Mary Jo Ashburn
Mary Jo Ashburn
Mary Jo Ashburn, nee Beltz, 85, of Montgomery, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Montgomery.
She was born Jan. 29, 1938 in Mowrystown, the daughter of the late Vernon and Lucille (Thompson) Beltz. She was their third child and only daughter.
Mary Jo was a 1955 graduate of Whiteoak High School in Mowrystown and attended Ohio University. She began her work career at The First National Bank of Cincinnati and later was an executive secretary at the accounting firm of Lynbrand Ross Brothers and Montgomery and Emery Industries. Mary Jo loved golfing, skiing, both on the water and in the snow, and played a good game of bridge. She loved pets and was an excellent cook. Mary Jo had an infectious smile and a zest for life that fostered many friendships.
Surviving are loving husband of 58 years, James J. Ashburn of Montgomery; nieces, Vicky Beltz of Hillsboro and Anne Beltz of Boulder, Colo.; nephews, Charles G. (Holly) Beltz of Middletown, Thomas Ashburn of Odessa, Fla. and Scott Ashburn of Cincinnati. Also surviving are a number of cousins and sisters-in-law, Linda Beltz of Galloway and Beverly Beltz of Hillsboro.
In addition to her parents, Mary Jo was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Beltz and Jack Beltz.
Private interment will follow in the Mowrystown Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, is serving the family.
Memorials may be made to the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church, c/o Jill Schelling, 7319 Green Road, Hillsboro or to the donor's charity of choice.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
Mary Jo's mother Lucille was…
Mary Jo's mother Lucille was my mother's best friend in Mowrystown and when I was a baby, Mary Jo use baby sit me. I remember her in school when she was in high school and I was in elementary. Condolences to the family.