Jean Elizabeth Ashbaugh

1922 - 2017

Jean Elizabeth Ashbaugh obituary, 1922-2017, North Canton, OH

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Karlo-Libby Funeral Home

5000 Everhard Road NW

Canton, Ohio

Jean Ashbaugh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 2, 2017.

Jean E. Ashbaugh, age 95 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Bethany Nursing Home.

She was born June 23, 1922 in Canton, Ohio to the late Millard and Helen (Carver) Lowry. Jean was a lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ, North Canton, and a former member of the North Canton Lady Elks.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ashbaugh; and sister, Dorothy "Tod" Ramsey. She is survived by her children, Judy (Jerry) Kinsey, and Steve (Vickie) Ashbaugh; grandchildren, Lisa (Brad) Whitmore, Steve (Minh) Kinsey, Eric (Tracy) Kinsey, Jennifer (Lawrence) Gardella; and seven great-grandchildren.

Many thanks to the staff at Bethany Nursing Home for the loving care they gave Jean for the last six years.

A private family memorial service is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, 415 South Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720 or Bethany Nursing Home, 626 34th Street NW, Canton, OH 44709. Arrangements under the direction of Karlo-Libby Funeral Home.

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August 6, 2017

Sharon Hughes

Judy and Steve, I am terribly sorry for the loss of your mother. She was very special to me. Caring for her over the last 5 years has been such a pleasure. I will carry her memory in my heart forever. ♡ Sharon Hughes, LPN

August 6, 2017

Cheryle Yount Casar

May you find peace.

August 6, 2017

BOB AND CINDY DEMUESY

DEAR JUDY AND STEVE AND FAMILY,

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AT THE VERY DIFFICULT TIME.

SINCERELY,

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