Melinda Jean Stover, age 62, of Ashland, passed away Thursday evening, July 18, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
She was born December 8, 1961, in Delaware, Ohio, to the late Lovey May (Rhoades) and Wilbur Allen. Melinda was a Team Leader in Building Services at Ashland University and she loved her job immensely. She was an outdoors person and enjoyed fishing, camping in Tennessee and being outdoors. Spending time with friends was very important to her. Melinda was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
She is survived by a sister, Annette (Terry) Casto; a very dear friend, Lorie Meister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a four-month old son, Jeremy; stepsister, Kelly; and stepmother, Rose Stover.
There will be no visitation or services observed. Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Wappner is honored to serve the family.