Lexington’s Jason O’Nan

The Lexington Fire Department laid to rest brother firefighter Jason O’Nan after his brave battle with ALS. Jason Lee O’Nan was born in Lexington on September 2, 1978, and passed away in Middletown (OH) on April 6, 2023 at the age of 44.

Jason was a Firefighter and Paramedic with the Lexington Fire Department, a member of the Sherman Church of Christ, the Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a lifetime member of the NRA, a former volunteer for the Dry

Ridge (KY) Fire Department, a former Dry Ridge City Council member and a former member of Kiwanis. He loved spending time with his family and was passionate about his job and considered his fellow firefighters to be extended family members.

Jason is survived by his wife, Ashley C. Cummins O’Nan of Dry Ridge, two sons, Liam Tyler and Declan Lee O’Nan of Dry Ridge, KY, his mother Cathy Ann Penick, a brother, Joseph ‘Jody’(Jodi) O’Nan of Williamstown, KY, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his father Bill Dean O’Nan.

Our thoughts and prayers will stay with Ashley and the boys. The funny stories around the firehouse we'll take with us, along with the memory of the man you were.

Rest in peace, Jason.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lexington Firefighter’s Toy Program, 2205 Thunderstick Drive, Lexington, KY40505.

- Photos courtesy of JT Marshall and the Lexington FD