Warren C. Ashley, Age 86

A well known, lifelong resident of Madison and Geneva, Ohio

Passed away peacefully Sunday, February 3, 2008 Homestead II Healthcare Center in Painesville, OHIO

Born February 27, 1921 in Geneva to Maybelle (Brainard) & Shadrach Ashley

Married Dora D. (Brotzman) Ashley on January 1, 1942

Memberships and Affiliations: Attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and was a sign painter and artist all his life. He also was a school bus driver and insurance salesman. He served honorably as a master sergeant in the United States Army during World War II, and was a member of American Legion Post 501 in Madison.

He is survived by

2 Daughters Ardythe Ashley of New York, NY, Debra A. (Frederick) Stevens of Vermilion, OH; Cousins, The Brotzman Family of North Madison and longtime companion, Katherine Naska

He was preceded in death by his parents,

Wife, Dora D. Ashley,

Daughter Doreen Rizzo

5 Sisters

4 Brothers

Friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2008 at The Behm Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. Services will follow at 8:30 p.m. Rev. Randy Weaver of Chapel Methodist Church will be officiating.

Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301