William Louis "Bill" Blashford, Sr.

William Louis Blashford, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2026. Born on March 15, 1950, in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, in what is now the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

The son of Louis Rutherford Blashford and Dorothy Prescott Blashford, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Susan C. Decrane. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan Smith Blashford. Together, they built a beautiful family that includes their children Kristin Hazenfield (Todd), William L. Blashford, Jr. (Sarah), Michael B. Bujak (Diane), and Matthew P. Blashford (Maria). Bill was also the proud grandfather of Charles, Samantha (Ryan), Kevin, Noah (Sierra), Eli, Savannah, and Hunter; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Georgia.

Before retiring and moving to Georgia, Bill was the owner of Blashford Stained Glass Service, specializing in the repair and maintenance of stained glass windows in churches throughout Northeast Ohio. Earlier in his varied life, Bill worked at Brandywine Ski Center, where he discovered his love of downhill skiing, and was the Road Superintendent of Sagamore Hills, Ohio. He was a volunteer EMT and firefighter in both Sagamore Hills and Westfield Center, Ohio.

A family memorial service will be held in the future.

Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL, (912) 748-2444, is in charge of arrangements.