Obituaries - Star Beacon April 1, 2004

JAMES P. WILBERT

KINGSVILLE — James P. Wilbert, 94, of East 51st Street, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at Ashtabula County Nursing Home. A Memorial Mass will be held 7 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2004, at St. Joseph Church, 3330 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH. Reverend Fr. Philip Miller, Pastor, will preside. A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at the family grave site in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Painesville, OH. A gathering of friends and celebration of his life will be held at the Zaback–Ducro Funeral Home Community Room and Reception Center, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, from 12 p.m., noon, to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004. No calling hours will be observed. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church. ZABACK–DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements. Online obituary at www.ducro.com.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 2, 2004

WILLIAM R. COLBY

CONNEAUT — William Rea Colby, 82, of Conneaut, OH, died Thursday morning, April 1, 2004, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born May 2, 1921, in Amboy, OH, and was a son of Earl L. and Dorothy L. (Frary) Colby.

He was employed as electrical supervisor at Union Carbide–Elkem Metals in Ashtabula, OH, retiring in 1983 with 36 years service. Mr. Colby was a member of the Keepville Wesleyan Methodist Church in Keepville, PA, and devoted his life to his church and Lord. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Cheryl Ann (Brocksieker) Colby; his daughter, Barbara E. (Thomas) Alexander of Austin, TX; four sisters, Esther R. Nelson of Macomb, IL, Sarah Colby of High Point, NC, Dorothy (Paul) Brinks of Salisbury, NC, and Rebecka F. (Bill) Untch of High Point, NC; three brothers, Earl E. (Betty) Colby of Saybrook, OH, Jim (Loretta) Colby of Monroe Township, OH, and George (Dolores) of Ft. Collins, CO; four grandchildren, Thomas and Theodore Alexander, William Burr, and Melanie Padilla; and a great-granddaughter, Keyana Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deborah L. Burr, in 1976; his sister, Mary Golden; and his brother, John Colby, in infancy.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with Rev. Dan Cope of Keepville Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ohio.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Keepville Wesleyan Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 3, 2004

ERNEST “SOUPY” PASQUALONE

CONNEAUT — Ernest “Soupy” Pasqualone, 79, a resident of Geneva, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at The Villa at the Lake, Conneaut.

Born on Dec. 8, 1924, in Geneva, he was the son of Anthony and Mary (DeFalicibus) Pasqualone.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.

He was plant manager of Molded Fiber Glass.

He was a member of the Geneva VFW, American Legion and Rotary.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Pasqualone and Karen Anderson; one sister, Lucy (William) Lindquist and one brother, Mike (Norma) Pasqualone, all from Geneva.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; sister, Lucy; brother, Edward.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 5 at WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 828 Sherman St., Geneva with Fr. Paul Tobin, of Assumption Church officiating.

Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.

Calling hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, April 4 at WALKER FUNERAL HOME.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ashtabula County, 2420 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

C.A. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 ERNEST “SOUPY” PASQUALONE - (CORRECTION)

CONNEAUT – Ernest “Soupy” Pasqualone, 79, of Beach Street, Geneva, died Thursday, April 1, 2004.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Pasqualone and Karen Anderson; two sisters Lucy (William) Lindquist and Amy Eaton; one brother Mike (Norma) Pasqualone; one grandson Ian Anderson all of Geneva, and one great granddaughter Rayna Sprott, Pittsburgh, PA.

GEORGE A. POTTER, JR.

KINGSVILLE — George A. Potter, Jr., 76 of Detroit Street, Conneaut, died Friday, April 2, 2004 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, Kingsville, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 4, 2004

GEORGE A. POTTER

CONNEAUT – George A. Potter, Jr., 76, of Detroit St., Conneaut, died Friday morning, April 2, 2004 of cancer. He was born September 10, 1927, in Cleveland, and was a son of George A. Potter Sr., and Lula (Curtis) Potter Hengartner.

A lifelong Conneaut resident, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and retired from Copes-Vulcan in Fairview, PA. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #408, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #472, and American Legion Cowle Post #151. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing, and hunting.

Survivors include tow daughters, Nancy (Joe) Rockwell of Conneaut, and Sandra (Bruce) Campbell of Ashtabula; six sons, Bradley (Cheryl) Potter of Conneaut, Russell (Lisa) and Gregory (Tamara) all of Ashtabula, Gary (Lidia) of Conneaut, Patrick of Conneaut, and Kirk of Florida; two sisters, June Varketta of Ashtabula, and Lula Howland of Kingsville;  19 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Ralph.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with Tim Kraus of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery, with full military rites.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

JAMES P. WILBERT

KINGSVILLE — James P. Wilbert, 94, of East 51st Street, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

He was born July 23, 1909, the son of Adam Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth (Haley) Wilbert and had been a lifelong Ashtabula resident.

Prior to his retirement, he worked 40 years for C.E.I. as an electrician.

A Veteran of the U. S. Army, he served at the Battle of Okinowa.

A member of St. Joseph Church, he loved to travel all over the world with family and friends.

His survivors include several nieces and nephews; and his god-son, Robert Scherman of Galloway, OH.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Daniel, George, Edward, and William; two sisters, Agnes and Martha; and his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 7 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2004, at St. Joseph Church, 3330 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH. Reverend Fr. Fred Nachtigal, Pastor, will preside.

A Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at the family grave site in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Painesville, OH.

A gathering of friends and celebration of his life will be held at Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home Community Room and Reception Center, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, from 12 p.m., noon, to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004.

No calling hours will be observed.

Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church.

ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements. Online obituary at www.ducro.com

H. DUANE LAIRD

NORTH KINGSVILLE – H. Duane Laird, 76, of Brynmawr Ave. North Kingsville, died at his home early Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNEREAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 5, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 6, 2004

DOUGLAS L. BEERS

WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA — Douglas L. Beers, age 73, of West Springfield, PA, died Monday, April 5, 2004, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.

He was born in Greenville, PA on March 26, 1931, the son of the late Earl D. and Winifred Agnes (Peabody) Beers.

Douglas served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then went to work on the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroads. In 1960, he took a position at Rockwell International in Ashtabula, OH where he worked until the plant re-located in 1984. He then went to work at Chapens West End Hardware in Conneaut, OH where he has been currently working.

He was a member of the Conneaut Moose Lodge #472 and the American Legion #567.

He enjoyed his collection of Cub Cadet tractors and he enjoyed plowing snow and mowing lawns with them. He also enjoyed reading the local newspapers in the morning.

He is survived by a sister, Carolyn R. Biscoff of West Springfield, PA; a niece, Bonnie (David) Howland of Conneaut, OH; and a nephew, Daniel (Sharon) Biscoff of West Springfield, PA.

There will be no Calling Hours.

Life Celebration Services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at 12 p.m., noon, at the JEAN EVANS THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 11883 Main Street, East Springfield, PA, with Pastor Robert Klingler, of the West Springfield United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Cemetery with Military Honors by the Erie/Crawford County Veteran Honor Guard Association.

The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the JEAN EVANS THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, P.O. Box 235, East Springfield, PA 16411

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 7, 2004

H. DUANE LAIRD

B — A Celebration of Life Service for H. Duane Laird, of North Kingsville, OH, will be held Friday, April 16, 2004, at the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church. The time of service and other obituary details will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 8, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 9, 2004

SAMUEL N. HUTCHINSON

ASHTABULA — Samuel Neil Hutchinson, infant son of Michael and Heather (Coxe) Hutchinson, died Monday, April 5, 2004, at University Hospital in Cleveland.

Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Michael, Jason and Thomas Hutchinson, all of Ashtabula; sister, Raechel Coxe of Ashtabula; maternal grandmother, Shauna Bilbrey; paternal grandparents, Darrell and Kimberlee Hutchinson; maternal great-grandmother, Janet Coxe; and paternal great-grandmother, Bonita Claussen.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Marinus Claussen.

A private graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville, OH.

DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, is in charge of arrangements. Online obituary at www.ducro.com.

ARLOWENE N. RECTOR

CONNEAUT — Arlowene N. Rector, 81, of Parrish Road, Conneaut, OH, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital, Conneaut. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.

JOE E. WALDO

CONNEAUT — Joe E. Waldo, 68, of Buffalo Street, Conneaut, OH, died Thursday afternoon, April 8, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital following a probable coronary. Funeral Services will be held Saturday afternoon, April 10, 2004, at a time to be announced, by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 10, 2004

ARLOWENE N. RECTOR

CONNEAUT — Arlowene N. Rector, 81, of Parrish Road in Conneaut, died Thursday, April 8, 2004 at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 4, 1922 in Conneaut. She was the daughter of Lee R. and Lottie L. (Barney) Goldsmith.

A 1940 graduate of Rowe High School, she had worked in the accounting department of General Electric. She lived in Traverse City, Michigan for 30 years before returning to Conneaut in 1991.

She was a member of Amboy United Methodist Church and W.I.M.A.R.E.N.S. (Wives of Marine Engineers). She loved to play bridge and enjoyed spending time with her friends at The Villa At The Lake.

Survivors include her brother, Robert L. Goldsmith of Conneaut; a step-daughter, Joy Gwaltney of Alexandria, Virginia; and two step-sons, Cle Rector of Chicago, Illinois, and James Rector of Boulder, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George B. Rector in 1992; and a half-sister, Leah O’Connell in 1992.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2004 at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 208 Liberty Street in Conneaut, with the Reverend Gina Kim, Pastor of Amboy United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, April 12, 2004 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amboy United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

JOE E. WALDO

CONNEAUT — Joe E. Waldo, 68, of Conneaut, died Thursday, April 8, 2004 at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

He was born May 3, 1935 in Conneaut, a son of Ernest and Lizzie Belle (Castle) Waldo.

A lifelong area resident, he formerly worked at Newcomb Lumber, attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and enjoyed fishing and collecting aluminum cans.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Gier) Waldo, whom he married November 23, 1979; a step-son and step-daughter; and three step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2004 at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 208 Liberty Street in Conneaut.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 11, 2004

LLOYD E. MORRIS SR.

ASHTABULA — Lloyd E. Morris Sr., 71 of N. Ridge East, Ashtabula Twp., Ohio, passed away Friday morning April 9, 2004, in the Hospice Unit of the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center, Ashtabula, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at the Pentecostal Church of God, 2201 Cook Rd., Ashtabula, Ohio. Rev. Kenneth Roberts, pastor of the church will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville, Ohio.

Friends and family may call Monday April 12, 2004 from 6-8 P.M. at the Childs & Williams Family Funeral Home, 1440 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, Ohio.

Complete obituary will be published in Monday’s edition of the Star Beacon.

CHILDS & WILLIAMS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1440 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, Ohio is in charge of arrangements

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 12, 2004

LLOYD E. MORRIS SR.

ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — Lloyd E. Morris Sr., 71, of North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula Township, OH, passed away Friday morning, April 9, 2004, in the Hospice Unit of the Ashtabula County Medical Center, Ashtabula, OH.

Mr. Morris was born to Wallace Richmond and Velda Marina (Hudson) Morris on May 5, 1932 in Belva, WV, on 20 Mile Creek. He spent his early life there before moving to Ashtabula, OH as a young man.

Mr. Morris was employed by Sheffield Manufacturing of Ashtabula for 26 years. After retiring, he spent several more years working for Normandy Development as an apartment manager and Balkan Bakery as a delivery driver.

Mr. Morris enjoyed cooking, building furniture, blue grass and country music, gardening, bowling and helping people.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda E. Judge of Indianapolis, IN; sons, Lloyd E. (Doreen) Morris Jr. of Jefferson, OH and Kenneth R. (Sherri) Morris of Rome, OH; seven grandchildren, Lloyd E. (Janice) Morris III, Mike S. (Heidi) Morris, Keith R. Morris, Todd R. Morris, Kevin R. Morris, Kendra E. Morris and Megan M. Judge; four great-grandchildren, Lloyd E. Morris IV, Brent A. Morris, Caitlin N. Morris and Shi-Anna M. Kinsey; brothers, Wallace Richmond, Delmas Earl, Dallas Murl and James Kenney; and sisters, Mildred Louise, Verla Gleendean, Doris Marie, Glenna Jean, Janet Roberta Lynn and Rhonda La-Fon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby E. (Bean) Morris on July 17, 2003; and siblings, Carl, Dolly, Dennis, Donald and twin sisters at birth.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at the Pentecostal Church of God, 2201 Cook Road, Ashtabula, OH, with Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

A Fellowship Gathering will be held at Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department from 1 to 4 p.m. following the funeral.

Friends and family may call Monday, today, April 12, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CHILDS & WILLIAMS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1440 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ashtabula County. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home and Church.

CHILDS & WILLIAMS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1440 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH is in charge of arrangements.

MARCELINE J. PAPE

CLEVELAND — Marcelene J. Pape, age 76, died Friday, April 9, 2004, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Mrs. Pape was born December 30, 1927 in Conneaut, the daughter of Carl and Ethel Notte. She graduated from Conneaut High School and worked for the Astatic Corporation as an assembler.

Marcelene was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Conneaut. She was also a member of the Cara Mia Club, the Friendship Club and the Garabaldi Club.

She enjoyed traveling, cruises and bingo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Anthony (Nean) Pape; her 11-year-old daughter, Gail Pape; and a twin sister at birth.

Mrs. Pape is survived by three sons, Mark Pape of Strongsville, OH, Robert C. and Debbie Pape, and Anthony Pape, both of Conneaut; a granddaughter, Christina; a grandson, Nick; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Pape; foster-son, George Osborn of Huntsville, AL; and her close friend, Jane Cornuet.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at St. Mary Church in Conneaut, with Father Philip Miller, of St. Joseph Church, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.

Calling Hours will be held, today, Monday, April 12, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut. The ladies of the Cara Mia Club will have prayers at 7:15 p.m

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 13, 2004

HOWARD D. LAIRD

NORTH KINGSVILLE — Howard Duane Laird, 76, died peacefully at home in North Kingsville, on Saturday, April 3, 2004, after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Beloved husband of Joan Walrath Laird; loving father of Pamela S. Laird of Occidental, CA, Stephanie J. Wong of Portland, OR, and Ned W. (Chip) Laird of Boise, ID; and dedicated grandfather of Rachel and Jessica Wong, and Emma and Graham Laird. He is also survived by his stepmother, Catherine Anne (Nan) Stearns Laird of Monroeville, OH; and brothers, William Scott of Lyndhurst, OH, John Scott of Frankfurt, IN, and Henry James of Clyde, OH, all formerly of Conneaut.

Duane was born in Conneaut, OH, on January 3, 1928, and graduated from Conneaut High School in 1946. He served in the Air Force from 1946-48, including at Air Force Headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, during the Berlin Airlift. He played baseball with the Monroe Athletic Club for 16 years.

Duane made his career with the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, where he advanced from operations to industrial engineering, and finally to labor relations. He was the Manager of Labor Relations in Greenville, PA, prior to his retirement in 1983, after 34 years of service. In retirement, he operated a framing business in conjunction with the Pine Needle Craft Studio, a Greenville business created by his wife, Joan.

During the 30 years he lived in Greenville, he was a member of Greenville First Presbyterian Church, a volunteer at Greenville Hospital, a director of the Bessemer Federal Credit Union, and an Elk. He was an ordained elder of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church, and an avid golfer and member of Village Green Golf Course.

Duane will long be remembered for his positive spirit, generous nature, welcoming smile and joyful sense of humor, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

A Memorial Service will be held at the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church, located at Church and Maple Streets, on Friday, April 16, 2004, at 11 a.m.

Immediately following the service will be a luncheon in his honor at the Church Fellowship Hall, where the family will greet guests. No other calling hours will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 299, North Kingsville, OH 44068, or to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Envelopes will be available at the Church and at MARCY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, where arrangements have been handled.

HAROLD R. BELNAP

CONNEAUT — Harold (Butch) R. Belnap, age 79, of Conneaut, OH, died Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.

Mr. Belnap was born April 26, 1924, in Conneaut, OH, the son of Henry and Alta (Gibson) Belnap. He was a 1942 Rowe High School graduate.

Following graduation, he went on to work at the General Electric Company and then enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army from 1943 until he was honorably discharged in December of 1945. He went back to work at the Conneaut General Electric Base plant. He started in the production department and later worked as a foreman for over 15 years. He retired in 1984 following 41 years of service.

He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church in Conneaut and the American Legion, Cowle Post #151.

He enjoyed bowling, gardening, traveling and yardwork. Mr. Belnap loved to watch sports, especially the Cleveland Cavs, Indians and Browns.

Mr. Belnap was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Henry Belnap and Leon Belnap.

He is survived by his wife, Jennie DeNunzio Belnap, whom he married June 26, 1948, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. Also surviving are many special nieces and nephews.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2004, at St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, with the American Legion Honor Squadron conducting Full Military Rites.

Calling Hours will be Wednesday, April 14, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Frances Cabrini Church Capital Campaign Fund.

THELMA J. HIRSIMAKI

CONNEAUT — Thelma J. Hirsimaki, 77, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday morning, April 12, 2004, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.

She was born April 11, 1927, in Conneaut, OH, to Walter and Grace (Eighmy) Burdick.

A 1945 graduate of Conneaut High School, she retired as office manager from her husband’s car dealership, Hirsimaki Pontiac, to raise her son. She formerly worked in the office at J.C. Penney’s and was a secretary at Russell Company.

She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, tatting, gardening both flowers and vegetables, shopping, dancing, and was a dog fancier.

Survivors include her son, Todd R. Hirsimaki of Conneaut, OH; her sister, Norma (Bob) Marn of Conneaut, OH; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ted, in 1997.

Graveside Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2004, at East Conneaut Cemetery, with the Reverend Dr. Clyde A. McGee, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating.

Friends may call on Thursday, April 15, 2004, from 12 p.m. (noon) until 1 p.m. at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.

A luncheon will be served for family and friends at the MARCY FAMILY CENTER, 180 Harbor Street, following the graveside service.

MATTHEW D. ZOLNIER

CONNEAUT — Matthew David Zolnier, age 21, of San Ramon, CA, died on spring break while vacationing in Tijuana, Mexico. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 14, 2004

THOMAS F. BANCROFT

KINGSVILLE — Thomas F. Bancroft, 88, of Route 193, Kingsville, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at his home. He was born February 10, 1916, in Lenox Twp., the son of Lynn and Jennie (Weaver) Bancroft, and has been a lifetime area resident.

He was a graduate of Kingsville High School. He worked for 30 years with East Ohio Gas Company, and in the 1930s he was with the United States CCC program.

He was a member of the Gageville United Methodist Church; the Orion Lodge 353 F & AM, and the Bennett Hunting Club in Pennsylvania. He was a former Kingsville Township trustee. He enjoyed making Maple Syrup, playing pool and cards, and fishing.

Surviving him are his son, Craig (Cheryl) Bancroft of Kingsville; a daughter, Glenna (Joe) Rodebaugh of Kingsville; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marbelle, on January 27, 2004; a son, Gary, in 1987; a daughter, Joyce Ann at birth; a granddaughter, Robin Bancroft Knapp; and two brothers, Clyde and Jay.

Graveside services will be Friday, April 16, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Lulu Falls Cemetery in Kingsville, with Rev. Bonnie Habbersett of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church, officiating.

The Ross–Billman Funeral Home, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements.

MATTHEW D. ZOLNIER

CONNEAUT — Matthew David Zolnier, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2004.

Matt was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 29, 1982. Matt had been a longtime resident of the San Ramon Valley in California. He was a 2001 graduate of San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., where he was a varsity soccer player. He also played soccer for the San Ramon and Mustang leagues. Matt attended Diablo Valley College, and recently attended La Mesa City College. He was looking forward to attending UC–San Diego in the fall. What was most important to Matt was making his friends laugh and building friendships that would last a lifetime.

Matt is survived by his parents, James and Kathy (Spencer) Zolnier of San Ramon, Calif.; two brothers, Michael Anthony Zolnier and Casey James Zolnier of San Ramon; grandparents, Chloe Spencer of Conneaut, and Michael and Pearl Zolnier of Masury, Ohio; many aunts and uncles; and the “Cousin Club.”

Matt was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Chuck Spencer.

Family and friends may gather at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Graveside prayer services will be held 11:00 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas of St. Mary & St. Frances Cabrini Parishes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of Matt’s aunt Janine Vendemia or to the charity of one’s choice.

WILLIAM E. LAITURI

CONNEAUT — William E. Laituri, 79, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday evening, April 12, 2004, at his home of a probable coronary. He was born August 9, 1924, in Conneaut and was the son of William A. and Matilda (Maki) Laituri.

A Conneaut High School graduate, he was a lifelong Conneaut resident and was employed at the Conneaut Base Plant of General Electric, retiring in 1984 as a machinist. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Evergreen Lodge #222 F. & A.M., and the Shriners. He enjoyed watching stock car racing locally at Raceway 7, and Nascar on TV. He raced cars himself in the ’40s and ’50s and later sponsored cars. He enjoyed his cars and taking care of them.

Survivors include two nephews, David Arkilander of Stratford, Conn., and William Arkilander of Riverton, Conn.; a niece, Sue Herron of Burlington, Conn.; and his friends and care givers Joe Griffey and Dick Meinke of Conneaut, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lula Arkilander.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, April 16, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Dr. Clyde A. McGee, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Conneaut, OH.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, April 15, from 6 to 8 PM. Evergreen Lodge will conduct a service at 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1645 West 8th St., Erie, PA 16505. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

EUGENIA RACIBORSKI

CONNEAUT — Eugenia Raciborski, 90, of Madison Street, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at the UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by the Thompson–Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 15, 2004

JAMES W. BLOOM

JEFFERSON — James W. Bloom, 65, of Doyle Road, Jefferson Township, OH, died Wednesday morning, April 14, 2004, at his residence following a short illness with cancer.

He was born August 2, 1938 in Ashtabula, OH, the son of George W. and Ina M. (Peaspanen) Bloom and has lived in Plymouth Township and Jefferson Township all of his life. He was a 1956 graduate of Ashtabula High School.

Mr. Bloom was an electrician more than 30 years with I.B.E.W. Local #673, retiring in 1987. Mr. Bloom also owned and operated Bloom’s Arena.

He was a former member of Bethany Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, was involved with the Rhythm Riders 4-H Club more than 48 years, was a life member of the Dusty Boots Riding Club, receiving the President’s Award, was a member of the Ohio Team Ropers Association and for 20 years hosted the Biff Fitting Memorial Roping at his arena.

He had a great love for horses, enjoyed his longhorn cattle and farming. He had an innovative and creative ability to work with most things and loved to watch his grandchildren’s activities.

Survivors include his wife, Andrea J. (McClure) Bloom, whom he married September 6, 1996 at the Bloom Farm; four children, Terri Bloom Tisch of Jefferson, OH, LuAnn Fischer of Sheffield Township, OH, Bonnie S. Brockway and Gregory S. Bloom, both of Jefferson, OH; two step-sons, Chad C. Glunt of State College, PA and Craig A. Glunt of Columbus, OH; eight grandchildren, Brittani, Courtney, Mark, Kelly, Ryan, Lindsey, Kara, and Troy; five step-grandchildren, Carrie, Loren, Thomas, Adam and Kelly; a great step-granddaughter, Genevieve; three sisters, Patricia M. Harvey of Andover, OH, Janis B. Eldredge of Breckenridge, CO and Ruth I. Farr of North Kingsville, OH; and aunts, uncles, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Nancy A. (Chapman) Bloom.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 89 East Satin Street, Jefferson, OH, with the Reverend Frederick Grimm officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

Calling Hours will be held Friday, April 16, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 89 East Satin Street, Jefferson, OH 44047 or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 2010, Ashtabula, OH 44004, envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home and Church.

REGINA R. DELMORE

EASTON, PA — Regina Reo Delmore, 50, of Easton, PA, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, in the VNA Hospice at St. Luke’s, Bethlehem, PA.

Born July 13, 1953 in Conneaut, OH, she was a daughter of Lilyan Ritari Reo, Conneaut, OH and the late Ralph Reo.

She had been an art teacher at the Warren County Technical School, Washington, NJ for 20 years. She was a talented artist and gifted singer. She graduated from Bowling Green University.

Survivors include her mother; her husband of 18 years, Frank Delmore; daughter, Marisa and son, Cullen, both at home; brother, Richard of Paw Paw, MI; five sisters, Rosemary Fails of Alliance, OH, Bonnie Schiavone of Brook Park, OH, Kathy Chu of Coatesville, PA, Pamela Richardson of Richmond, OH and Lorrie Mullin of Conneaut, OH; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2004, in the ASHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1337 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042-4021.

A Memorial Mass will be held in Conneaut, OH at a later date.

Contributions may be made to the Warren County Technical School, Washington, NJ for a scholarship in her name.

TREVER A. ARTMAN

CONNEAUT — Former Conneaut, OH, resident, Trever A. Artman, 28, of Madison, OH, died Monday evening, April 12, 2004, in West Springfield, PA.

He was born June 22, 1975, in Conneaut, OH, and was a son of Richard E. and Alice (Mozena) Artman Jr.

A 1993 graduate of Conneaut High School, he was employed as a paint department supervisor at Enterprise Welding in Madison. He was a lifelong area resident and was a member of State Line United Methodist Church in Monroe Township, OH.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking in the woods, and generally being outdoors.

Survivors include his parents, of Conneaut, OH; two brothers, Rick and Scott Artman of Conneaut, OH; his maternal grandmother, Grace I. Mozena of Conneaut, OH; his girlfriend, Misty Workman of Madison, OH; and aunts, uncles, and more distant relatives.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Artman; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Lucille Artman; and maternal grandfather, Robert Mozena.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Richard Smith, of State Line United Methodist Church, and David Anderson, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday, April 16, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, with envelopes available at the Funeral Home.

EUGENIA RACIBORSKI

CONNEAUT — Eugenia Raciborski, 90, of Madison Street, Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

Born in Conneaut, OH, on December 14, 1913, the daughter of the late Teofil and Julia (Drongroski) Raciborski, she had resided in Conneaut her entire life.

Mrs. Raciborski was employed by the former Conneaut Banking and Trust Company and retired from the Second National Bank as a teller; she was also in charge of the safety deposit boxes.

She was a member of the St. Mary’s Church and the Polish American Ladies. She graduated from Conneaut High School in 1932 and enjoyed meeting her classmates for lunch.

Survivors include two nieces, Karen Bordeaux Williams of Streetsboro, OH, and Barbara (Robert) Bordeaux Silverberg of Kent, OH; two nephews, William (Rose) Hill and James (Barbara) Hill, both of Conneaut; and several great-nieces, great-nephews; and great-great nieces and great-great-nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Hill and Sophia Bordeaux.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m., noon, on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at St. Mary’s Church in Conneaut, with the Pastor Raymond Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at the THOMPSON–SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of Service

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 16, 2004

FRIEDA WARTIAINEN

CONNEAUT — Frieda Wartiainen, 84, of Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at the UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Wartiainen was born in Germany, November 22, 1919. She had resided in Conneaut most of her life.

She was an avid league bowler at El Camp Lanes for many years and enjoyed crossword puzzles.

She was a graduate of Lancaster High School with the Class of 1938, and she served as secretary for several schools where her husband, Lauri, was a teacher.

She is survived by a daughter, Janet Wartiainen of Ashtabula, OH.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lauri, to whom she had been married for 62 years; and a daughter, Carol Wartiainen.

Mrs. Wartiainen donated her body to Case Western Reserve Medical School. There will be no service or calling hours.

The THOMPSON–SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, was in charge of arrangements

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 17, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 18, 2004

GEORGE W. HILLS

WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA – George W. Hills, 81, of West Springfield, PA, died Thursday morning April 15, 2004, at the Tavares Hospital Waterman, in Tavares, FL.

He was born February 3, 1923 in Spring Township, PA, and was a son of Wallace A. and Edith E. (Congdon) Hills.

A Springfield area resident since 1940, he graduated from Springfield High School and attended Edinboro University.

He was a career veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring after 23 years as a major.

He was a Teamster and a local truck driver mostly in Erie, PA, and was employed as evening terminal manager at Terminal Transport.

He was a member of West Springfield United Methodist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars West Springfield Post. He had served on the Northwestern School Board for over 20 years.

He was an avid boater and was a member of the Conneaut Boat Club and the Lake Erie Boat Club. He enjoyed golfing and playing bridge.

Survivors include his wife Agnes D. (Devlin) Hills whom he married November 25, 1942; two sons, Laurie L. (Denise) and Dennis C. (Debbie) Hills all of West Springfield, PA; four grandchildren, Kimberly Hills, Jessica Hills, Kristina Buzard, and Justin Hills; and two sisters, Verna Weldon of West Springfield and Marjorie (Clair) Cherry of Peoria, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers Gerald V., Richard M., Rex and Donald L. Hill.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Robert Klingler, pastor of West Springfield United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in East Springfield Cemetery with military honors.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Springfield United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

SHEILA A. KAHLER

CONNEAUT – Sheila A. Kahler, of Conneaut, OH, died Saturday morning, April 17, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 19, 2004

SUSAN B. CONROY

ASHTABULA – Former Conneaut, resident, Susan B. Conroy, 63, of Ashtabula, died Saturday afternoon, April 17, at Ashtabula County Medical Center, Ashtabula. She was born May 27, 1940 in Glassport, PA, and was the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Wilding) Salvi.

She graduated from Glassport High School in 1958 and from California State College in 1962 where she was active in theater and was a member of Tri Sigma Sorority. She was employed as a speech therapist in the Ashtabula schools and in the Conneaut schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Conneaut and the Women of the Moose. She coached C.L.Y.O. Little League for seven years with her husband, and enjoyed bingo, reading, crafts, and was an animal and bird lover.

Survivors include her husband James J. Conroy whom she married July 7, 1962; a daughter Kelly L. (Christopher) Cimino of Austinburg Township; a son David S. Conroy of Austinburg Township; and triplet grandchildren Christopher W., Katherine A., and Paige Elizabeth Conroy.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A prayer service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Immediately following the service, a luncheon will be held at the Conneaut Odd Fellows Hall, 253 Liberty St.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League of Ashtabula County, P.O. Box 367, Geneva, OH 44041. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

SHEILA A. KAHLER

ERIE, PA – Sheila A. Kahler, 65, of Conneaut, OH, died Saturday morning, April 17, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. She was born September 24, 1938, in Conneaut, OH, and was a daughter of James I. Milne and Ruth M. (Sjostrom) Milne Lampela.

A lifelong Conneaut resident, she was a 1956 graduate of Conneaut High School and had attended the Buffalo Grooming School. She was the owner of Happy Pets and raised and bred Briards. She was a member of the Briard Club and participated in many dog shows. She was a member and past president of the Ashtabula County Business Women’s Association. She had also sold copperware for many years and was district manager at one time.

Sheila was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she sang in the church choir, directed the children’s choir, and taught Sunday School at one time. She also sang with the Erie Philharmonic Chorus.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and roller-skating.

Survivors include her daughter Julie M. (Gary) Caito of Tonawanda, NY; two sons William P. (Marita) Kahler of Smyrna, GA, and David E. Kahler of Austin, TX; her sister Trudy M. (Gene) Daly of West Palm Beach, FL; and her brother Jerald E. (Faye) Lampela of Conneaut, OH; and five grandchildren, Justin, Brandon, Carina, Katie and Brady.

She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Lampela in 1989; her husband George T. Kahler in 1994; a grandson Ryan Kahler; and her stepfather Edwin H. Lampela in 2003 who had raised her since early childhood.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lake Rd. and Grove St., Conneaut, OH, with Rev. Dr. Clyde A. McGee officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Abiding Memorial of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Animal Protective League of Ashtabula County, or to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 20, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 21, 2004

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JAMES P. WILBERT

KINGSVILLE — James P. Wilbert, 94, of East 51st Street, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at Ashtabula County Nursing Home. A Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at the family grave site in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Painesville, OH. A gathering of friends and celebration of his life will be held at Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home Community Room and Reception Center, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, from 12 p.m., noon, to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church, 3330 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004. ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements. Online obituary at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 23, 2004

BARBARA A. VAUGHN

CONNEAUT — Barbara A. Vaughn, of Conneaut, OH, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH.

A daughter of Theodore and Lydia (Montgomery) Reynolds, she was born and raised in Warren, OH.

She was employed by Republic Steel in Warren until 1974, when she moved to Conneaut.

She was a member of the Mary Redmond chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She was a gourmet cook and enjoyed music, sewing, playing cards, and bird watching.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth H. Vaughn, whom she married September 12, 1960; two daughters, Lydia Rachel (Gary) Potter of Conneaut, OH, and LuAnne (Allen) Waha of Dorset, OH; and eight grandchildren, James Robert Potter, John Spencer Potter, Kim, Michelle, Stacy, Angel, Bill and Frank Waha.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Rebecca and Theatis; and four brothers, Theodore and Orace Lee Reynolds, both killed in action during World War II, and James and Ronald Reynolds.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Raymond L. Lamb, pastor of the Conneaut Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Cortland, OH, at 1 p.m. on Monday.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday, April 25, 2004, from 2 to 5 p.m. Daughters of the American Revolution will conduct a service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 24, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 25, 2004

ELSIE B. VANKIRK

ASHTABULA — Elsie Bertha VanKirk, age 83, of Columbus Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, died April 24, 2004, at the Country Club Retirement Center in Ashtabula.

Born August 5, 1920 in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late Ernst Edward and Emma (Wischalski) Schanfish. Mrs. VanKirk lived in Ashtabula most of her adult life.

At one time, Mrs. VanKirk owned her own company running ice cream trucks in Ashtabula. Mrs. VanKirk also worked at Molded Fiberglass.

On December 27, 1943, she married Charles Wesley VanKirk in Cleveland, OH. Mrs. VanKirk was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Ashtabula.

She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, painting, spending time with her family, gardening, traveling, and wintering in Florida.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Wesley VanKirk; children, Charles VanKirk Jr. (wife, Chris) of Ashtabula, Connie True (husband, Clair) of Haysville, KS and Edward VanKirk of Reading, PA; grandchildren, Melanie Hanson and Heather Perkins, both of Kansas and Brian VanKirk of North Carolina; step-grandchildren, Larry Vaux and Hugh Harrison Jr., both of Illinois, Dean Maron of Ohio, Tamara Joiner-Smith of Florida, and Nick and Vance True, both of Kansas; great-grandson, Joshua Perkins; and numerous step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Oscar Schultz, Otto Schanfish, Gustave Schanfish and Lydia Wentland.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at the BURTON FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1329 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, with Reverend Kenneth Roberts, of Pentecostal Church of God in Ashtabula, officiating. Burial to take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville, OH.

Calling Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at BURTON FUNERAL HOME.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the building fund of the Pentecostal Church of God, Ashtabula.

Also See April 26th, 2004

BARBARA A. VAUGHN

CONNEAUT — Among survivors of Barbara A. Vaughn of Conneaut, who died Thursday, are grandchildren James Robert Irish and John Spencer Irish. Their names were incorrect in the full obituary which ran Friday.

Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Raymond L. Lamb, pastor of the Conneaut Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Cortland, OH, at 1 p.m. on Monday.

Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 5 p.m. Daughters of the American Revolution will conduct a service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 26, 2004

ELSIE B. VANKIRK

ASHTABULA — Elsie Bertha VanKirk, age 83, of Columbus Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, died April 24, 2004, at the Country Club Retirement Center in Ashtabula.

Born August 5, 1920 in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late Ernst Edward and Emma (Wischalski) Schanfish. Mrs. VanKirk lived in Ashtabula most of her adult life.

At one time, Mrs. VanKirk owned her own company running ice cream trucks in Ashtabula. Mrs. VanKirk also worked at Molded Fiberglass.

On December 27, 1943, she married Charles Wesley VanKirk in Cleveland, OH. Mrs. VanKirk was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Ashtabula.

She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, painting, spending time with her family, gardening, traveling, and wintering in Florida.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Wesley VanKirk; children, Charles VanKirk Jr. (wife, Chris) of Ashtabula, Connie True (husband, Clair) of Haysville, KS and Edward VanKirk of Reading, PA; grandchildren, Melanie Hanson and Heather Perkins, both of Kansas and Brian VanKirk of North Carolina; step-grandchildren, Larry Vaux and Hugh Harrison Jr., both of Illinois, Dean Maron of Ohio, Tamara Joiner-Smith of Florida, and Nick and Vance True, both of Kansas; great-grandson, Joshua Perkins; and numerous step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Oscar Schultz, Otto Schanfish, Gustave Schanfish and Lydia Wentland.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at the BURTON FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1329 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, with Reverend Kenneth Roberts, of Pentecostal Church of God in Ashtabula, officiating. Burial to take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville, OH.

Calling Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at BURTON FUNERAL HOME.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the building fund of the Pentecostal Church of God, Ashtabula.

RICHARD R. MCLAUGHLIN

CONNEAUT — Richard R. McLaughlin, 77, a former resident of Conneaut, OH, died Sunday, April 25, 2004. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH

ALI BRABENDER

CONNEAUT — Ali Brabender, 88, formerly of Conneaut, OH, died Sunday, April 25, 2004, in the Odyssey Hospice Center, Mesa, AZ. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 27, 2004

ALI BRABENDER

CONNEAUT — Ali Brabender, 88, of 15th Street, Conneaut, OH, died Saturday, April 24, 2004, in the Odyssey Hospice Center, Mesa, AZ.

Born in Waterford, NY, on August 13, 1915, the daughter of the late Isaac and Emelia (Hakola) Isaacson, she had resided in Conneaut most of her life but had lived with her daughter in Chandler, AZ, since this past December.

She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and, in her leisure time, enjoyed bowling, cooking and baking.

Survivors include her daughter, Candice Hope of Chandler, AZ; two grandchildren, Jason Hope of Glendale, AZ, and Ashley Hope of Chandler, AZ; and three great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold S.; and a sister, Sanelma (Sam) Kallio.

Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Dr. Clyde A. McGee, pastor of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Kelloggsville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the Service.

RICHARD W. BELCHER

CONNEAUT — Richard W. Belcher, 48, of Monroe Street, Conneaut, OH, died Sunday, April 25, 2004, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.

MARION RALSTON

CONNEAUT — Marion Ralston, 94, formerly of King Street, Conneaut, OH, died Monday, April 26, 2004, in Southland Suite, Lakeland, FL. Arrangements will be announced by the THOMPSON–SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 28, 2004

JAMES H. JONES SR.

CONNEAUT — James H. Jones Sr., age 82, of Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.

Mr. Jones was born February 1, 1922, in South Amboy, NJ, the son of James H. and Ada (Ward ) Jones.

In June of 1940, Mr. Jones enlisted in the United States Army, following high school, to serve his country. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II and was honorably discharged in July of 1945. He worked for the Standard Oil Company for several years and later the City of Conneaut, where he retired from the Public Works Department.

Mr. Jones enjoyed fishing and hunting, was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching television. He loved to go to the Light House Cafe Coffee Shop in the mornings, to socialize with his friends.

He was also a member of the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Conneaut.

He is survived by two sons, James H. (and Patricia) Jones Jr. of Conneaut, and Charlie (and Dolly) Jones Sr. of Roanoke, VA; a stepson, Frank Vigarito of Cleveland; a daughter, Deborah Kaye of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, Tracy Marvin, Katherine Fuller, Charlie Jones Jr., Tiffanie Jones, Michael Miller and Tammy Moffat; and several great-grandchildren.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Jessie Jones; and his second wife, Edith Jones.

Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004, at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Buckeye Chapter, with envelopes available at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH, where arrangements are being handled.

MARION RALSTON

CONNEAUT — Marion Ralston, 94, formerly of King Street, Conneaut, OH, died Monday, April 26, 2004, in Southland Suite, Lakeland, FL.

Born in Conneaut, OH, May 29, 1910, the daughter of the late Charles B. and Daisey O’Brien. She had resided in Conneaut until moving to Florida in 1979.

Mrs. Ralston was a member of St. Mary’s Church and the L.C.B.A.

She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Shirkman of Davenport, FL; two sons, Brien Ralston of Beverly Hills, MI, and John (Jack) Ralston of Northfield, OH; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ralston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 30, 2004, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, with the Reverend Raymond Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, on Friday, April 30, 2004, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon).

DONALD L. TRASK JR.

KINGSVILLE — Donald L. Trask Jr., 54, a former resident of the Kingsville area, died Thursday, April 15, 2004, in Good Samaritan Hospital of San Jose, CA.

Born in Ashtabula, OH, September 20, 1949, he was the son of Donald and Maxine (March) Trask. Leaving the Kingsville area 30 years ago, he has lived in California for the last 13 years.

He was a graduate of Edgewood High School, in 1967; attended Kent State; and was a Veteran of the Ohio National Guard, Company B, from 1969 to 1975. On June 28, 1986, he married the former Deborah Cannon.

For over 30 years, he was in the electronics business. He worked for Integrated Solutions Inc. and was vice president of worldwide sales, traveling all over the world.

Mr. Trask enjoyed racing his vintage Jaguar and a Reynard Formula III.

Survivors include his wife, of San Jose; a sister, Deborah L. Johnson of Austinburg; a brother, Dennis L. Trask of Bristolville, OH; his parents, Donald and Maxine Trask of Kingsville; and grandparents, Joseph and Alma Leskovsky of North Kingsville.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 30, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church, 6546 Church Street, North Kingsville, OH, with Christopher Benek officiating. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Donations can be made in his name to First Presbyterian Church, 114 East 4th Street, Greenville, OH 45331.

GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 6280 South Main Street, North Kingsville, OH, is handling local arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 29, 2004

RICHARD W. BELCHER SR.

CONNEAUT — Richard W. Belcher Sr., 48, of Conneaut, OH, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 25, 2004, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1956, in Rutland, VT, and was the son of Burless and Ida (Springer) Belcher.

A Conneaut resident most of his life, he was employed at General Aluminum; enjoyed listening to music; and spending time with his children, granddaughter, and his best friend, Jimmy Connors.

Survivors include his mother, of Conneaut, OH; three daughters, Starr and Cassie Belcher, both at home, and Tracey Belcher, who is out of state; his son, Willie Belcher of Conneaut; two sisters, Bonnie (Dale) Dudas of Honolulu, HI, and Lois Fleming of Canton, GA; and his granddaughter, Haylee Belcher.

He was preceded in death by his father; and his son, Richard Jr., who was stillborn in 1982.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lake Road and Grove Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Dr. Clyde A. McGee officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the Church and at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, which has charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 30, 2004

HELEN E. WRIGHT

CLEVELAND — Helen E. Wright, 86, of Conneaut, OH, died Thursday morning, April 29, 2004, at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH. She was born May, 27, 1917, in Hazelton, PA, and was a daughter of Victor and Theresa (Marini) Philistine.

A Conneaut resident most of her life, Mrs. Wright was employed as a buyer in the children’s department at the former Pelton’s Department Store in Conneaut. During World War II, she worked in a war plant in New Jersey. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Rose Chapter #22, Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and dancing.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda J. Wright of Conneaut, OH: four sisters, Genevive Sheridan of Arlington, VA, Lenora Broyan of Yardley, PA, Angeline Planck of Hazelton, PA, and Mary McGlynn of New Jersey; her brother, Victor Philistine of Florida; and her grandson Thomas J. Ritari of Willoughby, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John H. Wright Jr., in 1922; two sisters, Joyce Tucciarone and Nancy Repanshek; two brothers, Donald and Tony Philistine, and her brother-in-law Vince Repanshek.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Monday, May 3, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with Rose Chapter #22 OES officiating.

A memorial gathering will follow the service at the Marcy Family Center, 180 Harbor St., Conneaut, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Chapter #22, Order of Eastern Star. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the Family Center

JEAN A. LOOMIS

ASHTABULA — Jean A. Loomis, 72, of Crown St., died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital. Born in Conneaut on January 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Roland H. and Amy (Knapp) Downing, she had resided here her entire life.

Mrs. Loomis was employed by the Conneaut Area City Schools for 28 years as the head cashier and bookkeeper for the cafeteria. She also served as treasurer of the Non-classified employees union. She served as president of the PTA and was also president of the Child Guidance Mothers’ Club. She was a member of the East Conneaut United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for several years. Mrs. Loomis was actively involved with her children and grandchildren where she served as a Girl Scout leader and was a scorekeeper for the girls softball team. She especially enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.

She is survived by her husband, Claude M., to whom she had been married for the past 54 years; Two daughters, Amy (Robert) McClintock of Conneaut, and Susanne Loomis of Boston, MA; a son, Claude R. Butch (Nancy) Loomis of Conneaut; seven Grandchildren, Robert McClintock, Jodie Pape, Sally Ann Campbell, Jeff McClintock, and Natalie, Claudia and Erika Loomis; Five great-grandchildren, Hunter McClintock, Nathan Pape, Kaylin McClintock, Howie Campbell, and Jozlyne Pape; and a sister, Janet Smith of North Carolina.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Beatrice Atkins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Rev. Charles Graham, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating.

Following cremation, interment will be in the East Conneaut Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Friday (today) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Family requests memorials be made in her name to the East Conneaut United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home