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Died, at her home near this place, on Thursday evening of last week, the wife of Mr. Fred. Asch. Dropsy caused her death. She was taken to Cincinnati for treatment only a short time since but received no relief. The burial took place on Friday evening in the family ground. Rev. Cox conducted the ceremony. Deceased was 60 years old, a good Christian women and the mother of several children. Her husband survives her. -- From The Big Sandy News, issue of July 7, 1893
A Good Woman Gone
Mrs. Calistia Asch, the wife of Frederick Asch, who lives about two miles above this place, died last Thursday evening June 29, 1893 about six o’clock. Mrs. Asch was the daughter of John and Mary Stafford, who were so well known to all the pioneer families of the Sandy Valley, and was born in Johnson county, Ky., September 5, 1832 and died June 29, 1893, aged 60 years, 9 months and 24 days. She was first married to Mr. Wilson who was drowned not long after the marriage. On September 14, 1864 she was again married, this time to Frederick Asch. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Lawrence county to the present home of the family. Dropsy fastened it fangs upon Mrs. Asch, but up to last February it did not trouble her much. About the last of February the disease began its deadly work. She was taken to Cincinnati for treatment but was informed that nothing could be done for her. After her return her suffering was intense at times. The day of her death she thought she was getting better. The end came without any of those “death struggles” that are sometimes seen. She apparently fainted but it was soon discovered she was dead. Mrs. Asch was a Christian in the full sense of the word and her life was one that has been a blessing to others. Ever since the writer of this article can remember hearing her name mentioned, he learned to love her because of the words of praise which accompanied her name. Strangers who stopped at her house went away praising her. Old and young, rich and poor, all respected her and will hold her name dear to their memory. She was a genuine Methodist, but wished all other Christian churches "God Speed." She was not able to attend church often, but remembered the minister and sent him her contributions. Other denominations were remembered also. Although quite old, she enjoyed having young people about her and invariably had them sing some religious songs in which she so much delighted. There was something about her that made the young love to be with her. To live the life she lived is to make other people happy, and prove that the faith and hopes of the Christian are not mere phantoms. She was buried Friday afternoon, June 30th. Rev. J. Cox conducted the services. She leaves a husband and seven children, the oldest of which is married, and a large circle of friends to mourn her death. Her youngest, N.G. Asch, is in Florida and has not seen his mother since he went there in January 1892. The family has the heartfelt sympathies of friends in this bereavement. May the pure Christian life of the departed have its influence on those now living, and be an incentive to a better life. And may God, as He alone is able, comfort, and heal the bereaved sons of the family in their grief. -- From The Big Sandy News, issue of July 14, 1893
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1832 - 1893 (60 years)
