Obituaries - Star Beacon August 1, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 2, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 3, 2006

S. LARY JARVIS
CONNEAUT -- S. Lary Jarvis, age 68, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, August 1, 2006, at his home.

He was born March 18, 1938, in Holland, Michigan, a son of the late Sidney M. and Francis (Sas) Jarvis.

Mr. Jarvis retired as a Deputy Sheriff in Lake County, Michigan, in 1986. As a teen, Lary was a race car driver, and in later years, he had worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Valley Truck Parts, DNL Construction, Wellcraft Boat Manufacturing, a security officer in Florida, and owned and operated his own sharpening business.

Lary enjoyed meeting with friends for breakfast, eating at wonderful restaurants, and he absolutely loved ice cream. He loved his dog, "Casey," which he would take with him to get coffee and donuts every morning. Lary enjoyed the water and boating, taking rides down by the lake, camping, backpacking on islands, going to Myrtle Beach, archery for the Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, and mowing and caring for his lawn. He was a member of the Cushman Club, and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Lary also loved wood-working, making gifts for special occasions, such as Christmas and weddings, and cradles for a new baby in the family. He had made baby doll toys for his granddaughter, a steam shovel for his grandson to use in the sand, and had also made two rideable toy airplanes, and toy trucks. Mr. Jarvis was a self-starter and would conquer most any project that would cross his mind. He was also a great photographer.

Survivors include his wife, Shari (Barr) Mortimer Jarvis, whom he married May 20, 1995; daughters, Tammie (Neil) Winkfield of Spokane, Washington, Patti Jarvis of Pierpont, Ohio, and Judie (Robert) Stay of Cedar Springs, Michigan; his son, Lary K. Jarvis of Cadillac, Michigan; two stepdaughters, Heather (Brian) Kiser of King George, Virginia, and Melanie (Jeffrey) Donbar of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Christine, Paul, Lary, Adam, Jeffrey, Nathan, and Benjamin Winkfield, Damien and Danielle Wittingen, Rob and Ryan Stay, Collin and Jayce Jarvis, and Aaron and Melanie Kiser; and three great-grandchildren, Tony, Kaylee, and Angelyzaah.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth and Robert Jarvis; and his grandson, Jeffrey David Kiser.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with Pastor Trudy Hazen of the Bethlechem Messianic Congregation officiating.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today, and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home

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

BERNICE E. WALKER SPICE
KINGSVILLE -- Bernice E. "Brenda" Walker Spice, age 92, formerly of Creek Road, Kingsville, Ohio, died Monday, July 31, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

She was born April 20, 1914, in Wellsburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Corbin) Seipler.

A hard worker her whole life, she worked as a waitress at various area restaurants and as a clerk at Loblaws.

An avid reader, she raised Boston Terriers in her younger years, and loved her dog, Floozy.

Her survivors include three children, Melanie Walker of Niles, Charles R. Walker II of Washington, and William (Elizabeth) Walker of Conneaut; one stepdaughter, Beverly DeGregorio of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her former husbands, Charles R. Walker and John Spice; one son, Douglas Abbey; three brothers, Russell, Cecil, and Ted Seipler; two sisters, Dorothy and her twin, Beatrice; and her parents.

A Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006, at the Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 3140 East Center Street, North Kingsville. Minister Tim Kraus of the Conneaut Church of Christ will officiate.

Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday in the Mausoleum Chapel.

Contributions may be made to the Ashtabula County Nursing Home Activities Fund, 5740 Dibble Road, Kingsville, Ohio 44048.

DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements.

Available at www.ducro.com.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 4, 2006

PETER NAGLOWSKI

CONNEAUT - - Peter Naglowski, 89, died Thursday, August 3, 2006.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.

JACQUELINE M. EBERSBERGER
CONNEAUT - - Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Ebersberger, age 69, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, August 1, 2006, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Ebersberger was born on March 27, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Robert D. and Virginia L. (Meadville) Homan. She lived in the Pittsburgh area for many years and attended Robert Morris University there.
A student of Christian Science, she was a layout artist for a number of newspapers including South Hills Advertiser in Pennsylvania, and the Harbor Journal of Ashtabula.
An avid crafts person, Mrs. Ebersberger was a talented artist, and a member of the Buckeye Tole Artists Association.

She was a professional snow skiing instructor at Seven Springs Resort for many years, participated in amateur competitive roller skating and dance, and also enjoyed square dancing. She was also active in the Straw Hat Theatre at the Ashtabula Arts Center.
Survivors include her husband, Frank H. Ebersberger, whom she married on January 18, 1957; a daughter, Lori L. (Sam) Bannister of Argyle, Wisconsin (formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania); and two grandchildren, Samantha and Dexter Bannister, also of Argyle.
Mrs. Ebersberger was preceded in death by her parents.

A Service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.

Calling hours will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Overlook House, 2187 Overlook Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 5, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 6, 2006

LESTER C. TEPPO
CONNEAUT - - Lester C. "Les" Teppo, age 56, died Friday, August 4, 2006, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, of complications due to cancer treatment.

A Conneaut, Ohio, resident most of his life, Les was born on June 24, 1950, in Conneaut, a son of the late Gerald U. Teppo and Alice (Newell) Teppo Christo. He was a graduate of Conneaut High School with the Class of 1969.

Mr. Teppo attended the Family Fellowship-Foursquare Gospel Church of Conneaut; was a member of the Conneaut Fish and Game Club and the Conneaut Eagles Club; was a car enthusiast, enjoying his 1984 Corvette, 70’s music, movies, and especially playing with his grandchildren.

Les was a longtime employee of the Conneaut General Electric Base Plant.

Survivors include his stepfather, Andrew Christo of Conneaut; two children, Lisa (David) Ray and Jason E. Brammer both of Conneaut; two grandchildren, Jordyn Nicole Ray and Connor Jadon Brammer; three sisters, Darlene (Jerry) Evans of Gainesville, Georgia, and Bonnie (Ron) Summers and Judy (Jack) Lott, both of Conneaut; and two brothers, Jack Teppo of Canton, Ohio, and Eric Teppo of Kingsville, Ohio. Also surviving are more distant relatives, including several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Gerald Lee Teppo.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Jeff Maurer of Family Fellowship-Foursquare Gospel officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum of Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, August 7, 2006, at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hope Lodge of UHHS, Cleveland, or to the Conneaut Fish and Game Club. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

NOTE:  Les was a friend of my husband and I and we will miss him a lot.
We saw him a couple of weeks ago and although his voice was quite raspy, he hid his suffering well.  He smiled a lot and didn't complain about it to us at all.  He died with dignity.
You will be missed, Les.
~ Sharon & Jim Wick

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 7, 2006

CORRECTION

LESTER C. TEPPO
CONNEAUT - - Lester C. Teppo, 56, died Friday, August 4, 2006, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa.
Mr. Teppo’s sister-in-law, Pat, wife of Jack, of Massillon, was inadvertently omitted from the obituary.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Jeff Maurer, of Family Fellowship-Foursquare Gospel Church, officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum of Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hope Lodge of UHHS-Cleveland, or to the Conneaut Fish and Game Club. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 8, 2006

DALE E. PAXSON
N. KINGSVILLE - - Dale E. Paxson, age 83, formerly of North Kingsville, Ohio, died Thursday, August 3rd, 2006, at the Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, Florida.
Born February 26, 1923, in East Palestine, Ohio, he was the son of Claude Amos and Bessie (Welch) McKissick. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II.
He was employed with East Ohio Machinery in Alliance, Ohio, and Lincoln Machine in Salem, Ohio, as an Engineer until his retirement.
He was a member of the Ashtabula First Church of the Nazarene and the Salem First Friends Church. He had been a Perry Township Trustee, near Salem, Ohio, for 16 years and had also been involved with the Salem Little League.
Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth A. McKenzie McCormick Paxson of Mt. Dora, Florida; a son, David (Debra) Paxson of North Kingsville, Ohio; a daughter, Dale Ann (David) Martig of Salem, Ohio; six grandchildren, Julie Martig of Salem, Crist (Yenere) Martig of Salem, Susan Martig of Chicago, Illinois, Laura Martig of Loudonville, Ohio, Clint (Nancy) Paxson of North Kingsville, and Shane (Kara) Paxson of Ada, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Kathy Phillips, Christian Martig, and Anastasia Paxson of North Kingsville; a brother, Jess (Dorothy) Paxson of Salem; two stepdaughters, Carol (Dennis) Blackman of Eustis, Florida, and Julie Neuls of Leesburg, Florida; and four step-grandchildren, Taylor, Sara, Amanda and Ben.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his adoptive father, Jesse D. Paxson; and his first wife, Annagean Booth Paxson, on Dec. 30, 2000.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 10th, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Ashtabula Home of FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, with Reverend Michael Legg, of the First Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.

Calling Hours will be Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of Service at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Good Samaritan Fund of the Ashtabula First Church of the Nazarene.
Guestbook and obituary at fleming-billman.com.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 9, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 10, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 11, 2006

SARAH E. BATTLES
KINGSVILLE - - Sarah E. Battles, age 90, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Mark) Featherolf of North Kingsville; four sons, Ivan (Connie) Battles of Avon Park, Florida, Roy (Pat) Battles of Greenville, Pennsylvania, Donald (Pat) Battles of Goshen, Indiana, and Slick (Carol) Battles of Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, in 1999.
At her request, there will be no calling hours observed.

Private family services will be held on Monday, August 14, 2006, at the Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Pennsylvania.

FLORENCE M. STINE
CONNEAUT - - Florence M. Stine, age 81, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Wednesday afternoon, August 9, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, Kingsville, Ohio.
She was born December 21, 1924, in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of the late Franciscus and Evelina (Albee) Provenzano.
A lifelong Conneaut resident, Mrs. Stine had attended St. Mary Church. She enjoyed growing roses, doing crossword puzzles, going to yard sales, and spending time with her best friend, Jolene Lane, and especially with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy (Larry) Luce of Conneaut; her son, Merle Betts Jr. of Ashtabula; her stepson, James Stine of San Diego, California; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Merle Betts Sr.; and her second husband, Wilson C. Stine.
Graveside Services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, August 14, 2006, in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, with the Reverend Raymond Thomas, of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Churches, officiating.

There will be no calling hours observed.

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

MARY M. GATES
CONNEAUT - - Mary M. Gates, age 83, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Wednesday afternoon, August 9, 2006, at UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 1, 1923, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Murphy) Conway.
A Conneaut resident since 1946, Mrs. Gates worked in her husband’s medical office for many years, and was a member of St. Mary Church.
She enjoyed reading, was a member of the Fortnightly Club, and also supported and was a member of the Cleveland Museum of the Arts. Mrs. Gates was a member of the Kahkwa Club in Erie, and was an excellent golfer, having made two holes in one.
Surviving Mrs. Gates are her daughter and son-in-law, M. Michele and H. Steven Bailen of Lakewood, Ohio; her son, Stephen E. Gates of Phoenix, Arizona; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Mary and Erin Kathleen Gates; her sister, Dorothy Ringswald of Baker, Louisiana; and her brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Carrol Conway of Louisville, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. Stephen E. Gates, in 1994; her daughter, Linda A. Young, in 2005; and her brother, Thomas Conway.
Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Andy Warren of First Assembly of God officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad or to the Police Athletic League. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 12, 2006

EDWYNA VAN PUTTEN
CONNEAUT - - Edwyna Van Putten, age 60, of Mill Street, Conneaut, Ohio, died Thursday, August 10, 2006, at UHHS - Brown Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness.
Born October 15, 1945, in St. Michaels, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Virginia (Richards) Smiach and the late Edward Banks. She had been an area resident for the past 16 years. Before that, she was a resident of California. On July 6, 1985, she married Jim, her best friend and love of her life, and gave her children a great father.

She worked alongside of her husband for over 25 years owning their own business. She also worked at Pape’s, and was an Assistant at the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce Office.

Edwyna traveled all over the world with her husband, enjoying life and just being together, and spending time with family and friends. She cherished her children and grandchildren. Edwyna will be sadly missed by so many. She lived and loved life to the fullest and had the heart to prove it.

She is survived by her husband and best friend of 21 years, Jim; son, Butch (Heidi) Gochnour of Bradford, Ohio; daughter, Joy (Terry) Braley of Ashtabula; adopted son, Daniel Gipson of California; five grandchildren, Shealynn and Amanda Gochnour, and Nicole, Amber, and Todd Lutz; and four sisters, Louise (Ralph) Vitucci of Roaming Shores, Patsy (Vern) Long of Alabama, Effie (Bob) Garcia of Santa Barbara, California, and Darlene (Russell) Vior of Santa Barbara, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a wonderful stepfather, John Smiach; and father-in-law, Walter Van Putten.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2006, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Charles Graham, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2006, at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
NOTE:  Edwyna was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary FOE 408 in Conneaut, OH ~ sw

CARMELLA WARD
ERIE, Pa. - - Carmella Notte Ward, age 78, formerly of 1577 West 32nd Street and Westlake Woods, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2006, at Saint Vincent Health Center.

Born on September 23, 1927, in Conneaut, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Ungaro) Notte Behncke.
Before her retirement in 1987, she was a Secretary for the United Steelworkers of America Labor Union.

She enjoyed dancing, reading, working crossword puzzles, and especially her family and being a grandmother.

Survivors include three children, Thomas R. Ward of McKean, Denise Francis of Erie, and Anita Brasington and her husband, Craig, of Erie; and five grandchildren, Holly Ward, Shaun and Chad Francis, and Daniel and Brooke Brasington. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Ward in 1976; a sister, Mana Moses; and an aunt, Lena Doran.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2006, at the BRUGGER HOME FOR FUNERALS, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, Erie. Services will be held there at 9 a.m., Monday, August 14, 2006, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association of Erie County, 110 West 10th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501.
Condolences at bruggerfuneralhomes.com

WILLIAM F. GRICE
CONNEAUT - - William F. Grice, 93, died Thursday, August 10, 2006.
Funeral will be 2 p.m.  Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Charles Graham, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Fire Station #3 or First United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
A full obituary will be published in Sunday’s edition. (SEE AUGUST 13, 2006 Obituary)

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 13, 2006

LAURA R. OVERACKER

GREENVILLE, TN - - Laura Rose Overacker, age 77, of Rader Lane, Greenville, Tennessee, and a native of Conneaut, Ohio, died Saturday morning, August 12, 2006, at her home after an extended illness.
A retired Secretary, she was a dedicated member of Central Baptist Church.
Her family noted she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Mark W. Overacker; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark L. and Debbie Overacker of Chuckey, Tennessee, and Thomas A. and Carol Overacker of High Springs, Florida; two granddaughters, Tammy Overacker of Memphis, and Teri Overacker of Greenville; three grandsons; James Overacker and wife Kris of St. Louis, Missouri, and Jared and Blake Overaker of High Springs, Florida; three great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Isaac, and Samantha Overacker; sister, Ann Rose and brother-in-law Jim of New Orleans, Louisiana; brother, Frank Yusko and sister-in-law Judy of Conneaut, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Yusko; and sister, Bernadine Puffer.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at KISER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 401 West Main Street, Greenville, Tennessee, with Pastor Todd Abbey officiating. Burial will be in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens, Greenville.

Active pallbearers are Claude Broyles, Eddie Turner, Jerry Scott, Charles Mysinger, Brian Harrison, and Ron Athon. Honorary pallbearers are Cory and Allen Thompson.

The body is at KISER FUNERAL HOME, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2006.
 

WILLIAM F. GRICE

CONNEAUT - - William F. Grice, age 93, of Spring Street, Conneaut, Ohio, died Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
Born July 9, 1913, in Watseka, Illinois, he was a son of the late Charles and Fannie (Foreman) Grice, and had resided here most of his life.
Mr. Grice owned the Prudential Insurance Agency in Conneaut, and retired as an Agent after 31 years of service.
A member of the First United Methodist Church, he graduated from Conneaut High School in 1931, and served on the Reunion Committee for many years. He was a life-member of the Conneaut Fish and Game Club and the L.E.C. B Boat club, and was a charter member of the Amboy Rifle Club where he won many awards for his target shooting.
Mr. Grice was and avid hunter and fisherman, and also enjoyed golf. He was very proud that he got a hole-in-one at Windy Hill Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Merrick) Grice; a daughter, Kathryn (Jeffrey) Horwood of Conneaut; a step-son, Barry (Carol) Merrick of Worthington, Ohio; four grandchildren, Laura Horwood, Paula (Michael) Ghiz, Mary Lou Horwood, and T. J. Horwood; one great-grandson, Gary Ghiz; a sister, Clara (George) Smiley of Conneaut; a half-brother, Roy Grice; three step-grandchildren, Davie (Amy) Merrick, Stephanie (Kirk) Gillespie, and Suzanne (the Reverend Jonathan) Eilert; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary (Quinn) Grice; a son, Gary Allen Grice in infancy; two brothers, Gene and Ernest Grice; and four sisters, Yola Whaley, Cynthia Holden, Vera Haas, and Bessie Gulick.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Conneaut, with the Reverend Charles Graham, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2006, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, and from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the church.

The family requests that memorials be made in his name to the Conneaut Station #3 Rescue Squad, or the First United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 14, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 15, 2006

JUNE E. PAULL
TUCSON, AZ - - Former Conneaut, Ohio, resident, June E. Paull, age 89, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Sara Dalrymple, in Tucson, Arizona.
She was born December 25, 1916 in Conneaut and was the daughter of Hugh D. and Ruth A. (Murphy) Sawtelle.
Mrs. Paull graduated from Conneaut High School at the age of 15, and had been employed as a Realtor for Wes Ticknor Realty and Bunny Thayer Realty.
While in Conneaut, she was a member of St. Mary Church, Sorosis II, the Conneaut Artist’s Guild, the Irish Colleens, the Realtors Association, and the former Conneaut Country Club. She enjoyed painting, golf, tennis, traveling, reading, walking, playing bridge and ping pong. Mrs. Paull had lived in Arizona for the past seven years.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary K. Hodgson of Tucson, Arizona, and Sara (Eric) Dalrymple of Tucson, Arizona, with whom she had lived for the past year; a son, Walter J. (Nancy) Paull of Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Ruth Olson, Laura Sanford, Tom Hodgson, Jill Dalrymple, and her daily caregivers, Alix Dalrymple and fiancé, Christopher Carroll, all of Tucson, Arizona, Charles Paull and Julia Paull, both of Akron, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Amanda Sanford and Andrea Sanford, both of Tucson, Arizona.
Mrs. Paull was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Charles F. Paull.
A Graveside Service will be held in Center Cemetery, Conneaut, at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Envelopes will be available at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, Ohio.

WILMA J. YOUNGS-ANDREWS
CONNEAUT - - Wilma J. Youngs-Andrews, age 89, of Conneaut, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2006, at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.
Wilma was born on November 2, 1916 in Conneaut, Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Walter and Rita (Randall) Youngs.
Wilma retired after many years of assembly service at the Astatic Corporation in Conneaut, Ohio.
She was a member of the Honda Gold Wing Chapter G (GWWA), enjoyed camping, and traveling by motorcycle and R.V. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, was an avid reader, and could not wait to see Bob Barker every day on the "Price is Right" Show. She also enjoyed being with and doing things with her great-grandchildren.
Wilma is preceded in death by her long-life companion, Wilbert Andrews, who passed away in 1999; four brothers, Robert, Wavil, Kenneth, and Walter, Jr. Youngs; and two sisters, Marion and Thelma Youngs Adist.
Wilma is survived by a daughter, Debi Andrews Allen of Conneaut, Ohio; and four sons, William Andrews of Minnesota, Vincent and John Andrews, both of Conneaut, Ohio, and Mark Andrews of Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the JEAN EVANS THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME at 11883 Main Street, East Springfield, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, August 17, 2006, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend Life Celebration Services on Friday, August 18, 2006, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Raymond Lamb, of the Church of God in Conneaut, Ohio, officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield, Pennsylvania.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of one’s choice.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 16, 2006

L. GLENN GATRELL
CONNEAUT - L. Glenn Gatrell, age 80, of Reed Road, Kingsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at UHHS - Brown Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1926 in Tyler County, West Virginia, the son of Lawrence Gatrell and Lettie Tennant, and has been an area resident for over 50 years.
He attended the Pentecostal Church of God and loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and raising and training hunting dogs. He enjoyed watching his favorite chefs on the Food Network. Spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was his favorite pastime. Glenn was affectionately known as "Grandpa" to many.
A Veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the infantry during World War II. He served as prison guard and escort for Japanese military commander Tojo and witnessed the signing of the Peace Treaty with the Japanese while stationed in the Pacific.
His survivors include one daughter, Susan Marie (Michael) Clancy of Conneaut; two grandchildren, Joslin (Dr. William) Seeds and Ryan Clancy; three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Brian, and Billy Seeds; and two brothers, Howard Spencer of Kingsville and John Spencer of Ashtabula.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Rich) on April 9, 2006; one daughter, Glenna Marie; one sister, Fran Lasure; three brothers, Ralph Thompson, Everett "Jake" Kester, and Clarence "Jake" Gatrell; and his parents.
A Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2006, at the DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula. The Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, with Full Military Honors to follow conducted by the Geneva VFW Post #6846.

Calling Hours will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2006, at the Funeral Home.
Available at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 17, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 18, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 19, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 20, 2006

JOYCE L. HARTONG-KRENISKY
MONROE - - Joyce Lynn Hartong-Krenisky, 54, died Saturday, August 19, 2006.
Complete obituary information will be announced in tomorrow’s paper by Raisian Family Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 21, 2006

VERA M. COCCITTO
ASHTABULA - - Vera Mae (Terrill) Dunick Salsbury Coccitto, age 80, of Broad Street, Conneaut, Ohio, died early Saturday afternoon, August 19, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Patricia Hanson.
Born in her parents home on Eureka Road in Ashtabula, October 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John Mann and Mamie (Bennett) Terrill, and had been a lifelong area resident.
A 1943 graduate of Edgewood High School, she attended nursing school for one year. She retired as a Health Aid from the Ashtabula County Nursing Home after 10 years of service, and previously worked for Namco in Jefferson, Premix, and for the Electromet (Union Carbide) as a "sample girl" during World War II. During the early 1960’s, she tied grape vines until her fingers were raw, and delivered eggs to Frank Nappi’s market and special people along her route.
After converting from Presbyterian to Catholic, she attended Mother of Sorrows Church, St. Andrews Church where she served on the Altar and Rosary Society, and most recently, St. Mary’s Church in Conneaut.
She was a member of the VFW #943 Ladies Auxiliary, and previously the Sheffield Township Birthday Club, the Sheffield Grange, a volunteer for CONTACT, and served as a 4-H Leader.
A happy person and a great listener, Vera enjoyed cooking, baking, flowers, sewing her clothes, taking her kids roller skating in her younger years, and listening to polka music, Patsy Cline, and her children’s Rock-n-Roll. She also loved to travel, as she visited her relatives in Pittsburgh, her son John in Delaware, Taiwan, Republic of the Philippines, and Japan, and to Florida, California, and the Bahamas with her husband, "Cosmo." She also loved animals, especially her pets, Tippy, Queenie, Rueben, Floosie, and Jake.
She is survived by her loving husband, Cosmo Michael Coccitto, whom she married April 30, 1983; four children who cherished her, Patricia Ann (James) Hanson of Ashtabula, Albert Anthony "Sonny" (Carol) Dunick of Plymouth Township, John Thomas (Cheyenne) Dunick of Dover, Delaware, and Diana Louise (Michael) Cummins of Painesville; five grandchildren who adored her, Beverly Jean Kehres of Ashtabula, Michelle Lee (Greg) Mitcham of North Kingsville, Michael James Hanson of Cincinnati, C. Mason A. Cummins of Toledo, and Kimberly Ann (Dan) Canale of Hamburg, New York; seven great-grandchildren, Jeffrey David (Bea) Baker of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Jennifer Mae Baker of Ashtabula, Morgan, Samantha, and Aiden Mitcham, all of North Kingsville, and Ana Lorin and Ami Lynne Canale, both of Hamburg, New York; one great-great-grandchild, Maylee Baker, and one soon to be born; two step-children, Cosmo Michael (Nancy) Coccitto of Youngstown, and Gary Lynn Coccitto of Conneaut; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher) Coccitto Webb, Christopher Coccitto, and Holly Ann Hobbs; two step-great-grandchildren, Jamie Lynn and Jenelle Lynn Hobbs; sisters-in-law, Minnie Lago of Ashtabula, Christina Lachey of Jefferson, and Betty (Wayne) Terrill Ray of Englewood, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Jerry Allen (Noriko) Terrill and Linda (Al) McEndree.
She is survived by her loving husband, Cosmo Michael Coccitto, whom she married April 30, 1983; four children who cherished her, Patricia Ann (James) Hanson of Ashtabula, Albert Anthony "Sonny" (Carol) Dunick of Plymouth Township, John Thomas (Cheyenne) Dunick of Dover, Delaware, and Diana Louise (Michael) Cummins of Painesville; five grandchildren who adored her, Beverly Jean Kehres of Ashtabula, Michelle Lee (Greg) Mitcham of North Kingsville, Michael James Hanson of Cincinnati, C. Mason A. Cummins of Toledo, and Kimberly Ann (Dan) Canale of Hamburg, New York; seven great-grandchildren, Jeffrey David (Bea) Baker of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Jennifer Mae Baker of Ashtabula, Morgan, Samantha, and Aiden Mitcham, all of North Kingsville, and Ana Lorin and Ami Lynne Canale, both of Hamburg, New York; one great-great-grandchild, Maylee Baker, and one soon to be born; two step-children, Cosmo Michael (Nancy) Coccitto of Youngstown, and Gary Lynn Coccitto of Conneaut; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher) Coccitto Webb, Christopher Coccitto, and Holly Ann Hobbs; two step-great-grandchildren, Jamie Lynn and Jenelle Lynn Hobbs; sisters-in-law, Minnie Lago of Ashtabula, Christina Lachey of Jefferson, and Betty (Wayne) Terrill Ray of Englewood, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Jerry Allen (Noriko) Terrill and Linda (Al) McEndree.
She was preceded in death by her first husband whom she married March 2, 1946, Albert Anthony Dunick, in January of 1960; her second husband whom she married in 1963, Robert G. Salsbury, in 1965; her two brothers, David Monroe Terrill and Vincent D. Terrill; and her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, August 24, 2006, at St. Andrews Parish, 3700 State Route 193, Kingsville. The Reverend Father Steven Wassie, Pastor, will preside. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Ashtabula.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula.

Contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004; or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.

JOYCE L. KRENISKY
MONROE - - Joyce Lynn Hartung Krenisky, age 54, went home to be with the Lord after concluding her brave and courageous 24-month battle with cancer.
Joyce was born July 8, 1952, in Erie, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Aleska Horkey. She graduated from Harborcreek High School in 1970, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Joyce worked for 25 years at several area restaurants, including the Applewood Restaurant, where she met her husband and companion of 17 years, David Krenisky, the 76 Truck Stop, Crazy Daves, and the State Street Diner.
In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time at home, tending to her pets, gardening, and camping. She also enjoyed quiet evenings with her Amish neighbors, the Shetlers, and watching the buggies go to and from church on Sunday. She also served meals at St. Mary and St. Frances Churches (everything was always done in two minutes E right, Joe and George?), and was awarded Family of the Year, Knights of Columbus Council 627, and also received an award for serving dinners at the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include her husband, David Krenisky; step-daughter, Nichole Krenisky; a brother, David Horkey and his wife, Marie, of California; a sister, Beatrice Horkey; nieces, Tammy Mooney, and B.J. Waide and her husband, Eric; a great-nephew, Emerson of Erie; and a nephew, Buddy Leonardi and his wife, Amanda, of Erie; along with many loving friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Loretta Mooney and JoAnn Leonardi.
The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice. The nurses and aides were fantastic and greatly appreciated. Joyce would also like to tell all of her friends, she will have a hot pot of coffee on when she sees them next.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at St. Frances Cabrini Church with Father John Summers officiating. There will be a luncheon to follow at Cabrini Hall.

Donations may be made to the "Joyce Krenisky Memorial Cancer Fund for Waitresses," c/o Port Conneaut Federal Credit Union, 1002 Broad Street, Conneaut, Ohio 44030.

Memorial contribution envelopes are also available at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 22, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 23, 2006

MILDRED P. BEERS
WESTLAND, Mich. - - Mildred Pauline Beers, age 87, began her new adventure and was reunited with husband Maury on Monday, August 14, 2006, after resting comfortably at her 30-year residence in Westland, Michigan.
After putting up an extremely brave fight against Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the last eight years, and losing Maurice last January, Mrs. Beers is now reunited with her beyond-life partner and the rest of her family which she missed so much.
She was born January 24, 1919, in Madison, Ohio, to parents Lawrence and Waite Eller of Geneva, Ohio. Mrs. Beers entered life as part of a very large, rural farming family, and was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clarence, Merrell, and Lawrence Eller Jr.; six sisters, Vesta White, Lula Beaber, Mabel Wolcott, Susie Maltby, Ethel Cosgrove, Lela Pethtel, and Verness (who died in infancy); and, of course, her husband and now eternal partner, Maurice C. Beers. Mr. Beers passed during January 2006.
Mildred Beers was a Life Member of Nankin Chapter #238 and the Grand Chapter of Michigan in the Order of Eastern Star. She served in many capacities throughout the years but, most notably, from 1972 to 1973 and 1991 to 1992 as Worthy Matron of Strathmore and Plymouth Chapters, and was appointed to the Grand Committee of Michigan in 1977 (Meinhart-Malacos). She also was the Grand Representative of Indiana in Michigan in 1998.
Through OES and many other charitable organizations, such as the March of Dimes, and countless others, Mrs. Beers gave both of her time and resources to help others in need throughout her lifetime. Her closeness to her family in Geneva was never questioned: always there to listen and help in any way she could - she rarely missed a family reunion or special event and holidays, sometimes despite snowy and treacherous trips between "her home" in Michigan and "her first home" in Ohio. Married for 63 years to husband Maurice, she also attended all Beers gatherings in Conneaut.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Beers of Las Vegas, Nevada, and James Beers, currently of Westland, Michigan. As someone who always tried to supply guidance, love, and tolerance to "her boys," she will be deeply missed, but always appreciated.
She is also survived by her two remaining sisters, Maxine King and Clouris Arden, both of Geneva, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Verna Oehlenschlager of Wooster, Ohio, Betty Eller of Conneaut, and Viola Beers of Temecula, California. She leaves hundreds of friends, nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was loved and admired by many.
The world will miss Mildred Beers very much, but her generous nature and lifetime accomplishments will always be remembered and set examples for others. Her bravery during her battle with cancer and will to care for her husband during the last few declining years showed remarkable strength, perseverance, and will power.
Michigan services will be at LJ GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, 7707 Middlebelt Road in Westland, Michigan, on Friday, August 25, 2006, and Saturday, August 26, 2006. For details, call RJ Griffin at 1-734-522-9400.

Mildred will be laid to rest next to husband Maury and his parents at Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut, Ohio, following a service at MARCY FUNERAL HOME in Conneaut on Monday, August 28, 2006.

Visitation will be at Marcy beginning at 5 p.m. Monday evening and run until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by an OES service at 7:30 p.m.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 29, at Noon.

The Reverend Tim Kraus of Conneaut is officiating at both the funeral home and the cemetery.

Donations will be made to Michigan Masonic Home Charitable Foundation, 1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, Michigan 48801. Envelopes will be available at the funeral homes.
Maurice and Mildred Beers: Now "Together Forever."

ANTHONY F. BARTONE
NORTH KINGSVILLE - - Anthony F. Bartone, age 86, of North Kingsville, Ohio, died early Tuesday morning, August 22, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
Anthony was born January 5, 1920 in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of Nicholas and Carmella Taddeo Bartone.
Tony, a 1938 graduate of Conneaut High, went to work for the former Nickel Plate Railroad. Enlisting in the United States Army in 1941, he served his country proudly until being honorably discharged 1St Sergeant, after serving three years in the China-Burma Indian Theater in November of 1945. He worked for Rose Lumber Company and then worked for himself in the construction business. He later went to work for the P & C Dock Company and retired from there at the age of 62.
Tony enjoyed reading, gardening and yard work. He also liked to fish and golf. He loved to listen to music and dance the jitterbug. Tony enjoyed traveling to various casino’s with his wife on "Junkets".
Tony is survived by his wife, Marion Schultz Bartone, whom he married July 7, 1950; two daughters, Diane and Ted Mayberry of Vienna, West Virginia and Tona and Scott Humphrey of Madison, Ohio; a brother, Fiory and Lucille Bartone of Conneaut; a sister, Dorothy Notarione of Erie, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Ted Mayberry, Karen Taylor and Brian Humphrey; two great-grandchildren, David and Nathan Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Michael Bartone; and three sisters, Julia Mondy, Alvera Bartone and Mary Temple.
Calling Hours will be held Thursday, August 24, 2006, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 11:45 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, with the American Legion Honor Squad Cowle Post #151 presenting Full Military Honors.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice of Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 24, 2006

MAE E. HILL
CONNEAUT - - Mae E. Hill, 96, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 25, 2006

HELEN M. MACARO
ANDOVER - - Helen M. Macaro, age 71, of Andover, Ohio, died on Monday, August 21, 2006, at UPMC Horizon Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born on June 26, 1935, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, to the late George Legeza Sr. and Suzanne (Grusosky) Legeza. Mrs. Macaro was a 1953 graduate of Conneaut High School. A longtime Conneaut resident, Mrs. Macaro moved to Andover in 1997.
She was employed at Reliance Electric for 30 years, retiring in 1984.
Mrs. Macaro was a member of the Reliance retirees golf league and enjoyed spending time with her retirement buddies.
She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, reading, and gardening.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia A. (Timothy) Norris of Andover, and Nancy L. Claypoole of Garfield Heights; a son, Ronald J. (Tracy) Macaro of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, George Legeza Jr. of Conneaut; grandchildren, Scot, William (Bree), Donna, Timothy Jr., Bobby, Janelle, Anthony, Amanda, and Halley; and great-grandchildren, Sean, Gabriella, Cameron, and Lillian.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Mary Gribble.
No calling hours or services will be held.

BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL HOME, Andover, handled the arrangements.
Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.

MARGARET M. WILKER
AUSTINBURG - - Margaret M. (Wagner) Wilker, age 95, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at the Austinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born October 11, 1910, in Lorain, a daughter of the late Otto and Myrtle (Winstone) Wagner, and had been a Lorain resident most of her life after spending her childhood years in Conneaut.
Margaret was active in the Ladies Auxiliary for the Black River Township Firefighters, for whom her husband, Walter Wilker, was the fire chief for many years.
She was also a member of the Amherst Fraternal Order of Eagle, #1442 Ladies Auxiliary, the Southwest Chapter #3318 of the American Association of Retired People, and St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Lorain, where she was active in the Ladies Guild of the church.
A devoted aunt, she was always caring for and helping out her nieces and nephews.
She enjoyed her pets, backyard wildlife and flowers, gardening, cleaning, and sitting in the sunshine.
Her survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Ron and Patty Davis of Roaming Shores, Ohio; and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Wilker in 1980; four sisters, Ellen Wagner, Jewel Walker, Elizabeth "Betty" Sanders, and Mary Puchan; two nephews, Ike and Arnold Walker, and two other nephews in infancy; and her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2006, at the Church of St. Peter, 3601 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain. Father Chuck Henkle will preside. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Lorain.

Calling hour will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.

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

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 26, 2006

WALTER F. HARRINGTON
AUSTINBURG - - Walter F. Harrington, age 87, died Friday, August 25, 2006, at the Austinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born January 27, 1919, in Nunda, New York, a son of the late Miles and Ruth (Wirt) Harrington, and had been an area resident most of his life.
Prior to his retirement, he worked for International Mineral and Chemical Corporation (IMC).
A 20-year Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he served his first term at the Ashtabula Coast Guard Station.
He belonged to the First Baptist Church of Ashtabula, the Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Ashtabula Elks Lodge #208.
Mr. Harrington enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing cards.
His survivors include his daughter, Alyce (Larry) Swanson of Austinburg; one grandson, Donald Swanson; his granddaughter-in-law, Leah Swanson; three great-grandchildren, Terri Swanson, Rachael (George) Puraty, and John Swanson; one great-great-grandson, Whyatt Puraty; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Ruse) in 1987; two brothers, Donald and Robert Harrington; one sister, Joy Cromwell; and his parents.
A Service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2006, at the Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 3140 East Center Street, North Kingsville. The Reverend Doug Wright, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens where Full Military Honors will be held.

No calling hours will be observed.

Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 4353 Park Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.

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

VERA A. ECHERD
GENEVA - - Vera A. Echerd, age 95, a resident of Geneva, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 25, 2006, at Austinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austinburg.
She was born September 29, 1910, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Mary (Novak) and John Mismas.

A homemaker, she was a member of Assumption Catholic Church.

She was active with Geneva Area Senior Center, and formerly active with the Geneva Grape Jamboree. She also helped with the family grape farm.

Survivors include two sons, Allan (Mary) Barski of Rome, Ohio, and Stanley (Charlene) Barski of California; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two stepsons, Jim Echerd and Sam Echerd, both of Harpersfield Township, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary (Novak) and John Mismas; her first husband, Frank Barski; her second husband, C. Glenn Echerd; three brothers, Frank, John, and Alex; and three sisters, Mary Jerkich, Ann Janko, and Alice Deanovic.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 28, 2006, at Assumption Catholic Church, 594 West Main Street, Geneva, with the Reverend Melvin Rusnak of Assumption Church officiating. Final resting place will be at Mechanicsville Cemetery in Austinburg Township.

Friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 175 South Broadway, Geneva.

Contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
www.behmfuneral.com

JOHN M. RICHARDSON
CONNEAUT - - John M. "Jack" Richardson, age 89, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Thursday morning, August 24, 2006, at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut.
Born September 8, 1916, in Conneaut, he was a son of the late Harry and Vivian (Fulmer) Richardson.
Jack attended Broad Street and Fifteenth Street Elementary Schools, graduating in 1936 from Conneaut High School, where he lettered in basketball and football. He also played American Legion Baseball. He was a Boy Scout with Life Scout Rank, and later became a Boy Scout Troop Leader. Following graduation, he moved to the Pittsburgh (Wilkensburg) area in 1937, where he worked for the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad as a Security Guard on a railroad bridge.
He married Beatrice Mary Walker, daughter of John L. and Helen Walker of Conneaut, on November 20, 1939, in Wilkensburg, Pennsylvania, where they lived until returning in 1941 to Conneaut. He then worked at the General Electric Conneaut Base Plant for 41 years, primarily as third shift Plant Supervisor until retiring in 1982.
Because of poor eyesight, he was declined for the service during World War II, but served in the Ohio Guard during the War. (He was proud to say that no enemy got past the Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, or Canadian borders, to the best of his knowledge.)
Jack had a deep love for his family and cherished his close, lifelong relationship with his twin brother, Ed. He also enjoyed all sports, carpentry and woodworking, and most especially his general puttering.
He was a lifelong member of the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Conneaut, serving on the Vestry and as Church Maintenance Engineer. He was also a member of the Conneaut Junior Chamber of Commerce, and a life member of Elk’s Lodge #256.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald A. (Sandy) Richardson of Concord, Ohio, and Rex E. Richardson of Knoxville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Stephen (Bonnie) of Lewis Center, Ohio, Lynn (Chuck) Palek of Painesville, Ohio, Leslie (Rob) Isaacs of Concord, Ohio, and Andrew of Knoxville, Tennessee; six great-grandchildren, Jessica, Kyle, and Jamie Richardson, and Sydney, Erin, and Jenna Palek; his brother, Edward (Mae) of Conneaut; a niece, Bonnie Schrecengost of Ashtabula; and brother-in-law, John D. (Nancy) Walker of Clayton, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife of 65 years, Beatrice, who died April 20, 2005, and is missed by all.
Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, August 28, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Terry Russell, Pastor of St. James Episcopal Church of Painesville, officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum of Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.

Friends may call from at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening, August 27, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund of The Villa At The Lake. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 27, 2006

MILDRED P. BEERS
WESTLAND, Mich. - - Mildred Pauline Beers, age 87, began her new adventure and was reunited with husband Maury on Monday, August 14, 2006, after resting comfortably at her 30-year residence in Westland, Michigan.
After putting up an extremely brave fight against Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the last eight years, and losing Maurice last January, Mrs. Beers is now reunited with her beyond-life partner and the rest of her family which she missed so much.
She was born January 24, 1919, in Madison, Ohio, to parents Lawrence and Waite Eller of Geneva, Ohio. Mrs. Beers entered life as part of a very large, rural farming family, and was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clarence, Merrell, and Lawrence Eller Jr.; six sisters, Vesta White, Lula Beaber, Mabel Wolcott, Susie Maltby, Ethel Cosgrove, Lela Pethtel, and Verness (who died in infancy); and, of course, her husband and now eternal partner, Maurice C. Beers. Mr. Beers passed during January 2006.
Mildred Beers was a Life Member of Nankin Chapter #238 and the Grand Chapter of Michigan in the Order of Eastern Star. She served in many capacities throughout the years but, most notably, from 1972 to 1973 and 1991 to 1992 as Worthy Matron of Strathmore and Plymouth Chapters, and was appointed to the Grand Committee of Michigan in 1977 (Meinhart-Malacos). She also was the Grand Representative of Indiana in Michigan in 1998.
Through OES and many other charitable organizations, such as the March of Dimes, and countless others, Mrs. Beers gave both of her time and resources to help others in need throughout her lifetime. Her closeness to her family in Geneva was never questioned: always there to listen and help in any way she could - she rarely missed a family reunion or special event and holidays, sometimes despite snowy and treacherous trips between "her home" in Michigan and "her first home" in Ohio. Married for 63 years to husband Maurice, she also attended all Beers gatherings in Conneaut.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Beers of Las Vegas, Nevada, and James Beers, currently of Westland, Michigan. As someone who always tried to supply guidance, love, and tolerance to "her boys," she will be deeply missed, but always appreciated.
She is also survived by her two remaining sisters, Maxine King and Clouris Arden, both of Geneva, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Verna Oehlenschlager of Wooster, Ohio, Betty Eller of Conneaut, and Viola Beers of Temecula, California. She leaves hundreds of friends, nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was loved and admired by many.
The world will miss Mildred Beers very much, but her generous nature and lifetime accomplishments will always be remembered and set examples for others. Her bravery during her battle with cancer and will to care for her husband during the last few declining years showed remarkable strength, perseverance, and will power.
Michigan services will be at LJ GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, 7707 Middlebelt Road in Westland, Michigan, on Friday, August 25, 2006, and Saturday, August 26, 2006. For details, call RJ Griffin at 1-734-522-9400.

Mildred will be laid to rest next to husband Maury and his parents at Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut, Ohio, following a service at MARCY FUNERAL HOME in Conneaut on Monday, August 28, 2006.

Visitation will be at Marcy beginning at 5 p.m. Monday evening and run until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by an OES service at 7:30 p.m.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 29, at Noon.

The Reverend Tim Kraus of Conneaut is officiating at both the funeral home and the cemetery.

Donations will be made to Michigan Masonic Home Charitable Foundation, 1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, Michigan 48801. Envelopes will be available at the funeral homes.
Maurice and Mildred Beers: Now "Together Forever."

RAYMOND N. ZAWOYSKI
STRONGSVILLE - - Raymond N. Zawoyski, age 56, formerly of Conneaut, Ohio, died Thursday, August 24, 2006, in Strongsville, Ohio.
Ray was born February 4, 1950, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Nicholas and Pauline (Cipley) Zawoyski.
He was a 1968 graduate of Monessen High School, and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Arts at California State University, Pennsylvania, and earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Edinboro.
Raymond came to the Conneaut area in 1972 as an Industrial Arts teacher, and worked for the Conneaut School system until 2000.
Ray loved to cook for his family and enjoyed woodworking. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he also enjoyed watching mystery movies, especially Matlock and Colombo.
Ray is survived by his former wife, Cheryl LaPresti Zawoyski of Conneaut; two sons, Nicholas and Stacy of Strongsville, Ohio, and Nathan Zawoyski of Conneaut; and his favorite granddaughter, Kayla Zawoyski.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
At the request of the family there will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions can be made c/o Conneaut Area School Systems, with envelopes available at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, where arrangements are being handled.

JUANITA M. FORTUNE
CONNEAUT - - Juanita M. Fortune, died Saturday, August 26, 2006.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 28, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 29, 2006

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Obituaries - Star Beacon August 30, 2006

EDWARD C. OWENS
CONNEAUT - - Edward C. Owens, age 80, of Russell Street, Conneaut, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
He was born April 21, 1926 in New York City, to the late John and Madeline Owens and has resided in the Conneaut area since 1957.
Edward was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He retired from the Astatic Corporation, prior to that he worked at Premix and the former Conneaut Can Company.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed watching football and baseball, reading, and spending time with his family and friends.
Edward is survived by his two sons, Keith and Michael Owens, both of Conneaut.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Muriel.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2006, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with Pastor Tim Kraus, of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m.

ROBERT J. ULRICH JR.
WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA - - Robert (Rocky) J. Ulrich, Jr., age 36, of West Springfield, Pennsylvania, was found dead off McKee Road in Conneaut Township, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 25, 2006.
Rocky was born April 1, 1970 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert J. Ulrich, Sr. and Barbara Mitchell. He attended Girard High School and later went on to work as a State Inspector at Jensen’s Auto Service in Fairview, Pennsylvania.  
Rocky loved working on cars and was also a former little league baseball coach. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and children.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Ulrich, and paternal grandparents, Harold and Martha Mitchell.
He is survived by his parents, Robert J. Ulrich, Sr. of Newport Richie, Florida and Barbara Mitchell of Palm Bay, Florida; his wife, Brandy Gurto Ulrich of West Springfield, Pennsylvania, whom he married September 5, 1992 at St. Mary Church in Conneaut; a daughter, Kristen Ulrich, and two sons, Rocky, III and Corey Ulrich, all of West Springfield; a brother, Larry Mitchell of Palm Bay, Florida; two sisters, Lynda Ulrich of Melbourne, Florida and Leslie Mitchell of Conneautville, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be held on Friday, September 1, 2006, from 12 p.m., Noon, until 1 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.  

Graveside Service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, with Father David officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Rocky’s family to help with expenses, envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon August 31, 2006

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