| Date of Birth | June 28, 1945 |
| Passed Away | December 20, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | December 29, 2011 |
| Service Time | 7:00PM |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Bath National Cemetery |
MICHAEL J. “MIKE” ASHLEY
HORNELL-Michael J. “Mike” Ashley, 66, passed away early Tuesday morning, (Dec. 20, 2011) at his home at 18 Elmwood Place in Hornell, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Batavia on June 28, 1945, he was a son of the late John and Marietta Moose Ashley.
A former resident of Arkport, Mike was a graduate of Dansville Central School, class of 1964. From 1964 to 1967 he proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Rifle Marksman Award. He continued to serve with the U. S. Army Reserves from 1967 to 1970.
For most of his life Mike was self employed as a carpenter and was a member of the Fingerlakes Woodturners Club.
He enjoyed woodworking and cooking and would often cater parties for family and friends.
His family includes his two children, Tammy (Matthew) Williams of Dansville and Robert (Jennifer) Ashley of Dansville; his two grandchildren, Olivia Williams and Julia Mason; his loving companion, Nancy Moore of Hornell; her parents, Ernest and Flossie Moore of Almond; and her brother, Gary ( Mary ) Moore of Geneseo; his two sisters, Kathryn (Floyd) Burns of South Carolina and Shirley Ashley of Florida; his two brothers, John Ashley and James Ashley both of South Carolina; also several nieces, nephews, cousins and his very special “buddy” Emily Fuller of Arkport.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Ann Burns.
Calling hours are from 3-7 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 29) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral service will be held in his memory following calling hours at 7 p.m. Thursday, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Committal services and interment, with military honors, will be at the Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
The United States Flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Mike’s service with the U.S. Army.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, N.Y. 14830 or to the Oncology Department of the Buffalo V.A. Medical Center, 3496 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14215. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Online condolences or remembrances of Mike are welcomed at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Mike, You were an AWESOME person. You will be missed. Nancy and the rest of his family and friends, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mike was my best friend – we did everything together as kids and young men. We enlisted in the Army on the “buddy system” and spent Basic training together. I cherish a lot of fond memories of Mike and will always remember what a great guy he was. Bless his family, and friends as they grieve over there loss. Dave
Wow my biggest memory of Uncle Mike is the fun we had with him all the time at his house across from grams. We would ride a little dirt bike in the field, tractor rides with aunt kay wood. Loved to go to grams and wait for tam and rob to go too their dads for the weekends. spending the nite and sleepin in uncle mikes waterbed was very cool too. i may of lost touch with him last few years but he will always be my Uncle Mike who was as much a kid at heart as we were. RIP Uncle Mike. Love ya.
I remember Mike from my early days in Dansville. And then. . . much later we were reacquainted in Hornell through his love Nancy. I’ll always remember Mike pitching in to help wherever he could at Relay, even if he wasn’t feeling that well. He truly was a survivor and will be missed greatly by many. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy and Mike’s children and grandchildren
Although I only met Mike on a few occasions, it was instanly obvious what a kind man he was. Please know that the entire Moore family from Vermont sends their prayers your way for peace in your hearts as the memories begin to ease your pain.
Love, Kathy
Mike always made me laugh. Even in the darkest days of my life. He was a practical joker, and always smiling. Most importantly he was a good friend. You will always be remember in my mind and in my heart. I love you Mike. Rest in peace.
A true friend in every way always willing to help others. Mike will be greatly missed.
Mike was one of my good friends and I’ll truly miss him. I know God welcomes you. Rest in peace Mike.
Mike will always be remembered
for his laughter and his
love for life.
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
“Asheymike”, Our family will carry you in our hearts until our experiration dates arrive! For twenty years our two families were inseperable and you taught us, helped us, and gave to us; everything from raising chickens,cows and a back porch to making applesauce and tunnel of fudge cake. Every day held something different. You were truly a giving and gentle man who has become a part of all four of us. We shall miss you. Rest peacefully.
Sincere condolences to Mike’s family and friends. My memories of Mike go back to grade school where we shared many happy times together. He was a wonderful, kindly person and always had a lot of ingenious, witty ideas to share. Some of my fondest memories go back to those grade-school days. RIP, Mike, you are missed.
Mike and I were in a small grade school together. Everybody liked him. He was one of our “trade group.” We’d exchange military patches, arrowheads, etc. And he was a lunch time card player. My strongest memories of him were his creative schemes to antagonize our teachers. May he rest in peace.
Did not have mucch contact with Mike after the school years.Was a good freind, in the past. My condolences to family.