Obituaries - Star Beacon January 1, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 2, 2005

SANDRA L. SUMMERS

GENEVA — Sandra L. Summers, 55 of Geneva, Ohio died Friday morning at Ashtabula County Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 3, 2005

AARON C. DREW

CONNEAUT — AARON CARL DREW, 21, of Conneaut, died at his home on Saturday.

Born on January 6, 1983, Aaron was the son of Carl and Sharon (Shuster) Drew and was a 2001 graduate of Edgewood High School. He was employed for the past 1 1/2 years at the Save-A-Lot Warehouse in Austinburg. His goal in life was to produce movies. A gifted musician, Aaron was the lead singer in the band Pulse, and also enjoyed writing poetry and music, as well as collecting various items.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa (Draper) Drew; a daughter Caidence; his parents of Kingsville; two sisters Erika (Teddy) Owens of Conneaut, and Sarah (Robbie) Jamison of Snyder, Texas, and his brother Lars Drew of Ashtabula. Also surviving are his in-laws Randy and Lucinda Draper of Conneaut, and brothers-in-law Travis Draper of Fort Carson, Colorado, and Eric Draper of Conneaut. Aunts and uncles surviving include Kathyrine (Shuster) Miller, JoAnne Shuster (Howard) Seavey, Lance (Debbie) Drew, Rick (Becky) Drew, Alan (Jenny) Drew, Dennis (Rachel) Drew, and Dale and Gary Drew. Aaron was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Charles Graham, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at the funeral home. It is requested that memorial contributions be given to the family.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 4, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 5, 2005

DON R. JENSKY

ASHTABULA — Don Richard Jensky, age 78, of Amherst Circle, died Monday January 3, 2005, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born July 22, 1926 in Marinette, WI, he was the son of Arthur and Matie (Zander) Jensky.

Don graduated in 1944 from Boystown High School, Omaha, NE, where he played football and sung in the Boys Town Choir.

A Veteran of the U. S. Navy during W.W.II, he served on the U.S. St. Louis in the Pacific before being honorably discharged.

Don continued his love of sailing on the Great Lakes, going to work for Thomas Wilson Marine Transit Steinbrenner & Kinsman Lines for 35 years as a 2nd Assistant Engineer before retiring in 1984.

Don showed soft-coated Wheaton Terrier dogs for 10 years through Honey Lee-Kennels in Jefferson. He was an avid sports fan of the Green Bay Packers Football Team & Cleveland Indians Baseball Team. He bowled for several years at Kings Lanes in North Kingsville with the Seniors, winning the Seniors Champs Jackets from 1990-1998.

Don was a member and a trustee of First Presbyterian Church in Ashtabula for 42 years, where he was very active in church functions.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth (O’Leary), whom he married at Munger Presbyterian Church in Munger, MI on January 6, 1962; niece, Julie (Jack) Shoblasky of Oshkosh, WI; nephew, Ross (Dawn) Behrendt of Marinette, WI; three grandnieces; two grandnephews; three great-grandnephews; and uncle, Edwin (Betty) Zander of Marinette, WI.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Matie Pederson; step-father, Adolph Pederson; father, Arthur Jensky; and step-mother, Marie Jensky and sister, Phyllis (Roger) Behrendt.

Service will be Friday, January 7, 2005, at 12 p.m., noon, at First Presbyterian Church, 4317 Park Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, with Reverend Dr. Stephen R. Long officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Calling Hours will be Thursday, January 6, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. at DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, OH and Friday, January 7, 2005, from 11 a.m. until time of Service at noon at First Presbyterian Church, 4317 Park Avenue, Ashtabula, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 4317 Park Avenue Ashtabula, OH 44004. Obituary available at www.ducro.com

RUBY E. GILLUM

CONNEAUT — Ruby E. Gillum, age 91, formerly of Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Salem Community Hospital in Salem, OH. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.

RICHARD J. BILLER

ASHTABULA — Richard J. Biller, age 78, of North Ridge Road, Ashtabula, OH, died Tuesday morning, January 4, 2005, at University Hospital in Cleveland. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 6, 2005

NELLIE L. RIFFLE

ASHTABULA — Nellie Louise Riffle, age 81, formerly of South Ridge West, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Country Club Retirement Center.

She was born December 23, 1923 in Beachgrove, IN, the daughter of Claude and Ada (Ferguson) Davis and had been an area resident most of her life.

A graduate of Ashtabula High School, Mrs. Riffle was a production worker for Inland Container for 27 years prior to her retirement.

She was a member of Prospect Presbyterian Church.

Her survivors include two sons, James R. and Michael B., both of Ashtabula; three grandchildren, Jaime Bigham, Michael Riffle, and Charity Riffle; one great-grandson; and three brothers, Tom Davis of Louisiana, Bob Davis of Alabama, and Bill Davis of Conneaut.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James David “Jim” Riffle; one brother, Claude Davis; and her parents.

A Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2005, at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH. The Reverend Arvid Whitmore, Pastor of Prospect Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum, North Kingsville.

Calling Hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, January 6, 2005, at the Funeral Home.

RUBY E. GILLUM

COLUMBIANA – Ruby E. Gillum, 91 of Columbiana, Ohio and a former Creek Rd., Kingsville resident, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Salem Community Hospital.

Mrs. Gillum lived in Kingsville until 1990. She was born in Cumberland County, Illinois on July 1, 1913 a daughter of the late William H. and Cora M. (Sherman) Stewart.

A homemaker, Mrs. Gillum was an active member of the Amboy United Methodist Church and it’s Happy Oldsters, Loyal Bereans and Sunday School Class.

While in Columbiana she attended the East Fairfield United Methodist Church and its Beacon Light Class. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking for family and friends. Mrs. Gillum was also a member of Rose Chapter #22, Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan E. (Wayne) Cope of Columbia and Carolyn A. (George) Puffer of West End, North Carolina and a son Arnol Thomas Gillum of Mansfield, Ohio. There are seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren also surviving.

Mrs. Gillum was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Arnol F. on April 3, 1984; seven sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut. The Rev. Gina Kim of Amboy UMC and Rev. Mitchael Hennessey of East Fairfield UMC will officiate with Rose Chapter #22 OES will conduct services also.

Burial will follow the service in Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Calling hours will be on hour prior to the service and the family requests memorial contributions be given to either of the churches.

 RICHARD J. BILLER

ASHTABULA – Richard J. Biller, 78, of Ashtabula, died Tuesday morning, January 4, 2005 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

He was born Aug. 22, 1926 in Cleveland and was the son of James and Martha Biller.

Mr. Biller lived most of his life in Ashtabula and worked as a carpenter for both Cleveland and Ashtabula local unions. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WWII, and was assigned to the Merchant Marines. He was a member of Local 95, V.F.W. of Ashtabula, East Ashtabula Club and St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.

He enjoyed model cars, doing most anything with his hands, and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughter, Jackie (Ron) Kosenko of Geneva; two sons, James R. (Nancy) of Monroe Twp., and Dale J. of Ashtabula; his fiancée, Sonya Loll; four grandchildren, Richard (Jenny) and Joel (Gina) Biller, Pete Kosenko and Chris Harmon; two great grandchildren, Jared and Kyle Biller and two step-great grandchildren, Samantha and Greg Bones.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles Biller.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 480 State St., Conneaut with the Rev. Raymond Thomas, pastor of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Churches, officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.

Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

DONALD J. CAMPBELL

CONNEAUT – Donald J. Campbell, age 81 of Conneaut, died early Tuesday morning, January 4, 2005 at Inn Conneaut Health Center.

He was born in Albion, PA on Sept. 22, 1923, the son of the late Donald S. and Ruth (English) Campbell.

Donald retired from the Nickel Plate Railroad and had worked with the Merchant Marines. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Conneaut Moose Lodge and was a Lifetime Member of the Ashtabula, Ohio Merchant Marine Veterans Association.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Ring.

Donald is survived by his wife, Helen (Dodson) Campbell and three sons: Kenneth M. Campbell of Sun City, California, James Donald Campbell of Reno, Nevada and Donald Campbell of South Carolina. He is survived by a daughter by a daughter, Kathleen Campbell and a step-son Leonard LaRue of Roland, Arkansas.

He is also survived by 2 sisters: Helen Holloway of Cleveland and Alice Jean Marz of Concord, California and 2 brothers: Howard Campbell of Conneaut and Walter G. of Tucson, Arizona. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren.

A Life Celebration Service will be held at Inn Conneaut Health Center at a time to be announced. Please call the Center for details.

Arrangements are being handled by the JEAN EVANS THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, East Springfield, PA.

OWEN W. ROGERS

ASHTABULA — Owen W. Rogers, age 83, of Carterland Drive, Ashtabula, OH, died Tuesday, December 21, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born in New Waterford, OH, on November 4, 1921, the son of the late Archie J. and Maude (Booth) Rogers, he had resided in Conneaut most of his life except for the past four years when he moved to Ashtabula.

Mr. Rogers owned Rogers Jewelry Store in Conneaut until he retired in 1982.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ashtabula. Owen was a member of the National Rifle Association and was an avid gun collector and dealer. He was a member of the Gemologists Society of America.

He loved the outdoors, wildlife, and working with tractors. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Ruth, and spending his winters in Sebring, FL. Owen was a kind and caring man who always saw good in everyone.

He was a Veteran of World War II and served with the U. S. Army Air Force where he was an airplane engine mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Davis) Rogers, who he married October 21, 2000; a daughter, Julie (Joe) Lowe of Sebring, FL; two sons, Larry (Peggy) Rogers of Scottsdale, AZ and Richard (Joanne) Rogers of Kingsville; one sister, Ardeth Ballard of Holt, MI; a brother-in-law, Paul Angle of Lavale, MD; a stepson, Ronald (Pat) Davis of Roaming Shores, OH; a stepdaughter, Sharon (Dick) Troth of Rocheport, MO; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; a son, Donald; and two sisters, Frances Whitehead and Thelma Angle.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2005, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ashtabula, with the Reverend Douglas Wright officiating. Interment will be made Saturday, January 8, 2005, at 12 p.m., noon, in Greenlawn Memory Gardens where Full Military Rites will be conducted by the V.F.W. of Geneva.

The family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church or the Diabetes Foundation. Envelopes will be available at THE THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, who is in charge of arrangements.

JUDY A. COLANGELO

CONNEAUT — Judy Ann Colangelo, age 60 of West Bloomfield, MI, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Huron Valley Hospital in Commerce, MI. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by RAISIAN FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH  (Also See Obituary on January 12, 2005)& (on January 8th, 2005)

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 7, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 8, 2005

CHARLES L. ABBOTT

LENOX – Charles L. Abbott, 75, Lenox-New Lyme Road, Lenox Township, died Thursday evening, January 6, 2005 at the Austinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. He had been a patient there the past week.

He was born January 31, 1929 in Jefferson, the son of Lucius and Elsie (Rose) Abbott and has lived in the Jefferson area all of his life. Mr. Abbott was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a 48-year employee of Stone Container, retiring in 1996.

He enjoyed fishing, woodcrafts and spending time with his grandson.

He is survived by his former wife, Dorothy Abbott; two children, Tina R. Cash of Jefferson and Jeffrey Abbott of Port St. Lucie, Florida; a grandson, Kevin A. Beebe of Jefferson; a brother, Harry Abbott of Andover and two sisters, Alice Kellogg of Geneva and Edith Pawlowski of Orwell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Earl Abbott and three sisters, Ruth Hanson, Jessie Weddle and Charlotte Garibotti.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10 at the FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Kevin Angel of the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene officiating.

Burial will be in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Twp.

Calling hours will be held Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene, 55 E. Satin St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047. Envelopes will also be at the funeral home.

PEARL G. (TENNANT) HEADLEY

ASHTABULA – Pearl G. (Tennant) Headley, 83, formerly of Granger Road died Friday, January 7, 2005 at Park Haven Home.

She was born February 5, 1921 in Lima, West Virginia, the daughter of Elisha Birkett and Clarissa (Dillon) Tennant and had been an Ashtabula resident most of her life.

She especially enjoyed her family, crafts, and cooking.

Her survivors include two children, Patricia Felt and Ross Headley, both of Ashtabula; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence G. Headley, whom she married Dec. 6, 1937; one daughter, T. June Morse; six brothers; five sisters; and her parents.

A private family service will be held. Rev. Mark Berg, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004 as opposed to sending flowers.

JUDY A. COLANGELO

CONNEAUT — Judy Ann Colangelo, age 60, of West Bloomfield, MI, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Huron Valley Hospital in Commerce, Michigan.

Mrs. Colangelo is survived by her husband, Joseph Colangelo; two sons, Michael and Cathy Colangelo, Joseph and Jeni Colangelo; and a daughter, Lee and Celine Corbett; granddaughter, Mia Rose Colangelo; and two sisters, Karen Newman and Cindy McDonald.

Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2005, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, with Fr. Raymond Thomas, of St. Mary and St. Frances, officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut which is taking care of arrangements locally. (Also See Obituary on January 12th, 2005)

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 9, 2005

WILLIAM REITH

CONNEAUT — William Reith, age 85 of Conneaut, died Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the Erie Veteran's Hospital in Erie, PA. Mr. Reith was born June 14, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of William H. and Jessie (White) Reith. He graduated from Connelly Trade School in Pittsburgh, and worked in all phases of the automobile trade. He married his wife, Betty (Jodie) Culbertson on April 2, 1949 in Clairton, PA.

After working in Pittsburgh for a number of years, he moved his family to Conneaut in 1961. He worked for Geneva Ford, Cummins Chrysler and Bob Hill Sales and Service in Kingsville, as Parts Manager, for 12 years before his retirement in 1981.

Mr. Reith was a veteran of World War II, serving the United States Army as a T5 until his was honorably discharged in December of 1945. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Mary Church, in Conneaut. In his retirement he enjoyed going to and having garage sales, he also loved spending time helping his granddchildren and children. He was known as "Mr. Fixit" in his neighborhood.

He was preceded in death by is parents; two daughters, Cindy J. Peters and Vicki L. Gustafson; a daughter-in-law, Diane M. Reith; and a grandson, Michael Joseph Jury.

He is survived by his wife, Jodie Reith of 55 years; a son William R. Reith and wife Phyllis of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Lori J. Jury and husband Kevin of Conneaut; as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church, in Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, where American Legion Cowle Post 151 Honor Squadron will conduct full military rites.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

WILLIAM REITH

CONNEAUT — Funeral Services for William Reith will be held today,Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Conneaut, OH. He is also survived by his sister, Anna B. Brown and Raymond Brown of Shippenville, PA, who was inadvertently omitted from the obituary in Sunday's paper. Arrangements were handled by RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Conneaut, OH

JOSEPH J. KACZOROWSKI

CONNEAUT — Joseph J. Kaczorowski, age 84 of Conneaut died early Saturday morning, January 8, 2005, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital, Conneaut.

Joseph was born November 5, 1920 in Conneaut the son of Ignacy and Teofila (Murawski) Kaczorowski. He graduated from St. Mary School and Conneaut High School. He sailed on the Great Lakes with the Cleveland Cliff Iron Ore Company, and later worked in the maintanence department at the former Nickle Plate Railroad and retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1980.

Joe enjoyed golfing years ago and was an avid reader. He also enjoyed fishing and visiting friends at the nursing home. He was the caregiver of his parents and liked to watch EWTN television. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church.

Joseph is survived by his sister, Victoria Truppo of Conneaut; two brothers, Benjamin and Matthew Kaczorowski both of Conneaut; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Cecilia Marmone; and a brother, Adam Kaczorowski.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, Ohio.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2005 at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.

Memorial contributions can be made the Capital Campaign Fund, with envelopes available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 10, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 11, 2005

OPAL DELORES BOOTH

NORTH KINGSVILLE – Opal Delores Booth, 73, of Poore Road died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Harrington House. She was born April 5, 1931 in Queens, WV, the daughter of Carl and Icy (Osburn) Newlon and had been a North Kingsville resident since 1955.

A member of the Amboy United Methodist Church, enjoyed country western music, knitting, and loved her outdoor fish pond and spending time with her family.

Her survivors include her husband of 57 years, Don Booth; two children, Sandie (Eric) Dent of Cheyenne, WY and Jeffrey (Mary) Booth of N. Kingsville; four grandchildren, Amber Schluck and Erica Dent, both of Cheyenne, WY, Anthony “A.J.” Booth of Lakewood, and Brittany Booth of N. Kingsville; and one great-grandchild, Mackenzie Schluck of Cheyenne, WY.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Vera Newlon; and her parents.

A service will be held 11AM on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Amboy United Methodist Church, 554 West Main Road, Conneaut. Pastor Gina Kim will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 12, 2005 from 6 to 8 PM at Amboy United Methodist Church.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004.

KENNETH B. SYLVESTER

KINGSVILLE — Kenneth B. Sylvester, age 63, of Route #84, Kingsville, OH, died Sunday, January 9, 2005, unexpectedly at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 12, 2005

KENNETH B. SYLVESTER

KINGSVILLE – Kenneth B. Sylvester, 63 of Route 84 Kingsville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 9, 2005 at his home.

He was born July 1, 1941 in Cleveland the son of Edward and Joyce (Hilger) Sylvester and has lived in the Ashtabula Co. area most of his life.

He was a 1961 graduate of Grand Valley High School.

He was employed with Reliance Electric from 1964 to 1972; he had also been owner/operator of Sylvester Trucking until he was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes in 1977; Ken then worked at Unison Transformer until their closing, then worked at DIY Warehouse until an accident took his eyesight in 1996.

He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting and bowling in his younger years; listening to books on tape and the radio; Ken loved the outdoors, tractors, chainsaws and cutting wood. He enjoyed his special helper his grandson, Luke; being with all his beloved grandchildren and taking care of his mother-in-law, Jeannette Frend who resided with his wife and him.

Surviving him are his wife, Vicki (Frend) Sylvester, whom he married Oct. 5, 1963; two sons, Kenneth A. of Kingsville and Steven (Virginia) Sylvester of Ashtabula; a daughter, Dawn (Mike) Lilja of Ashtabula; six grandchildren, Morgan, Mason and Matt Lilja and Luke Sylvester, Elyssa Walker and Emily Martin; two brothers, Edward of Jefferson and Ray of Amarillo, Texas; seven sisters: Carolyn Adams of Arcadia, Florida, Judi Clem of San Diego, California, Shirley Feko of Tennessee, Cathie Lange of Kentucky, Mary Feko of Illinois, April Dunbar of Texas and Edith Boran of Roaming Shores and by a sister-in-law, Lorri Sylvester of Texas; also by his special nephew, Scott Sylvester of Louisville, Kentucky, who resided with Ken and Vicki when he was sixteen years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by three brothers, I. Dennis, Robert and Gerald Sylvester.

A Memorial Service in Celebration of his Life will be Thursday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula with Rev. Shane Nanney of the East Side Presbyterian Church officiating.

Calling hours will be Thursday, Jan. 13 from 6 p.m. to the time of service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or to the Library For the Blind, 17121 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44110.

Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

RONALD LEE WOOD

ASHTABULA – Ronald Lee Wood, 58, of Hiawatha Ave. died Monday, January 10, 2005 at his home.

Born Feb. 2, 1946, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Gordon and Lila Jane (Turner) Wood.

Ronald graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1965.

He was a Cleveland Indians and Browns fan; he coached Girls Softball & Little League Baseball and was a Cub Scout Den Leader for Pack 41 in Jefferson. Ronald loved his dog, Izzy.

Survivors include his wife Margaret (Krcal), whom he married September 23, 1967, in Branchville, NJ ; daughter, Mandee Buehner of Madison; and son, Micah Wood of Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be Thursday Jan. 13 at 12 p.m. (Noon) at DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004, with Rev Ed Christian and Duke DiPofi, Pastors of Fellowship Bible Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

WILLIAM A. BURTT

DORSET – William A. Burtt, 74, a Dorset resident most of his life, died Sunday evening, January 9, 2005 at the Austinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with all of his children at his side.

Mr. Burtt was born June 27, 1930 in Andover, the son of Walter M. and Mae B. (Coy) Burtt and has lived in Ashtabula County all of his life. He was married to Joyce A. Hand on Aug. 20, 1946 in Conneaut Lake, Pa. Mr. Burtt was employed with Petrowater, Inc., and was retired from CGI Silvercote in Solon.

Mr. Burtt was a professional truck driver all of his life, which took him all over the country. His journeys gave him many tales to share. He loved his wife and family and would be there for them in their time of need, even driving hundreds of miles in a blizzard in the middle of the night to pick up one of his stranded children. He enjoyed an occasional golf game, was involved with pull horses, was a member of the NRA and was faithful in meeting friends for early morning coffee.

Survivors include his six children: Fred E. Burtt, Ashtabula, Rebecca M. Dietrich, Jefferson, Donald L. Burtt, Andover, David A. Burtt, Conneaut, Randy M. Burtt, N. Kingsville and Dawn N. Dale, Conneaut; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchildren and eight siblings, Fred M. Burtt, Williamsfield Twp., Joyce Walters, Nelson Ledges, Mary Daubenspeck, Jefferson, Ray Ball, Ashtabula, William Ball, Geneva, Gordon Ball, Andarko, Oklahoma, Delores Moore, Jefferson and Ellen Bullis, Dayton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce in 2001; a daughter, Geri M. Bowler; a son, Fern A. Burtt and two grandsons, Samuel Burtt and William Bowler.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Jim Sabin of the Christian Assembly Church in Richmond Heights officiating.

Burial will be in Dorset Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directly tot he family.

JUDY ANN COLANGELO

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICHIGAN – Judy Ann Colangelo, age 60 of West Bloomfield, Mi., died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Huron Valley Hospital in Commerce, Michigan.

Mrs. Colangelo is survived by her husband Joseph Colangelo; three sons, Michael and Cathy Colangelo, Joseph and Jeni Colangelo; and Wesley Colangelo; a granddaughter, Mia Rose Colangelo; and two sisters, Karen Newman and Cindy McDonald.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut with Fr. Raymond Thomas of St. Mary and St. Frances officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Envelopes will be available at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut which is taking care of arrangements locally.

INA A. TOMPKINS

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Mrs. Ina A. Tompkins, 87, formerly of RD #1 Grand Valley, Pennsylvania died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Millers Merry Manor in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had also been residing with her niece Roberta Carlson in Indianapolis. Mrs. Tompkins was born on Sept. 16, 1917 in Conneaut, to the late George L. and LaVinnie Frank Wagoner. She was a graduate of Conneaut High School. Friends may call at the GORDON B. GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at which time the service will be conducted by Rev. Robert Rossman, pastor of the Full Gospel Church in Pleasantville, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Painesville, on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Full Gospel Church, 16912 Jerusalem Corners Rd., Pleasantville, Pa 16341 or to the Guideon Bible Society.
 

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 13, 2005

ROMEY C. BRYANT

CONNEAUT – Romey C. Bryant, age 79 of Conneaut, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut. A complete obituary will be in Friday's newspaper.

VIOLA E. COBB

ASHTABULA — Viola Elizabeth Cobb, age 94, of Windsor, OH, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Grand Valley Country Manor.

She was born Friday, January 14, 1910 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Richard Cundall and the late Minnie Sanders.

She was a member of Lake Erie Chapter #10 OES.

Surviving her is her guardian, Helen Orgovan of Orwell, OH, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Forrest L. Cobb in 1994; two brothers, Clifford R. Cundall and Clarence R. Cundall; and a sister, Edna Monday.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of Service on Friday, January 14, 2005, at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH.

Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday at ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, with Dr. Stephen R. Long, of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 14, 2005

ROMEY C. BRYANT
CONNEAUT - Romey C. Bryant, age 79, of Conneaut, OH, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.

Mr. Bryant was born May 4, 1925 in Queens Shoals, WV, the son of Everett and Florence (Short) Bryant.

Romey sailed on the Great Lakes for a short time and received a disability from the Great Lakes Shipping Company, he also sailed for Kinsman Marie Company.  He came to Conneaut in 1969 from Adrian, MI.  Romey hauled trash locally for many years, until his recent illness.  He was always trying to help others.

Romey was a former member of the American Legion, Moose Club, and the V.F.W., and a member of the Eagles and Elks Clubs.

He enjoyed horseracing, casinos, and watching all kinds of sports.  He loved to spend time with his friends and family socializing.

Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, James, Herman and William; and five sisters, Nancy Gibson, Mary Link, Ethel Martin, Marie Stevens, and Emaline Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Donna (Javorich) Bryant, whom he married July 4, 1957; six sons, Al "Clearance" Bryant, Russell Lee Bryant and Jennings Lee Bryant, all of Texas, Gary Wayne Bryant, Romey Lee Bryant and Terry Bryant, all of Conneaut; three daughters, Barbara Ann of Huntington, Linda Sue Kemp of Bumpass, VA and Sharon Vendetti of Conneaut; a sister, Anne Landers of Tad, WV; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Calling Hours will be held today, Friday, January 14, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

Burial will following Calling Hours at Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, OH.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 15, 2005

 HOWARD R. FIALA

ELKRIDGE, MD — Howard R. Fiala, age 61, of Elkridge, Maryland, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD.

Born in Conneaut, OH, June 4, 1943, he graduated from Rowe High School and worked at Web Manufacturing before entering the U.S. Army.

He and his wife were foster parents of several children and also helped in RESPITE caring of children.

He is survived by his wife, Priscilla (Diane Pickett); a daughter, Angela Ward of Elkridge; three sons, Gregory and Michael Fiala, both at home and Brian Roach of CA; a foster child, Matthew at home; two brothers, Edward Fiala of Conneaut and Robert Fiala of Harleton, TX; two sisters, Shirlye Kapala of Kingsville and Mollyann Sackett of Ashtabula; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Shawn; his parents, Frank and Mollie Fiala; and three sisters, Martha Eccleston, Patricia Suscheck, and Joanne in infancy.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 21, 2005, at 7 p.m. at St. Augustus Church in Elkridge, Maryland and internment will be private.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 16, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 17, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 18, 2005

MELVIN H. OWENS

CONNEAUT – Melvin H. Owens, age 87 of Conneaut, died Monday, January 17, 2005 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 19, 2005

 MELVIN H. OWENS

CONNEAUT — Melvin Harold Owens, age 87, of Conneaut, OH, died early Monday afternoon, January 17, 2005, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.

He was born March 25, 1917 in Youngstown, OH, the son of David T. and Margaret (Evans) Owens. He came to Conneaut in 1946 following 41/2 years of service to his country during World War II, serving in the United States Army in England, Africa, Italy and Ireland.

He worked for many years at the former Astatic Corporation as a tool maker until his retirement. Melvin enjoyed home remodeling and watching the ducks down at the lake.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Doris (Bender) Owens of Conneaut; two sons, David and Carol Owens of Marianna, PA, and Thomas and Alice Owens of Cincinnati; two daughters, Judy and Gary Kreiling of Grove City, OH, and Jean Owens of New Philadelphia; six grandchildren, Tonya and Scott Burke of Ashtabula, Jennifer Owens of New Philadelphia, Tracy and Jeanne Owens of Philadelphia, PA, Robin Owens of the Philippines, and Miriam and Vivian Owens, both of Cincinnati.

Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Vivian Pusser and Mary Mildred Owens; and his favorite cat, Sandy.

At the request of the family, there will be no Calling Hours. Final disposition of Melvin's remains will take place at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are being handled by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

VERNETTA CRAWFORD

SAMSON, AL — Vernetta Wheeler Crawford, a loving mother known as “Mom” to many and a resident of St. Cloud, FL, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2005, at the home of her son, Jim Wheeler, State Hwy. 153, Samson, AL 36477, following a brief illness. She was 80.

Mrs. Crawford was born December 7, 1924, in Charleston, WV, to the late Gilbert S. and Gatha C. (Koontz) Sprouse. She graduated from Ripley High School in 1942. She had lived in St. Cloud for many years and was a former Conneaut resident.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Cloud, FL, where she was active in the Choir. Her love of music led her to become a member of The Sweet Adelines, The Ladies Ensemble, The Astatic Choir and numerous other musical groups.

Survivors include three daughters, Sally (Larry) Rood of Fenton, MI, Becky (Harv) Buckingham of St. Cloud, FL, and Pam (Steve) Wilson of Pickens, SC; one son, Jim (Brenda) Wheeler of Samson, AL; one sister, Kitty (Bill) Broughton of Kingsville, OH; grandchildren, Ed Remmel of Mt. Morris, MI, Brian and Erik Rood of Fenton, MI, Jessi Wheeler Akridge of Geneva, AL, James “Bud” Wheeler, Jr., Stephanie Williams and Johnny Wheeler, all of Samson, AL, J.P. Hooker of Wilson, NC, and Jennifer Wilson Bagwell of Piedmont, SC; great grandchildren, Andrew and Alex Williams of Samson, AL, Darbie Ann Akridge of Geneva, AL, and Jordan Bagwell of Piedmont, SC; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband and the father of their children, C.D. “Jim” Wheeler; her 2nd husband, Ellis Crawford; her parents, Gilbert and Gatha Sprouse; and sister, Gatha Hill.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., today, Wednesday, January 19, 2005, in the CHAPEL OF SORRELLS FUNERAL HOME in Geneva, AL, with Wiregrass Hospice Chaplain Talmadge Butler officiating. The family received friends at the Funeral Home in Geneva, AL, Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Following the Service, Mrs. Crawford will be taken to THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH. Funeral Services in Conneaut will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2005, at the Funeral Home, with Reverend James D. Weist officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m., noon, until time of service. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions can be made to: Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Box 2127, Dothan, AL 36302.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 20, 2005

 DEAN A. DICKINSON

CONNEAUT – Dean A. Dickinson, age 78 of Conneaut, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at his residence, following a brief illness.

Mr. Dickinson was born December 5, 1926 in Conneaut the son of Charles and Ruth (Thompson) Dickinson. He was a 1944 Conneaut High School graduate. He went on to serve his country with the Army Air Corp. during World War II until he was honorably discharged. He worked at General Electric, former Astatic Corp. and retired from the Pittsburgh and Conneaut Dock in 1986, where he worked as a diesel mechanic and hughlett operator. Dean was a 50 year member of the American Legion, the Conneaut Moose Club, the Northeast Radio Flyers Club, the E. Sienbenbuerger S & G Men's German Club, the American Model Association, and also the Lighthouse Cruisers, of which he enjoyed driving his 1929 Model T Ford Truck. He also enjoyed traveling to the Fenton Glass Factory with his wife, Phyllis, and going "flea marketing" every Sunday morning.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Mary Jane Howard.

Mr. Dickinson is survived by his wife, Phyllis Bartone Dickinson, whom he married May 28, 1949 at St. Mary Church in Conneaut; sons, Thomas Dickinson of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Kenneth Boggs of Canton Ohio; and a sister, Ann Nappi of Conneaut.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at St. Mary Church, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conneaut, where the American Legion Honor Squadron will conduct military rites.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Radio Flyers, with envelopes available at the funeral home.

RANDALL KEITH PRESLEY

ASHTABULA – Randall Keith Presley, 75, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at his home.

He was born July 19, 1929 in Kirtland, the son of Charles and Grace (Patchin) Presley and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1947.

He served in the US Army for five years before being honorably discharged in 1956.

A carpenter by trade, he owned and operated Presley Builders, which he founded in 1963.

Randy was a collector of “meaningful junk”, a volunteer with the Plymouth Fire Department, and enjoyed riding snowmobiles, camping, and his grandchildren.

Survivors include two children, Kevin (wife Sherri) Presley of Ashtabula and Colleen Presley of Painesville; three grandchildren, Katie, Kendall and Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Salsbury, and his parents.

A Memorial Service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, Jan. 22. at ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, with Rev. Vernon Palo, Pastor of Plymouth United Methodist Church officiating. Geneva VFW Post #6846 will conduct full military honors at the funeral home following the service.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, N. Kingsville at a later date.

Calling hour will be Saturday, Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to Autistic Children’s Foundation c/o Tony Orlando, 7235 Harmony Glen Drive, Conneaut, OH 44030 or the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 21, 2005

BRUCE L. “PACO” COLFLESH, JR.

ASHTABULA – Bruce L. “Paco” Colflesh, Jr., 28, died Monday, January 17, 2005.

He was born February 24, 1976 in Ashtabula, the son of Bruce L. Colflesh, Sr. and Rosemary Toth-Ritchey.

A resident of Ashtabula most his life, he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1994.

He was employed with Nassief Automotive as a service technician and enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Trina (Severino) Colflesh, whom he married November 13, 1999; his daughter, Haley Elizabeth Colflesh; his daughter from a previous marriage, Valerie Price; his father, Bruce Colflesh, Sr. and his mother Rosemary Toth-Ritchey, both of Ashtabula; two sisters, Michele Hamblin of Madison and Megan Colflesh of Ashtabula; one brother, Adam Colflesh of Ashtabula; grandmothers Faye Olin and Helen Toth, both of Ashtabula; and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24 at the DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula. Rev. Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville.

A calling hour will be held Monday at the funeral home from 12 Noon until the hour of service.

Contributions may be made to Trina Colflesh, c/o Ducro Funeral Home.

ANN M. VISKA

ASHTABULA – Ann M. Viska, 89 of Ashtabula, died Wednesday evening, January 19, 2005 at Ashtabula County Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 21, 1915 in Cleveland and was a daughter of Adam and Stephanie (Galinski) Kedzerski.

A Rock Creek resident most of her life, Mrs. Viska had lived in Ashtabula for the past 15 years. She was previously employed at Great Lakes Tractor in Rock Creek and Advanced Technology Corp. in Geneva. She was an avid card player enjoying Bridge, Poker and Rummy. She also enjoyed raising flowers and being with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Judith Guscott of North Kingsville and Janet Hartman of Florida; a sister Lucy Currie of Fredericktown, Ohio; a brother Edman Kendzerski of Rock Creek; five grandchildren: Timothy Guscott, Michael Guscott, Steve May, Brad May and Julie Mamula and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Viska and brothers and sisters, Joseph, Leo, Raymond, Charlotte, Genevieve and Irene.

Family services will be held Saturday at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with Joyce C. Shellhammer, pastor of North Kingsville Presbyterian Church officiating.

Burial will be in Rock Creek Union Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

RANDALL K. PRESLEY

ASHTABULA — Randall Keith Presley, age 75, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held 12 p.m., noon, Saturday, January 22, 2005, at ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, with Reverend Vernon Palo, Pastor of Plymouth United Methodist Church, officiating. Geneva V.F.W. Post #6846 will conduct Full Military Honors at the Funeral Home following the Service. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville, at a later date. Calling Hour will be Saturday, January 22, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., noon, at the Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to: Autistic Children’s Foundation, c/o Tony Orlando, 7235 Harmony Glen Drive, Conneaut, OH 44030 or the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004. Obituary available at www.ducro.com
 

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 22, 2005

SYLVIA F. CHAPIN

CONNEAUT – Former Pierpont resident Sylvia F. Chapin, 77, died Thursday evening, January 20, 2005 at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut.

Born April 15, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she had lived in Pierpont for 46 years prior to moving to Conneaut 5 1/2 years ago.

Mrs. Chapin was a graduate of Newton High School in Newton, MA, where she was employed as a teller at the Newton Savings Bank. She also worked at Raytheon from 1944 to 1945 and was co-owner with her husband of Chapin’s Golden Dawn in Pierpont from 1969 to 1984. Mrs. Chapin was Roman Catholic by faith and attended various area Roman Catholic Churches. While her family was young, she was a 4-H Leader, a Cub Scout Leader and member and president of P.T.O. She enjoyed reading, painting, doing crafts, knitting and crocheting and was a member of the Cover Girls of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She also enjoyed her family and traveling throughout the United States particularly New England, and the world.

Survivors include her daughter Karin (Robert) Tennant of Conneaut; five sons, Daniel of Centreville, VA, John (Susan) of Conneaut, Michael (Joan) of Wright Patterson AFB, OH, Roy of Winnetka, CA, and Christopher (Myleen) of Simi Valley, CA; two sisters, Doris Frediani of S. Weymouth, MA and Michelle Marrs of Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Chapin whom she married August 31, 1946; her mother Elsa (Olson) Frey, and a son Allen H. Chapin in 1953 as an infant.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the convenience of the family in Evergreen Cemetery, Pierpont, with the Rev. Raymond Thomas, pastor of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Churches officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23 at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Hospice of the Western Reserve or to Conneaut Firefighters Local #651. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

ROGER DUANE WELTON SR.

NORTH KINGSVILLE – Roger Duane Welton Sr., 74, a resident of North Kingsville, died Thursday evening, January 20, 2005 at Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born Nov. 23, 1931 in Rock Creek, he was the son of Virgil and Dorothy (Bentley) Welton.

In 1949 he graduated from Ashtabula High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War he received three Purple Hearts.

He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he worked throughout Ashtabula County. He also worked for Ashtabula Towers as a supervisor in maintenance.

He was a lifetime member in VFW Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, woodworking and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife Donna White Welton; sons Roger (Marjorie) Welton Jr. and David (Debbie) Welton, both of Ashtabula; daughters Debi (Dan) Steighner of Niceville, Florida and Renay (Terry) Weber of Dorset; stepchildren Michael (Valarie) Sjostrom, Carol (Rusty) Mullen, Marty (Diana) Sjostrom, all of Ashtabula, Mark (Renee) Sjostrom of Conneaut and Larry (Kathy) Sjostrom, James Sjostrom and KarrieAnn (Jesse) Blair of Ashtabula; 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Welton and his first wife Elizabeth (Betty) Welton.

Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 at GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 W. 19th St. in Ashtabula.

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

MARYANN BUCHNER

ALBION, PA — Maryann McCall Buchner, age 74, of Albion, PA, died on Friday, January 21, 2005, at Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie, PA.

Born March 3, 1930 in Conneaut, OH, she was the daughter of Etta Messenger Hicks of Albion and the late Kenneth Hicks.

She was a member of St. Lawrence Church, Albion, PA. She enjoyed gardening, reading and crocheting.

She owned and operated Buchner's Tavern in Albion for many years.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Patricius McCall; her second husband, Bill Buchner; a son, Phillip McCall; a brother, Kenneth Hicks; and a grandson, Joseph McCall.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen (Bob) Caldwell of Conneaut, OH; three sons, Clancy (Kathy) McCall of Pierpont, OH, Patrick (Freda) McCall of Conneaut, OH, and Bill Buchner of Albion, PA; two sisters, Marlene Daggett of East Springfield, PA and Kay (Jim) Parnell of Milton, Ontario, Canada; three brothers, Laurel (Grace) Hicks, Ronald (Deedee) Hicks, and Michael (Sue) Hicks of Conneaut, OH; a daughter-in-law, Rose McCall of Cleveland, OH; and further survived by eleven grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the STEFF FUNERAL HOME, 188 East State Street, Albion, PA 16401-1344 on Sunday, January 23, 2005, from to 2 to 4 p.m..

Private Funeral Mass will be at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be Albion Cemetery.

BRUCE L. COLFLESH, JR.

ASHTABULA — A Service for Bruce L. Colflesh, Jr. will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2005, at the DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula. Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville. A Calling Hour will be held Monday at the Funeral Home from 12 p.m., noon, until the hour of Service. Contributions may be made to Trina Colflesh, c/o DUCRO FUNERAL HOME. Bruce L. “Paco” Colflesh, Jr., age 28, died Monday, January 17, 2005. Available at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 23, 2005

ARDELLE N. BLAD

KINGSVILLE — Ardelle Naomi Blad, 59, of Route 193 died Wednesday, January 19, 2005.

She was born May 7, 1945 in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Arthur and Nora (Bjolseth) Blad and had been an area resident since 1986 moving from Youngstown.

She earned her Masters Degree in Education from Youngstown State University in 1982 and had a degree in Clinical Hypnosis and a third degree in Reiki.

Ms. Blad worked as a licensed professional clinical counselor at the Community Counseling Center in Ashtabula for the past sixteen years.

She enjoyed all animals, traveling, spiritual groups, and had a love for life and for helping people.

Her survivors include her son, John (wife Loretta) Conner of Madison; two grandchildren, Alecia and Sean; and her sister, Arlene Hunter of Shillington, PA.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Arnold, and her parents.

A time of sharing with family and friends will be held at 8:00 PM, Monday, January 24, 2005 at the Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula. Family and friends are encouraged to bring memories to share.

Calling hours will be held at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 P.M.

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

Available at www.ducro.com.

SYLVIA F. CHAPIN

CONNEAUT – Former Pierpont resident Sylvia F. Chapin, 77, of 257 Parrish Rd. Conneaut, OH, died Thursday evening, January 20, at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut, OH. Born April 15, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she had lived in Pierpont for 46 years prior to moving to Conneaut 5 1/2 years ago.

Mrs. Chapin was a graduate of Newton High School in Newton, MA, where she was employed as a teller at the Newton Savings Bank. She also worked at Raytheon from 1944 to 1945 and was co-owner with her husband of Chapin’s Golden Dawn in Pierpont from 1969 to 1984. Mrs. Chapin was Roman Catholic by faith and attended various area Roman Catholic Churches. While her family was young, she was a 4-H Leader, a Cub Scout Leader and member and president of P.T.O. She enjoyed reading, painting, doing crafts, knitting and crocheting and was a member of the Cover Girls of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She also enjoyed her family and traveling throughout the United States particularly New England, and the world.

Survivors include her daughter Karin (Robert) Tennant of Conneaut; five sons, Daniel of Centreville, VA, John (Susan) of Conneaut, Michael (Joan) of Wright Patterson AFB, OH, Roy of Winnetka, CA, and Christopher (Myleen) of Simi Valley, CA; two sisters, Doris Frediani of S. Weymouth, MA and Michelle Marrs of Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Chapin whom she married August 31, 1946; her mother Elsa (Olson) Frediani, and a son Allen H. Chapin in 1953 as an infant.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the convenience of the family in Evergreen Cemetery, Pierpont, with the Rev. Raymond Thomas, pastor of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Churches officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23 at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Hospice of the Western Reserve or to Conneaut Firefighters Local #651. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

BRUCE L. COLFLESH, JR.

ASHTABULA — A Service for Bruce L. Colflesh, Jr. will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2005, at the DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula. Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville. A Calling Hour will be held Monday at the Funeral Home from 12 p.m., noon, until the hour of Service. Contributions may be made to Trina Colflesh, c/o DUCRO FUNERAL HOME. Bruce L. “Paco” Colflesh, Jr., age 28, died Monday, January 17, 2005. Available at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 24, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 25, 2005

SHIRLEY JANE PERRY

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – Shirley Jane Perry, 83 of Champaign, Illinois passed away Thursday night, January 20, 2005 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.

Shirley was born on April 20, 1921 in Conneaut, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Floyd and June Wardman Kimball. She married Kenneth W. Perry on Sept.. 5, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma.

She graduated from Conneaut High School in 1938. She received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1942 and a master's degree in library science from the University of Illinois in 1965.

Mrs. Perry was a librarian at the University of Illinois library from 1950 to 1967. She had also been employed at the Urbana High School library and the Parsons College library at Fairfield, Iowa, and by E.I. DuPont at Charlestown, Indiana as a chemistry lab technician.

Mrs. Perry was a life member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association; a member of the President's Council of the University of Illinois Foundation; member of the University of Illinois Women's Club; member of the Chapter JP, P.E.O. Sisterhood, and a former member of the Burnham Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the Beta Phi Mu library honorary and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Champaign, Illinois.

Kenneth Perry survives of Champaign, Illinois. Also surviving are one daughter Constance June "Kay" Warfel of Tolono, Illinois; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. MORGAN MEMORIAL HOME, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy, Illinois 61874 is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Ken Perry Scholarships in Accountancy Fund, University of Illinois Foundation, Harker Hall, 1305 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801.

AGNES M. CEBASEK

CONNEAUT — Agnes M. Cebasek, age 79, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday, January 24, 2005, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Cebasek was born March 27, 1927 in Renovo, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Marold) Urbank. Agnes worked for the Northwestern School District at both West and East Springfield Schools as a custodian, until her retirement.

She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church in Conneaut, the SNPJ Lodge #237, and also a former Girl Scout Leader.

Agnes was a big Cleveland Indians fan and also had a green thumb for her house plants. She enjoyed antiquing and going to flea markets, and especially reading biographies. Years ago, she enjoyed traveling to Italy and Yugoslavia to visit her mother. She also enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Texas, and Las Vegas, and loved to play the slot machines. She was very devoted to her grandchildren and family and loved cooking for them, especially Slovenian food.

Mrs. Cebasek was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Julius T. Cebasek, whom she married April 27, 1946 at Mother of Sorrows Church in Ashtabula; a son, Tom and Cathy Cebasek of Conneaut; two daughters, Mary and Rodney Young and Sandy Cebasek, both of Conneaut; a brother, Herman and Kay Urbank of Shady Point, OK; a half-sister, Mary Francis DeBiagio of Italy; five grandchildren, Tim and Christy Swann of Deptford, NJ, Pam Swann of Conneaut, Gary and Lee Ann Young of Conneaut, Michelle and David Edelman of Willoughby, and Molly Young of Conneaut; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Knight, and one great-grandchild on the way.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at St. Frances Cabrini Church, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.

Calling Hours will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

Memorial contributions may be made to Station Three Rescue Squad, with envelopes available at the Funeral Home.

HELEN I. YOCAS

GULFPORT, FL — Helen I. Yocas, age 78, of Gulfport, FL, died Friday, January 21, 2005, at The Springs of Boca Ciega.

Born in London, England, she migrated to Pittsburgh, PA to get married at 21 years old. In the early 1980’s, she and her husband moved to the Gulfport area from Conneaut, OH.

She was a homemaker. She was a Catholic and enjoyed reading and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William V.; a daughter, Valerie J. Brown and son-in-law, Ed, of Conneaut, OH; a sister, Vera Mason of Somerset, England; a brother, Mick Roberts of Salisbury, England; a niece, Jay Mason of Somerset, England; and numerous relative in Pittsburgh, PA and North Carolina.

The world is not as good of a place with out her.

Arrangements are being handled by GULFPORT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5601 - Gulfport Boulevard South, Gulfport, FL 33707.

GEORGE W. HOADLEY

KINGSVILLE – George W. Hoadley, 76 of Kingsville, passed away Monday, January 24, 2005 at the Veterans Hospital at Wade Park, Cleveland. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 828 Sherman Street, Geneva, Ohio.

BENNY DOMIZI

KINGSVILLE – Benny Dimizi, 77, a resident of Kingsville, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at his home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 W. 19th Street in Ashtabula.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 26, 2005

DONALD S. VOROUS

KINGSVILLE – Donald S. Vorous, 77 of Kingsville Twp., died early Monday morning at the University Hospital in Cleveland where he had been a patient the past month following a six month illness.

He was born Dec. 20, 1927 in Ashtabula, the son of Walter S. and Ilea D. (Patton) Vorous and lived in Ashtabula until 1950 when he moved to Kingsville Twp. He was a 21-year member of the Emco Wheaton Corp. in Conneaut, retiring, in 1991. He was also a Realtor for Old Reserve Realty in Jefferson for 12 years.

He was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church in Ashtabula where he served as Elder for 28 years and held all offices; was an adult advisor in Sea Scouts; a member and past commander of the U.S. Power Squadron and a former member of the Moose Lodge in Conneaut.

Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Irene (Moore) Vorous, whom he married on July 25, 1992 at the First Christian Church; two daughters, Nancy E. Daughtry and Linda Rae Frahm, both of Ashtabula; one grandson and a sister, Evelyn Hammond of Willoughby.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Florence Folk in 1960 and two children, Gail L. Vorous and Timothy S. Vorous.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 at the First Christian Church, 6920 Austinburg Rd., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 with the Rev. Kathy Evans officiating.

Cremation will follow services at the Family Care Group Cremation Center. Ashes will be interred in the church gardens at a later date.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church at the above address or envelopes will be at the funeral home.

JOHN R. BALLENTINE

ANDOVER — John R. Ballentine, age 86, of State Route 7, Andover, OH, died Saturday, January 8, 2005, at his residence.

Born December 9, 1918 in Leon, OH, he was a son of the late William D. and Floy D. (Norman) Ballentine.

A lifetime area resident, Mr. Ballentine worked as a salesman for the Central Petroleum Company for over 54 years. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the United States Navy Seabees.

Mr. Ballentine was a member of the Leon United Methodist Church; a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge #506 F and AM in Andover; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4035 in Andover.

Mr. Ballentine enjoyed golfing and his family.

Survivors include a son, David J. Ballentine of Andover; a sister, Virginia Dustman of Willoughby; four granddaughters, Melissa Ballentine, Kimberly Ballentine, Beth Tomlinson, and Tonya Becker; and three grandsons, Timothy Ballentine, John Ballentine, and Joe Ballentine.

Mr. Ballentine was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Ann (Ceapa) Ballentine on December 7, 1994. They were married on December 25, 1942. He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard J. Ballentine; his parents; sisters, Mary Ellen Ballentine, Kate Mossberger, and Julia Russell; and brothers, William, Norman, Timothy, Fred, and Edward Ballentine.

A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at 3 p.m. at the Leon United Methodist Church, Stanhope-Kelloggsville Road, Richmond, OH. Burial of cremated remains will take place in Richmond Center Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 134 Prospect Street, Andover, OH handled the arrangements. Guestbook at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

MARY A. BABBITT

CONNEAUT — Mary A. Babbitt, age 76, of Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, OH.

Mary was born May 5, 1928 in Birkenhead, England, the daughter of Leo and Ellen (Lyons) Caley. She served in the British Navy during World War II on the HMS Glendower and from 1945 to 1948 at the HMS Raleigh Naval Hospital Sea Fourth.

She came to the United States in 1969 and was employed by Transplastics and the Eighmy Corporation as a finisher.

Mrs. Babbitt was a member of St. Mary Church in Conneaut and the American Legion.

She enjoyed arranging flowers and reading, as well as, shopping and traveling abroad.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Babbitt, whom she married February 28, 1970; a son, Robert Skinner of South England; a step-son, Timothy Babbitt of Wyoming; and two grandchildren.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2005, at St. Mary Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Calling Hours will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH.

Contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Western Reserve or St. Jude’s Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Western Reserve or St. Jude’s foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

ANDREW J. DIDTKO

ASHTABULA — Andrew J. Didtko, age 84, of North Bend Road, died Monday, January 24, 2005.

He was born August 6, 1920 in Footdale, PA, the son of Joseph and Feley (Senko) Didtko and moved to the Ashtabula area in 2000 from Cleveland.

He worked as a coal miner and was on the taxi squad for the Cleveland Rams football team. He served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II.

He enjoyed his grand and great-grandchildren and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

His survivors include four step-children, David Osborn Jr. of California, Robert Osborn of Conneaut, Regina Grafton Hill of Ashtabula, and Thomas Osborn of Urichville, OH; one sister, Frances Fenyous of Mifflin, PA; and former brother-in-law, Frank Lukerchine of Cleveland; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Agnes Didtko, and his parents.

Services will be held 10 a.m. in the Chapel at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Carpenter Road, Ashtabula, OH, Thursday, January 27, 2005. Reverend Fr. Philip Miller, Pastor of St. Joseph Church, will preside. No Calling Hours will be observed.

ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICE, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula is in charge of the Service.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 1689 East 115th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106.

Obituary available at www.ducro.com

BENNY B. DOMIZI

KINGSVILLE — Benny Benjamin Domizi, age 77, a resident of Kingsville, OH, died at his home on Sunday, January 23, 2005.

Born June 2, 1927 in Ashtabula, he was the son of Angelo and Ida (Agnetti) Domizi. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy.

A member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, he worked for Hooker Detrix Chemical Plant and St. Angelo’s Bowling Alley.

He enjoyed playing cards; his nieces and nephews; and working on his car.

Survivors include his sisters, Mary Tavone of Conneaut and Eleanor Canzonetta of Ashtabula; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Esposito; and a brother in infancy.

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2005, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at the GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street in Ashtabula on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

GEORGE W. HOADLEY

KINGSVILLE – George W. Hoadley, 76 of Kingsville, previously from Geneva-on-the-Lake, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Wade Park, Cleveland.

Born in Bradford, PA on April 6, 1928, he was the son of Harold E. and Frances E. (Reedy) Hoadley

He retired from Geneva True Temper, and also worked for Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing and the Gran Signora Manor Apts in Ashtabula.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 and attended the Peoples Church in Geneva.

His hobbies included “detailing” cars and gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; sons, Maj. George H. of Gallatin, TN and Robert W. of Geneva; daughter, Doreen L. Oliver of Gallatin, TN; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Doris Whelan of Seneca, NY; Eleanor Kloss and Phyllis Plako, both of Bradford, PA and a brother, James of Florida.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Sheila Jeffery; his parents; one granddaughter, Mary Gornick; brother, Kenneth; two sisters, Kathryn Stoltz and Margaret Hannon.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at the WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 828 Sherman St.., Geneva with Dr. Jim Walker of the Peoples Church officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan 27 at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home.

Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

VITA A. DRAULIS

TRENTON, MI — Former Conneaut resident, Dr. Vita A. Draulis, age 90, died Sunday, January 23, 2005, in Trenton, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced by the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH

MICHAEL J. BARTONE

CONNEAUT — Michael Joseph Bartone, age 83, formerly of Conneaut, OH, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at the Kemper House of Mentor, OH. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 27, 2005

MARY A. BABBITT

CONNEAUT — Mary A. Babbitt, age 76, of Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, OH.

Mary was born May 5, 1928 in Birkenhead, England, the daughter of Leo and Ellen (Lyons) Caley. She served in the British Navy during World War II on the HMS Glendower and from 1945 to 1948 at the HMS Raleigh Naval Hospital Sea Fourth.

She came to the United States in 1969 and was employed by Transplastics and the Eighmy Corporation as a finisher.

Mrs. Babbitt was a member of St. Mary Church in Conneaut and the American Legion.

She enjoyed arranging flowers and reading, as well as, shopping and traveling abroad.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Babbitt, whom she married February 28, 1970; a son, Robert Skinner of South England; a step-son, Timothy Babbitt of Wyoming; a step-daughter, Lori Babbitt of Arizona; and two grandchildren.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2005, at St. Mary Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Calling Hours will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Western Reserve or St. Jude’s Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

MARION FLORENCE BUSCH
ASHTABULA – Marion Florence (Annick) Busch, 84 of Ashtabula, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 in Park Haven Nursing Home.
     Born Nov. 26, 1920 in Ashtabula, she was the daughter of Anthony and Florence (Pavolino) Annick.
     A graduate of Ashtabula High School for many years she made her home in Mayfield Village.
     Survivors include two sons: Ralph (Carol) Zullo of Ashtabula and James (Joann DiMatteo) Busch of Cleveland Hts.; grandchildren Donna (Tom) Nelson, Michael (Jennifer) Zullo, Karen (Larry) DeGeorge and Renee Schepis; eight great grandchildren and a sister Veronica Campagne of Ashtabula.
     Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas James Busch; a grandson Louis Zullo and sisters Eleanor Muto and Carrie Annick.
     Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in Mother of Sorrows Church with entombment to follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
     Friends may call at the GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 W. 19th St. in Ashtabula on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

MICHAEL J. BARTONE

CONNEAUT — Michael Joseph Bartone, age 83, formerly of Conneaut, died Monday, January 24, 2005, at the Kemper House of Mentor, OH.
     Mr. Bartone was born January 18, 1922 in Conneaut, OH, the son of Nicola and Carmela (Taddeo) Bartone. He graduated from Conneaut High School in 1940 and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945.
     He was employed by General Electric for 35 years as a machinist, until his retirement in 1984.
     Michael was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church in Conneaut. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, swimming and traveling.
     Mr. Bartone was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Teresa in 1986; and three sisters, Alvera Bartone, Mary Temple and Julia Mundy.
     He is survived by a daughter, Maribeth and William Marlowe of Mentor, OH; two brothers, Fiory and Lucille Bartone of Conneaut and Anthony and Marian Bartone of Kingsville; a sister, Dorothy Notorianne of Erie; and two grandchildren, Michael and Tom Marlowe of Mentor, OH.
     Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, where the American Legion Honor Squadron will present the American Flag to his family.
     Calling Hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., noon, on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

ALICE S. LARSON
CONNEAUT — Alice S. Larson, age 92, of Parma, OH, formerly of Brooklyn, OH, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at the Pleasant Lake Villa in Parma.
     She was born October 22, 1912 in Conneaut, OH, and was a daughter of John and Josephine (Sundberg) Tenhonen.
     A graduate of Conneaut High School, she moved to the Cleveland area following her marriage.
     She was Lutheran by faith, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, and raising plants and flowers, especially African Violets.
     Survivors include her daughter, Judith Gall of Parma; two sons, Ronald Larson of New South Wales, Australia and Richard Larson of Woodhaven, MI; three grandchildren, Edward and James Larson, both of Australia and Michelle Liller of Lakewood, OH; and four great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hans Larson in 1968; two sisters, Helen Bolden and Hilda Livingston; and a brother, Robert Tenhonen.
     Graveside Service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2005, in Center Cemetery, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.
     Visitation will be from 12 p.m., noon, until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.

BENJAMIN DOMIZI

KINGSVILLE — Benjamin “Benny” Domizi, age 77, a resident of Kingsville, OH, died at his home on Sunday, January 23, 2005. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. today, Thursday, January 27, 2005, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street in Ashtabula today from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 28, 2005

FRANCES E. SKELTON

WARREN — Frances E. Skelton, age 70, of Underridge Road, Conneaut, OH, the last four years, and formerly of Warren, OH, died early Wednesday morning, January 26, 2005, at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.

Born May 6, 1934 in Wellford, WV, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Blanche (Smith) Stanley.

She was a homemaker and was married to James D. W. Skelton.

Survivors include two brothers, Bud Stanley of Erie, PA and Butch Stanley of Spencer, WV; two sisters, Violet Markwell of Gnadenhutten, OH and Joyce Markwell of Conneaut, OH; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. W. Skelton in 1986; a daughter, Debra Clevenger; and two sisters, Mary Ann Krysiak and Rosalie Robinson.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at CARL W. HALL FUNERAL HOME, 533 North Park Avenue, Warren, OH 44481, with Reverend Rick Oaks officiating. Burial will be in Braceville Township Cemetery, Braceville, OH.

Calling Hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the CARL W. HALL FUNERAL HOME.

DAVID J. KISTER

CONNEAUT — David J. Kister, 64, of Bushnell Rd. Conneaut, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut. He was born May 8, 1940 in Conneaut the son of John and Marie (Tuttle) Kister and has been a lifetime area resident.

He was a graduate of Kingsville High School. He served in the Army during the Viet Nam Era and was employed with Operating Engineer’s Local #18. He was a member of the Antique Engine Club. He enjoyed farming, restoring tractors, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving him are his wife Kathleen (Lehto) Kister whom he married December 6, 1968; two sons, Keith of Conneaut and David (Charlotte) of Conneaut; four grandchildren, Mackenzie, Taryn, Ali and Drew and his sister, Hilda Kohler of Perry Village.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Phillip Kister.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 933 Michigan Ave., Ashtabula with Rev. Thomas Ford and Rev. Jerry Webb officiating.

Calling hours will be Friday (today) from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Ross-Billman Funeral Home, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula.

Memorial contributions can be made to Conneaut Rescue Squad #3 or to the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 29, 2005

VICKI JEAN (DEBRUYNE) HARMON TAYLOR

CONNEAUT – Vicki Jean (DeBruyne) Harmon Taylor, 49 of Conneaut, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2005 at Hospice House in East Lake, Ohio, after a long battle with cancer.

Vicki was born June 21, 1955, in Luna Pier, Michigan, and was a daughter of William and Bonnie Jean (Grimes) DeBruyne.

She is survived and will be greatly missed by her loving family including her husband Thomas J. Taylor of Conneaut; her father William of Lake Okeechobee, Florida; her brother William (Deb) DeBruyne of Ionia, Michigan; a sister Karen Nelson of Monroe, Michigan; brother James DeBruyne of Lexington, Kentucky; brother Steven DeBruyne of Baldwin, Michigan; brother Michael (Melanie) DeBruyne of Lansing, Michigan; brother Mark (Debbie) DeBruyne of Monroe, Michigan and a sister Bonnie (Carl) Dingledine of Monroe, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her mother on January 27, 1999.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 14567 S. Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 30, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon January 31, 2005

ARLENE L. LEWIS

LAKE MARY, FLORIDA – Arlene L. Lewis, 86, formerly of Pierpont, died Saturday evening, January 29, 2005 at Tender Hearts Nursing facility in Lake Mary, Florida.

Born in Denmark Township on Sept. 17, 1918, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Lesta Leonard.

Mrs. Lewis was employed by Andover Industries for seventeen years and enjoyed reading, sewing and watching her soaps.

Survivors include her daughter Susan (Mark) Nelson; her granddaughter Kimberly (Steve) Wajda and one great grandson Chase.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Keith B. Lewis; son George W. Lewis; brother Hershal Leonard; sisters, Bertha Walker, Hazel Burtt, Frances Burdick and Helen Wiser.

Mrs. Lewis will be interred in Evergreen Cemetery in Pierpont.

At the deceased request, no services or calling hours will be held.

CHILDS & WILLIAMS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 96 St. Rt. 7, Pierpont, is in charge of arrangements.

JANET SOWRY

KINGSVILLE – Janet Sowry, of Creek Rd., Kingsville, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula.

ESTHER BLANK

KINGSVILLE – Esther Blank, 83, of State Road, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Jefferson Medical Associates. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula.

DELORES J. SCHOR

NORTH KINGSVILLE – Delores J. Schor, 73 of Conneaut, died Friday afternoon, January 28, 2005 at the home of her daughter in North Kingsville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut