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Stan Ashe, Pleasantville Junior High School English & social studies teacher/mentor passed away on August 27, 2024 due to complications from a fall. Stan, 91, lived in Tampa, Florida. His obituary: "Stanley was a big family man, avid reader, Yankees fan and card player. He had an affinity for philosophy and was intellectually curious. Stanley was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Anne. He is survived by his loving wife of over 25 years, Louise Mells, three sons: Steven, Nevin and Robert, step-son Mitch Mells , sister Francine Feinstein, two grandchildren: Chelsea & Madison Ashe,and three great-grandchildren".
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Tom Bossert
It is so sad to see that Mr. Ashe has died but it seems he led a full and happy life. I still recall his directions on how to read the New York Times and how to write book reports like those in the Times. I tried unsuccessfully to insert one of the photos I took of him when all the girls were swooning over him (if somenoe knows how I can copy it here let me know). The Junior High principal stopped me in the hall when I was selling copies of this picture and told me that since I had a "captive audience", I was not allowed to sell them on school property.
We briefly met up at the 50th and I am so appreciative of what I learned from him.
Tom Bossert.
Karna Breuning (Shelton)
So sad to hear of his passing. Many of us girls had crush on him in junior high. When he joined us for our 50th class reunion, he brought with him a petition we circulated to keep him as a teacher. I couldn't believe he saved it. He was such a great teacher.
Tom Sandler
Mr. Ashe was a tremendous influence in assisting me with my reading and writing skills. My wife and I had dinner with him in Tampa a few years ago. It was very special to spend an evening with him. He will be missed!
Richard Friedman
I had Mr. Ash for Social Studies and Homeroom. In Social Studies, he would always speak very softly indicating that it caused us to listen carefully. In addition, his threat, were we to misbehave, was that he would "String us up to the chandlers” (fluorescent lights) and he would motion with his fingers handling delicate thread. I remember a kind and gentle man.
Ted Gelsthorpe
I have fond memories of Stanley Ashe. Along with our classmates, he was my 7th grade home room teacher (located in the library). The "Big Deal" leaving elementary school and entering Junior High School. How appropriate as he encouraged us to read, and as I was already a voracious reader...although I checked out most of my books from the P-ville Public Library.
We had a very interesting conversation at the 50th reunion. By the time I chatted with him, he had the story line well rehearsed. He seemed flattered that we had such warm memories of him. 55 years earlier, he was a handsome, dashing young man for both the young women in our class and young men. A man that we young men could learn from and integrate into our behavior as he seemed to have movie star good looks, suave demeanor, and a "charm-to-match. " The young ladies swooned over him and who could not be charmed? But, remember, these memories were formed by a naive, 12 year lad who hadn't seen much of the world...yet.
I never got to know our teacher's private lives..as it should be. As I fantasize about "Mr. Ashe," I hope he was an outstanding a husband, father, and step-father to his wife and children as he was to us, his professional children. For me, he was a good example of how a man behaves and cares for his family. I needed that!
His spirit lives on in each of our memories as we allow it too. My condolences to his family, but, rest assured, Ashe family, his messages of "living an eventful life" live on and add to the rich tapestry of his accomplishments with the students he cared for in Pleasantville.
]Cordially and respectfully, Ted G