Donald C.

Ashman Jr.

Donald Charles Ashman Jr. of Hubbard Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday November 7th, 2026, at Windsor House Liberty Health Care.

Donald was born April 20, 1948, a son of Donald Charles and Margaret Mary (Madeline) Ashman in Youngstown Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Hubbard. He was of Catholic faith. He was a 1966 graduate of Hubbard High School.

Don worked as a fabricator and press operator at Youngstown Welding and Engineering, he also worked for the City of Hubbard, Harding Park and Bell-Wick Bowl, where he bowled for over 25 years. Donald enjoyed playing poker (Texas Holdem), collecting sports cards and coins. Don also played on the YW&E softball team and bowling team.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family, his wife of 55 years, the former Judith Ann Budno, whom he married September 11th, 1971, his sons Robert (Laurie) Ashman and Ryan Ashman both of Hubbard: a sister Karen (Ron) Mathews of Hubbard: nephew Ron Mathews and nieces Lori Mathews and Kelly (Todd) Plummer all of Hubbard. He also leaves sister-in-law Diana Lynn Budno of Cartwright Oklahoma, brother-in-law Michael S. Budno of Hubbard, (2 nephews and 2 great nieces of Texas). Sister-in-law Patricia S. Wirtz of Austintown, (2 nieces, 2 great nephews and a great nephew on the way).

His parents preceded him in death along with a younger brother Bobby.

There are no calling hours or services per his last wishes

Arrangements were entrusted to the Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home.

His family would like to thank Dr. Howard Slemons and his staff for the many years of service, Windsor House Rehab and Long-Term Care along with All the staff that took such wonderful care of him.

Please visit www.kcummins.com to view this obituary and leave condolences for the family.