Wilma L. Ashbaugh

Wilma L. Ashbaugh, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, in Morning View Care Center following a long illness.

Born Aug. 26, 1915, in Carbon Hill, Hocking Co., she was a daughter of the late Pearly and Mabel Spooner Perkins. Wilma attended school in Hocking Co., and, on Apr. 1, 1934, married Homer E. Ashbaugh in New Philadelphia. Wilma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a long-time member of the Midvale United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Edgar) Richardson of New Philadelphia, and Donna Booth of Tuscarawas; a son, John (Darlene) Ashbaugh of Midvale; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Therma Wheatley of New Philadelphia; a brother, Delbert Perkins of Toledo; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Homer, in 1984; a daughter, Norma Jean Booth; a granddaughter, Patricia Ashbaugh; and a sister, Leona Tilkey.

A public graveside service will be held Monday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m., in East Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia, with Pastor David K. Powell officiating. Following the committal, there will be a meal in the Midvale United Methodist Church. In keeping with Wilma�(TM)s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

To sign the online register and share a fond memory of Wilma, please visit the funeral home�(TM)s Web site and click on “Obituaries.”

Memorial contributions may be made to the Midvale United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 247, Midvale, OH 44653, or Hospice of Tuscarawas Co., 201 W. Third St., Dover, OH 44622.

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330-343-8131
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