Obituary of John E. Ashby

John E. Ashby, 70, of Marcellus passed away at home peacefully in the early hours of Sunday morning, August 27, 2017. John was a Vietnam Navy Veteran and a member of the Marcellus American Legion Ralph Share Post 297. He was a retired truck driver, having worked for Mac Steel and Edgcomb Metals for 40 years. John loved to travel and bowl. John was predeceased by his wife of 44 years Barbara A. Ashby on March 18, 2016. Surviving are his son Josh (Elisabeth) Ashby of Virginia; siblings Bill Ashby of Indiana and Sharon Denniston of Baldwinsville; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7pm with an American Legion Service at 7pm, both held Thursday, August 31 at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main Street, Marcellus. Funeral service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Marcellus American Legion Ralph Share Post 297, P. O. Box 3, Marcellus, NY 13108.