Obituaries - Star Beacon April 1, 2005

LILLIAN R.  SWANSON

KINGSVILLE — Lillian Ruth Swanson, age 86, died Monday, March 28, 2005, at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.
     She was born June 9, 1918, in Ashtabula, OH, the daughter of Harold G.  and Clara (Brown) Kemp, and has been a lifetime area resident.
     She was a nurse at Lake County Memorial Hospital and Brown Memorial Hospital for 30 years, retiring in 1979.
     She married Robert Swanson on October 15, 1944.
     She was a member of Kingsville Presbyterian Church; Orion Chapter #12 OES; American Legion Auxiliary, Neal Post #743; The Harmony Club; and the Sunshine Couples Club.  She enjoyed candy-making and crafts.
     Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Sharon Scott and Betty Lou Swanson, both of Kingsville; two grandchildren, Karen (Jay) Bertholf and Virginia Lakota; three great-grandchildren, Jessica and Julie Lakota, and Kayla Bertholf; and a brother, Glenn Kemp of Geneva.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Russell Kemp; and a sister, Mary Louise Harper.
     Funeral Services will be 11 a.m.  today, April 1, 2005, at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, with Reverend Bonnie Habbersett, of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery in Ashtabula Township.
     Calling Hours were held Thursday evening, March 31, 2005, at the Funeral Home, and a calling hour will be held again today, April 1, 2005, from 10 a.m.  until the time of service at the Funeral Home.
     Memorial contributions can be made to the Kingsville Presbyterian Church or to the Kingsville Fire Department.  Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

MARY “JEAN” GRUBKE

CONNEAUT — Mary “Jean” Grubke, 83, died Wednesday morning, March 30, 2005, at Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville.
     She was born December 19, 1922, in Brush, CO, and was the daughter of Russell W.  and Mary G.  (Andrews) Powers.
     Mrs.  Grubke was a veteran of the U.S.  Marine Corps and was employed as a secretary for Crandall Insurance.  She attended State Line United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading, gardening, needlecrafts, walking and taking her friends places.
     Survivors include three daughters, Joanne (Fred) Bucci of Conneaut, Janice Leonard of Pierpont, and Jackie (Steven) Sheaffer of Las Vegas, NV; her son, Joseph (Beverly) Grubke of Akron; her sister, Phyllis Syzdeck; 12 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Grubke, in 1993; and her sister; Patricia Weeks.
     At Mrs.  Grubke’s request, her body has been donated to Case-Western.  A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m.  Monday, April 4, 2005, at State Line United Methodist Church, 7330 Bushnell Rd., Monroe Twp., with the Rev.  Vernon Palo officiating.  A time of fellowship will follow the service in the church dining room.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad.  Envelopes will be available at the church and at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, which is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 2, 2005

FLOYD A.  BETTEYS

NORTH KINGSVILLE — Floyd A.  Betteys, age 82, of West Center Street, North Kingsville, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at his home.
     He was born in Conneaut, OH, February 18, 1923, the son of the late Floyd A.  and Bernice (Turner) Betteys Sr.  and resided in Conneaut most of his life except for the past five years in North Kingsville.
     He was a W.W.  II Veteran of the United States Army.
     Mr. Betteys was employed by the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad and retired as a car knocker.  He was also employed as a projectionist for the former State and Ohio Theaters in Conneaut and the Drive-In Theater in North Kingsville.
     He was an active member of the Amboy United Methodist Church and a member of the Motion Pictures Operators Union.
     In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening, studying the Bible and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
     He is survived by his wife, Donna (Hewitt); two daughters, Susan (Ron) Nickels and Pamela (Lonnie) Stump, both of Conneaut; two sons, Michael (Chris) Betteys of Mentor and Floyd A., Jr.  of Conneaut; step-son, Robert Katz; seven grandchildren, Ronald “Butch” Nickels, Christina Nickels, Jeremy Wheeler, Nicole Betteys, Scott Betteys, Eric Betteys and Michelle Betteys; four great-grandchildren, Amber, Ericka, Kelsie and Dylan Nickels; and one great-great-granddaughter, Cheyenne.
     Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Christine M.  Betteys; and brother, Jack Betteys.
     Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m.  Monday, April 4, 2005, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Gina Kim, of the Amboy United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
     Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday, April 3, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m.
     The family requests donations be made in his name to the Amboy United Methodist Church or to the North Kingsville Rescue Squad.  Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 3, 2005

RUTH J.  MOORE
CONNEAUT – Ruth J.  Moore, 78, of Harbor St., passed away April 1, 2005 at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.  She was born August 22, 1927 in Jefferson County, Ohio the daughter of the late W.C and the late Myrtle Irene (nee Goodeare) Wrikeman.  Prior to moving to Conneaut in 1977 she has resided in Carrollton, Ohio.
     Ruth is survived by daughter, Bonnie Kovarik of Conneaut; and grandchildren, Patty Potts, of Cleveland, Joe Kovarik, of Charleston, South Carolina, and Becky Natto of Cleveland.
     She is preceded in death by parents and her husband, Paul Ellsworth Moore.  
     Cremation has taken place.  There will be no services.  Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut is in charge of arrangements

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 4, 2005

THELMA G.  SALSBURY

CONNEAUT — Thelma G.  Salsbury, 84, died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Inn Conneaut Health Center, Conneaut.
     Calling hours will be from 1 p.m.  to 3 p.m.  Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St.  in Conneaut.
     Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at 1 p.m.  at the funeral home.  The Rev.  Stanley Bagley, interim pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate.  Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.
     At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made the First Baptist Church Building Fund.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 5, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 6, 2005

JAIME M.  DREW HAAS

CONNEAUT - Jaime M.  Drew Haas, 25, died Monday, April 4, 2005 in Dayton, OH.
     Born October 13, 1979 in Conneaut, she was the daughter of Dennis Drew and Sandy (Haas) Piper.
     A Conneaut resident for most of her life, she attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and enjoyed digital imaging and morphing pictures as well as spending time with her son and family.
     Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sandy and Kenneth Piper of Geneva; her father and stepmother, Dennis and Rachel Drew of Conneaut; her son, Donnie Joseph Mitchell Drew of Oklahoma City, OK; her brother, Jason Haas of Ashland; maternal grandparents, Marlin and Patricia Haas of Conneaut; step grandmothers, Miriam Piper of Ashtabula and Florence Knight of Monroe Township and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; Carlton and Vilah Drew; her step grandfathers, Harry Knight and Ralph Piper and a cousin, Aaron Drew.
     Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.  Friday at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut with Rev.  Theodore Pelikan, interim pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church officiating.
     Burial will follow at Lulu Falls Cemetery in Kingsville.
     Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m.  Thursday and from 10 a.m.  Friday until the time of service at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 7, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 8, 2005

ELIZABETH E.  GASCH

CONNEAUT - Elizabeth E.  Gasch, 91, formerly of Lakeview Ave., Conneaut, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Austinburg Rehabilitation Center in Austinburg.
     She was a lifelong area resident being born on Oct.  25, 1913, a daughter of Floyd R.  and Bernice (Loomis) Gee.
     Mrs.  Gasch was a 1932 Conneaut High School graduate and primarily a homemaker.  She was a dedicated member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church and was active with the IHN Class, the Ladies Aide, the Missionary Society and many other church related organizations throughout the years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and needlecrafts.  In her earlier years she played the organ and taught piano lessons.
     She is survived by a daughter, Lorraine S.  Gasch and a son, Lawrence E.  (Angie) Gasch, both of Conneaut; a brother, C.J. Gee of Chardon; four grandchildren, Linda Zappitelli of Cleveland, Tim Gasch of Conneaut and Christine and Ken Gasch of Chicago, IL and four great grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon in 1991 and eight siblings.
     Funeral Services will be 10 a.m.  Monday at the Lakeview United Methodist Church, 660 Clinton Ave., Conneaut with Rev. David Miller, pastor of the church, officiating.
     Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
     Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m.  Sunday at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
     Memorial contributions can be made to Lakeview United Methodist Church.  Envelopes are available at the church or the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 9, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 10, 2005

CARL S.  RAY

CONNEAUT - CARL S.  RAY, age 79 of Conneaut died early Saturday morning, April 9, 2005 at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

Carl was born September 11, 1925 in Ashtabula, the son of Samuel and Irene Rebera Ray.  He moved to the Tuscon area with his family in 1950 and worked at Golden Pin Lanes for many years.  Carl returned to the Conneaut area with his family in 1990.  He enjoyed helping his sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Tony Pignotti at the family restaurant, Tony's and The Golden Anchor and having coffee at Basil's Cafe.  He also enjoyed old cars and his family.  Carl was a member of St.  Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, Conneaut.
     Carl was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Samuel Ray, Jr.
     Carl is survived by his sister, Rita and Tony Pignotti of Conneaut; five nephews; four nieces, and several great nieces and great nephews.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2005 11:00 a.m.  at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.  Burial will follow at St.  Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
     Calling hours will be held Tuesday morning, April 12, 2005 from 10:00 a.m.  until 11:00 a.m.  at the Raisian Family Funeral home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 11, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 12, 2005

DONALD A.  DAVIS

MONROE - Donald A.  Davis, 81, died Sunday morning, April 10 in Lake Wales, FL.
     Born March 17, 1924 in Conneaut, he was the son of Laurel and Amanda (Tenney) Davis.
     A World War II veteran of the U.S.  Marines, he served in the Pacific Theatre where he participated in action against the enemy at Okinawa, Ryukyu Island and also participated in the occupation of China.  He later helped blast the tunnels on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
     He retired after many years as a mechanic at Pymatuning State Park.  Mr.  Davis was a charter member of the Monroe Athletic Club, and was a former member of the V.F.W.  and the American Legion.  He enjoyed gardening, traveling and driving for parts for Bortnick's Tractor Sales.
     Survivors include two nieces, Barbara Brewer of Winter Haven, FL, and Laurie Gilkerson of Jefferson; a nephew, Gene Brewer of Monroe Twp.,; a step-niece, Flossie Dague of Arvada, CO; and four stepchildren, James Kalp of Donegal, PA, J.R.  Kalp of Acme, PA, Domer Kalp of Clarksburg, PA and Gladys Neal of Indiana, PA.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary; his second wife, Flossie and two sisters, Vivian in childhood and Winifred Brewer.
     Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.  Thursday at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
     Funeral services officiated by Dana Harju will take place at 6 p.m.
     Burial will be Friday in Mt.  Calvary Cemetery, Acme, PA.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 13, 2005

L.  BEVERLY DAVISON
CONNEAUT - L.  Beverly Davison, 93, formerly of Buffalo St., Conneaut, died Tuesday morning, April 12, 2005, at the Harrington Care Home following a lengthy illness.
     She was born November 11, 1911 in Conneaut, and was the daughter of Edson H.  and Louella (Huntley) Tuttle.
     A 1930 graduate of Conneaut High School, she was a 70-year member of First United Methodist Church where she was very active in her younger years.  She enjoyed golfing, dancing and was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cavs and Indians fan.
     Survivors include her daughter Mary Lou (George) Vanaskey; her son William E.  (Patricia) Davison of Lakeland, FL; seven grandchildren, Greg Rardeen, Laura Grubb, Erin Bender, Brook Davison, Terri Bancroft, Jill Frye and Joe Vanaskey; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband W.  Murray Davison and three brothers, Herbert Rood, Sr., John Tuttle and Eddie Tuttle.
     Graveside Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, with the Rev. Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. 
     There will be no calling hours.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of First United Methodist Church.
     Envelopes will be available at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, which is in charge of arrangements.

ESTELLE J.  NETON

CONNEAUT - Estelle J.  Neton died January 26, 2005, in Duluth, MN, at the age of 92.

She was born in Cleveland, OH, on September 20, 1912, and resided at home in East Springfield, PA, during her early years.

Estelle studied business administration at Columbia Commercial College in Columbia, SC and was a Veteran of the U.S.  Army, serving in the WAC's during World War II.  She was employed by the Army for 32-years, and was Chief, Internal Review Division, Comptroller's Office, Fort McPherson, GA.

Estelle resided in Smyrna, GA for over 30-years and was active in the American Business Woman's Association, Sandy Plaines Chapter (Georgia).  She served as its president and was named Woman of the Year in 1980.  She was a member of St.  Thomas the Apostle Church in Smyrna.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Vincent Neton; brothers, Walter (twin) and Frank; and sisters, Anna and Julia.

She is survived by a sister, Frances K.  Jones (Merton) of Walker, MN; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass was held at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN.  Graveside Services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 11 a.m.  at St.  Joseph Cemetery, with Reverend Raymond Thomas, pastor of St.  Mary's, officiating.  

A reception will follow the Graveside Service.  THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be given to: Benedictine Health Center, 935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811, the American Business Woman's Association Scholarship Fund, ABWA, P.O.  Box 8728, Kansas City, MO 64114-0728, or St.  Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, GA 30080.

SHIRLEY R.  BARTLETT

CONNEAUT - Shirley R.  Bartlett, 77, of Conneaut, died Tuesday morning, April 12.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 14, 2005

SHIRLEY R. BARTLETT

MONROE TWP.  - Shirley R.  Bartlett, 77, of Monroe Township, died Tuesday morning, April 12, 2005, at the home of her daughter Connie Thompson, in Conneaut, OH, following a lengthy illness.  She was born October 30, 1927, in Monroe Township and was a daughter of Cary "Ted" and Evelyn (Smith) Starks.

A Pierpont High School graduate, she married Willis E.  Bartlett on December 28, 1946.  She was a member of the United Church of Christ, where she was active in the Doers Class, Women's Fellowship, and served as chairperson of the soup and sandwich luncheons and funeral dinners.  She was also a member of the Conneaut Quilt Club and the Conneaut Red Hatters.  She enjoyed baking cookies and pies, bowling, traveling, and camping.

Survivors include two daughters, Connie (Jim) Thompson of Conneaut, OH, and Gale (George) Sito of Andover, OH; two sons, Gary (Joyce) Bartlett of Conneaut, OH, and Dale (JoAnn) Bartlett of West Springfield, PA; her sister, Beverly (Toady) Tanner of Kingsville, OH; seven grandchildren, Heidi (Matt) Spero, Darci (Erik) Evans, Michael Bartlett, Mikel (Chris) Phallen, Chris Palla, Matt Palla, Buddy Litwiler, Krissy Litwiler, and Gary Bartlett; and five great-grandchildren, Derek Frazee, Seader and Killian Evans, and Kaylah and Lawren Litwiler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willis E.  Bartlett, on October 27, 1998; a grandson, Scotty Bartlett, in 1991; and her brother, Larry Lamson.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev.  Walter Coy, pastor of United Church of Christ, officiating, assisted by the Rev.  Armando Arellano, pastor of East Conneaut United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Township.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, April 15, 2005, from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Christ Building Fund or to Hospice of the Western Reserve.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

BETTY R. RAAB

MONROE TWP.  - Betty R.  Raab, 83, of Monroe Township, OH, died at her home early Wednesday morning, April 13, 2005.  She was born December 24, 1921, in Madera, PA, and was the daughter of Clair and Martha (Granville) Kephart.

Mrs.  Raab, formerly of Eastlake, OH, had lived in the Conneaut area for the past 22 years and was formerly employed at Ohio Rubber.  She was a member of Gageville United Methodist Church, the Autumn Leaves Senior Group, 55 Alive Group, and the Sheffield Grange.  She enjoyed sewing and crafts.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, William Raab, Sr.; four daughters, Shirley Cosson of Austin, TX, Martha (David) Foran of Willoughby, OH, Lucy (Jeff) Covell of Willoughby, OH, and Rella (Fritz) Hemrich of Concord, OH; five sons, William Raab Jr.  of Brunswick, GA, Joe (Elaine) Raab of Madison, OH, Richard (Sharon) Raab of Geneva, OH, David Raab of Burton, OH, and Arnold (Donna) of Bonneau, SC; two sisters, Maxine Stuber of Concord, OH, and Shirley Mills of W.  Decatur, PA; a brother, Leonard Kephart of Altoona, PA; 19 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Elwood Kephart, and Harold Kephart in infancy.

There will be no visitation or services. The Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, has charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 15, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 16, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 17, 2005

MARGARET E. DALRYMPLE

CONNEAUT - Margaret E.  Dalrymple, 88, formerly of Middle Road, Monroe Township, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, in UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.

Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m.  at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 18, 2005

MARGARET E. DALRYMPLE

MONROE - Margaret E.  Dalrymple, 88, formerly of Middle Road, Monroe Township, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 in UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital.

Born in Monroe Twp., on Sept.  1, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ruby (Reeves) Shreve and had been a lifelong area resident.

Mrs.  Dalrymple was employed for a short time with the former Astatic Corp.  She was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God and had joined the Church of God when she moved to Monroe Twp.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening and helping her husband raise short-horn cattle.

She is survived by a daughter, Rose Winkler of North Royalton; a son, Lee Dalrymple of Monroe Twp.; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Josephine Dygert of Linesville, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley, to whom she had been married for 69 years; a daughter, Doris; and two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.  Wednesday at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with Rev.  Raymond Lamb, pastor of the Church of God, officiating.

Interment will follow in Kelloggsville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

The family suggests that memorials be made either to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 19, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon April 20, 2005

MARGARET E. DALRYMPLE

MONROE - Margaret E.  Dalrymple, 88, formerly of Middle Road, Monroe Township, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 in UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital.

Born in Monroe Twp., on Sept.  1, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ruby (Reeves) Shreve and had been a lifelong area resident.

Mrs.  Dalrymple was employed for a short time with the former Astatic Corp.  She was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God and had joined the Church of God when she moved to Monroe Twp.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening and helping her husband raise short-horn cattle.

She is survived by a daughter, Rose Winkler of North Royalton; a son, Lee Dalrymple of Monroe Twp.; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Josephine Dygert of Linesville, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley, to whom she had been married for 69 years; a daughter, Doris; and two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.  Wednesday at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with Rev.  Raymond Lamb, pastor of the Church of God, officiating.

Interment will follow in Kelloggsville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

The family suggests that memorials be made either to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

PAUL D. SCHLAICH

CONNEAUT - Paul D.  Schlaich, 38, of John Avenue in Conneaut, died Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2005, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 21, 2005

PAUL D. SCHLAICH

CONNEAUT - Paul D.  Schlaich, age 38, of Conneaut, OH, died of complications from diabetes and multiple sclerosis on Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, where he had been a resident for the past month.

He was born January 30, 1967 in Ashtabula, OH, and was the son of George W.  Schlaich of Conneaut, OH and the late Naomi K.  (Felch) Schlaich.

Paul was employed at Venture Corporation and had previously worked at MFG, Mose's Super Duper and Giant Eagle.  He was an EMT and volunteer firefighter with Station #3.  He was a Star Trek fan and enjoyed computers.

Besides his father, Paul is survived by his son, Paul G.  Schlaich of Conneaut, OH; his sister, Linda (Eric) Gillespie of Kingsville, OH; and nieces, nephews and more distant relatives.

He was preceded in death by his mother on August 30, 2002.

Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2005, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Vernon Palo, pastor of Plymouth United Methodist Church, officiating.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Thursday, April 21, 2005, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad or Fire Station #3.  Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

TONA ADAMS

CONNEAUT - Tona Adams, 56, of Madison St.  died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in St.  Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland.  Arrangements are pending with the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 22, 2005

TONA A. ADAMS

CONNEAUT - Tona A.  Adams, age 56, of Madison Street, Conneaut, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at St.  Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Born in Springfield, Ohio on December 23, 1948, she was the daughter of Herman H.  and Patricia (White) Wolford.  Mrs.  Adams lived most of her life in Conneaut.

She was an employed, for several years, at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in Marketing, and also worked for the Maples Home in Conneaut for several years as a coordinator.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and grandchildren.  Tona was an active member of the Greater Promise Missionary Church of Ashtabula.  

She was preceded in death by her mother; and grandparents.

Survivors include her husband, Carl; two daughters, Karen Adams-Lyons and Ollie Adams-Benson, both of Conneaut; her father, Herman H.  Wolford of Ashtabula; five grandchildren; three sisters, Brenda Moore and Alicia Rogers, both of San Antonio, Texas, and Patricia Blackwell of Jefferson; and two brothers, Herman H.  Wolford Jr.  of San Antonio, Texas and Richard Wolford of Frankfurt, Germany.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m.  Monday, April 25, 2005, at the Peoples Baptist Church on West Avenue, Ashtabula, with Reverend George B.  Lampkin officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, on Sunday, April 24, 2005, from 2 p.m.  to 5 p.m.

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CAROLINE E. HOSKINS

CONNEAUT - Former Conneaut resident Caroline E.  Hoskins, 85, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at her home in Ashtabula.

She was born September 10, 1916, in Conneaut, the daughter of Edward and Agnes (Rhein) Gaukel, and was a lifelong Ashtabula County resident.

Mrs.  Hoskins was a graduate of Conneaut High School and Rubicons Business School in St.  Louis, MO.  She worked at Farmers National Bank, co-owned (with her husband) Hoskins Food Store and Trailer Park, worked at Dunbar Greenhouse, and at Carlisle-Allen.  She also worked for the Ashtabula County Board of Elections, was an Ombudsman for the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, and volunteered at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and her lifelong love of gardening.  Mrs.  Hoskins was a member of St.  Joseph Church of Ashtabula and a former member of St.  Mary Church of Conneaut.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Kardohely of Conneaut; a son, John Hoskins of Hickory, NC; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Milton; a son, Charles Hoskins; her sister, Lorraine Smith; and her brother, Flavian Gaukel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m.  Tuesday at St.  Mary Church, 480 State St., Conneaut.  Rev.  John Summers will officiate.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 1 p.m.  Tuesday at MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.

Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve.  Envelopes will be at the funeral home.

LINDA J. JOSLIN

CONNEAUT - Linda J.  Joslin, 47, of Conneaut, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from noon to 3 p.m.  and 5 p.m.  to 8 p.m.  at St.  Frances Cabrini Church, 744 Mill St., Conneaut.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m.  at St.  Frances Cabrini Church.  Burial will follow at St.  Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
 

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 26, 2005

 LINDA J. JOSLIN

CONNEAUT - Linda J.  Joslin, age 47, of Conneaut, OH, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at the Cleveland Clinic from heart failure after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Linda was born April 21, 1958 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of Ronald and Betty (Manyo) Varckette.  She was a 1976 graduate of St.  John's High School and later graduated from Kent State University in 1978 with a Associate Degree in Business Management.

Linda went on to work as an administrative secretary with Premix.  She met and married her husband, Michael A.  Joslin, on July 10, 1982 at St.  Mary Roman Catholic Church in Conneaut.  Linda then devoted her life to her husband and raising their children.  She was also a part-time receptionist at Joslin/Landis Insurance Agency, where she loved serving people at the front desk.  

Mrs.  Joslin was a member of St.  Frances and St.  Mary Roman Catholic Churches in Conneaut.

She loved cooking, and enjoyed walking, exercising and going for bike rides.  She also enjoyed Thursday night car cruises with her husband.  Linda especially loved to attend all of her children's sporting events throughout the years.  She enjoyed traveling with Mike to various places all over the world.  She always loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Miklos and Mary Manyo; and her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Laura Varckette.

She is survived by her parents, Ronald and Betty Varckette of Ashtabula; her husband, Michael A.  Joslin of Conneaut; three sons, Aaron, Gregory and Jay, all living at home; two brothers, Ronald and Rhonda Varckette of Geneva and Marc and Mary Varckette of Columbus; five sisters, Lisa and Charles Locy of Cincinnati, Jeanne and Mark McKnight of Columbus, Maria and Paulo DiBenedetto of North Kingsville, Sharon and Doug Stranman of Jefferson and Laura and Calvin Skaates of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 10 a.m.  at St.  Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, 744 Mill Street, Conneaut, with Father John Summers officiating.  Burial will follow at St.  Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.

Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005, from Noon to 3:00 p.m.  and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  at St.  Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, 744 Mill Street, Conneaut.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Linda Varckette-Joslin Scholarship Foundation, envelopes will be available at the Church or the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, where arrangements are being handled.

VIRGIE FRASURE

ASHTABULA - Virgie Frasure, age 68, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Cleveland Clinic.  A Service will be held 2 p.m.  Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 3140 East Center Street, North Kingsville.  The Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.  Calling Hour will be at the Mausoleum Chapel Wednesday from 1 p.m.  until the hour of Service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.  Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 27, 2005

VIRGIE FRASURE

ASHTABULA - Virgie Frasure, age 68, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Cleveland Clinic.  

She was born May 8, 1936 in Harverton, Kentucky, the daughter of Sterling and Lizzie (Fanning) Daniels and had been an Ashtabula resident since 1963.  

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a press operator for Rockwell Brake.  

She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God, and enjoyed reading, bird watching, television, and her grandchildren.  

Her survivors include two daughters, Patricia Frasure of Ashtabula and Peggy Smegal of Conneaut; one son, Michael Frasure of Denmark Township; grandchildren, Michael Lee, Holly Kristen, and Stephanie Lynn; two sisters, Sylvia McKinney of Kentucky and Aileen Shepherd of Indiana; and two brothers, Jim Daniels of Indiana and Conley Daniels of Cleveland.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Frasure; three brothers, Arnold, Frank, and Sterling Daniels; and her parents.  

A Service will be held 2 p.m.  Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 3140 East Center Street, North Kingsville.  The Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.  

Calling Hour will be at the Mausoleum Chapel Thursday from 1 p.m.  until the hour of Service.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 28, 2005

MARGARET F. EMERY

CONNEAUT - Margaret F.  Emery, age 86, of Conneaut, OH, died early Wednesday morning, April 27, 2005, at her home.

She was born August 30, 1918 in Conneaut, OH and was a daughter of Frank and Mae (Roberts) Babcock.  Mrs.  Emery graduated in 1936 in the first graduating class of Edgewood High School.

Primarily a homemaker, she was also employed at one time at Molded Fiberglas and the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

She was an active member of Conneaut First Assembly of God and the Women's Ministry of the Church.  She enjoyed her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Delores M.  Rigden of Conneaut; her sister, Pepper (Frank) Randolph of Conneaut; two grandchildren, Dennis (Beth) Rigden of Conneaut and Andre Rigden of Los Angeles, CA; and two great-grandchildren, Amy (Kevin) Ott of Santa Barbara, CA and Alyssa Rigden of Conneaut.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond H.  Emery on June 26, 1980; her son, Raymond F.  Emery; her sister, Dorothy Bisbee; and four brothers, Reverend Glenn Babcock, Edward, Frank and Bill Babcock.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the First Assembly of God, 389 West Main Road, Conneaut, with the Reverend Donald Matthews and the Reverend Andrew Warren officiating.  Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Ministry of First Assembly of God.  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 29, 2005

 RICHARD HOWE

KINGSVILLE - Richard "Bud" Howe, age 79, of South Ridge East, Kingsville, OH, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born September 8, 1925 in Ashtabula, he was the son of Bert and Emma (Swanson) Howe.  A graduate of Kingsville High School, he was also a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S.  Army.

He is a member of Kingsville Presbyterian Church and The Ducks Unlimited.

Mr.  Howe was a handy man and loved fixing things; he also enjoyed golf, yard work and he loved animals.

Surviving him are his son, Ronald R.  (Peggy) Howe of Bellevue, Nebraska; three daughters, Penny (Joe) Allen of Jefferson, Karolyn Howe of Euclid and Rebecca (Tom) Pelyhes of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Kelli, Kristopher, Kasey, Erik, Amee, Jenifer and Richard; and 11 great-grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sara in 2003; and by a sister, Esther Blank.

A Memorial Service will be Monday, May 2, 2005, at 11 a.m.  at Kingsville Presbyterian Church, 3056 West Main Street, Kingsville, with Reverend Bonnie Habbersett officiating.  Burial will be in Lulu Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Protective League or to the Kingsville Presbyterian Church.  Envelopes will be available at the Church or at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, who is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon April 30, 2005

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