Elsie Leona Aston, 90 of Wadsworth, passed away on August 4, 2015. Elsie was born on June 16, 1925 in Wadsworth to the late Albert and Bessie Hantzsche. She lived her entire life in Wadsworth and shared 65 years of that life married to her beloved husband Jack, who preceded her in death in 2008. Elsie’s family and friends always came first and foremost in her life, but she was also active over the years in various service organizations including the Hospital Auxiliary and Meals On Wheels. Elsie worked with husband Jack to build and operate their well respected local business, Wadsworth Refrigeration. She also enjoyed square dancing, sewing and crochet, golf and bowling and, after Jack’s retirement, fishing and relaxing at their cottage. Elsie was a member of the Wadsworth United Methodist Church.

In addition to her husband and parents, Elsie is preceded in death by brother Leland Hantzsche, sisters Marie (Jay) Olson and Margaret (Harold) Jacobs, and sister-in-law Virginia (Emmett) Hutchinson. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Anthony Sonderman); son William; sister Mae (Dave Goodson); grandchildren Sarah (Jason Harber) and Robert; and great-grandchildren August, Gwenyth and Lucy.

Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 11:00 am, at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home 174 N. Lyman Street, Wadsworth, Oh. Pastor Don Ebert will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.