.  Stanley was a Lineman for Ohio Edison and a member of the Mohican Church of the Brethren in West Salem. He is survived by his wife, Linda...

Sherry Paullin of Mohicanville passed away on August 12th, 2019 after a long battle with her health. She was born November 4, 1954 in Ashland to Don and Jean (Byerly) Stauffer. She graduated from Hillsdale High School and received a Master Degree in Agricultural Economics from Ohio State University. She married Gary Paullin on August 16, 1980 and they had two children, Don (Melissa) Paullin and Sarah (Jeff) Shultz. She also enjoyed her 4 grandchildren, Garrett and Lexi Thompson and Nicole...

Katherine Eileen White, 84 of Jeromesville died Friday August 9th, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital. She was born May 26, 1935 in New London the daughter of Claude and Grace Arnert Reid. She was a 1953 graduate of New London High School and was always proud of being selected to attend Buckeye Girls State in 1952. She graduated  from the Cleveland Academy of Cosmetology in 1954 and worked at Adria’s Beauty Shop until she was married. Kae was a...