Karen Thompson
, Ohio
July 31, 2026
Karen J. Thompson age 62 of Ashland passed away on August 1 2026 at UH Samaritan Regional Health System. She was born in Westerville Ohio on September 23 1963 the daughter Roger and Norma J. Muncie Hancock she had been a resident of Richland and Ashland Counties most of her life where she was a homemaker. Karen was a lover of animals and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a member of the Woodville Grace Brethren Church. Survivors include six children Ashley Thompson Andrew Thompson Joshua Thompson Tyler Thompson Heather Thompson and Jessica Thompson. Also surviving is her father Roger Hancock and numerous grandchildren. A time of remembrance will be held at the Heyl Funeral Home on Monday August 10 2026 from 100 pm till 200 pm
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Barbara Drushel
, Ohio
Barbara J. Drushel age 61 of Ashland passed away at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home on August 12 2026. Born in Ashland on May 24 1965 the daughter of Gene and Janet L. Huff Rowland. Barbara was married to James Jim Drushel on October 16 1993 and her husband precedes her in death. She and her husband Jim loved to be on PutInBay and Barbara was the manager at the Butterfly House. Surviving is her mother Janet Rowland of Ashland she is also survived by five siblings and their spouses Beckie Dan Munson of Ashland Steve Alice Rowland of Pine River Minnesota Bill Hope Rowland of Pequot Lakes Minnesota John Becca Rowland of Brainerd Minnesota and Jenny Brian Shepard of Pequot Lakes Minnesota. She is also survived by one stepson James Jami Drushel. Also surviving are numerous nieces nephews great nieces and great nephews. Donations in Barbaras name may be…
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Robert Hostler
, Ohio
Born in Loudonville Ohio on May 27 1939 the son of Kenneth and Edith Lowery Hostler he was a resident of Ashland County most of his life. Robert had been employed as a manager with BP gas stations before his retirement. He enjoyed taking his 1964 Econoline van to car shows and he won many awards with it. He was also a model train enthusiast and enjoyed working on his layout and collection. In addition to his wife Betty Robert is survived by two daughters and sons in law Roberta Craig Young of Avon and Betsy Brent Moore of Mansfield. Also surviving are two grandsons Nathan Jackie Moore and Andrew Courtney Moore. Four great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held on Thursday August 13 2026 at 1100 am at the Heyl Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Brown officiating. Internment will follow the funeral service at the Greenlawn Cemetery…
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Douglas Mcdaniel
, Ohio
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Phyllis Hinton
, Ohio
Phyllis Jean Hinton 82 of Wooster passed away peacefully on Saturday July 18 2026 after an extended illness. She was born on March 14 1944 in Portsmouth Ohio to John and Leona Smith. Phyllis married Samuel G. Hinton on September 9 1961 and they shared 63 years of marriage before Samuels passing in May 2025. Following her marriage Phyllis earned her GED and devoted herself to both her family and her work. Over the years she provided childcare for many families worked for the former Gruter Foundation in New Pittsburg and later operated a housecleaning business. Ultimately she dedicated herself fully to her role as a homemaker creating a loving home for her family. A devoted member of her community Phyllis volunteered as an EMT with the New Pittsburg Fire Department for 25 years providing compassionate care and assistance to those in need. Her willingness to serve reflected her lifelong…
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Barbara Fair
, Ohio
Barbara Ann Koenig Fair 90 passed away peacefully on July 23 2026. She was born on November 8 1935 in Holmesville Ohio to the late Milton and Virginia Koenig. On December 18 1955 she married the love of her life Roger E. Fair beginning a marriage that was filled with love and partnership until his passing on February24 2012. Barbara lived a life filled with love laughter and adventure. She was known for her quick wit fashionable style and loving heart. She treasured time spent with family and friends and enjoyed lifes simple pleasures. She loved traveling playing cards doing jigsaw puzzles playing bingo and cheering on her beloved Cleveland Indians. Her warmth sense of humor and unmistakable personality left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Barbara dedicated many years of her career to banking at Genoa Savings Loan where she enjoyed serving her community and building lasting…
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Frances Puster
, Ohio
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Rev. Dr. Gary Wilson
, Ohio
Rev. Dr. Gary L. Wilson 84 from Loudonville Ohio was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with his Lord on Thursday July 16 2026. He was born September 14 1941 inSalem West Virginia to Samuel Buzz Wilson and Gladys Kinney Wilson. Gary served in the US Military in both the Army and Navy from 1961 to 1967. He obtained his Master of Divinity in 1982 and Doctor of Ministry in 1985 from Ashland Theological Seminary. Gary was a true academic traveling to Isreal for an archeological dig during this graduate studies. An avid reader and lifelong learner he immersed himself in the study of Scripture and pursued Hebrew and Greek to better understand the Bible in its original languages. Gary believed that diligent study was an essential part of faithfully serving his congregation and communicating the Scriptures with clarity and integrity. He served as a…
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Lisa Egner
, Ohio
Lisa Marie Gibbs Egner 56 died early Monday July 27th 2026 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus following a sudden illness. Born September 11th 1969 to Robert W. and Karen J. Schoonover Gibbs Lisa was a 1988 graduate of Hillsdale High School. Lisa followed in her fathers footsteps after high school and worked at F. E. MyersPentair for about 10 years. She would later work for the Mansfield News Journal Healthscope Benefits in New Albany and finally at Avita Health System in Ontario. On July 25th 1998 Lisa met Matt Egner in a friends driveway in Greenwich Ohio. A story that she loved to tell again and again. They went out the following night and were inseparable ever since. They married on May 27 2000 and made their home in Lexington. Lisa attended Grace Church in Ashland. Lisas ironclad work ethic was only superseded by her devotion to her…
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Ralph Porter
, Ohio
the United States Air Force before dedicating most of his life to farming. Throughout the years Ralph He is survived by his wife Jeanne Geiser Porter three sons Dwight Porter of Polk Darrell Cherish Birkbeck Marissa Porter Miranda Porter Branson Porter Kaidis Porter Kinley Porter Riley Porter and Trenton the United States Air Force before dedicating most of his life to farming. Throughout the years Ralph
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Ian Atkinson
, Ohio
regarded as a natural leader who was a strategist hard worker organized and know for his great sense of humor. He loved to hunt eat food and cook. Ian enjoyed building things especially his 3D puzzles rollerskating and reading the Bible with his family. Ian loved the Lord and his family especially his his sister Audrey Atkinson of Dover his brother Owen Atkinson of Ashland his paternal grandmother Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at the funeral home for the family to make
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