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Obituaries - Star Beacon December 1, 2004
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Obituaries - Star Beacon December 2, 2004
Bonita Hasson
LITTLETON, CO — Bonita Hasson, of Littleton, CO, died Wednesday, November 17,
2004.
Bonita is survived by her mother, Ruth Cartner of Kingsville; daughter,
Michelle; two brothers, Eugene and Rodney Cartner; and many beloved nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; father,
Eugene Cartner; brother, Lloyd; sister, Linda; and twin sister, Juanita.
A Memorial Service was held in Littleton, Colorado.
Alma J. Caudill
ASHTABULA — Alma Jean Caudill, age 75, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at
Silver Sands Shared Residency.
She was born December 5, 1928 in Floyd County, KY, the daughter of Jeff and
Elizabeth (Osborne) Henson and had been an Ashtabula resident for 53 years.
On June 28, 1946, she married the love of her life, Ross Caudill Sr., and began
a never ending love affair that will last for eternity.
Prior to her retirement, she operated the Doll House Ceramic Shop from her home.
A member of St. Joseph Church, Mrs. Caudill was an exceptionally talented and
creative lady. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, ceramics, painting, and
making porcelain dolls. She even made her own clothing patterns and outfits for
her family and her dolls.
She is survived by four children, Charlene (Dalton) Dixon, Ross “Skip” (Glenis)
Caudill Jr., Mickey Caudill, and Kathleen (Tom) Sandella, all of Ashtabula;
eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Cellitti and
Pam Shaffer; and three brothers, Audra Henson, Jeff Dean Henson, and Sandy
Henson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross, in 1984; her beloved brother,
John Boy Henson on January 19, 2000; six brothers and sisters in infancy; and
her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2004,
at St. Joseph Church, 3330 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula. The Reverend Fr. Philip
Miller, Pastor, will preside. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens,
North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2004, at the DUCRO
FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Avenue,
Ashtabula, OH 44004. Available at www.ducro.com
Dorothy S. Harmon
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Dorothy S. Harmon, 92, formerly of East Center St.,
North Kingsville, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, November 30, 2004 at the Country
Club Retirement Center in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was born March 7, 1912, in
Pittsburgh, PA, and was the daughter of William and Mary (Shaw) Rodgers.
Mrs. Harmon received a degree in music education from Carnegie Tech and taught
piano. She was employed as a buyer at the former Carlisle’s Department Store in
Ashtabula, and was a member of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church
where she was also the choir director. She enjoyed playing bridge and traveling.
Survivors include two sons, David of Ashtabula, OH and Hollis of Chantilly, VA;
her brother Rev. Joseph Rodgers of McMurry, PA; five Grandchildren; and five
Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Glenn E. Harmon in
January, 1993.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 3, 2004 in East Lake
Cemetery, North Kingsville, OH, with the Rev. Joe Ernspiker, pastor of the
Living Waters Baptist Church.
The Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH is in
charge of arrangements.
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December 3, 2004
 Vernon J. Nelson, MD
SPOKANE, WA — Vernon Jack Nelson, MD, passed away on November 6, 2004, at his
home in Spokane, WA, under Hospice care after a hard-fought 12-year battle with
cancer, becoming known as the Energizer Bunny.
Vern was born on April 11, 1948 in Ashtabula, OH, to Sidney and Henrietta
Nelson. Vern lived with his family on Vineland Avenue, attending Buckeye
Schools. His family moved to Kent, OH in 1964 and Vern finished his last two
years of high school at Kent Roosevelt, and was graduated in 1966. After high
school, Vern spent four years in the U.S. Air Force, as a computer technician,
assigned to bases in the U.S. Northeast and Northwest. His last tour of duty was
in Great Falls, Montana. He stayed on in Great Falls attending the College of
Great Falls, earning a BS degree in 1972. Vern was awarded his MD from the
University of Washington in 1977. He settled in Spokane, WA, raised his family
there, and became director of the Emergency Room Departments at Valley General
and St. Luke Hospitals.
Vern, a multi-talented person, restored vintage Porches; remodeled, designed,
and built home; taught at the Spokane Community College and volunteered his time
for Spokane Public Schools, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, and the
American Cancer Society. His hobbies included camping, gardening, outdoor
activities, cooking, woodworking and traveling. Vern was an avid Harley Davidson
motorcycle enthusiast, enjoying many road trips with his brother Bruce.
The last years of Vern’s life were lived in an apartment in the Brown’s Addition
of Spokane. The local “Cabin Coffee” hangout became Vern’s private clubhouse,
where he could be found drinking coffee and telling stories to a captive
audience of friends and neighbors. Vern has identified himself as a legend in
the neighborhood--a man who had a true passion for life and fought his battle
with cancer with courage, dignity, and a sense of humor.
Vern is survived by his daughters, Darci (Andy) Hastings and Kristen (Nick)
Lobdell, both of Spokane; his loving companion, Mary Moltke of Spokane; his
mother, Henrietta (Cordell) Glaus of 2173 Prestwick Drive, Uniontown, OH 44685;
his brother, Bruce (Linda) and their children, Candice and Bruce Allan (Leah),
all of Las Vegas, NV; step-brothers and sisters, George (Rita) Dickie of
Thibodaux, LA, Jan (Royce) Fincher of Santa Cruz, CA, Rich (Marcy) Gass of
Valparaiso, IN, Barb (Terry) Rosenbaum of Okemos, MI, Kent (Janet) Glaus and
Diane (Doug) Rice, both of Mogadore, OH, and Gary (Cheri) Glaus of Barberton,
OH; his uncle, Lloyd Schumann of Geneva, OH, and cousins, David (Susy), Peter
(Beverley) Schumann, and Jill (Garvin) Rumberger; his aunt, Brenda Spadaro,
cousins, Kellie (Kirk) Peine and Shellie (Dave) Byrne, all of Madison, OH; his
aunt, Evelyn Brandenburg of Ojai, CA; and many loving family members and friends
to whom Vern served as an inspiration to live life to the fullest for each day
that was given to him.
Vern was preceded in death by his father, Sidney; his grandparents, Peter and
Anna Nelson and Henry and Dale Schumann; and his step-fathers, Allan Dickie and
Charles Gass.
A time to greet the family and share memories will be held at the home of Bob
and Lu Lee, 3234 Vineland Avenue, Ashtabula at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 5, 2004.
A private family service will be held at a future date when a portion of Vern’s
ashes will be interred with his Schumann family in the Gageville Cemetery
and with his Nelson family in the Edgewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hospice of the Western Reserve,
2420 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
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December 4, 2004
James E. Bunnell
EAST SPRINGFIELD, PA — James E. Bunnell, age 72, of East Springfield, PA, died
Friday, December 3, 2004, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.
Born in Conneaut, OH, October 10, 1932, the son of the late Fay and
Charlotte E. (Lewis) Bunnell, he had resided in Conneaut most of his
life. He moved to East Springfield, PA in 1997.
Mr. Bunnell was self-employed and owned The Bunnell Construction Company from
where he retired in 1986.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ and was a member and Past Exulted
Ruler of the B.P.O.E. #256.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed golfing, was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed
watching the Browns and Indians.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife Carol, to whom he had been married for the past 17
years; a daughter, Linda (Keith) Erickson of Martinez, CA; two sons, Ted (Asma)
of Concord, CA and Jay (Nancy) of Naples, FL; a stepdaughter, Melissa (Dean)
Jenkins of Conneaut; nine grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Bunnell of
Conneaut.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Greenfield
and Dorothy Bunnell; and four brothers, Paul, Clair, Merle, and Neal Bunnell.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 5, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. at the
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend
Walter Coy, pastor of the United Church of Christ, officiating.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Interment
will be in the East Conneaut Cemetery at a date to be announced.
The family suggests memorials be made in his name to the Regional Cancer Center
in Erie, PA. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
William Chester Smith
CONNEAUT – William Chester Smith, 61, of Conneaut passed away
Thursday evening, December 2, 2004 at University Hospital in Cleveland from
complications due to pneumonia.
Born Dec. 28, 1942 in Hall, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Wade and
Ina Jean Smith.
Bill attended school in Buckannon, West Virginia and served in the US Army.
Prior to his disability he was a welder at Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock
Co., and a security guard at CEI on Lake Road.
He enjoyed reading and collecting a variety of items from cigarette lighters to
die cast miniature vehicles. He had a real passion for Native American history,
music and statues, with his favorite being “The End of the Trail.”
He took great pride in keeping the lawn nicely mowed. Bill was in his glory when
he won an auction on ebay and was always ready for a “heated” discussion.
Although he had resided in the Conneaut area almost 40 years, his heart
was still in West Virginia.
Survivors include his wife Connie (Law) with whom he would have celebrated their
38th anniversary Dec. 10; one son, Shawn; two daughters, Mary (Sean) White and
Staci Gilbert, all of Conneaut; three sisters, Iva (John) Mitter,
Kingsville; Linda (Rondal) Bennett, Volga, W. Va.; and Pam (Jeff) Harris,
Lost Creek, W. Va., and two grandsons, TJ and James Behnke of Conneaut.
At Bill’s request, no calling hours will be observed. Memories will be shared
during a memorial service 3 p.m. Sunday at Conneaut Church of Christ, 448
W. Main Rd., Conneaut, with Tim Kraus, pastor, officiating.
MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut are in charge of arrangements.
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December 5, 2004
Mary Ann McCain Wright
ASHTABULA – Mary Ann McCain Wright, 102, of Lake Avenue died Saturday, December
04, 2004 at Park Haven Home.
A service will be held 1 P.M. Thursday, December 9, 2004 at Peoples Baptist
Church, 3837 West Avenue, Ashtabula.
Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum, N. Kingsville.
Calling hours will be held at the church Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Contributions may be made to the family.
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December 6, 2004
Winneifred M. Brewer
MONROE TWP. – Winniefred M. Brewer, 84, of Center Road, Monroe Township,
died Saturday, December 4, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
Born in Conneaut, September 20, 1920, she was the daughter of the late
Laurel and Amanda (Tenney) Davis, and had resided in the Conneaut area her
entire life.
Mrs. Brewer was a homemaker, and a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church
where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Salem Rebekah Lodge
#385, and in her leisure time enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking and baking.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Brewer of Winter Haven, FL, and
Laurine Gilkerson of Jefferson; a son Gene of Monroe Township; two
grandchildren, Randy and Amy Gilkerson; a brother Donald Davis of Monroe
Township, and a niece Martha Gross of Conneaut.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, and a
sister Vivian Davis.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at the
Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Rev.
Richard Smith, pastor of the Monroe United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in Kelloggsville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until the time of
the service.
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December 7, 2004
Mary A. Wright
ASHTABULA — Mary Ann McCain Wright, age 102, of Lake Avenue, died Saturday,
December 04, 2004, at Park Haven Home.
She was born May 8, 1902 in Long Run, OH, the daughter of Oberton and Annabell
(Brown) Dixon and had been an Ashtabula resident most of her life.
She worked as a domestic for several prominent area families and was employed by
Community Action for several years.
A founding member of Peoples Baptist Church, Mrs. Wright served with the nurse’s
guild, the mission choir, and on the mission boards.
She loved to cook and delighted in cooking for and spending time with the five
living generations of her family.
Her survivors include two children, Helen “Peaches” Coles of Wheeling, WV and
Reverend Thomas McCain (wife, Mitzi) of Ashtabula; one sister, Harriet Mayfield
of Wheeling, WV; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Menford McCain; her second
husband, William Wright; two children, Lewis McCain and Pauline McCain; six
sisters; four brothers; and her parents.
A Service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2004, at Peoples Baptist
Church, 3837 West Avenue, Ashtabula. Reverend Louis Grandberry, Pastor, will
officiate. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum, North
Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be held at the Church Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the family.
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December 8, 2004
MARY A. WRIGHT
ASHTABULA — A Service for Mary Ann McCain Wright will be held 1 p.m. Thursday,
December 16, 2004, at Peoples Baptist Church, 3837 West Avenue, Ashtabula.
Reverend Louis Grandberry, Pastor, will officiate. Entombment will be in
Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum, North Kingsville. Calling Hours will be
held at the Church Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contributions may be made to
the family. Mary Ann McCain Wright, age 102, of Lake Avenue, died Saturday,
December 04, 2004, at Park Haven Home. Available at
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R. James Dowler
KINGSVILLE TOWNSHIP — Richard James Dowler, age 75, of Donna Drive, died
Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at his home.
He was born October 10, 1929 in Ashtabula, OH, the son of Wallace L. and Ida
(Andrus) Dowler and had been a resident of East 40th Street for many years.
A 1947 graduate of Harbor High School, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in
Business from The Ohio State University through the ROTC Program and later
earned a data processing degree from Kent State University, Ashtabula Campus.
Prior to his retirement, he worked 23 years as treasurer for Iten Industries.
A member of the Conneaut Church of Christ since 1973, he also belonged to
the Ashtabula Exchange Club, where he served as secretary for 25 years and
helped establish Exchange Clubs in Geneva, Rock Creek and Conneaut.
He collected stamps, coins, Time and Life Magazines, and enjoyed gardening,
roses, and working on his former home and yard on East 40th Street. He was
particularly fond of his 1929 antique Marmon car.
His survivors include his son-in-law, Mark D. Bovee and one grandson, Marc J.
Bovee, both of Kingsville Township.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Dowler in 2001; his daughter, Sharon
Bovee on January 13, 2004; one brother, Herbert King Dowler; one sister, Betty
Jean Cowler Colvin; and his parents.
A Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2004, at the ZABACK-DUCRO
FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Tim Kraus, Minister of the
Conneaut Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be Thursday, December 9, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to the Conneaut Church of Christ.
Available at www.ducro.com
Nora P. Fails
CONNEAUT — Nora P. Fails, age 76, of Conneaut, OH, entered into
eternal rest Monday evening, December 6, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical
Center, Ashtabula, OH.
She was born August 29, 1928 in Penn Line, PA, and was a daughter of Wood B. and
Eva E. (Fails) Taft. Mrs. Fails spent her childhood in East Springfield, PA,
graduating in 1947 from West Springfield High School.
She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Brown Memorial Hospital for 20 years and
had also worked at General Electric.
She was a member of State Line United Methodist Church, and enjoyed sewing,
knitting, and crocheting.
Survivors include her son, Robert E. (Janet) Fails of Rocky River, OH; three
grandchildren, Julie (Scott) Winter, Amy (Brandt) Baruxes, and Robert P. Fails;
and two sisters, Marguerite Fails and Bertha Sheldon, both of Conneaut,
OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carson R. Fails; her
daughter, Janet M. Fails; three sisters, Nellie Taft in childhood, Esther
English, and Helen Waid; and four brothers, William H., Donald F., Gaylord M.,
and John F. Taft.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2004, at the MARCY
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with
the Reverend Richard L. Smith, pastor of State Line United Methodist Church,
officiating. Burial will be in East Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield,
PA.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 12 p.m., noon, until the
time of Service at 2 p.m..
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the State Line United
Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
Don
“Breeze” Wallace Breedlove
NORTH KINGSVILLE – Don “Breeze” Wallace Breedlove, 70, of West Center
St., North Kingsville, died Monday morning, December 6, 2004 at his home.
Born in Breedlove, West Virginia of Preston County on April 6, 1934, he was the
son of the late Glen and Bessie (Douglas) Breedlove. The family moved to
Cresaptown, MD the next year, where Don was a member of the Cresaptown Methodist
Church.
He graduated in 1952 from Allegany High School in Cumberland, MD. He moved to
Ashtabula shortly thereafter, where he was employed by Reliance Electric in
1955. Don was drafted into the U.S. Army in November of 1956 and served on
active duty in the infantry in Korea and Fort Benning, GA. After being honorably
discharged as a Specialist in November, 1958, Mr. Breedlove served in U. S. Army
Reserves until October 1962. Don returned to work at Reliance Electric and
retired in 1996 after 41 years.
Don and Judith Carol (Olin) were married on November 7, 1964 in North
Kingsville and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a
party with family and friends.
In his younger years, Don enjoyed playing sports: including softball, basketball
and bowling. Later on, Don loved golfing, fishing and playing cards with his
family and friends, especially in Canaan Valley, WVA. He also coached for
several years his sons’ Little League baseball teams, and was a member of the
East Ashtabula Club.
He is survived by his wife, Judith, three sons; Donald Wesley (Arlene) of
Leesburg, VA, Gregory Wayne (Julie) of Shaker Heights, and Kevin Wade (Shelly)
of Cordova, TN; one granddaughter, Caitlin of Shaker Heights; two sisters, Mrs.
Ethelda Campbell of Ashtabula, and Mrs. Yvonne Fowler of Nashville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Douglas, Glendean, Loren,
Curtis, Gerald and Emerson.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday Dec. at 11 a.m. at DUCRO FUNERAL
SERVICES, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, with Rev. David Hines, Pastor of
Kingsville Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green
Rd., Kingsville, Ohio 44048, or Happy Hearts School, 2505 S. Ridge Rd.
East, Kingsville, Ohio 44048. Obituary available at
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Tenho Vern Jarvinen
CONNEAUT – Tenho V. Jarvinen, age 74, of Conneaut, died early
Thursday, November 25, 2004 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Tenho was born on May 30, 1930 on Drummond Island, Michigan, the son of the late
Tenho and Miho “Hilma” Jarvinen.
Tenho was the apartment manager for the Pamela Park Estates in Conneaut.
He served 25 years in the military. He served nine years with the Army and 16
with the Air Force. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the American Legion.
Besides his parents, Tenho was preceded in death by his sister, Gertrude
Griffin.
Tenho is survived by his wife, Fern E. (Payne) Jarvinen and four children,
Phyllis Jarvinen and her husband Mark Sandell of Wisconsin, Joellen Beaudoin and
her husband Robert of Phoenix, AZ, Donald Jarvinen and his wife, Bobbie Jean of
S. Dakota and Gayle Jarvinen of California; two step children, James Breedon of
Lake City, FL and Marian Hoadley and her husband, Robert of Geneva; three
sisters, Bertha Gilbert of Drummond Island, MI, Helen Laakso and Lillian
Anderson, both of St. Ignas, MI; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Jessica Smith
and a great granddaughters, Kelsie.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with full Military Honors will be
provided by the Erie/Crawford Burial Detail and will be held on Saturday, Dec.
11 at 11 a.m. at the JEAN EVANS THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 11883 Main Street, East
Springfield, Pa. Officiated by Rev. Jimmy Walker of the Peoples Church in
Geneva.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family at P.O. Box 111, Conneaut,
Ohio 44030
JOHN FERRIO
MISSOURI — John Ferrio, age 72, of Missouri and formerly of Conneaut,
past away Sunday, December 5, 2004, in Missouri. Funeral Services and burial
will be held in Missouri.
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December 9, 2004
R. JAMES DOWLER
KINGSVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Service for Richard James Dowler will be held 11
a.m. Friday, December 10, 2004, at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West
Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Tim Kraus, Minister of the Conneaut Church of
Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens
Cemetery, North Kingsville. Calling Hours will be Thursday, December 9, 2004,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the
Conneaut Church of Christ. Richard James Dowler, age 75, of Donna Drive,
died Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at his home. Available at www.ducro.com
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December 10, 2004
Jack H. Garrity
CONNEAUT – Jack H. Garrity, 77 of Cummins Ave., Conneaut, died
Wednesday afternoon, December 8, 2004 at his home.
A former resident of Erie, Wattsburg and Kane, Pennsylvania, Mr. Garrity was
born on Feb. 17, 1927 in Erie, a son of the late Edgar and Alice (Batten)
Garrity. He had been a resident of Conneaut for the past five years.
For nearly 30 years Mr. Garrity lived in Arizona where he was employed as a food
buyer for Rosarita Corp. in Mesa and had also served as superintendent for a
copper mine.
He enjoyed rock hunting, making jewelry, hunting, fishing and tooling leather.
Survivors include his wife Phyllis (Davis) Garrity, whom he married on Aug. 6,
1949; two daughters, Linda Jones of Apache Junction, Arizona and Becky (Terry)
Hess of Conneaut; a son Jack H. III of Oro Valley, Arizona; eight
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister Alice
May O’Connor of Girard, Pennsylvania and numerous nieces, nephews and more
distant relatives.
Mr. Garrity was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Eddie, Lloyd
and Dick and two sisters, Evelyn and Myrtle.
Services will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, Pennsylvania at
the convenience of the family.
MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, Ohio are in charge of handling
arrangements.
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December 11, 2004
Martin J. “Marty” Szalai
MONROE TOWNSHIP – Martin J. “Marty” Szalai, 78 of Monroe Township,
died Thursday afternoon, December 9, 2004 at Inn-Conneaut Health Center
following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Szalai was born on March 14, 1926 in Boyers, Pennsylvania, a son of the late
Martin and Elizabeth (Naykas) Szalai and moved to this area in childhood.
He served with the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. He was employed as
a welder in the maintenance department at the former RMI. An avid sportsman, he
was a member of the Monroe Athletic Club, where he played on its baseball
team for many years. Mr. Szalai also coached and umpired Little League teams
from Monroe when his children were playing; was an avid bowler, being a
member of the Brothers Bowling Association; and also enjoyed farming and raising
cattle. Mr. Szalai played guitar and was a member of a number of country and
western bands sometimes with his late wife Norma, who played the bass. They
especially loved polka’s.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Jim) Reichley and Robin (Butch)
Leatherman, both of Monroe; a son Eugene (Mary Jean) Szalai, also of
Monroe; three sisters, Elizabeth Passmore of Monroe, Cheryl Sharp of
Conneaut and Suzie Tiche of Grove City, Pa. Also surviving are four
brothers, John, Steven, Michael and Daniel, all of Monroe; ten
grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Mr. Szalai was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norma on July 26,
2002; a son, Marty on July 19, 2004; and sisters, Peggy Smith and Sophia Tiche.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND
CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street with the Rev. Jerry Webb, Pastor of the
Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens with military honors.
Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to either the Monroe Vol. Fire
Department or the Animal Protective League.
Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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Mary A. Wright
 ASHTABULA — Mary Ann
McCain Wright, age 102, of Lake Avenue, died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Park
Haven Home.
She was born May 8, 1902 in Long Run, OH, the daughter of Oberton and Annabell
(Brown) Dixon and had been an Ashtabula resident most of her life.
She worked as a domestic for several prominent area families and was employed by
Community Action for several years.
A founding member of Peoples Baptist Church, Mrs. Wright served with the nurse’s
guild, the mission choir, and on the mission boards.
She loved to cook and delighted in cooking for and spending time with the five
living generations of her family.
Her survivors include two children, Helen “Peaches” Coles of Wheeling, WV and
Reverend Thomas McCain (wife Mitzi) of Ashtabula; one sister, Harriet Mayfield
of Wheeling, WV; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Menford McCain; her second
husband, William Wright; two children, Lewis McCain and Pauline McCain; six
sisters; four brothers; and her parents.
A Service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004, at Peoples Baptist
Church, 3837 West Avenue, Ashtabula. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory
Gardens Mausoleum, North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be held at the Church Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the family
Emil W. Skaggs
ASHTABULA — Emil W. Skaggs, age 76, of East 28th Street, died Saturday, December
11, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born March 7, 1928, in Ansted, WV, he was the son of Herbert and Cora Lee
(Cantrell) Skaggs.
Prior to his retirement in 1990 as a maintenance foreman, he worked 39 years for
Elkem Metals.
Emil enjoyed hunting, camping, writing poetry, and his family.
Survivors include his wife, Delores, who he married June 14, 1952; three
children , Patricia Fleeson of Ashtabula, Martin Skaggs of Perry, and Tracy
Skaggs of Santa Fe, TX; three grandchildren, Kristi, Brian, and Dalton; two
great-grandchildren, Madylan and Ryan; two brothers, Wilsie of WV and Frank of
TX; and one sister, Drema Herkrmer of NY.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Herbert, Dennis, and Edsil; and
his parents.
A Service will be held Thursday, December 16, 2004, at the DUCRO FUNERAL HOME,
4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, with Reverend Michael Cole, Pastor of First Baptist
Church, Perry and nephew of Mr. Skaggs, officiating. Burial will follow at
Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at the Funeral
Home.
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CLARA M. OLIN
PIERPONT TOWNSHIP — Clara M. Hudson Olin, age 86, Marcy Road, Pierpont
Township, died early Monday morning, December 13, 2004, at the Ashtabula County
Medical Center. Mrs. Olin had been a resident of the Austinburg Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center the past two months and previously lived for a year at the
Villa-on-the-Lake in Conneaut. Funeral arrangements are pending at the
FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson.
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Sandra L. Rice
ALBION, PENNSYLVANIA — Sandra L. Rice, 34, of Cherry Hill Rd., Albion,
Pennsylvania, died Monday morning, December 13, 2004, as the result of injuries
sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born June 29, 1970, in Conneaut, and was a daughter of Robert J.
Tinney and Christine (Cheney) Tinney.
A 1988 graduate of Conneaut High School, she was employed for twelve
years as a letter carrier at the Conneaut Post Office. She not only
enjoyed delivering the mail to her customers, but also she enjoyed the brief
conversations she had with them. Sandra enjoyed outdoor activities such as
hunting, horseback riding, and four-wheeling with her husband, family and
friends. Sandra also enjoyed NASCAR, playing with her dog Haley, shooting pool,
and playing horseshoes. Sandra was loved by all and will be missed dearly.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Wayne N. Rice of Albion, Pa.; her stepson,
Brandon Rice of Albion; parents, Robert Tinney and Christine Tinney, both of
Conneaut; stepmother Kathleen Tinney of Ashtabula; sisters, Jayne (Robert)
Danylchuk of Tucson, Arizona, Jill (Gregory) Miniard of Geneva, Sara (Chris)
Forester of Conneaut; stepsister Jennifer Light of Chicago, Illinois;
stepbrother Josh Light of Ashtabula; nephew Christopher Forester of Conneaut;
grandmother Connie Tinney of Appleton, Wisconsin; in-laws William G. and Bonnie
S. Rice of Albion, and Faye Rice of Painesville, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Lucinda and Russell Cheney, and
Carl Tinney.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Raymond
Thomas, pastor of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Churches, officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, from 2 to 4
p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Emil W. Skaggs
ASHTABULA — Emil W. Skaggs, age 76, of East 28th Street, died Saturday, December
11, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born March 7, 1928, in Ansted, WV, he was the son of Herbert and Cora Lee
(Cantrell) Skaggs. He served in the U.S. Army, with the Military Police, from
1948-1951 during the Korean Conflict.
Prior to his retirement in 1990 as a maintenance foreman, he worked 39 years for
Elkem Metals.
Emil enjoyed hunting, camping, writing poetry, and his family.
Survivors include his wife, Delores, whom he married June 14, 1952; three
children, Patricia Fleeson of Ashtabula, Martin Skaggs of Perry, and Tracy
Skaggs of Santa Fe, TX; three grandchildren, Kristi, Brian, and Dalton; two
great-grandchildren, Madylan and Ryan; two brothers, Wilsie of WV and Frank of
TX; and one sister, Drema Herkrmer of NY.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Herbert, Dennis, and Edsil; and
his parents.
A Service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2004, at the DUCRO
FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, with Reverend Michael Cole, Pastor of
First Baptist Church, Perry, and nephew of Mr. Skaggs, officiating. Burial will
follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at the
Funeral Home.
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Clara M. Olin
PIERPONT TOWNSHIP — Clara M. Hudson Olin, age 86, of Marcy Road,
Pierpont Township, died early Monday morning, December 13, 2004, at the
Ashtabula County Medical Center. Mrs. Olin had resided at the Austinburg Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center the past two months and lived the previous year at the
Villa-on-the-Lake in Conneaut.
She was born October 11, 1918, in Pierpont Township, the daughter of Paul
and Kate (Chidister) Thompson, and has resided in Pierpont Township all
of her life. Mrs. Olin spent more than 20 years as Activity Director at the
Ashtabula County Nursing Home, retiring in 1981.
Mrs. Olin was a member of the Pierpont Presbyterian Church, where she
served as deaconess for several years and held various other offices in the
church; she was also a member of Orion Lodge #12, O.E.S. She served on the board
for the government nutritional site at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, needlework and traveling.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul W. and Christine Hudson of
Pierpont Township, and Duane H. and Roxanne Hudson of Saybrook Township; seven
grandchildren, Scott Banning of Parma, Catherine Olsen of Dallas, TX, Timothy
Hudson of Pierpont Township, Kelly Scoville of Geneva, Matthew Hudson of
Kingsville Township, Jacquelin Hudson of Columbus, and Katie Hudson of
Saybrook Township; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Howard E. Hudson,
in 1966; her second husband, Arnold Olin, in 1978; two daughters, Jean A.
Banning in 2002, and Vera M. Andrews in 2003; and a sister, Hazel Dewey, in
2003.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2004, at 12 p.m. (noon) at
the FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, with the
Reverend Edward Diehl, of the Pierpont Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Cremation will follow the Services at the Family Care Group Cremation Center.
Burial of ashes will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Service at the
Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to the Pierpont Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund,
P.O. Box 123, Pierpont, OH 44082; envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home.
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ALPHONSE O. GUTIERREZ
CONNEAUT – Alphonse O. Gutierrez, 83, of Conneaut, died Friday
morning, December 17,2004 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 19, 1921, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico and was a son of Juan
and Soledad (Oajaca) Gutierrez.
Mr. Gutierrez was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the 872nd
Artillery Battalion in the northern France campaign. He moved to Conneaut
23 years ago from California where he had been employed as mechanical supervisor
with American Can Company, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Mary
Catholic Church, member and past president of Conneaut Kiwanis Club, and
was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife Marjorie J. (Hawes) Gutierrez whom he married July
25, 1970; a daughter, Mary Ellen Velez of Sacramento, CA; three grandchildren,
Stephanie Contreras of San Mateo, CA, Connie Duran of Willits, CA, and Rebecca
Miller of Walnut Creek, CA; seven great grandchildren, Michael, Daniella,
Anthony, Marcella, Isabella, Stephen and Samantha; his sister, Josephine
Banuelos of Sacramento, CA; and a number of nieces and nephews including Alicia
Banuelos of Sacramento, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Tomas, Johnny, Andrew
and Chavelo; and a sister Dolores Sanchez.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 12 (noon) p.m.
at St. Mary Catholic Church, 480 State St., Conneaut with the Rev.
Raymond Thomas officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.
Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty
St., Conneaut on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Church.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home
FLAVIAN G. GAUKEL
CONNEAUT – Flavian G. Gaukel, age 84 of Conneaut, died early
Friday afternoon, December 17, 2004 at the Villa at the Lake in Conneaut.
Mr. Gaukel was born March 4, 1920 in Conneaut, the son of Edward and
Agnes (Rhein) Gaukel. He was a graduate of Conneaut High Class of 1938.
He served in the Merchant Marines as a lieutenant and also sailed as an engineer
on the Great Lakes. He later worked for Union Carbide and retired from the
Cleveland Illuminating Company in 1985.
Flavian is a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, a life time Honorary
member of the Knights of Columbus Council 627, a 45 year member of the Leo J.
Kane Assembly, Past Grand Knight and Knight of the Year. He was very active in
church activities and enjoyed volunteering to work for all the functions of the
Knights of Columbus for charity throughout the years. He enjoyed gardening, his
tractor, woodworking and socializing at the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed
traveling with his family to places of historic nature. Flavian especially loved
to spend time with his family, friends and grandchildren.
Flavian is survived by his wife Delma Byers Gaukel whom he married Dec. 27,
1947, celebrating 57 years of marriage on next Monday, three sons Peter and
Sandra Gaukel of Conneaut, Charles and Gail Gaukel of Ashburn, Virginia,
and Thomas and Patty Gaukel of St. Petersburg, Fl; two daughters, Kathleen and
Michael Quam of Seattle, WA., Sylvia and Terry Atkinson of Conneaut; a
sister Caroline Hoskin of Ashtabula; cousin Mary Ellen Orrennama; several nieces
and nephews and grandchildren Anna, Taylor, Daniel, Allison, Carolyn, Diana,
Kristin, Joseph, Sara, Matthew, David, Chad, Brian and Marnie.
Mr. Gaukel was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Lorraine Smith.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 21. 2 p.m. at
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 480 State St., Conneaut with Father
Gregory Fedor of St. Mary Orwell officiating. Burial will take place on
Wednesday Dec. 22. at St. John Cemetery, Girard, PA.
Calling hours will be held Monday, Dec. 20. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,
581 Harbor St., Conneaut from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. The Knights of
Columbus Council 627 will gather at 7 p.m. for Rosary Service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the
Knights of Columbus.
JEFFREY W. MCFARLAND
ASHTABULA - Jeffrey William McFarland, 40, of Columbus Ave.,, died Thursday,
Dec. 16, 2004 at Cleveland Clinic.
He was born on Dec. 24, 1963 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of William and Patricia
(Bubb) McFarland. He was a lifetime resident of Ashtabula.
He worked at Federated Auto Parts and enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting,
trapping and generally enjoyed the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife Debra A. (Robinson) McFarland, whom he married July
3, 1999; one son, Derrick McFarland of Kingsville; one daughter, Melissa
McFarland of Kingsville; 2 stepsons, Michael Wakefield of Dayton and
Joshua Wakefield of Las Vegas; one grandchild, Alijah; three brothers, Jaime
McFarland of Kingsville, and Larri and Gregory, both of Ashtabula; three
sisters, Linda Into of Ashtabula, Lisa Justice of Jefferson, and Kimberly
Jackson of Conneautville; and his parents.
He was preceded in death by one son, Joel McFarland; two brothers, Michael and
Billy McFarland; and one sister, Robin Lewis.
A service will be held 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20 at ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500
West Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Rev. Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal
Church of God, will officiate.
Calling hours will be held at the funeral home Monday from 7 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jaime or Debra McFarland c/o Zaback-Ducro
Funeral Home.
JOSEPH M. WALLS
ASHTABULA – Joseph M. Walls, 76, of New London Road died Thursday, December 16,
2004 at University Hospitals of Cleveland
He was born March 6, 1928 in Altoona, PA, the son of Perry and Stella (Weaver)
Walls and had been an area resident since 1958.
Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated his own trucking service and
worked for Nelson Sand and Gravel and previously Simak Trucking.
Survivors include three children; Janet Marie Walls of Riviera Beach, FL, Dennis
Martin Walls of Northeast, MD, and Chris Eric Walls of Ashtabula; 9
grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one brother, Stanton Walls of Davidsville,
PA; and two sisters, Peggy Marie Williams of Fayetteville, NC and Vickie Lynn
Zimmerman of Stoystown, PA.
He was preceded in death his wife, Betty Elizabeth (Liberty); and by his
parents.
A service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20 at the Greenlawn Memory
Gardens Mausoleum Chapel.
Burial will follow.
Calling hours will be held 1:30-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Contributions may be made to the Family.
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ROBERT
E. BEARCE
CONNEAUT — Robert E. (Red) Bearce, age 78, of Millard Avenue, Conneaut,
OH, died Sunday, December 19, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born in Monroe Township on November 24, 1926 the son of the late Arthur
L. and Charlotte (Johnson) Bearce, he had resided in the area his entire life.
Mr. Bearce was employed by the Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operator
and retired after 49 years of service.
He was a member of the BPO Elks #256, the Loyal Order of Moose #472, and the
Lake Erie Boat Club. In his leisure time, he was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Doris (Tuttle) Bearce, to whom he’d been married to
for the past 59 years; a daughter, JoAnn (John) Cole of Concord, NC; a son,
Robert J. (Patty) Bearce of Conneaut; eight grandchildren, Ted and Angela
Grubke of TX, Traci and Bobby Canady of NC, Bobbie Jo Bearce of CA, Mark Bearce
of Conneaut, Reina and Dorian Durenicks of TX Alyson Fuller of IL, Rick
and Kathy Fuller of Conneaut, and Shane Cole of TN; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathie Bearce; and
a brother, Russell Bearce.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 23, 2004, at 12 p.m., noon, at
THE THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, with his
niece, Reverend Trudy Hazen, officiating. Interment will follow in
Kelloggsville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 22, 2004, from 6 to
9 p.m.
Family suggest memorials be made in his name to the Conneaut Station 3
Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
PAUL GARY
CONNEAUT, OH — Paul Gary, 83, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday
morning, December 20, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital. He was born April 8,
1921, in Detroit, Michigan, and was a son of Andrew and Teofila Szewczuk.
A Conneaut resident since the age of 10, Mr. Gary was a World War II
veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Europe as a cook with the Rainbow
Division. He was employed for a time at the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad before
joining Holdson's Bakery in Conneaut which he later purchased and ran as
the Electrik Maid. He later worked for the former Exomet before joining
Bethlehem Steamship Lines from which he retired as second cook and baker.
Mr. Gary served for a time as an auxiliary police officer in Conneaut. He
was a member and past commander of Cowle Post #151 of the American Legion and
also served as district and county commanders, and state committeeman. He
enjoyed reading and bowling.
Survivors include his wife Virginia (Wright) Gary whom he married June 2, 1947;
two daughters. Heather Kantola of Port Clinton, OH, and Lark (Al) Yonkovitz of
Mountain Top, PA; a son Lance (Martha) Gary of North Olmsted, OH; two sisters,
Sophie Mathews and Jenny Tobiaski both of Monroe Township, OH; five
grandchildren, Ryan, Darci, Alexis, Trilby, and Kacey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Dorothy Sebio, Mary
Bromfield, and Verna Pyles; and a brother Andrew.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 23, at the Marcy Funeral
Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev.
Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial
with full military honors provided by Cowle Post will be in Kelloggsville
Cemetery, Monroe Township.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM.
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MAUREEN R. DAVEY
ASHTABULA — Maureen (Moe) R. Davey, age 71, of Union Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, died
Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at her home after a long illness.
She was born October 23, 1933 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Homer and Ruth
Wharram. She was a resident in the area all her life and graduated from
Kingsville High School.
Maureen was employed at Ward Products as a payroll clerk and was a long-distance
operator at Ohio Bell, but most people knew her from her 26-year career at the
Ashtabula Clinic. She also spent many years at the Ashtabula Little League as a
team mother and as a concession stand worker.
Moe served as a Board member for eight years with the Big Brothers/Sisters
organization. She was involved with Bethany Lutheran Church in several areas and
was a volunteer at the Red Cross Bloodmobile, and the Ohio Reads Program. She
was active in several volunteer duties at the Ashtabula County Medical Center
and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She belonged to and received great
support from the “Living With Cancer” support group at the Wellness and Total
Learning Center in Ashtabula.
Moe was a caregiver first, but she also enjoyed reading, baking, yard and garden
work, golf, and the Cleveland Indians.
She is survived by two sons, Mike of Baltimore, MD and Mark (Carmen) of Houston,
TX; four grandchildren, Ford and Alexandra of Baltimore and Michelle and
Meredith of Houston; and a brother, Bruce (Mary) Wharram of Sylvania, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and her sister, Sharon
Fortune.
A Memorial Service will be Monday, December 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany
Lutheran Church, 933 Michigan Avenue, Ashtabula, with Reverend Thomas Ford
officiating. Burial will be in Lulu Falls Cemetery in Kingsville.
Calling Hour will be from 10 a.m. until the time of Service at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church
Memorial Fund or The Wellness & Total Learning Center, 715 West 30th Street,
Ashtabula, OH 44004. 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.
JOSEPH A. COOPER
ASHTABULA – Joseph Allen Cooper, age 66, of Fort Avenue, died unexpectedly
Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born December 19, 1938 in Ashtabula, he was the son of Joseph and Virginia
(Moore) Cooper. He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1957
Joseph served in the National Guard for twenty-three years before being
Honorably discharged.
He worked as a mechanic for Broughton Beverage for 25 years before retiring; he
also worked for Advance Auto Parts for six years as a salesman.
He loved hunting, fishing and his grandchildren. Joseph belonged to the Army
Navy Union Club, and the Young Men Social Club.
Survivors include his wife, Clara, whom he married July 19, 1959 in Ashtabula;
five children: daughter, Tammy Dyne of Linesville, daughter, Tomma (George)
Godsave of Linesville, daughter, Tracy (Todd) Rowe of North Kingsville, and son,
Todd (Kathleen) Cooper of Orwell; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
mother, Virginia Cooper of Ashtabula; and brother, Terry Cooper of Lewisburg,
OH.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph H. Cooper; son, Timothy A.
Cooper; and grandson, Matthew A. Cooper.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 24, 2004, at DUCRO FUNERAL
SERVICES, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, Reverend Arvid Whitmore, Pastor of
Prospect Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be Thursday, December 23, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DUCRO
FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Prospect Memorial Fund.
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CHARLES J. “CHUCK” ASHCROFT
NORTH KINGSVILLE — CHARLES J. “CHUCK” ASHCROFT, 50, of North Kingsville, died on
Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
A Memorial Celebration will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29,
2004 at Leadership Ashtabula, 3441 North Ridge West, Ashtabula, Ohio (In front
of the Ashtabula Cinemas).
Contributions may be made to Grand River Partners, Inc., 391 W. Washington,
Painesville, OH 44077 and Leadership Ashtabula, 3441 North Ridge West,
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
The Behm Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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CHARLES J. “CHUCK” ASHCROFT
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Charles J. “Chuck” Ashcroft, 50, of North
Kingsville, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at the Cleveland Clinic in
Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on January 12, 1954 in Kingston, New York.
Mr. Ashcroft worked at Grand River Partners, Inc. in Painesville as the
Executive Director. He married Sandy Horst on July 12, 1983 in Portland, Oregon.
He was a graduate of Ashtabula Leadership and loved music, nature, spending time
hiking, kayaking and swimming. He had a passion for cooking pasta made with his
special sauce. Chuck’s greatest love was for his family and spending time with
children.
Survivors include his wife Sandy (Horst) Ashcroft of Kingsville, Ohio;
his daughter Bailey Ashcroft of North Kingsville; his son Ben Ashcroft
also of North Kingsville; sister Denise Makarius of New York; 2
brothers, Robert Ashcroft of Florida and Ken Ashcroft of Oregon; and his father,
Robert Ashcroft of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine (Greco) Ashcroft.
A Memorial Celebration will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29,
2004 at Leadership Ashtabula, 3441 North Ridge West, Ashtabula, Ohio (In front
of the Ashtabula Cinemas).
Contributions may be made to Grand River Partners, Inc., 391 W. Washington,
Painesville, Ohio 44077 or Leadership Ashtabula, 3441 North Ridge West,
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
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WESLEY
J. BOROSKI SR.
CONNEAUT — Wesley J. Boroski Sr., 70, of Conneaut, OH, died Wednesday
evening, December 29, 2004, at the V.A. Medical Center in Erie, PA, following a
two-year illness. He was born March 12, 1934, in Beckley, WV, and was a son of
Joseph and Adeline (Wozniak) Boroski.
Following high school graduation, he played professional baseball in the AAA
League before entering the U.S. Army. A Conneaut resident for 39 years,
he was employed as an auto body repairman for a number of car dealerships,
including Stump’s, Ferraro Ford, George Laituri, and Al Mucci. He was a member
of the Cowle Post #151 of the American Legion, the Army Navy Union Post #111,
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2836, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #408, and
the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #472. He enjoyed playing the accordion,
golfing, fishing, and being with his family.
Survivors include four daughters, Theresa (David) Cochran of Westfield, NY,
Mauresa (Richard) Tosatto of Wadsworth, OH, Cynthia Taylor of Jefferson, OH, and
Michelle (Douglas) Marshall of Westfield, NY; two sons, Tony of Conneaut,
OH, and Wesley J. (Natalie) Boroski, Jr., of Monroe Township, OH; a
sister, Felicia Loftus of Cleveland, OH; a brother, Albert Boroski of Hudson,
OH; and ten grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Marie, on April 1, 1993.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 3, 2005, at the Marcy
Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with
the Rev. Raymond Thomas, pastor of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Churches,
officiating.
Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North
Kingsville, Ohio.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, January 2, 2005, from 5 to 8 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family
HARLEY L. DALRYMPLE
CONNEAUT — Harley L. Dalrymple, age 94, formerly of Middle Road,
Monroe Township, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at the Ashtabula County
Nursing Home.
Born in Monroe Township, OH, October 26, 1910, the son of the late Rue
and Hattie (Wheeler) Dalrymple, he had been a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Dalrymple retired from the former Nickel Plate Railroad in 1975 as an
engineer. He also sailed on the Great Lakes for several years.
He was a member of the Church of God and had also attended the Assembly of God
Church.
Mr. Dalrymple raised registered beef cattle for many years, and his pride and
joy was his team of Belgium horses.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, to whom he’d been married for the past 69
years; a daughter, Rose Winkler of Cleveland; a son, Lee Dalrymple of Monroe
Township; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandson.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, S.H. Dalrymple; and
a sister, Ellen Aguino.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2005, at the
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend
Carson Robson, of the Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow at
Kelloggsville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 2,
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