Lynn Hess

Lynn Ketchum-Hess

ASHTABULA – Lynn Hess, 67, passed away December 21, 2019 following a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Cleveland on June 6, 1952 the daughter of Paul and Luella (Ledl) Ketchum.

Lynn was a graduate of Mentor High School Class of ‘70, Lakeland Community College and Cleveland State University.

She was an antiquities dealer for many years as well as a social worker.

Lynn was an accomplished artist and photographer and very passionate about both.  She was a member of the Harbor Artists, the Lake Shore Artists, the Geneva Camera Club, and the Kingsville Photo Club.  She loved animals especially her cats and dogs.

She is survived by her loving sons Thomas J. “T.J.” Wilson and Jordan Z. Wilson; her grandchildren: Alexander, Hunter, Taylor, Ezekiel and Luke and her loyal cat “Bei Bei”

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Lee Ketchum.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday(12/26) from 4:00-6:00 at CZUP FUNERAL HOME, 1329 Lake Avenue Ashtabula with the funeral services being held on Friday morning at 11:00 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in LuLu Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family and will all go directly to Dr. Jordan Winter’s UH Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation or give directly to  UHGIVING.ORG/supportpancreatic