John Russell

Cutlip

John Russell Cutlip, 88, of Ashland is now walking with his Lord and Savior. He died on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 5, 1938 in Mansfield the son of John C. and Myrtle McCrea Cutlip.

Russ was a 1956 graduate of Jeromesville High School, where he was an all-around athlete earning 13 varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track, which led to induction into Ashland County Hall of Fame in 1992. As an adult, he also excelled in bowling and golf (three holes in one).

Russ worked as ODOT project supervisor for 27 years. Along with his wife Cindy, he was also a former owner of the Jeromesville Market, and Perkins Family Restaurant.

Russ was a member of Grace Brethren Church and the former Jeromesville United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia McFadden Cutlip, to whom he was married January 17, 1975; a daughter, LuAnn (Brian) Funk of Jeromesville; a son, John (Heidi) Cutlip of Jeromesville; a step-son, Todd Dilgard and spouse Kelly Carmean of Ashland; and a step-daughter, Amy Beth Coleman of Prospect, VA. In addition, 6 grandchildren: Michelle Thewlis, Tyler Dilgard, Madison Guy, Ashlee Ebert, Adam Cutlip and Katey Beth Hougland, 5 great-grandchildren: Roy and Mae Thewlis, Avery and Wade Ebert, and Willow Mae Guy, and 3 brothers, Larry Cutlip of Florida, David Cutlip of Ashland and Tim Cutlip of Wooster.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Cutlip, a sister, Nancy Cutlip, and a son-in-law, Greg Coleman.

Calling hours will be Thursday, November 19th, 10:00-12:00, at Grace Church followed by the service at 12:00 PM. Pastor Dan Allan and Rev. Richard Smith are officiating. Private family burial will be in Jeromesville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Church at 1142 West Main Street, Ashland, OH 44805, or to SEEDnet at P.O. Box 1229 Ashland, OH 44805.

The family wishes to thank Reserve Care hospice for their excellent care and compassionate support.

Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville assisted the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.