Amy Rae Ashton Rushlow

Amy Rae Rushlow passed away on May 13, 2026, at Adirondack Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on December 8, 1981, in Norwich, NY, to Patricia and Richard Ashton, she spent most of her life in Saranac Lake, NY. She graduated from Saranac Lake High School and earned an associate’s degree from North Country Community College. Throughout her career, Amy held several positions, including assistant manager and backup bookkeeper at Grand Union, cashier at Tops Supermarket, senior teller at Community Bank, and loan officer at Tri-Lakes Federal Credit Union. She also worked as a bartender at the Saranac Lake Veterans Club.

Amy’s greatest joy was her son, Jarrett Ashton. She was his proudest supporter and rarely missed his sporting events. She also cherished her niece, Jayden Ashton, and her nephew, Isaiah Adams. Amy enjoyed relaxing around a campfire with friends, soaking up the sunshine, and vacationing in Florida and North Carolina.

Amy is survived by her son, Jarrett Ashton (Elyssa Strack); her parents, Patricia and Richard Ashton; her brother, Eric Ashton; her niece, Jayden Ashton; and her nephew, Isaiah Adams. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends. Amy was deeply loved by her family and friends.

Amy was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Donna and Robert Houseknecht, and her paternal grandparents, Shirley and Louis Ashton.

We would like to express our thanks to Amy’s family, friends, and doctors for their support these last two years.

Please consider donating to St Judes or American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. There will be no formal services as per Amy’s request.

Any Memorial Service will be held at the family’s convenience. Family and friends can share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.