Clifford J. Ash, 86, of Narvon, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth A. (Ballard) Ash, who passed away in 2014.

Born in Concord, NH, he was a son of the late George and Melvina M. (Marion) Ash.

Clifford worked his entire life as a printer for publishing companies, starting with Rumford Press of Concord, NH, where he worked for over 38 years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

Surviving are seven children: Roy Ruggles, husband of Karla, of NC, Ken Ruggles of CT, Cheryl Corson of NH, Debbie Talty, wife of Jerry, of VT, Dusty Ash, husband of Ann Marie, of NH, Terry Ash, husband of Pam, of AZ, and Scot Ash, husband of Ann, of PA; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his wife, and his siblings.

Memorial services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.