Wilford Merle Ashbaugh

Wilford Merle Ashbaugh, 96, of Crossenville, Ohio died Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Lancaster. He was born August 24, 1916 in Jackson Township, Perry County, Ohio the son of the late Frank Benjamin (Ruth Focht) Ashbaugh. He was a graduate of Bremen Rushcreek High School and retired from Diamond Power. He was a member of Salem United Brethren in Christ Church. Wilford is survived by his children, Merle (Gerry K.) Ashbaugh and Linda (Leonard R.) Miller; brother, Lee (Ruth) Ashbaugh; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith (DeHart) Ashbaugh; and sister, Dorothy Childers. A special thanks to the staff at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care they provided to Wilford and his family. Visitation will take place Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, 124 Fort Street, Bremen. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10 AM with one hour prior visiting in Salem United Brethren Church, 3975 Marietta Road SW, Junction City with Rev. Joseph Leighton officiating. Graveside services will follow at Salem Chapel Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Wilford’s memory to Scioto Youth Camp, 2701 Township Road 185 SW, Junction City, Ohio 43748