Sylvia M. Ash, 86

Passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones on October 9, 2019. Sylvia was born on December 21, 1932 in the small town of Bee, Nebraska to her parents Frank and Mary Fila. She was the youngest of six, and is preceded in death by her father Frank, mother Mary, brothers Bill and Frank, and sister Marie.

She is survived by her brother Leonard (Aggie); sister Bessie (Frank); and her 4 children: Anthony, Patricia, Cheryl (Caryl) and Linda (Jason); grandchildren Tony, Carri, Rick, Aaron, Taylor, Cody, Christina, T.J., Stephanie, Brian, Zachary, Nathan and Tyler; and many great grandchildren.

Sylvia attended Omaha South High School and was in housekeeping her whole life. Mom took care of her mother Mary until her passing at the age of 103. Sylvia loved to crochet, bake Czech foods and go out to eat. She was a huge Dallas Cowboys and Huskers fan. Mom had her "shows" she loved to watch; Dancing with the Stars, Big Brother, the Bachelorette, Survivor, America’s Got Talent, Cash Cab and Match Game. She enjoyed finding recipes to try new things and has instilled in her children the values of hard work, dedication to family, love for others, respect for all, compassion and survival.