Pamela Y. Stitzel

Pamela Y. Stitzel obituary

Pamela Y. Stitzel

Pamela Stitzel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home and Crematory - Ashland on Aug. 6, 2025.

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Pamela Y. Stitzel, 69

Pamela Y. Stitzel, 69, of Ashland passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Smithville Western Care Facility in Wooster following an illness.

She was born on January 25, 1959, in Ashland the daughter of the late Warren L. and Carol A. (nee Schulte) Stitzel.

She graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1974. She was employed for many years at the YMCA as a janitor. She retired in 2011.

Throughout her life, she has been an ardent reader, especially her favorite author Stephen King novels and enjoyed knitting.

She is survived by her two sons, Brandon C. Shank and Warren Benjamin Walters: one grandson, Daniel D. Duncan.

Pam is preceded in death by her parents.

In keeping with her wishes, she will be laid to rest next to her loving parents in the Ashland Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared on the funeral home's website at denbowfh.com.

Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home and Crematory - Ashland

313 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805

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