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Velma Irene Kinnan
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Pa. -- Velma Irene (Harmon) Kinnan, 82, of Ridge
Road, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at Inn-Conneaut Nursing Home.
Born Jan. 18, 1916, in Quincy, Mo., she was a daughter of Joseph and Cora
Harmon Willis.
Mrs. Kinnon operated the Kinnan's Grocery Store in West Springfield more than
30 years with her husband, Leo, whom she wed on June 10, 1936.
She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, reading, and watching TV game shows,
especially Jeopardy.
Survivors include a daughter, Bev Picard of Conneaut, a son, Bud of
Platea, Pa., eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters,
Darlene Kinnan and Carol Glasser; a sister, Thelma Clauson, a brother,
Orville Harmon, and a stepbrother, Dorcy Willis.
A private service was Saturday at the Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home, East
Springfield, Pa., with William Picard officiating. Burial followed in
Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to any Catholic Charities organization.
SHARON WICK’s NOTE: Carol
Glasser may have resided in Conneaut, OH with her family.
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NORTH KINGSVILLE -- Joe E. Dickey, 75, died Thursday,
June 18, 1998,
at Brown Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 15, 1923, in Conneaut, he was the son of G.B. and Ona W.
(Barton) Dickey.
Mr. Dickey graduated from Rowe High School in 1941. He later worked in the
city's Burke Machine Tool Shop as a tool and die maker, before enlisting with
the U.S. Navy.
A World War II veteran, he served with the Navy for two years in the Pacific
Theater. Afterwards, he was employed with the U.S. government as a postal
carrier. He retired from the post office in 1978, after 32 years service.
He also worked at Dickey Electrical Construction Co., Sebring, Fla., as an
electrician.
He attended services at St. Catherine's Catholic Church and the United
Methodist Church, both in Sebring; as well as St. Mary's Church in Conneaut.
An avid trumpet player since age five, he performed professionally with the
Joe Dickey Combo at various clubs and restaurants. While in Sebring, he also
played trumpet with the Sundance Band, at various nursing homes and at the Sun
Room Senior Center.
Mr. Dickey also taught trumpet for several years, in both Conneaut and
Sebring.
In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, farming, canoeing, camping raising
horses and horseshoe pitching. He also loved being with his friends and family.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice (Raisian) Dickey, whom he wed on July 20,
1946, at St. Mary's Church; a son, James E. in Sebring, Fla.; two daughters,
Joan D. Whitney and Jean K. Whitman of Conneaut; five grandchildren; a
great-grandchild; and a sister, Winifred Wrathbun of Eustis, Fla.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Francis.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Raisian Funeral Home, a Family Care Group
affiliate, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Ash Welch of East
Conneaut United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, where the American Legion Honor Guard will
conduct military rites.
Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions in Mr. Dickey's memory may be made to the charity of choice.
Clyde Goldberg
CONNEAUT -- Clyde Goldberg, 75, died Friday, June 19, 1998, at UHHS
Brown Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced by the Raisian Funeral
Home, a Family Care Group affiliate, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
Merle Swanson
HOLDREGE, Neb. -- Merle Swanson, 89, a resident of the Methodist
Memorial Home died Wednesday, June 17, 1998.
Born Feb. 21, 1909, in Conneaut, he was the son of George and Dora (Northrup)
Swanson. He had lived in Jefferson, Ashtabula and Kearney, Neb.
Mr. Swanson graduated from Ashtabula High School and married Anna Hofmeister
on Oct. 15, 1938.
He worked his entire career for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.,
retiring in 1974.
After retirement, he moved to Greenville, S.C., where he lived until moving
to Kearney in 1989. He moved to Methodist Memorial Home in 1993.
While in Ashtabula, he was a member and deacon at First Christian Church. In
Greenville, he was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church and active in the
senior center there.
In Kearney, he was active in First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Swanson also was a 52-year member and past exalted ruler of Ashtabula
Elks Club 208; and a past member and president of the Ashtabula Area City Board
of Education.
Survivors include a daughter, Priscilla Jepson of Kearney; two grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife in January 1990, two brothers and two
sisters.
Private service is today at O'Brien-Straatmann Funeral Home, Kearney, Neb.
Burial will be in Kearney Cemetery.
No calling hours will be observed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Memorial Home, Holdrege,
Neb.
Richard Lee Duncan
MESA, Ariz. - Richard Lee Duncan, 72, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Mesa.
He was born June 29, 1925, in East Springfield, Pa., the son of Lee and Elva
Duncan.
Mr. Duncan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. Before
moving to Mesa, he lived in the Conneaut area and worked at White
Consolidated and Emco Wheaton.
At his retirement, he was a machinist for Motorola Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Diana Baldwin and Cindi
Duncan; two sons, Richard of Virginia and David of Scottsdale, Ariz.; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Kohlman of
Conneaut.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Scotty Duncan.
Funeral was May 18, 1998, at Mesa City Cemetery, with Dr. William O.
Smith officiating.
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Clyde C. Goldberg
CONNEAUT - Clyde C. Goldberg, 75, died Friday, June 19, 1998, at UHHS
Brown Memorial Hospital.
Born Dec. 13, 1922, in Johnstown, Pa., he was the son of Clyde R. and Catherine
Marie Goldberg.
He serviced in the U.S. Army during World War II. He moved to Conneaut in
1957.
Mr. Goldberg was employed at the former Emco Wheaton Co. on the assembly line.
He enjoyed fishing and lawn mower repair,
Survivors include hus wife, Betty (Brewer) Goldberg; eight daughters, Kathryn
M., Sandra J. Smith, Cheryl and Martha, all of Conneaut; Bernadena M. and
Barbara A. Bukata of Johnstown, Pa., Shirley A. Brewer of Illinois and Patricia
A. Caroll of Ashtabula; and five sons, David C. Brewer of Conneaut, Peter
W., Terrance M. John E. and Robert C., all of Johnstown, Pa.; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Merritt Goldberg; a sister,
Frances Turek; and a daughter, Linda Mae Benito.
A service will be held at the convenience of the family Thursday at Benshoff
Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at
the Raisian Funeral Home, a Family Care Group affiliate, 581 Harbor St.,
Conneaut.
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Irene Conway
BOONE, N.C. - Irene Conway, 95, a former Conneaut resident, died Sunday,
June 21, 1998, at Watauga Medical Center, Boone.
Born Nov. 27, 1902, in Crawford County, Pa., she was the daughter of James and
Lillian Thornton Thompson (Bryson). She had lived in Conneaut for 50
years before moving to Boone.
A homemaker, she was Methodist.
Survivors include a brother, Richard Thompson of Dearborne, Mich.; a
granddaughter, Rebecca McMillan of Boomer, N.C.; four grandsons, Kevin Conway of
Valle Crucis, N.C., Stephen Steele of Boone, Eric Steele of Panama City, Fla.,
and Michael Conway of Conneaut; 12 great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Dale
Conway; a son, Robert; a daughter, Jean Steele; a grandson, Robert Steele; and a
number of brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Naples Memorial Gardens,
Naples, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Watauga County Project on Aging, 132
Poplar Grove Road Connector, Boone 28607.
Hampton Funeral Service, Boone, is in charge of arrangements.
J. Markcus Davis
SHAKER HEIGHTS - J. Markcus Davis, 3 1/2, died Sunday, June 21, 1998, at
Fairview University Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn., where he had been a
patient since January.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Marcy Funeral Home, a
Family Care Group affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
Esmond A. Hutchinson
ASHTABULA - Esmond A. Hutchinson, 77, of West 35th St., died Sunday,
June 21,
1998, at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Ducro Funeral Services and
Crematory, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.
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Andrew M. Fields
CONNEAUT - Andrew M. Fields, 26, of Conneaut, died Monday,
June
22, 1998, at his residence.
Born July 5, 1971, he was the son of David and Jean (Brandenberger) Fields.
He was a 1993 graduate of Happy Hearts and was an antique car enthusiast. He
also enjoyed reading, music and family get-togethers. He attended East
Conneaut United Methodist Church and Sunday School faithfully each week. He
was also a member of the National Studebaker's Drivers Club, and was known in
all area restaurants for his order of "double fries on one big plate."
Survivors include his parents; four sisters, Kathy Tuttle of Dale City, Va.,
Laura Chapman of Walton Hill, Marideth Leonard of Westerville, and Noelle Lydic
of Columbus; and three brothers, David III of El Paso, Texas, Christopher of
Conneaut, and Bryan of Cleveland.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Rudolf and Mary Jane Geer; and
paternal grandparents, David and Marguerite (Schaubaut) Fields.
A memorial service will be later in July at the East Conneaut United
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ash Welch officiating.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Raisian Funeral Home, a Family
Care Group affiliate, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
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SHAKER HEIGHTS - J. Marcus Davis, 3 1/2, died Sunday, June 21
in Minneapolis,
Minn.
Born Nov. 1, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Thomas W. and Diane (Sayles) Davis.
Service is 11 a.m. Friday at the Marcy Funeral Home, a Family Care Group
affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Scott Hodge, pastor
of Living Word Ministries of Minneapolis, Minn., officiating. Burial will follow
in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Andrew M. Fields
CONNEAUT - Andrew M. Fields, 26, of Conneaut, died Monday, June
22, 1998, at his residence.
Born July 5, 1971, he was the son of David and Jean (Brandenberger) Fields.
He was a 1993 graduate of Happy Hearts and was an antique car enthusiast. He
also enjoyed reading, music and family get-togethers. He attended East
Conneaut United Methodist Church and Sunday School faithfully each week. He
was also a member of the National Studebaker's Drivers Club, and was known in
all area restaurants for his order of "double fries on one big plate."
Survivors include his parents; four sisters, Kathy Tuttle of Dale City, Va.,
Laura Chapman of Walton Hill, Marideth Leonard of Westerville, and Noelle Lydic
of Columbus; and three brothers, David III of El Paso, Texas, Christopher of
Conneaut, and Bryan of Cleveland.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Rudolf and Mary Jane Geer
Brandenberger; and paternal grandparents, David and Marguerite (Schaubhut)
Fields.
A memorial service will be later in July at the East Conneaut United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Ash Welch officiating.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Raisian Funeral Home, a Family
Care Group affiliate, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Department of Conneaut
Library or to Happy Hearts School. Envelopes will be available at the funeral
home.
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Ruth M. Kangas
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Ruth M. Kangas, 87, a former Conneaut resident,
died Thursday, June 25, 1998.
Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced by the Marcy Funeral Home, a
Family Care Group affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
Margaret Palagyi
CONNEAUT - Margaret Palagyi, 77, of Conneaut, died Thursday,
June 25, 1998 at UHHS Brown Memorial Hopsital.
Raisian Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, is in charge of
arrangements.
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Phyllis Adamovich
CONNEAUT -- Phyllis Adamovich, 78, of Main Street died Thursday,
June
25, 1998, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
Born Oct. 9, 1919, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Joseph Serra and
Rose Carson. She married John Adamovich Nov. 20, 1941.
A one-time resident of Hollywood, Fla., Mrs. Adamovich was a homemaker. She
was a member of St. Anthony Church in Youngstown and Little Flower Catholic
Church in Hollywood, Fla.
Survivors include a son, John N. of Conneaut; two grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, on June 27,
1997; a daughter, Miss Karalee; a brother, Vincent Serra; and two sisters,
Rosemary Panfil and Marie Edgerton.
Service is 10 a.m. today at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, 3100 Canfield
Road, Youngstown. Burial will be in Belmont Park Cemetery.
No calling hours will be observed.
CONNEAUT -- Margaret B. Palagyi, 77, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.
She was born Dec. 24, 1920, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Gilulie) Burr.
She married Michael Palagyi Jan. 28, 1945, in Louisiana.
A 1938 graduate of Conneaut High School, Mrs. Palagyi later worked at
Rainbow Babies Hospital in Cleveland. She then entered Ashtabula General's
School of Nursing, and earned her certification as a registered nurse in 1943.
Employed at Brown Memorial Hospital for many years, she also was a nurse to
Conneaut's Doctor Brown for 28 years -- until he left the area.
She loved baking, playing cards and attending church activities. A member of
St. Frances Cabrini Church, she volunteered at the St. Frances Cabrini School
library. She also enjoyed monthly dinner gatherings with the 1943 nurses alumni
organization.
Survivors include her husband; two grandchildren, Eric and Jodie Anderson; a
brother, Harry Burr of Conneaut; and a sister, Charlotte Kelly of Lehigh,
Fla.
Besides her parents, Mrs. Palagyi was preceded in death by a son, Michael, in
1971; a sister, Helen Ritari; and a brother, Carl "Bob" Burr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Frances Cabrini
Church, Conneaut, with the Rev. A. Edward Gretchko officiating. Burial
in St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, will follow.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Raisian Funeral Home, a
Family Care Group affiliate, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.
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Royce A. Evans
GENEVA - Royce A. Evans, 91, died Sunday June 28, 1998, at his home.
Mr. Evans was born May 3, 1907, in Rock Creek a son of Milo and Cloie (Young)
Evans.
He was a lifelong Ashtabula County resident living 50 years in Geneva. Mr. Evans
worked as a copper plater for True Temper in Geneva for more than 20 years until
his retirement in 1962.
Mr. Evans married Florence Evans on June 22, 1929, in Rock Creek. He played
various musical instruments, was a life member of the National Rifle
Association, a member of the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club and enjoyed
fishing and hunting.
He is survived by three sons, Royce R. Evans of Geneva, Kenneth "Pete" Evans of
Rock Creek and Mark Evans of Geneva; two fosters sons, Robert and Kenny Tryon,
both of Geneva; two brothers, Keith of Ashtabula and Charles of Nevada; two
sisters Dorothy Hamilton of Ashtabula and Iona Deemer of Conneaut; seven
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; in 1993; his parents; one
grandson, Matthew Evans; two brothers, Blaine and Shirley Evans; and two
sisters, Hilda Reynolds and Audrey Gressinger.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lenox Center Cemetery with
the Rev. Raymond Mote officiating.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Donald E. Walker Funeral Home,
828 Sherman St., Geneva. Envelopes for memorial contributions to Ashtabula
County Hospice, c/o Ashtabula County Medical Center, 2420 Lake Road, Ashtabula
44004 will be available at the funeral home.
Luella M. Kelly
ORWELL - Luella M. Kelly, 95, of Crystal Ave., Ashtabula, died Saturday
June 27,
1998, at the Village Square Nursing Home in Orwell after a long illness.
Mrs. Kelly was born March 13, 1903 in Conneaut, a daughter of Ward J. and
Nellie Brockett and has been a lifetime area resident.
Survivors include a son, Robert Kelly of Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Barbara
Drazba of Orwell; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren, a great-great
grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bert E. Kelly in 1964; a
brother, George Brockett and a sister, Goldie Preston.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ross-Billman Funeral Home, A Family Care
Group Affiliate, 526 Prospect Road, Ashtabula with Ross DeFelice officiating.
Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Cletus Shoemaker
WADSWORTH - Cletus Shoemaker of Lodi died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Thompson-Smith
Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.
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Marie A. Sabo
CONNEAUT - Marie A. Sabo, 67, of Conneaut, died Monday,
June 29,
1998, at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Born May 26, 1931, in Conneaut, she was the daughter of Nick and Bertha (Jordan)
Vignal.
She was a 1949 graduate of Conneaut High School, and was formerly
employed with the Conneaut Creamery and the former Astatic Corp.; Premix;
and Conneaut Die Casting Co. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini
Church, Conneaut, and enjoyed traveling, gambling at casinos, activities
at the Conneaut Community Center, and being with her grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis, of Ashtabula, and John, of Conneaut;
a daughter, Sherry Atkins of Conneaut; her mother, of Conneaut; a
brother, Jack Vignal of Conneaut; a sister, Shirley Rose of Conneaut;
five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, in 1975; and a sister, Mary Louise
Warren, in 1984.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Frances Cabrini
Church, 744 Mill St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Nathan Willis of St. Mary's
Church, Conneaut, officiating.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Raisian Funeral Home,
a Family Care Group affiliate, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
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Russell Denton
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Russell Denton, 78, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at St.
Anthony's Hospital.
Born in Akron, he lived in North Kingsville until 1972, when he moved to
Florida.
Mr. Denton was a mayor in North Kingsville. An owner and operator of a nursery,
he was a member of the Presbyterian church. He was a Mason and a member of the
Scottish Rite, Lodge Council Chapter Consistory, Valley of Coudersport, Pa. He
was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, of 57 years; a son, John of St. Petersburg;
three daughters, Sharon Turja of Orlando, Joan Edgren of Lutz, Fla., and Mary
Lehmkuhl of St. Petersburg; and seven grandchildren.
Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes and Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel of St.
Petersburg, was in charge of arrangements.
Richard Lee Duncan
MESA, Ariz. - Richard Lee Duncan, 72, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Mesa.
He was born June 29, 1925, in East Springfield, Pa., the son of Lee and Elva
Duncan.
Mr. Duncan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. Before
moving to Mesa, he lived in the Conneaut area and worked at White
Consolidated and Emco Wheaton.
At his retirement, he was a machinist for Motorola Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Diana Baldwin and Cindi
Duncan; two sons, Richard of Virginia and David of Scottsdale, Ariz.; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Kohlman of
Conneaut.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Scotty Duncan.
Funeral was May 18, 1998, at Mesa City Cemetery, with Dr. William O.
Smith officiating.
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Jeannette M. Eland
MADISON - Jeannette M. Eland, 44, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at her home.
She was born June 6, 1954, in Conneaut, the daughter of Daniel L. and
JoAnne Hommes. A 22-year resident of Madison, she also resided in Kingsville
Township.
For the past 15 years, Mrs. Eland had been secretary at the Parker Plumbing and
Heating Co. in Madison. She also was a member of Immaculate Conception Church
and VFW Ladies Auxiliary 8548, both in Madison.
She attended St. Mary's School in Conneaut, and was a 1973 graduate of
Edgewood High School.
Survivors include her husband, George P.; a son, Steven M. Eland of Madison; her
parents of Kingsville Township; four sisters, Linda Stillman, Karen Rose and
Jacqueline A. Peoples, all of Ashtabula and Joan Hatch of Conneaut; three
brothers, Matthew L. and Mark A. Hommes, both of Ashtabula and Michael A.
Hommes of Kingsville; and two grandchildren.
Funeral service information is pending. Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. at the Potti Funeral Home, 2726 Hubbard Road, Madison.
Harold F. Lebo
MYERSTOWN, Pa. - Harold F. Lebo, 82, formerly of West Carpenter Avenue died
Friday, July 3, 1998, at the E.C.C. Retirement Village, Myerstown.
Born Dec. 6, 1915, in Valley View, Pa., he was the son of Allen and Grace (Klauser)
Lebo.
A 1934 graduate of Myerstown High School, Mr. Lebo retired in 1985, from Simon
S. Kettering, Lebanon, Pa., where he worked 30 years. Before, he worked 10 years
for Thermal Sash, Lebanon, Pa.
He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown, Pa.
Survivors include his Ruth A. (Iceman) Lebo whom he was married for 64 years;
three daughters, Carolyn Emerich of Lebanon, Virginia Hartman of Conneaut,
and Sharon Sanders of Myerstown, Pa.; a son, Michael of Cornwall, Pa., 12
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sara Arnold of Myerstown, Pa.;
and a brother, Alvin Lebo of Lebanon, Pa.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Edward A.; a brother
Reuben; and a sister, Helen Hollich.
Service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the E.C.C. Retirement Village Chapel, Myerstown.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours are 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the E.C.C. Retirement Village, 7 West Park
Ave., Myerstown, Pa. 17067.
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CONNEAUT - Lyle A. Stine, 70, of Biscoff Avenue, died Friday,
July 3,
1998, in University Hospitals in Cleveland.
Born Sept. 12, 1927, in Conneaut, he was the son of the late Cleon an Emma
(Bateman) Stine.
Mr. Stine resided in Palmdale, California for thirty years prior to moving back
to Conneaut eleven year ago. While in California, he was employed by the
Lockheed-Martin Corporation, where he worked as an airplane mechanic.
A veteran of W.W. II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Survivors include his wife, Kim Stine; two daughters, Lori Schmidt and Sandy
Storm; two sons, Timothy and Ronald, all of Palmdale, Calif.; seven
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Marcia Griswold; and a brother,
Wilson Stine, both of Conneaut.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Inez Oehlenschalaeger;
and two brothers, Thomas Jenkins and Charles Stine.
Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street,
with the Rev. Duc Kang, pastor of the Ashtabula Korean Church, officiation.
Burial is in Glenwood Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lillian Willhoite
PAINESVILLE - Lillian Willhoite, 89, died July 3, 1998, at the Lake Med Rehab
Nursing Facility in Painesville.
Mrs. Willhoite was born Dec. 7, 1908, in Perry where she lived her entire life.
She worked at the I.R.C. Fibers Corp. located in Painesville Township, in the
company's beaming department. She was an avid bingo player, attended the Perry
Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.
Mrs. Willhoite is survived by two sons; Arthur Nolan of Phoenix and Robert Nolan
of California; four daughters, Kathy Platt of Bradenton, Fla., Pamela Williams
of Painesville, Karen Wallace of Anchorage, Alaska and Carol Brokaw of
California; one step daughter, Marilyn Droese of Conneaut; a cousin,
numerous grand children and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three husbands; Arthur Nolan, George Prindle and
Orville Willhoite; a son, Richard Prindle and a daughter, Patty Martell.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Perry Cemetery, Middle
Ridge Road and Center Street in Perry Township, with the Rev. Robert E.
Henderson of the First Baptist Church in Perry officiating.
No calling hours will be observed.
Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
CONNEAUT - Henry C. Benson, 92, of Whitney Road, died Friday July 3,
1998, at this home.
Mr. Benson was born Aug. 27. 1905, in Conneaut, a son of the late Clyde H. and
Lilla (Eldridge) Benson and lived his entire live in Conneaut.
He was employed for 44 years at the former Nickel Plate Railroad as a machinist.
He was a supervisor for the last 22 years of his career until his retirement in
1969.
Mr. Benson was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church, and was a 50
year member of Evergreen Lodge F & AM 22. He was also a member and past patron
of Rose Star Order of Eastern Star #222.
Mr. Benson was active in his community serving on the Conneaut City Schools
Board of Education and Conneaut City Council. He had a lifelong love of flowers
and trees which was evident in his gardens.
He is survived by his wife, the former E. Marie Bennett, to whom he had been
married for 72 years; four daughters, Mary Lou Swain of Hilton Head, S.C., Laura
Kennedy of Madison, Susan Pfeifer of Bucyrus; two sons, Robert H. Benson of
Conneaut and Larry Benson of Boulder, Colo.; 12 grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren and a sister Luella English of Conneaut.
Mr. Benson was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mildred Benson and
Thelma Sincowich; three brothers, Robert, Walter and Clyde R. Benson.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main
St., Conneaut, with the Rev. James Jensen, pastor of the Lakeview United
Methodist Church officiating. Internment will follow in Greenlawn Memory
Gardens
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Henry C. Benson
CONNEAUT - Henry C. Benson, 92, of Whitney Road, died Friday,
July 3,
1998, at his home.
Mr. Benson was born Aug. 27. 1905, in Conneaut, a son of Clyde H. and Lilla
(Eldridge) Benson and was a lifelong Conneaut resident.
He was employed for 44 years at the former Nickel Plate Railroad as a machinist.
He was a supervisor for the last 22 years, retiring in 1969.
Mr. Benson was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church, and was a
50-year member of Evergreen Lodge F & AM 22. He also was a member and past
patron of Rose Star, Order of Eastern Star 222.
Mr. Benson was active in his community serving on the Conneaut City Board of
Education and Conneaut City Council.
He had a lifelong love of flowers and trees which was evident in his gardens.
He is survived by his wife, E. Marie (Bennett) Benson, to whom he had been
married for 72 years; four daughters, Mary Lou Swain of Hilton Head, S.C., Laura
Kennedy of Madison, and Susan Pfeifer of Bucyrus; two sons, Robert H. of
Conneaut and Larry of Boulder, Colo.; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren
and a sister, Luella English of Conneaut.
Mr. Benson was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mildred Benson and
Thelma Sincowich; three brothers, Robert, Walter and Clyde R.
Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut, with the Rev. James Jensen of the Lakeview United Methodist Church
officiating. Internment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North
Kingsville.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to either Hospice of Ashtabula County or the Lakeview
United Methodist Church.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 7, 1998
Archie A. Marn
MONROE TOWNSHIP - Archie A. Marn, 64, of Hatches Corners Road died
Monday, July 6, 1998, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born Dec. 30, 1933, in Conneaut, he was the son of Frank and Frances (Kepic)
Marn.
A lifelong Conneaut resident, Mr. Marn was a toolsetter at the city's General
Electric plant. He retired in 1996.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of VFW Post 2836, who enjoyed
hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Linda (Laitinen) of Conneaut; two sons, Steven James
of Pierpont and Vincent Edward of Galveston, Texas; two step-daughters, Lorraine
Wallace of Merritt Island, Fla., and Cathleen Markielowski of Ashtabula; two
sisters, Betty Laitinen of Conneaut and Margaret Baich of Hudson; a brother,
Robert, of Conneaut; two grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillian, Dorothy
and Frances; and an infant step-grandchild.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Marcy Funeral Home, a Family Care Group
affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Clyde McGee of Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church officiating.
Calling hour is 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Robert R. Soller
CONNEAUT - Robert R. Soller, 80, of Dorman Road, died Monday
July 6,
1998, in University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345
Main St., Conneaut.
Lyle A. Stine
CONNEAUT - Lyle A. Stine, 70, of Biscoff Avenue, died Friday,
July 3,
1998, in University Hospitals in Cleveland.
Born Sept. 12, 1927, in Conneaut, he was the son of the late Cleon and Emmma
(Bateman) Stine.
Survivors include his wife, Kim Stine; two daughters, Lori Schmidt and Sandy
Storm; two sons, Timothy and Ronald, both of Palmdale, Calif.; seven
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Marcia Griswold and Charlotte
Parke; and a brother, Wilson Stine, both of Conneaut.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Inez Oehlenschalaeger;
and two brothers, Thomas Jenkins and Charles Stine.
Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
with the Rev. Duc Kang, pastor of the Ashtabula Korean Church, officiating.
Burial is in Glenwood Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 8, 1998
MONROE TOWNSHIP - Edward S. Gill, 63, of Stanhope-Kelloggsville Road died
Tuesday, July 7, 1998, at his home.
He was born June 8, 1935, in Sharpsville, Pa., the son of Scott and Emily Dickey
Gill. He had resided in Monroe Township since 1971.
Mr. Gill worked at Sharon Steel Co. and Plycraft Inc. as a machine operator. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict.
An avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors. His other interests
included playing horseshoes and doing yardwork.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Ida; two sons, Scott of Jefferson and
Edward of Hubbard; six step-children, Robert and Bill McFadden, both of
Conneaut, Dan McFadden of Niles, and Delores Wolf, Ella Williams and Rhonda
Atwood, all of Ashtabula; 28 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Robert, of West Middlesex, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Emily, Darlene and
Gloria Gill; and a brother, Glenn.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut, with the Rev. Terry Kerns of East Conneaut Baptist Chapel officiating.
Burial at Kelloggsville Cemetery will follow.
Calling hours are Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ashtabula County. Envelopes
will be available at the funeral home.
Archie A. Marn
ASHTABULA -- Service for Archie A. Marn is 11 a.m. today at the Marcy Funeral
Home, a Family Care Group affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
Survivors include his wife, Linda (Laitinen) Marn of Conneaut; two
sons, Steven J. of Pierpont and Vincent E. of Galveston, Texas; two
stepdaughters, Lorraine Wallace of Merritt Island, Fla., and Cathleen
Markielowski of Ashtabula; three sisters, Betty Laitinen and Jenny English,
Conneaut; Margaret Baich of Hudson; a brother, Robert of Conneaut; two
grandchildren, Crystal and Steve; and seven step-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillian,
Dorothy and Frances; and a step-grandchild, in infancy.
CONNEAUT -- Robert R. Soller, 80, of Dorman Road, Conneaut, died
Monday, July 6, 1998, in the University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Mr. Soller was born Dec. 24, 1917, in Manistee, Mich., the son of Clarence
and Clara Soller, and lived in Conneaut since 1944.
He sailed with the Pittsburgh Steamship Lines for several years as a third
assistant. Mr. Soller worked for the former Fortune Byers Co. installing
plumbing and heating, and between 1959 and retirement in 1979 was proprietor of
Soller Plumbing.
After retirement, he served 11 years as city plumbing inspector for the
Conneaut Board of Health.
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Soller was a
former member of the Amboy Rifle Club. He also enjoyed gardening, softball and
his family.
Survivors include his wife, the former Marie M. Harrington, whom he married
54 years ago; a daughter, Susan Welch of Alexandria, La.,; a son, David H. of
Conneaut; two brothers, Arthur and Leonard Soller, both of Manistee, Mich.;
three grandchildren, Derek Woodworth, Anne Marie Soller and Aimee Soller; and
two step-grandchildren, Steven and Jason Tharp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the East Conneaut United
Methodist Church, with the Revs. Peg and Ashwin Welch officiating. Burial
will be at Greenlawn Memory Gardens at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Local Youth Organization
or the East Conneaut United Methodist Church.
Envelopes will be available at the church or the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home,
345 Main St., Conneaut, which is in charge of arrangements.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 9, 1998
Edward S. Gill
MONROE TOWNSHIP - Edward S. Gill, 63, of Stanhope-Kelloggsville Road died
Tuesday, July 7, 1998, at his home.
He was born June 8, 1935, in Sharpsville, Pa., the son of Scott and Emily Dickey
Gill. He had resided in Monroe Township since 1971.
Mr. Gill worked at Sharon Steel Co. and Plycraft Inc. as a machine operator. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict.
An avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors. His other interests
included playing horseshoes and doing yardwork.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Ida; two sons, Scott of Jefferson and
Edward of Hubbard; six step-children, Robert and Bill McFadden, both of
Conneaut, Dan McFadden of Niles, and Delores Wolf, Ella Williams and Rhonda
Atwood, all of Ashtabula; 28 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Robert, of West Middlesex, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Emily, Darlene and
Gloria Gill; and a brother, Glenn.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut, with the Rev. Terry Kerns of East Conneaut Baptist Chapel officiating.
Burial at Kelloggsville Cemetery will follow.
Calling hours are Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ashtabula County. Envelopes
will be available at the funeral home.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 11, 1998
Ida O. Moses
CONNEAUT -- Ida O. Moses, 81, of Mill Street, died Thursday,
July 9, 1998, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.
She was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Dorset Township, a daughter of John and Lillian
(Brockett) Mead.
A lifelong area resident, Mrs. Moses had spent the past 10 years in Conneaut.
She enjoyed quilting, working crossword puzzles and watching the Cleveland
Indians.
Survivors include her husband, Robert L., whom she married on Sept. 23, 1933;
two daughters, Marilyn Anderson of Conneaut and Judy Scott of Ashtabula; six
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Taft of Ashtabula; and
two brothers, Kenneth Mead of Blissfield, Mich., and Gale Mead of Ashtabula.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Lichtenberg;
and a son, Gordon G., on June 28.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Dorset Cemetery, with the Rev.
Roger Hogle of Conneaut South Ridge Baptist Church officiating.
No calling hours will be observed.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Marcy Funeral Home, a Family Care
Group affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 12, 1998
CONNEAUT -- Eino R. Ritari, 87, of West Main Road, died Saturday,
July
11, 1998, at his home of an apparent heart attack.
A lifelong Conneaut resident, he was born there on Jan. 28, 1911, the
son of Richard and Lempi (Sundberg) Ritari.
Mr. Ritari graduated from Conneaut High School, and was a member of
the school's football team. He also was a semiprofessional wrestler for a time
after high school.
He sailed the Great Lakes for eight years, before becoming an employee of the
Norfolk & Western Railroad, retiring in 1974 where he held the position of
carman.
He was a member of South Ridge Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon
and usher. He also was a member of Evergreen Lodge 222 F & AM, Conneaut; and
Conneaut Chapter and Conneaut Council, where he was a one-time high priest.
He enjoyed wintering in Florida. His hobbies included fishing, traveling,
listening to music and cooking.
Survivors include a daughter, Judith Ann Evans of Conneaut; a son,
Richard L. of Ashtabula; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Reo of Conneaut.
Besides his parents, Mr. Ritari was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy
(Cline) Ritari, on March 31, 1998; a sister, Helen Smothers; and four brothers,
Lauri, Russell, Waino and Arvo Ritari.
Funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Marcy Funeral Home, a Family Care Group
affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Roger Hogle of South Ridge
Baptist Church officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Mausoleum will
follow.
Calling hours are Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evergreen Lodge will conduct a service there Monday at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to South Ridge Baptist Church or
Conneaut Station Three Rescue Squad. Envelopes are available at the funeral
home.
Josephine M. Pence
CONNEAUT -- Josephine M. Pence, 90, of Fifield Avenue died Friday,
July 10, 1998, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending, and will be announced by the Thompson-Smith
Funeral Home, Conneaut.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 13, 1998
This may be the 13th, but it's
still lucky. For the first time in memory, we have no obituaries. Everyone, keep
on breathing!
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 14, 1998
Glenn L. Gove
CONNEAUT - Glenn L. Gove, Craytor Avenue, died Monday,
July 13, 1998, in
Warren.
Arrangements will be announced by the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut.
Marion L. Kunc
MADISON - Marion L. Kunc, 79, died Monday, July 13, 1998, at the Austinburg
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born March 12, 1918, in Conneaut, she was a daughter of Robert B. and
Lana (Artman) Strang.
Mrs. Kunc was a homemaker, she was a member of Central Congregational Church and
the women's group of the church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles, whom she married June 1, 1975, in
Madison; two daughters, Connie Bush of Germantown, Tenn., and Nancy Hejduk Jr.
of Austinburg; two stepsons, Charles of Painesville and William of South Euclid;
14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Michelson, in 1966.
Service is noon Thursday at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison,
with the Rev. Duane E. Ball of First Assembly of God, Ashtabula, officiating.
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of Central Congregational Church,
71 Park St., Madison, or Hospice of Ashtabula County, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula.
Josephine M. Pence
CONNEAUT - Josephine M. Pence, 90, Fifield Ave., died Friday,
July 10,
1998, at the Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
Born March 22, 1908, in Mayport, Pa., she was a daughter of Joseph and Loma
(Boozer) Platt, and had lived in Conneaut for 39 years.
Mrs. Pence was a member of East Conneaut Wesleyan Methodist Church and attended
New Bethlehem High School, New Bethlehem, Pa.
She enjoyed quilting.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur, whom she married 70 years ago; a son,
Clarence of Chittam-Euless, Texas; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchilden;
and a sister, Verda Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Mildred, Gladys and
Bernice; and a brother, Floyd.
Service is 10 a.m. Thursday at East Conneaut Wesleyan Methodist Church, 315 E.
Main Road, Conneaut, with the Rev. Robert Brooks officiating. Burial will be in
East Springfield Cemetery.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home,
345 Main St., Conneaut.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 15, 1998
Winnie F. Barton
CHARDON - Winnie Fay Barton, 84, died Monday, July 13, 1998, at University
Hospitals, Cleveland.
Born Jan. 12, 1914, in Lansing, N.C., she was a daughter of Martin L. and Betty
(Adams) Johnson, and had lived in Chardon for the past seven years, coming from
Cleveland.
She married Archie Barton on Oct. 3, 1929.
Mrs. Barton was an assembler for General Motors Coit Road plant for 30 years,
retiring in 1979. She was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 45,
Cleveland.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, cooking for her family, traveling, playing cards
and needlework. She made quilts for each of her grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Clenna Cox of Ococee, Fla., and Betsy Myers of
Hambden Township; three sons, John of Cookville, Tenn., Thomas of DeFuniak
Springs, Fla., and Sherwood of Richmond Heights; 15 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Archie Barton on June 15,
1977; a daughter, Sheila Barton; two brothers; and two sisters.
Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Badger Funeral Home, 300 N. Main St., West
Jefferson, N.C. Burial will be in Howell Hill Cemetery, Ashe County, N.C.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St.,
Chardon, and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Badger Funeral Home.
Mildred I. Beckwith
ASHTABULA - Mildred I. Beckwith, formerly of West 9th St., died Tuesday,
July
14, 1998, at The Park Haven Nursing Home, Ashtabula. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete and will be announced by the Ross-Billman Funeral Home, A Family Care
Group Affiliate, 526 Prospect Road, Ashtabula.
Hazel V. Corts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Hazel V. Corts, 86, of West 53rd Street, Ashtabula, died
Sunday, July 12, 1998, in West Palm Beach following a brief illness and
hospitalization.
Born April 12, 1912, in Oblong, Ill., she was the daughter of Roy and Martha Ann
(Plummer) Vernon.
For 40 years, she assisted her husband, who was owner/operator of the Ashtabula
Business College.
Survivors include a daughter, Naomi White, of West Palm Beach; five sons, John
R., of Minneapolis, C. Mark, of Winston-Salem, N.C., David L. of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Thomas E. of Birmingham, Ala., and Paul R. of West Palm Beach; two sisters, Ida
Smith of Kansas City, Kan., and Naomi Carlen of Casey, Ill.; 16 grandchildren
and 19 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death June 30 by her husband, Charles
H., whom she wed March 27, 1933, in Star City, Ind.; a twin sister, Helen; two
brothers, Clarence and Russell; and a son, Philip Chris.
Service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Star City Church of Christ, Star City, Ind.
46985, with the Rev. Lawson Byrd officiating. Burial will be in Star City West
Cemetery, Star City.
Calling hour is 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church.
Glenn Gove Jr.
CONNEAUT - Glenn "Lee" Gove Jr., 64, of Craytor Avenue, Conneaut, died
Monday, July 13, 1998, near Warren.
Born Feb. 26, 1934, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Glenn and Jennie Gove. He
was a lifelong area resident.
An Army veteran, Mr. Gove was employed by the former Emco Wheaton Co., Conneaut,
and later by the L-Tec plant, (ESAB Group), Ashtabula. He provided necessary
transportation for veterans in the area; had been a Boy Scout leader; and
enjoyed monitoring police action with his scanner. He was commodore of the Lake
Erie Boat Club; the U.S. Power Squadron; and the Optimist Club.
Survivors are his many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Service is 11 a.m. Friday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut, with the Rev. Peg Welch, of the First United Methodist Church,
officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Andover.
Calling hour is from 10 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home.
William
V. Kelley
PLYMOUTH, Minn. - Former Conneaut resident William V. Kelley, 85, died
June 7, 1998, in Plymouth.
A graduate of Conneaut High School, Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by
his wife of 58 years, Ruth (Oehlenschlager) Kelley; and his parents, Kenneth and
Olive Kelley.
He is survived by a sister, Jane Brace of Ashtabula.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut.
The Ross-Billman Funeral Home, a Family Care Group affiliate, 526 Prospect Road,
Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Young
CONNEAUT - Ruth Young, 73, of Center Road, died Tuesday,
July 14, 1998,
at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Thompson-Smith
Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 16, 1998
William H. Burr
ROANOKE, Va. - Former area resident William Henry Burr, 81, of Roanoke died
June
20, 1998, at his home.
A graduate of Conneaut High School, Mr. Burr was employed with the
railroad for 41 years and retired as assistant manager of operating rules for
the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in Europe with the 8th Air Force
Composite Command, Air Disarmament Command and the 8th Air Force Service
Command. Mr. Burr was awarded the Bronze Star.
Survivors include his wife, Viola Stockwell Burr; a son, William; and
granddaughter, Deborah Ann Burr of Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Lee Burr.
Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, Roanoke, was in charge of the funeral. Burial
was in Evergreen Burial Park.
Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 A Electric Road,
Roanoke, Va. 24018.
CONNEAUT - Ruth M. Young, 73, of Center Road, Conneaut, died
Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital, Conneaut.
Mrs. Young was born April 12, 1925, in Conneaut, the daughter of Otto and
Mae Nelson, and lived in the area her entire life.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed collecting antiques.
Survivors include her husband, Robert, to whom she had been married for 54
years; a son, Rodney of Conneaut; a sister, Elsie Gustafson of West Palm
Beach, Fla.; a brother, Donald Nelson of Jupiter, Fla.; and three grandchildren,
Gary, Michelle and Molly Young, all of Conneaut.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Casey; and a brother,
Harry Nelson.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe
Center. The Rev. John G. Galloway, of the Ashtabula Church of God, will
officiate.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Fire Station Three
rescue squad.
Envelopes will be available at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut, which is in charge of arrangements.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 17, 1998
CONNEAUT - Victor D. Moisio, 57, of Spring Street, died Wednesday,
July 15, 1998, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
Born July 31, 1940, in Conneaut, he was the son of Victor and Jessie
Bennett Moisio.
Mr. Moisio had been a Conneaut resident all his life and was employed by
the Conneaut General Electric Base Plant for 34 years as a Quality
Control Engineer. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the
Kiwanis Club. A member of the American Society of Quality Control, he was a
quality control instructor for several years at Kent State University, Ashtabula
Campus.
Survivors include his two sons, Mitchell of Cleveland Heights and Shane of
Cincinnati; his mother, Jessie R. Moisio of Conneaut; and two sisters,
Carol Hill of Kingsville and Doris Pryor of Jacksonville, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345
Main St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Clyde A. McGee, pastor of Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow in Kelloggsville Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The family suggests that memorials be made in his name to United Way of
Ashtabula County. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
James O'Brien
ASHTABULA - James O'Brien, 91, a resident of the Ashtabula County Nursing Home,
died Thursday, July 16, 1998, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Thompson-Smith
Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 18, 1998
Andrew M. Fields
CONNEAUT -- A memorial service for Andrew M. Fields, 26, is 1 p.m.
today at East Conneaut United Methodist Church, 809 Furnace Road,
Conneaut, with the Rev. Ash Welch officiating.
Mr. Fields died June 22, 1998.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Public Library
Children’s Department or to Happy Hearts School.
Envelopes are available at the church or Raisian Funeral Home, a Family Care
Group affiliate, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
James P. O'Brien
CONNEAUT -- James P. O'Brien, 91, of Center Road, died Thursday,
July
16, 1998, in the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born Aug. 27, 1906, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Edward and Anastasia
(McCarty) O'Brien and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. O'Brien retired from the New York Central Railroad, where he worked in
the sawmill of the car shop.
He enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, doing rebuilding and refurbishing work,
and especially being with family.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Ashtabula.
Survivors include a sister, Margaret Fails of Ashtabula.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Catherine O'Brien;
and two brothers, Ted and Harry.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, with
the Rev. Philip Miller officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery,
Saybrook Township.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main
Street, Conneaut.
Martha J. Porter
CONNEAUT -- Martha J. Porter, 82, of Liberty Street, died Friday,
July
17, 1998, at Grand Valley Country Manor, Windsor Township.
Born Aug. 24, 1915, she was the daughter of Hugh A. and Marta (Torrey)
Reeves.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Hazel Porter of Orange, Calif.; and a
stepson, Clyde Porter of Orange, Calif.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard W.; two
sisters, Daisy Wells and Margaret Reeves; and a brother in infancy.
Memorial service is 4 p.m. Monday at the Marcy Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St.,
Conneaut, with the Rev. Catherine Mischler of Unity in Ashtabula County
officiating.
No calling hours will be observed.
CONNEAUT -- Ilona Sziklai, 89, died Thursday, July 16
(1998), at Inn-Conneaut
Health Center.
Born June 1, 1909 in Polgar, Hungary, she was the daughter of Gabe and Angela
(Csaszar) Dobos. She moved to Conneaut 18 years ago after residing in
Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Survivors include two sons, Lajos of Conneaut, and Peter of
Conneaut; two sisters in Hungary; and two grandchildren.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Monday in East Conneaut Cemetery. Ellis
Hawkins of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses, West Springfield, Pa., will be
officiating.
Calling hours are Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Marcy Funeral Home, a
Family Care Group affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
SHARON WICK'S NOTE: East Conneaut Cemetery
is also known as Furnace Road Cemetery.
Francis J. Williams
CONNEAUT -- Francis J. Williams, of State Street, died Friday
(July 17, 1998) at
University Hospitals, Cleveland.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete and will be announced by the Marcy
Funeral Home, a Family Care Group Affiliate, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
Lorena R. Wilson
CONNEAUT -- Lorena R. Wilson, 82, of Harbor Street, died Friday,
July
17, 1998 at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.
Born March 14, 1916, she was the daughter of Robert and Alta (Rose) Lewis and
was a lifelong Conneaut resident.
She attended the Free Methodist church in Conneaut and enjoyed
crocheting, sewing and collecting porcelain dolls.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; a
sister, Mary Muller; and a brother, Burton Lewis.
Survivors include two daughters, Delberta Fromknecht of Conneaut, and
Bonnie Messent of Geneva; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The Marcy Funeral Home, a Family Care Group affiliate, 208 Liberty Street,
Conneaut, is in charge of the arrangements.
FOUND ON STAR BEACON July 19, 1998
Francis J. Williams Jr.
CONNEAUT - Francis J. Williams Jr., 76, of State Street died Friday,
July 17, 1998, at University Hospital in Cleveland.
Born Oct. 4, 1921, in Worcester, Mass., he was the son of Francis J. Sr. and
Leda (Carrier) Williams. He was a lifelong Conneaut resident.
Mr. Williams was a 1940 graduate of Conneaut High School and served with
the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was instrumental in starting and was
in charge of the first radio station in Japan following the war. He was employed
as an electrician by True Temper Corp., retiring in 1986. He was a member of St.
Mary's Church in Conneaut and Cowle Post No. 151, of the American Legion.
He enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include his wife Catherine (Yozzo), whom he married May 23, 1942; four
daughters, Cathy Sibley of Kent, Pamela Yezza of Willoughby, Amy Topper of
Tallmadge and Mary Williams of Conneaut; two sons, Mark of St. Charles,
Ill., and David of Conneaut; sister, Margaret McMillen of Conneaut;
and 10 grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters during
childhood.
A Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church in Conneaut.
Rev. Nathan Willis will officiate.
Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Marcy Funeral Home, a Family Care
Group affiliate, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Building Fund of St. Mary's Church.
Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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ASHTABULA - Helen M. Hettmansperger, 94, of
Gulfview Tower died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at Carington Park Nursing Home.
Born July 16, 1904, in Big Rapids, Mich., she was the daughter of Alfred and
Emma (Field) Husted. She has been an Ashtabula resident since 1949.
Mrs. Hettmansperger was a member of the Ashtabula First Church of Nazarene where
she had been an active in all church activities, especially as a teacher and
calling on shut-ins.
She was also active in the Salvation Army Home League, League of Mercy.
Survivors include a son, Noel E. of Waikola, Hawaii; a brother, Emerson Husted
of Ocala, Fla.; and a sister, Gertrude Butler of Elkhart, Ind.; seven
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a great, great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; a son,
David E.; a grandson, Gregory Hettmansperger; a sister, Doris McCray; and an
infant son, Ronald.
Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ashtabula First Church of the Nazarene, 1820
S. Ridge W., with the Rev. Michael Legg officiating. Burial will follow in
Eastlake Cemetery in North Kingsville.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Ross-Billman Funeral Home, a Family
Care Group affiliate, 526 Prospect Road, Ashtabula.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nazarene World Missions or to the
Salvation Army Home League. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Charles A. Allshouse
CONNEAUT - Charles A. Allshouse, 82, of West Main Road died Sunday,
Aug.
9, 1998, in University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Born Nov. 8, 1915, in Conneaut, he was the son of Harry and Mabel (Fralic)
Allshouse.
Mr. Allshouse retired from the P & C Dock Co. in 1977, after 30 years of service
as a coal loader and Hulett operator. He was also employed by the former Nickel
Plate Railroad as a fireman for 6 years.
He was a member of the American Legion.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and hunting.
Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie Buckey and Linda Allshouse, both of
Kingsville, and Nancy Dombrowski of Pittsburgh; nine grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Danforth of Columbus; and a brother,
Robert of Englewood, Fla.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary.
There are no calling hours or service.
The Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, is in charge of
arrangements.
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