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Obituaries - Star Beacon February 1, 2004
ROBERT B. GORMLEY
KINGSVILLE – Robert B. Gormley, 83, died Saturday, January 31, 2004 at
the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Ducro Funeral Services and
Crematory.
MARGARET J. RAMEY
EAST SPRINGFIELD – Margaret J. Ramey, age 66 died at her son’s
residence in Erie, PA on Friday afternoon, January 30, 2004. Family and Friends
are invited to call at the Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home at 11883 Main
Street, East Springfield, PA on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are
invited to attend services there on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim
Ferguson of the West Springfield Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be
in Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Regional Cancer Center, 2500 W. 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or to
the Great Lakes Hospice, 1700 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16503.
OL MAY APPLETON
KINGSVILLE – Carol May Appleton, 69, formerly of Ashtabula and Dorset,
died Friday, January 30, 2004 at Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, February 3, 2004 from 3 to 5 PM at the Ducro
Funeral Services - Jefferson Home, 17 North Market Street, Jefferson.
No formal services will be held.
www.ducro.com.
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 Howard K. Richcreek
CONNEAUT — Howard K. Richcreek, age 81, of Conneaut, died Sunday,
February 1, 2004, at his residence.
Mr. Richcreek was born on October 1, 1922, in Pierpont, OH, the son of Frank and
Ethel Ann (Coate) Richcreek. He was a 1940 graduate of Pierpont High
School.
Howard worked for the State of Ohio, repairing roads, and later enlisted in the
United States Navy. He was discharged in 1946 as a Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd Class.
He went on to work at the Union Carbide Metals Plant in Ashtabula as a foreman
until his retirement in 1980.
Mr. Richcreek was a member of the American Legion of Pierpont. He enjoyed
sports, the outdoors, woodworking, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles and
bowling. Howard enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and especially
his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jennie (Jean) Charles, whom he married at St. Mary
Church in Conneaut on August 1, 1942; a daughter, Mary (and Jeffrey)
Booth of North Kingsville; two grandchildren, Anthony (A.J.) and Brittany
Booth; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Richcreek was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Frieda Turja
and Marybelle Fenton, and a sister in infancy; and five brothers, Dale, David,
Wayne, and Shorty, and an infant brother.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at
the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, with Father
Raymond Thomas, of St. Frances Cabrini and St. Mary Parishes, officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH, with
Military Services from the American Legion Cowle Post #151.
Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, today, February 3, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m.
at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ashtabula County.
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Obituaries - Star Beacon February 5, 2004
Robert Thomas Hallett
HENDERSONVILLE, TN — Robert Thomas Hallett, age 82, went to be with his Lord
on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at his home in Hendersonville, TN.
Born and raised in Conneaut, OH, he lived at 711 Maple Avenue for many
years.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sara (Moran) Hallett; loving daughter,
Jan (Michael) Davenport; grandchildren, Rebecca, Rachel, Joshua and Hannah, also
of Hendersonville, TN; and a brother, Russell Hallett of Lake Alfred, FL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Finley and Mariette Hallett; a
brother, William; a sister, Lillian Platt; and a grandson, Jonathan Davenport.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Conflict, in
Germany and France.
He has been very active in his Christian walk, serving as deacon, Bible teacher,
and writer. He attended Central Baptist Church in Hendersonville.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, today, February 5, 2004, from 6 to
8 p.m. at the COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, 182 Main Street, Hendersonville, TN
37075, and on Friday, February 6, 2004, from 11 a.m. until the Service time at
12 p.m., noon.
Chaplain Michael Davenport, son-in-law, will officiate, assisted by Reverend
Norman Hearld.
Interment will be at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
Arrangements were handled by the COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME of Hendersonville,
TN, (615 824–8605).
Jane P. Laughlin
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE — Jane Pratt Laughlin, 86, of West Mapleton Beach,
Geneva-on-the-Lake, died Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at Rae Ann Nursing Home in
Geneva.
Born on October 10, 1917, in Conneaut, OH, she was a daughter of William
J. and Ida M. (Dunlap) Pratt and was a resident of Geneva-on-the-Lake for 58
years.
Mrs. Laughlin was a graduate of Conneaut High School. In her senior year,
she “placed” in shorthand competition held at Bowling Green and was employed at
the Citizens Bank, now KeyBank, in Conneaut as a teller.
She was Clerk of Court to Mayor Wilson Finley and Chief of Police Edward G.
Kemerait at Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Jane is a descendent of Michael Cronin, who came to the U.S. around 1774 from
Ireland, and was an excellent seamstress. She was a member of the Assumption
Church in Geneva.
Survivors include 2 sons, Paul M. of N. Augusta, SC, and William J. (Laurie) of
Trumbull Twp.; 3 grandchildren, Nichole Wright of Geneva, Robert and Paul
Laughlin of Trumbull Twp.; and 2 sisters, Ann Grant and Elizabeth Carroll, both
of Conneaut.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ardys Coe; and 2 brothers,
Richard and John Pratt.
Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Assumption Church,
594 W. Main, Geneva, with Father Paul Tobin, of Assumption Church, officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneva.
Calling Hours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday at WALKER FUNERAL
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Thomas E. Garcia
CONNEAUT — Thomas E. Garcia, 55, of West Main Road, Conneaut, died
Friday, February 6, 2004, in the University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Born in Conneaut, April 29, 1948, the son of the late Andrew and Rose
Marie (Ruth) Garcia, he had resided here most of his life.
Mr. Garcia was employed by the Oglebay Norton Marine Transportation Company, for
31 years, where he served as a Wheelsman/Bolsun.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church. Tom graduated from Conneaut High School in
1966, where he was named All County High School linebacker and guard. He was a
graduate of Centerville Jr. College in Iowa, with an Associate Degree in Arts.
He also played on their football team and played at the Alozono Stag Bowl in
Yuma, AZ.
Mr. Garcia was active in many union activities and served as a recording
secretary for the United Steel Workers of America, Local #5000.
In his leisure time he enjoyed all sporting events and loved being with his
nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his sister, Virginia Garcia of San Francisco, CA; and five
brothers, Andrew, and Philip, both of Conneaut, Fred of Concord,
CA, James of Danville, CA, and Richard of Shakerheights, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, February 9, 2004, at 10 a.m. at
St. Mary’s Church with Reverend Raymond Thomas officiating. Following cremation,
interment will be made in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street,
Conneaut, on Sunday, February 8, 2004, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The family requests donations be made to the Ashtabula Marine Museum. Envelopes
will be available at the Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 8, 2004
RUTH E. MULLEN
WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA — Ruth E. (Bort) Mullen, age 86, of West Springfield, PA
died on Saturday morning, February 7, 2004 at Brown Memorial Hospital,
Conneaut, Ohio. She was born on March 8, 1917 in Conneaut,
Ohio, the daughter of the late Pearl R. and Eva (McKean) Bort.
Ruth retired as an assembler from the Astatic Corp in Conneaut, Ohio
after 37 years of service. She graduated from the West Springfield High School
and was an active member of the West Springfield United Methodist Church where
she was also active and had held the President position of the Naomi Circle.
In her earlier days, Ruth enjoyed gardening, traveling world wide with various
groups to places such as England, Scotland, Wales, and extensively through
Canada by bus. She was known for her cooking and baking especially making pies,
cabbage rolls and meatballs for different social functions or church sales. She
loved to make Easter candy and hand quilting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hallie R. Mullen on June 4, 1980. They
were married on June 25, 1935; also by a granddaughter, Sharon Hagerty and nine
brothers, and two sisters.
She is survived by one daughter: Barbara J. Tousey of East Springfield, PA. She
is also survived by eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and nine
great-great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday, February 8, 2004 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home at 11883 Main Street, East
Springfield, PA and are invited to attend services there on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
with Pastor Robert Klingler of the West Springfield United Methodist Church
officiating.
Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Springfield
United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 13790 Chestnut Street, West Springfield,
PA 16443
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Obituaries - Star Beacon February 11, 2004
IVAN H. SMITH
ASHTABULA — Ivan H. Smith, 96, died Monday, February 9, 2004, in the Ashtabula
County Medical Center.
He was born in Newton Falls, OH, on July 16, 1907, the son of Harry and Carrie
(Hoover) Smith. On April 27, 1928, he married Ethel J. Rufener in Newton Falls,
OH.
Mr. Smith and his family moved to Ashtabula County in 1949. At that time, he was
the owner and operator of Smith Hardware Company until 1956, when he became the
superintendent of the Ashtabula County Children’s Home until his retirement in
1969. After his retirement, he spent 20 years with Conley’s in Kingsville,
running the hardware department.
He was a 60-year member of the Tuscan Lodge #342, F. & A.M., a past member of
the Jefferson Rotary Club; he served on the Jefferson Village Council; he was
also a member of The Ashtabula Yacht Club and a past commander of the U.S. Power
Squadron.
As an avid fisherman, he was presented the National Award Winning Fresh Water
Fisherman’s Award from Field and Stream Magazine.
He is survived by his daughters, Joanne (Calvin) Runyan of New Lyme Township,
and Carole J. (Norman) Runyan of Gillford Lake, OH; his son, R.W. (Kathy) of
Cortland, OH; his eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ethel, on April 4, 1983; his
brothers, Glenn, Ralph and Wilmer; and his sisters, Harriet Dixon and Gladys
Wells.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the
Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 East Jefferson Street, Jefferson, with
the Reverend Meredith Coleman officiating. Burial will take place in Hawley
Cemetery, Newton Falls, OH.
Calling Hours will be held on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of
service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Church.
The FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, is handling the
arrangements. Obituary information also available at flemingfuneralhome.com and
legacy.com.
DONALD L. CUSICK
PATASKALA, OH — Donald Lee Cusick, age 62, of Pataskala, OH, formerly of
Conneaut, died Monday, February 9, 2004, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.
He was employed by Central Ohio Credit Corporation and was formerly an officer
with the Conneaut Police Department, and formerly employed by Rockwell
International–Brake Division and Columbus Driving Academy.
Mr. Cusick was a Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his life partner, Wilda “Willie” Terrell; daughters, Lorrie
Kiser of Conneaut, Debbie Joslin of Andover, Dana (Rob) Cummins of
Gahanna, and Danielle (Joe) Evans of Reynoldsburg; eight grandchildren; one
great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry W. and Margaret Cusick; and a
brother, Harry W. Cusick, Jr.
Friends called on Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown
Road, Gahanna, OH 43232, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, today, February 11, 2004, with Pastor Curtis Booth officiating.
Interment will be at Kingwood Memorial Park.
Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences
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IVAN H. SMITH
ASHTABULA — Ivan H. Smith, 96, a resident of the Country Club Retirement Center
for the past two years, died Monday, February 9, 2004, in the Ashtabula County
Medical Center.
He was born in Newton Falls, OH, on July 16, 1907, the son of Harry and Carrie
(Hoover) Smith, and was a resident of Conneaut for many years. On April 27,
1928, he married Ethel J. Rufener in Newton Falls, OH.
Mr. Smith and his family moved to Ashtabula County in 1949. At that time, he was
the owner and operator of Smith Hardware Company until 1956, when he became the
superintendent of the Ashtabula County Children’s Home until his retirement in
1969. After his retirement, he spent 20 years with Conley’s in Kingsville,
running the hardware department.
He was a 60-year member of the Tuscan Lodge #342, F. & A.M., and a past member
of the Jefferson Rotary Club; he served on the Jefferson Village Council; he was
also a member of The Ashtabula Yacht Club and a past commander of the U.S. Power
Squadron.
As an avid fisherman, he was presented the National Award Winning Fresh Water
Fisherman’s Award from Field and Stream Magazine.
He is survived by his daughters, Joanne (Calvin) Runyan of New Lyme Township,
and Carole J. (Norman) Runyan of Gillford Lake, OH; his son, R.W. (Kathy) of
Cortland, OH; his eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ethel, on April 4, 1983; a
grandson, Donny D. Runyan, his brothers, Glenn, Ralph and Wilmer; and his
sisters, Harriet Dixon and Gladys Wells.
Funeral Service will be held on today, February 12, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the
Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 East Jefferson Street, Jefferson, with
the Reverend Meredith Coleman and lay pastor Gordon Emerson officiating. Burial
will take place in Hawley Cemetery, Newton Falls, OH.
Calling Hour will be held on today from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Church or the charity of your choice.
The FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, is handling the
arrangements. Obituary information also available at flemingfuneralhome.com and
legacy.com
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RUTH E. CHRISTOPHER
CONNEAUT — Ruth E. Christopher of Sandusky Street in Conneaut,
died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut following
a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced Monday, February 16,
2004 by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER in Conneaut
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RUTH E. CHRISTOPHER
CONNEAUT — Ruth E. Christopher, 82, passed away Saturday, February 14,
2004, at The Villa At The Lake after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on August 15, 1921, to John E. Rauha, Jr. and Fanny (Kleemola)
Rauha in Conneaut, OH.
She graduated in 1939 from Conneaut High School with Very Special Honors
and also graduated from Dyke School of Commerce in Cleveland. Mrs. Christopher
played the French Horn for six years in the High School Band and the Conneaut
Harbor Band, and was the first recipient of the Kaarlo Mackey Music Award in
1939.
She was employed for six years with the Conneaut Water Department, six years as
Secretary-Treasurer of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and ten years as
Treasurer-Manager of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Employees Federal
Credit Union, retiring in 1985.
She married Anthony J. Christopher on July 1, 1944 in New London, CT.
She was a third generation life member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was
very proud of her Finnish heritage. She learned to speak, read and write Finnish
at an early age. She was also a charter member and director of the Luther Girls’
Choir for ten years, then Chancel Choir Director for 25 years and a choir member
for 27 years. She was a long-time member of the Cover Girls Quilting Group and
the Lutheran Church Women.
She enjoyed good music, cooking, sewing, and her family.
Survivors include her five children, Ann E. Christopher of Columbus, OH, John A.
Christopher of Strongsville, OH, Laura (Michael) Laughlin of Johnstown, OH,
Julie (James) Gibb of Conneaut, OH, and Jack E. (Laura) Christopher of
Cleveland, OH; two grandchildren, Emily Laughlin of Columbus, OH, and Molly
Laughlin of Johnstown, OH; and a sister, Viola Chandler of Conneaut, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband in 1989.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at the Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lake Road and Grove Street, Conneaut, with the
Reverend Dr. Clyde A. McGee officiating. Burial will be in East Conneaut
Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Church on Tuesday beginning at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Trust Fund of Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the Church and at MARCY FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, which has
charge of arrangements.
LULA B. ALBERT
KINGSVILLE — Lula B. Albert, 97, of Dibble Road, died Saturday, February
14, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville, OH.
Born February 16, 1906 in Waxahachie, TX, she was a daughter of the late James
D. and Elizabeth (Tapp) Freeman. A former long time Andover resident, Mrs.
Albert has lived in Kingsville for the past four years.
She was a homemaker; a member of the First Congregational United Church of
Christ in Andover; and a member of the 55 and Over Club in Andover.
Survivors include a daughter, Georgiale Christo of Ashtabula; a brother, James
Lee Freeman of Hillsboro, TX; a granddaughter, Kimberly Rose Christo of
Ashtabula; and a great-granddaughter, Ashley rose Runnion of Ashtabula.
Mrs. Albert married Herman E. Albert on September 2, 1945 in Austin, TX. He died
April 23, 1959. Also preceding her in death is a sister, Annie Pearl; a brother,
William Roy Freeman; and her parents.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 12 p.m. at
BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 134 Prospect Street, Andover, OH, with Reverend Scott
Ressman officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Andover.
Calling Hours will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the
Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to: First Congregational United Church of
Christ, P.O. Box 177, Andover, OH 44003.
Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com
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HELEN A. BRININGER
CAPE CORAL, FL — Helen Adele (Gear) Brininger, 75, of Cape Coral, FL and
formerly of Geneva, OH, and Benetka Road in Kingsville, OH, died
Saturday, February 7, 2004, at her home. She moved to Cape Coral, FL,
approximately 10 years ago and is survived by her husband, Dwight; four
children; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorial Services were
held in Cape Coral, FL
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ALBERT J. GILDONE
CONNEAUT — Albert J. (Abby) Gildone, 88, a resident of Conneaut
for some 75 years, died Monday, February 16, 2004, at Robinson Memorial Hospital
in Ravenna, OH. Albert was born in Conneaut, the son of James and Mary (Delvecchio)
Gildone, on June 7, 1915. He married Ethel Barrett on November 27, 1948.
During World War II, Albert served as staff sergeant in the Army’s 683rd
Quartermaster Base Depot. He was later employed by Nickel Plate Railroad, Allied
Resinaus (Norton Co.) and also sailed for a time on the lakes.
At the age of 13, Albert was introduced to the orchestra, and so began a passion
that would last a lifetime — his passion for music. He began playing the guitar
and banjo with local orchestras, and later learned the mandolin and violin. He
was a member of The Harbor Band, the Melody Masters and several other groups
that played throughout Northeastern Ohio. He taught guitar for many years and
directed an all-male choir for St. Frances Cabrini, of which he was a lifetime
member. He passed this love for music on to each of his children and
grandchildren.
Albert was an avid gardener and spent every spare moment of summer among his
roses. He loved animals, always surrounding himself with dogs, fish, or birds.
He enjoyed cooking, golfing and shooting at the Amboy Rifle Club, of which he
was a co-founder. His favorite moments were spent in the music room, his family
around him, instruments in hand.
He is survived by his three children, Thomas and Stephanie (Catrow) of
Conneaut, Susan and David (Rose) of Ravenna, and Robert of Florida; and
three grandchildren, Jennifer and Jonathan Rose, and Bryan Gildone.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel B.; two
sisters, Angeline Best and Madeline Simone; and six brothers, Nicholas, Warren,
Anthony, Joseph, Cosmo, and Salvadore Gildone.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 20, 2004, at 11 a.m. at
St. Frances Cabrini Church, with the Reverend Raymond Thomas, of the church, and
Reverend Leo Werlin, of Sebring, OH, officiating. Interment will follow in
St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may call at the THOMPSON–SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street,
Conneaut, on Thursday, February 19, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The family requests memorials be made to the Youth Department of Conneaut
Public Library, 304 Buffalo Street, Conneaut, OH 44030
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MARCIA D. GRISWOLD
CONNEAUT — Marcia D. Griswold, 70, of Sandusky St., Conneaut, OH,
died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, February 17, at UHHS Brown Memorial
Hospital. She was born January 12, 1934, in Conneaut, a daughter of Cleon
and Emma (Bateman) Stine.
A 1951 graduate of Conneaut High School, she was employed part time for
many years as cashier in the cafeterias at Rowe Junior High School and
Conneaut High School. She was a member of St. Mary Church, and enjoyed music
boxes, dolls, shopping, going to garage sales, and being with her family,
especially her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband John L. Griswold, whom she married July 11, 1953;
two daughters Deborah (Romey) Bryant and Kathleen Brocklehurst, both of
Conneaut, OH; three sons, John Griswold of Andover, OH, Charles (Martha)
Griswold and Stephen Griswold, all of Conneaut, OH; her sister, Charlotte
Parke of Conneaut, OH; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Inez Oehlenschlaeger; and
four brothers; Charles, Thomas, Lyle and Wilson “Bud” Stine.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 20,
at St. Mary’s Church, 480 State St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Raymond
Thomas and Rev. John Summers officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
No visitation will be observed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of St. Mary’s Church.
Envelopes are available at the church and at Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation
Center, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, which has charge of
arrangements.
GEORGE J. PUTNICKI
DALLAS, TX — George John Putnicki passed to a better life on January 27th, in
Dallas, Texas, after giving it his all in this one. He was born in Conneaut,
Ohio, on February 22, 1923, to Stanislaus and Apolonia Putnicki, and became the
youngest of seven children. Very early on, his athletic talents in baseball and
football began to blossom. He was known as “the Ted Williams of Conneaut”
and later excelled in college football. During his bowling career, he almost
bowled a perfect 300 as his team’s anchor.
After graduating Conneaut High School, he served his country as a staff
sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon returning from his years in the service,
he went on to attend John Carroll University, where he was awarded the Varsity
“C” for his football prowess. He earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from
Marquette University. Later, he continued his education by attending Oregon
State University, where he rode a red bicycle back and forth to classes, and
earned his Master’s Degree.
George spend the majority of his career with the Health, Education and Welfare
Department and the Environmental Protection Agency, where he specialized in
water pollution control administration and later, noise pollution. Upon
retirement from the government, he ran his own noise consulting firm and taught
at the University of Texas at Dallas.
But, for all he accomplished in life, the things that made him so special were
his love for people, his kind heart and a smile that would light up the room. He
loved playing every sport, later adding golf to the list. He loved going to the
horse races with his buddies and sometimes picking a winner. When blindness,
mobility issues and kidney problems limited his activities, he still loved
listening to sports, “talking horses” with his friends, and watching Mass every
day. He did his best to make every day count.
George Putnicki is survived by his daughter, Patti Putnicki, sister and
brother-in-law Jane and Stephen Palagyi, some very special nieces and nephews:
Bill and Sunnie Putnicki, Rick and Susie Putnicki, Steve and Judy Putnicki,
Scott and Pam Putnicki, David and Ginny Arp, Stanley and Rene Palagyi, Mark and
Marty Crotty, Chuck and Deb Rathbun, Joyce Rathbun, Florence and Ralph Tenney,
Al and Judy Krulak, Diane and Jim Balint, and other nieces and nephews; and his
fabulous care givers, Marian Pruitt and Amanda Hennesey, who gave him love along
with their care.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaus and Apolonia; brothers,
Stanley and Richard; and sisters, Sophia Kangas, Ann Rathbun, and Joanne
Sebetich.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2004, at 11:00
a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas
officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Conneaut.
Donations may be made to the St. Mary’s Capital Campaign. Envelopes will be
available at St. Mary’s Church or the Raisian Family Funeral Home, 581 Harbor
St., Conneaut, which is handling local arrangements
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PEARL M. CLIFT
KINGSVILLE — Pearl M. Clift, 70, formerly of Grove Street in Conneaut,
died Thursday, February 19, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in
Kingsville following a lengthy illness.
She was born November 28, 1933, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late
Earl S. and Hazel (Perdue) McCumber.
A Conneaut resident since 1983, she was a member of the Church of Christ,
where she was involved with Bible Study. She served as an advocate for patients
at the nursing home, taught crafts, and enjoyed music and collecting porcelain
dolls.
Survivors include three daughters, Madeline (Ken Jr.) Haskins of Sinclairville,
New York, Joy Skeel of West Springfield, Pennsylvania, and Donna (Greg)
Stein of Pierpont; two sisters, Jean Nicewonger (George) of Erie, Pennsylvania,
and Delores Linsz of California; a brother, Ernest McCumber (Vera) of North
East, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, George R. Grenier;
her second husband, Charles Clift; two sisters, Vera Kneissler and Mazie
Richards; and three brothers, G. Morrie, William, and Robert McCumber.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2004, at the MARCY
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street in Conneaut, with Tim
Kraus of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory
Gardens in North Kingsville.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday, February 22, 2004, from 2 to 4
p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Activity Fund of the Ashtabula County
Nursing Home. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 21, 2004
FLORENCE J. LUCE
CONNEAUT — Florence J. Luce, 88, of East 27th Street, Ashtabula, died
Thursday, February 19, 2004 at UHHS - Brown Memorial Hospital. She was born
December 15, 1915 in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Katherine (Bosley)
Davet and had been a lifelong area resident.
Prior to her retirement in 1979, she worked as a quality inspector for Rockwell.
She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time
with her dogs and friends.
Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Luce of Ketterling, Carol A. Kovacs of
Port Orange, FL, Joyce L. Morse of Ashtabula, and Diane L. Watson of
Kingsville; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Luce; one son, Roger E. Luce;
one brother, Carl Davet; two sisters, Edna Schuman and Mary Davet; and one
sister-in-law, Mable Louise Luce of Ashtabula; and her parents.
A service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2004 at Zaback-Ducro
Funeral Home, 500 West Prospect Ave., Ashtabula, with Rev. Aletta Burkholder,
Pastor of Kelloggsville United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, February 22, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the
funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Obituary available at
www.ducro.com.
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 22, 2004
ALAN D. KENNEDY
CONNEAUT — ALAN D. KENNEDY, age 74 of Conneaut, died Saturday
morning at the Ashtabula Country Club Retirement Center.
Mr. Kennedy was born April 4, 1929 in Conneaut the son of Frank P. &
Grace (Deriar) Kennedy.
He was a Conneaut High Graduate Class of 1946. He enlisted in the United
States Army in the summer of 1946 and served until he was Honorably discharged
in 1949 as a Sergeant U.S. Air Force. He went to work for the Nickel Plate
Railroad and then moved to California and went to work for Northrup Aircraft and
learned the trade of Machinist. He also worked for the Nortronic Company in
Portland as a machinist and then moved to Conneaut, working for the
former EMCO Wheaton also as a machinist and then for the Pittsburgh &
Conneaut Dock Company, were he started as a machinist and became Master
Mechanic and Supervisor of the Department.
Alan was a original member of the "Harbor Hackers" golf league, golfing was his
number one sport, he also enjoyed fishing, bowling, cooking, playing cards,
hunting, and an avid reader. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and
to follow them throughout there lives and the sports events that they
participated in. " He is deeply loved by his family and friends for his
delightful sense of humor".
Alan is survived by his wife Joanne (Incorvia) Kennedy, whom he married May 4,
1981, a son Douglas Alan Kennedy of Ashtabula, a daughter Lynn Nowicki of
Winnie, Texas, two-stepsons Joseph Chadwick of Scottsdale, Arizona, James
Chadwick of Anthem, Arizona, 10 grandchildren, Tim, Mandy and Renae Kennedy,
Sherri and Kevin Nowicki, Anthony, Melissa, Amanda, Payton and Connor Chadwick.
A brother Larry Kennedy and sister Elizabeth Walker both of Conneaut.
Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the
Raisian Family Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut with Fr. Raymond
Thomas of St. Mary & St. Frances Cabrini officiating. Burial will follow at
Greenlawn Memory Gardens in the mausoleum. Calling hours will be held Monday
evening from 6-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice of Ashtabula County or the
Parkinson Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 23, 2004
HARRY M. MISENER
KINGSVILLE — Harry M. Misener, 86, a resident of Kingsville died
at his home early Sunday. Born April 4, 1917 in Plymouth, he was the son of
Angus Melvin and Julia Anne (Sackett) Misener.
He attended Ashtabula County Schools and was a veteran of the United State Army.
On August 24, 1973 he married Daisy Wood. In 1979 he retired from Union Carbide
as an “A” mechanic. Mr. Misener enjoyed fishing and his dogs Princess and Lil
Bit.
Survivors include his son Kenneth (Josephine) of Ashtabula; daughters Virginia
Nelson of Ashtabula, Marilyn Crabtree of Jefferson, and Barbara (Howard) Christ
of Madison; Step children Patricia (Bill) Hall of Ashtabula, Judith (Curtis)
Hall of North Kingsville, and Marjorie Wood of Kingsville; several
grand and great grandchildren, sisters in law Flora Prettyman and Evelyn Fox,
and his two care givers Mary Beth and Gary.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Daisy, brothers Forest
and Ray, and sisters Mae Chapin and Eva.
Funeral services will be held 2p.m. Wednesday at the Guerriero Funeral Home,
6280 South Main St. of North Kingsville with the Rev. David Hines
officiating. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memory Gardens of North
Kingsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve.
MARGARET BROOMFIELD
CONNEAUT — Margaret (Peg) Bromfield, a former Conneaut resident,
died Sunday morning at Hospice House in The Villages, Florida.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Marcy Funeral
Home and Cremation Center, Conneaut.
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 24, 2004
SANDRA E. SOLTESZ
SPRINGBORO, PA — Sandra E. Soltesz, 51, of Beaver St., Springboro, PA, died Mon.
Feb. 23, 2004, at her home after a brief illness.
Born Mar. 17, 1952, in Conneaut, OH, the daughter of Leo J. and Bernice
(George) Braden. She married John O. Soltesz on Jan. 5, 1984.
Sandra worked for Protech Machine Shop of Springboro, PA. She previously was a
Dairy Farmer for 15 years and was previously co-owner of J.D. Oil & Tire Supply
of Beaver Center with her husband, John, for 13 years.
She was a member of United Church of Beaver Center and the Conneautville
American Legion #615.
Survivors include her husband, John; son, David (Jennifer) Bates of Springboro,
PA; daughters, Carolyn (Frank) Shatto of Lake City, PA, and Linda Soltesz of
Springboro, PA; her mother; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters; and 8 brothers.
She was preceded in death by her father; daughter, Caryn Bates; a brother; and a
sister.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at WHITE-COOL FUNERAL
HOME, 1405 Main St., Conneautville, PA 16406, with Reverend Barbara English
officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wed., Feb. 25, 2004, at the Funeral Home.
DARALD R. SPANGLER SR.
KINGSVILLE — Darald R. Spangler Sr., 78, a resident of Kingsville, died
Sunday, February 22, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born November 11, 1925, in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of George and Ethel
(Freeman) Spangler.
Mr. Spangler served with the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific
Theater. He retired from R.M.I. Sodium Plant with 37 years service.
Earlier in his life, he played softball. He was an umpire and coached softball
teams, along with helping to build and develop the ball diamonds at
Kingsville’s Allen Park. Mr. Spangler repaired baseball gloves and
equipment.
He was a member of the V.F.W., Moose and the Eagles.
Survivors include his wife, the former Kathern Uphold; sons, Larry (Tammy) of
Sheffield and Donn (Sue) of Conneaut; a daughter, Linda (James) Rich of
Ashtabula; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Beatrice
Orsky of Cleveland and Betty Kurcaba of Morgantown, WV.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Norma Simmons and
Lorraine Spangler; and a brother, James Spangler.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2004, in the GUERRIERO
FUNERAL HOME, 6280 South Main Street, North Kingsville, with the Reverend Jerry
Webb officiating. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memory Gardens of North
Kingsville.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of
service
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 25, 2004
BURT V. BLOSE
CONNEAUT — Reverend Burt V. “Barney” Blose, 72, of North Amboy Road,
Conneaut, OH, died Monday afternoon, February 23, 2004, at Hamot Medical
Center, Erie, PA. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage a week ago.
He was born October 20, 1931, in Punxsutawney, PA, and was the son of the late
Seth and Ellen (Alleman) Blose.
Following the early deaths of his parents, he resided at the Hershey School for
Boys, and was a graduate of Meadville High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran,
having served in Korea.
He moved to Conneaut, OH, in 1970 with the Emco-Wheaton Corporation and
later retired to run for public office after 10 years service as Water
Department Superintendent of the City of Conneaut. He and his wife,
Janet, were distributors for the Ashtabula Star Beacon for a number of years.
Mr. Blose was a member of the Conneaut Church of God and was an ordained
minister of the Assemblies of God. He was an evangelist and served as supply
pastor for the Bethel Assembly in Lake City, PA.
He was a member of American Legion Cowle Post #151, and served as president of
the Machinists Union Local #733. He also was an organ donor. He loved all sports
and enjoyed billiards and baseball. He had served as umpire for both men’s and
women’s Slo-Pitch ballgames.
Survivors include his wife, Janet M. (Penoyer) Simko Blose, whom he married June
27, 1970; two sons, Mike (Darla) Blose of McDonald, TN, and Larry (Colleen)
Blose of Louisville, KY; a daughter, Ann (Don) Brandt of Columbus, OH; two
sisters, Agnes Blumrick of Newfane, NY, and Helen Snyder of Erie, PA; and three
grandchildren, Michael Blose of McDonald, TN, and Michael Brandt and Melissa
Brandt, both of Erie, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Emma Walters; and his
brother, Howard Blose.
Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2004, at the
Conneaut Church of God, 5327 Center Road (State Route 7), Conneaut, OH,
with the Reverend Earl Vautin, an associate of the Conneaut Church of God and
Chaplain of the Lake Erie Correctional Institution, officiating. Burial will
be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH, with military honors
provided by American Legion Cowle Post #151.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2004, at the MARCY
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.
Additional calling hour will be on Saturday at the Church from 10 a.m. until the
time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund of the Conneaut
Church of God. Envelopes will be available at the Church and at the Funeral
Home.
BETTY L. GREEN
CONNEAUT — Betty L. Green, 78, of Locust Drive, Conneaut, died
Monday, February 23, 2004, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.
She was born on January 31, 1926, in Cherry Valley, OH, a daughter of the late
Walter A. Foltz and Dora Mae (Hinkle) Piper.
She was a chef at many area restaurants and had attended the Kelloggsville
Church of the Nazarene. She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans’
Auxiliary and the Salem Rebekah Lodge #385.
She enjoyed dancing, spending time with the Apple Dumpling Gang, and especially
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Chandler of Rock Hill, SC; two sons,
Herbert (Sue) Green II of Jefferson and Kenneth N. (Pat) Green of Conneaut.
Also surviving are four brothers, Wilbur, Ralph and Clifford Foltz, all of
Ashtabula, and Daniel Foltz of Hartsville, OH; eight grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert L. Green, on
April 2, 1999; and a sister, Mary Andrea.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, February 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the MARCY
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with
Reverend Roger Loomis, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Wadsworth, OH,
officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North
Kingsville, OH.
Calling Hours will be on Thursday, February 26, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Funeral Home with a Rebekah Service being held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad;
envelopes are available at the Funeral Home.
CLARA M. LAFFERTY
CONNEAUT — Clara M. Lafferty, 94, formerly of Wrights Avenue, Conneaut,
died Monday, February 23, 2004, at the Villa at the Lake, where she had resided
the past three years.
Born in Conneaut, February 27, 1909, the daughter of the late Ira and
Veronica (Hassett) Ralston, she had resided here her entire life.
Mrs. Lafferty was a homemaker and had worked at the former Pelton Department
Store. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church and The Catholic Daughters of
America.
Clara enjoyed being with her family and friends and especially her
grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Ann Lang of Breckenridge, CO; a son, Charles
Lafferty of Conneaut; four grandchildren, John and Alex Lafferty, and
Kristopher and Kelly Lang; and three great-grandchildren, Conor, Brennen, and
Erin.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Neil Lafferty;
a sister, Marleah Kingdom; and a brother, Frank Ralston.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 26, 2004, at 1 p.m.
at St. Mary’s Church, 480 State Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend
Raymond Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street,
Conneaut, on Wednesday (today), February 25, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. The
Catholic Daughters of America will conduct prayer services at 7:30 p.m.
Family suggests memorials be made in her name to the St. Mary’s Capital
Campaign. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
MARGARET BROMFIELD
CONNEAUT — Margaret “Peg” Bromfield, 87, of Fruitland Park, FL, died
Sunday, February 22, 2004, at the Hospice House, The Villages, FL.
She was born August 19, 1916, in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of Thomas and Gladys
V. (Love) Norris.
Her early life was spent in Cleveland, OH, and she had relocated to Conneaut,
where she lived for a number of years. While in Conneaut, she sold Avon
Cosmetics for 15 years, and was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
the Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliaries. She enjoyed working crossword
puzzles.
She is survived by two sons, Bud (Jean) Bromfield and Bill Bromfield, both of
Fruitland Park, FL; and seven grandchildren, Robert and Charles Bromfield, Debra
Wilcox, Kelly Tipton, Chuck Adams, Michele Napoletano and Dawn; 12
great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Floyd A. Bromfield, in
1980.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, February 27, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the MARCY
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with
Reverend Dr. Clyde McGee, pastor of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
officiating. Burial will follow at Kelloggsville Cemetery.
Calling Hours are on Thursday, February 26, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice House, Route #466 Casabella
601, The Villages, FL 32162; envelopes are available at the Funeral Home.
ARDEN B. LYNAGH SR.
PIERPONT — Arden B. Lynagh Sr., 83, died Friday, February 13, 2004, at
his home. At his request, no services or calling hours will be held. DUCRO
FUNERAL SERVICES–JEFFERSON HOME, 17 North Market Street, Jefferson, is in charge
of arrangements. www.ducro.com
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 26, 2004
FRANCES PEASPANEN
CONNEAUT — Frances Peaspanen, 87, formerly of Lake Road, Conneaut,
died Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at the Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center in Rittman, OH. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced
by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut,
OH.
ARDEN B. LYNAGH SR.
PIERPONT — Arden B. Lynagh Sr., 83, died Friday, February 13, 2004, at his home.
At his request, no services or calling hours will be held. DUCRO FUNERAL
SERVICES–JEFFERSON HOME, 17 North Market Street, Jefferson, is in charge of
arrangements. www.ducro.com
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 27, 2004
FRANCES M. PEASPANEN
CONNEAUT — Frances M. Peaspanen, 87, of North Avon Street, Wadsworth, OH,
died Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at the Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center in Rittman, OH.
She was born July 25, 1916, in Ashtabula, OH, a daughter of John and Ida Lusina
(Brunell) Bloom. Most of her life, she had resided in the Conneaut area,
until moving to Wadsworth ten years ago to be with her daughter.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for more than 40 years,
where she was active in the Women’s Circle, the Cover Girls Quilting Club, and
volunteered her time to send cards to shut-ins.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
cooking and baking. She was also an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan.
Her quiet courage throughout her many severe illnesses was an inspiration to all
who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Darlene (Ray) Buck of Wadsworth, OH, with whom
she made her home; two sons, Dr. Thomas (Kathy) Peaspanen of Birmingham, AL, and
John (Judi) Peaspanen of Conneaut; two sisters, Dorothy (Walter) McMorris
of Ashtabula, and Maxine (Lyndall) Hughes of Chagrin Falls; nine grandchildren,
Raymond Buck Jr., Pamela Pagnotta, Eric Buck, John Peaspanen Jr., Martin
Peaspanen, Thomas Peaspanen Jr., Karl Peaspanen, Kristen Peaspanen and Karen
Gillum; and five great-grandchildren, Kathryn and Joseph Peaspanen, Jonathan
Buck, Thomas Peaspanen and Joshua Gillum.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer C. Peaspanen, in
1979; two sisters, Esther Kujanpaa and Ruth Klemola; and three brothers, G.
Walter, John and Kenneth Bloom.
Funeral Services will be on Monday, March 1, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, 876 Grove Street and Lake Road, Conneaut, OH, with
Reverend Dr. Clyde McGee, pastor of the Church, officiating. Burial will
follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.
Calling Hours will be on Sunday, February 29, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street,
Conneaut.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Abiding Memorial Fund of the Church;
envelopes are available at the Church or at the Funeral Home
WILLIAM E. ADAMS
CONNEAUT — William E. Adams, age 56, of Conneaut, died Wednesday,
February 25, 2004, at his residence following a probable heart attack.
Mr. Adams was born August 22, 1947, in Cleveland, OH, the son of George E. and
Dorothea M. (Rood) Adams.
Bill was a graduate of Conneaut High School Class of 1964, also lettering
in football and was active in other sports.
He was a member of the Ohio National Guard for a time, and a local Masonic
Lodge.
A former Conneaut City Firefighter, he was also very active in countywide
politics some years ago and also helped his family run Pizzi’s Café several
years ago. He recently was employed with the Renzenberger Company in Ashtabula.
He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Stacia E. and Steve Perkio of
Conneaut; a son, Sean Adams of North Royalton, OH; four brothers, Arthur C.,
George W., Stephen R. and Brian T.; three sisters, Beverly Wagner of Ashtabula,
Kristen Lanham of Lantana, FL, and Barbara Adams of Conneaut; three
grandchildren, Steven, Michael and Erica; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2004, at the
RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.
Calling Hours will be held from 12 p.m., noon, until the time of service
Saturday. Burial of William’s ashes will take place at the convenience of the
family.
Obituaries - Star Beacon February 28, 2004
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Obituaries - Star Beacon February 29, 2004
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