Obituaries - Star Beacon January 1, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 2, 2008

KINGSVILLE — Alice M. Sironen, age 101, of Kingsville and formerly of Perry and Painesville, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Madison Health Care Center.  Alice as born May 11, 1906, in Perry. She had been employed in the kitchen at Earl’s Drive Inn, in Perry, and was a member of the Community Church of Painesville.  She is survived by her son, Arthur (Theresa) of Madison; grandsons, Matt (Meribeth) of Kingsville and Ernest of Perry; great-grandchildren, Kimberly (David) Scheuer, Carrie Harris, Heath Sironen, Tiffani Harris, Victoria Lynn Scheuer, Kaysie Harris, Brook Scheuer, Matt II, Trinity and Faith Sironen.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt in 1973; a son, Matt in 1955; and brothers, Arch, Perce, Bill, Alvin, Elmer, Fred and Louis Peterson; and sisters, Jenney Chadwick and Esther Bliss.  Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at the JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME, 368 Mentor Ave., Painesville, Ohio (opposite Lake Erie College). Bill Lawrence, of the Community Church of Painesville, will officiate. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery.  Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 3, 2008

MADISON — Frank M. Prime, age 80, a resident of Madison, Ohio, for the past 48 years, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at his home.  Born Sept. 24, 1927, in Willoughby, Ohio, he was a 1945 graduate of Mentor High School. A Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army and was a Solo Trumpeter in the Army Military Dance Band. He also played banjo and was an avid motorcyclist.  Retired from Hannon Electric in Concord Township, he was a manager working from 1967-1997.Survivors include his wife, Dee (née: Curtis); brother, Dale (Sue) Prime of Conneaut; sister, Janie (Ken) Nicolas of Toledo; friend, Rick Frank; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothea Prime and Martha Prime.  Services will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Mentor Cemetery.  The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 N. Park Place, Painesville, Ohio 44077.  Arrangements by JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME, Painesville, Ohio. Online condolences and information at www.johnsonfuneralservices.net.

PIERPONT — Helen E. Williams, age 92, of Pierpont, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, 2008, at the Inn Conneaut Nursing Home, Conneaut, Ohio.  Mrs. Williams was born Jan. 25, 1915, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Martin and Bertha (Litra) Pasick and has been a long-time resident of Pierpont.  Helen was employed by the former Hansen Electric of Denmark Township, and Hills Department Store and Towne Furniture, both of Ashtabula, Ohio.  Mrs. Williams was a member of the Pierpont Presbyterian Church, North Shore Quilters of Jefferson, Ohio, and was a long-time volunteer at Brown Memorial Hospital Gift Shop, Conneaut.  Survivors include two sons, Richard E. of Fairborn, Ohio, and Jeffery L. (Veronica) of N. Kingsville, Ohio; one brother, Julian Pasick of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Florence Fisher of Delaware, Ohio; four grandchildren, Christopher (Jamie), Jessica, Jeffery (Tennille) and Steven (Krystyna); and two great-grandchildren, Grace and Justus.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert in 1993; and one sister, Pauline Benetka.  Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church, 71 St. Rt. 7, Pierpont, Ohio, with the Rev. Ed Diehl, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Pierpont Township, Ohio.  Calling Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Today, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at the CHILDS AND WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 96 St. Rt. 7, Pierpont, Ohio.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pierpont Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of the Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home and church.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 4, 2008

CONNEAUT — Ivan L. McCumber, age 36, of Mill St., Conneaut, Ohio, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at UH-Conneaut Medical Center.  Ivan was born March 19, 1971. He graduated from Happy Hearts in 1993 and attended Ash Craft.  He is survived by his mother, Phyllis (Charles) Taylor; brother, Brian McMillen; and several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.  Ivan was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Thompson Jr.; brother, Lewis Thompson III; grandparents, Carl and Vera McCumber and Lewis and Mabel Thompson Sr.; and three uncles.  Funeral Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Tim Kraus, of Church of Christ, officiating. Private burial at Glenwood Cemetery.  Calling Hour will be Sunday from 2 p.m. until time of services at the Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in care of THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 5, 2008

CONNEAUT — Catherine E. "Queenie" Sedmak, age 82, of Conneaut, died early Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at her residence.  Born on Aug. 3, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Anton and Elsie (Gradejesek) Jevec. She attended Catholic school in Cleveland and later met her future husband, Joseph J. Sedmak, at a Slovenian dance. They married in 1946 and moved to Conneaut to raise their family. Catherine retired from the Conneaut General Electric Base Plant in Nov. of 1985, after 29 years of service in production.  She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Conneaut, the Slovenian Women's Union of America, St. Christine Society of KSKJ in Euclid, the American Fraternal Union of Cleveland, Slovenian Chorus "Peuski Zbor Lysa", and also was a dancer in the grape jamboree dancers of Geneva. Queenie loved to attend all Slovenian parties over the years, enjoyed dancing the Slovenian Polka's, and was often seen at the various casino's around the area. With her husband, she traveled to Europe and visited the countries of Yugoslavia and Italy.  Catherine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph J. Sedmak in 1981; and two brothers, Frank Jevec and Anton Jevec.  She is survived by two sons, Joseph and Shari Sedmak and Paul and Tina Sedmak, both of Conneaut; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Sedmak, Traci and Roger Palo, and Joshua and Jeanne Sedmak, all of Conneaut and Ashley Sedmak of Mesa, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Hope Palo; and three nieces and three nephews.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at St. Mary Church, 480 State St., Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conneaut.  At the request of Catherine there will be no calling hours.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Food Pantry. Envelopes will be available at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, where arrangements are being handled.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 6, 2008

CONNEAUT — Alice M. Griffith, age 82, formerly of Buffalo St., Conneaut, died Friday, December 21, 2007 at Rae Ann Nursing Home in Geneva.  Mrs. Griffith was born May 5, 1925 in Bellwood, Pennsylvania to Alfred and Ruth (Mallory) Bathurst. She was a member of Good Sheppard Lutheran Church and the Cover Girls quilting club. Alice enjoyed gardening, and feeding and watching birds.  She is survived by sons, Michael (Diane) Griffith of Geneva and their two children, Melanie Carmack and Adam Griffith, and Boyd B. (Judy) Griffith, Jr. of Brooksville, Fla. and their two children, Julie Joseph and Boyd Griffith; daughter, Carol Osborn of Alabama; sister, Grace Smith of Willoughby; brother, Raymond Bathurst of Bellwood, Pa.; and dear friends, Bob and Sue Swyers of Albion, Pa.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Ruth (Mallory) Bathurst; husband, Boyd B. Griffith, Sr.; brother, Alton Bathurst; and sister, Peg Gray.  Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 24, 2007 at 12 p.m. at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.  Calling hour will be held from 11 until 12 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

CONNEAUT — Overseer Gordon G. Hunt, age 59, of Clark St., Conneaut, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at UH-Conneaut Medical Center.  Mr. Hunt was born May 28, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Mary P. (Swift) Howard and Gordon Hunt. Gordon resided in Conneaut most of his life. He married Gloria M. Wofford on Sept. 22, 1973. He was employed by CW-Ohio as a painter.  Mr. Hunt was a long-time member and associate pastor of First Azusa Apostolic Faith Church of God. On July 4, 2007, he was made acting pastor of the church and was later installed as the pastor.  He enjoyed fishing, bowling, skating and photography.  He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Gloria M. (Wofford) Hunt; children, Tyrone (Dako) Hunt of Deridder, La., Daniel Hunt of Conneaut, Stephanie (Jermain) Nelson of Augusta, Ga., and Phillip Hunt of Fremont, Ohio; grandson, Christian G. Hunt; mother, Mary P. Howard; brothers, William Gunter, Calvin Gunter and Steve Lockett; and an uncle, Walter (Mildred) Hunt.  He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Hunt; and a brother, Brian Lockett.  Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Church of God, 5327 Center Road (St. Rt. 7), Conneaut, with Bishop Climatee Roberts, of 1st Born Apostolic Church in Erie, Pa., officiating.  Calling Hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, from 1 to 7 p.m. (Please note hours have been extended for visitation) at First Azusa Apostolic Faith Church of God, 312 Jefferson St. (corner of Buffalo and Jefferson St.), Conneaut.  Memorials in his name may be made to First Azusa Apostolic Faith Church of God. Envelopes will be available.  THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut, is handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 7, 2008

ASHTABULA — Ruth M. Livingston, age 90, of Jefferson Road, Ashtabula, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.  Born June 24, 1917, in Corry, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Nettie (Mosher) Woodworth and attended Geneva High School.  She was a member of the Harbor United Methodist Church in Ashtabula, where she was a very active member. She was also a member of the Friendship Singles Club at the Ashtabula Senior Center.  Surviving are two daughters, Andra Connolly and Darla Livingston, both of Ashtabula; two grandchildren, Robert Connolly Jr. and Lorie Jean Young; five great-grandchildren, Andrew, Robert III, Jason, April and Chere; three great-great-grandchildren, Zane, Tyler and Ariel; and a longtime friend, Gordon Cook.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andrew Livingston; two sisters, Esther Ernest and Raynette Burgett; and a brother, Don Woodworth.  Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the Ashtabula Home of FLEMING and BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, with the Rev. William Alvey, of the Harbor United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in N. Kingsville.  Calling Hours will be Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.  Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com.

CONNEAUT – Susannah Loomis Sherman, age 80, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home under Hospice care.  She was born Oct. 31, 1927, in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of John and Frances Castle Rankin Loomis. Mrs. Sherman graduated from Conneaut High School in 1946. She attended Muskingum College in 1946 as a voice major and transferred in 1949 to Western Reserve University, earning her BA degree while working part-time jobs to complete her undergraduate education. Due to the illness of her then husband, Jack Heil, and her son, Brian, Mrs. Sherman furthered her education at Edinboro State Teachers College to become a teacher in order to support her family. She obtained her Masters in Education degree in 1965.  Mrs. Sherman taught first and second grades in the Buckeye Local School District, retiring from the Buckeye system in 1994 after 30 years of service. During her career, she was recognized as teacher of the year.  Besides teaching, Mrs. Sherman’s other love was music and sharing her vocal talents with her church and community. She began singing in the church of her late grandfather, The Reverend James Henry Rankin, who served for 35 years in the Congregational Church in Conneaut, the longest pastorate of any Congregational minister in one community in Ohio. She later became an active member and frequent soloist of her church choir of the First United Methodist Church. She is fondly remembered for her performances in community musical productions sponsored by the MacDowell Music Club, the Conneaut Rotary Club, the Conneaut Jaycees, and the Conneaut Community Center, most particularly the roles of: Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady; Lady Thiang in The King and I; Ellen in Oklahoma!; Bloody Mary in South Pacific; Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn in The Music Man; The Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music; Nettie Fowler in Carousel; General Matilda B. Cartwright in Guys and Dolls; Mrs. Brown and the Duchess in Alice Goes to Wonderland; and Gertrude in Hansel and Gretel. She also performed as part of the Singing Ensemble in Kiss Me Kate and as soloist and ensemble member in The Messiah and holiday productions of the MacDowell Music Club, the Conneaut Community Center, and the First United Methodist Church.  One of Mrs. Sherman’s lifetime interests was genealogy. She was a member of the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, the Ohio Genealogical Society, First Families of Ohio, and the Magna Charta Dames. She pursued studying and recreating her own family’s history, tracing ties back to Captain M. E. Lucas, an Ohio River steam boat captain, who assisted his father in establishing the first Methodist Society in Ohio.  During her lifetime, Mrs. Sherman enjoyed traveling, particularly to visit her brother, James, in Switzerland, and her son and family in California. She made several ventures with her brother, James, sister, Mary, and retired teacher friends to the Holy Land, England and throughout Europe.  Mrs. Sherman’s other memberships included the NEA, OEA, ACRT, ORTA, SAI, and Daughters of American Revolution. Mrs. Sherman was a current Trustee of the Conneaut Education Foundation, assisting in the selection of recipients for educational scholarships.  Mrs. Sherman is survived by her son, Brian L. Sherman, of Ventura, Calif.; her daughter-in-law, Meredith Sherman, of California; her granddaughters, Amber Sherman, Alyssa Sherman and Amy Sherman, all of California; her great-granddaughter, Rylie Noelle Brooks, of California; her cousin, Robert Loomis, of New York; and several other distant cousins. She is also survived by many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Estelle Loomis; and her brother, James Rankin Loomis.  A Celebration of Susannah’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, Buffalo and Madison Sts., Conneaut, Ohio, with the Rev. Chuck Graham officiating.  In lieu of flowers, it was Mrs. Sherman’s wish that memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, Conneaut, Ohio, or to the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the church and at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, which has charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 8, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 9, 2008

CONNEAUT — Jessie B. (Schmidt) Andes, age 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, after a long illness.  Jessie was born April 6, 1918 in Painesville, Ohio, to William and Anna (Robinson) Schmidt. She was a 1936 graduate of Conneaut High School and was valedictorian of her class. While in high school, Jessie was a member of the debate team and enjoyed playing basketball.  On June 30, 1940, she wed Kyle V. Andes, celebrating 67 years of marriage in 2007. For a time, she was employed at Meigs Grow Fisheries.  A member of Conneaut First Assembly of God, Jessie taught Sunday school for many years and was a member and past president of the ladies' group, Harvestettes. She loved God and was a faithful reader of her Bible.  Besides her husband, Jessie is survived by their five children, Gary (Sandy) of The Villages, Fla., David (Sandy) of Ashtabula, Ohio, Marjorie (Roger) Demarest of Westwood, N.J., Roger (Karen) of Conneaut, Ohio, and Janet Thome of Conneaut, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brothers, Dan and the Rev. Fred Schmidt; her sister, Marie Roberts; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bill; sisters, Anna and Betty; and two brothers in infancy.  Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, with the Rev. Don Mathews, and Jessie's brother, the Rev. Fred Schmidt, both former pastors of First Assembly of God, officiating. Burial will follow the service in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville, Ohio.  Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve or to the First Assembly of God. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. 

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 10, 2008

CONNEAUT — Sophia M. Mayor (née Mikolajczyk), passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007.She was the beloved wife of Steve J. for 58 years; loving mother of Steven (Deborah), Sherrie (Thomas), Scott (Cathy) and Susan; dear step-mother of Richard (Marilyn); devoted grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 16; dearest sister of Frank Mikolay and the late Theresa and Anna Mikolajczyk, Joseph, Edward and Stanley Mikolay, Alex Mikol and Elsie Szudlo.  Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 West Aurora Rd. (Rt. 82), Sagamore Hills, Ohio, for visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2007.Funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home with Services to follow at 10 a.m. at Saint Barnabas Catholic Church. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.  The family would appreciate Memorials in her name to the Happy Hearts School, 2505 S. Ridge Rd., Kingsville, Ohio 44048.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 11, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 12, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 13, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 14, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 15, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 16, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 17, 2008

PIERPONT — Philip J. “Skip” Kuhn, age 64, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, at his home.  Born May 4, 1943, in Geneva, Ohio, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret P. (Weisbarth) Kuhn and has been a resident of Pierpont most of his life. On June 20, 1964, he married Sheryl L. (Almy) in Geneva.  Retiring in 1998, he was the systems operator for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. He also CO-owned and worked at BFK Tractor as a mechanic in Harpersfield.  A member of Pennline Church of Christ in Pierpont, he enjoyed working on cars, race cars, and coached Little League for 20 years.  To his grandchildren, he has left many memories of car shows, lawn mower rides and bonfires. He loved them with all his heart.  Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Sheryl; children, Philip (Samantha) Kuhn Jr. of Euclid, April (Patrick) Colucci of Madison and Scott Kuhn and Christine Kuhn, both of Euclid; four grandchildren, P.J. and Anna Rose Colucci and Bonnie Kuhn and Philip Kuhn III; brothers, Bill of Elyria, Chuck of Grafton and Harold “Sonny’ Hall of Jefferson; and sisters, Mary Vanderhoof of Marietta, Dorothy Bledsoe of Los Alamos, N.M., and Millie Wichert of Marietta.  He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Harold Hall; and a brother, Mark Hall.  Funeral Service will be 12 p.m., Noon, Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at the WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 828 Sherman St., Geneva, with the Rev. Jon Pratt, of Braceville Church of Christ in Newton Falls, officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.  Calling Hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 18, 2008

CONNEAUT – Donn Edwin Lamson, age 80, of Daniels Ave., died on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.  He was born July 19, 1927, in Pierpont, Ohio, the son of Willis D. and Elsie (Sheneman) Lamson and had been a Conneaut resident since 1947. A Veteran of the U. S. Navy, he served during World War II.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as maintenance superintendent for Norton Plastics.  Mr. Lamson was a member of the F. and A.M. #222, Conneaut and the East Conneaut Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts, and gardening.  His survivors include his wife, Donna Mae (Clark), whom he married on Sept. 27, 1947; two children, Duane E. (Carol) Lamson of Ashtabula and Christine (Paul) Wheeler of Seven Fields, Pa.; three grandchildren; Carrie, Amy and Wendy; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, James of Kingsville and Dewey of Jefferson; and three sisters, Barbara Hineborg of Kearney, Mo., Ada Telepak of Ashtabula and Darlene Lamson of Andover.  He was preceded in death by four sisters, Leah Andrea, Marie Bertrand, Betty Linsay and Lucille Page; one brother, Robert Lamson; and his parents.  A Service will be held 11a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at the Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 3140 East Center St. (SR 20), N. Kingsville, OH.  The Rev. Paula Marbury, Pastor of the East Conneaut Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow.  No calling hours will be observed.  Memorial contributions may be made to East Conneaut United Methodist Church, 809 Furnace Road, Conneaut, OH 44030.DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 19, 2008

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ronald Michael “Mike” Herb, age 55, of North Palm Beach, Fla.; beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and nephew, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on Jan. 11, 2008.Mike was born Dec. 3, 1952, in Conneaut, Ohio, to the late Robert W. and Ruth A. Herb. Mike grew up in Conneaut and graduated from Conneaut High School and Ashtabula County Joint Vo-Tech School. He moved with his family to West Palm Beach, Fla., in 1980. He enjoyed 35 successful years in the car business, where he was loved and well-respected by all those in the industry.  Mike had a special bond with his children. He enjoyed spending time with Joe and Chris salt water fishing, car racing, restoring boats, and attending car shows. He had most recently spent time with his daughter, Danielle, watching her participate in equestrian events. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was adept at making people laugh and enjoy themselves. Mike had a big heart and was a friend to all and was always there to help his friends and family.  He is survived by his son, Chris (Sarah) Herb; grandson, Joseph Cooper Herb of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; his daughter, Danielle R. Herb of Live Oak, Fla.; sister, Judith (Robert) Kent of Ottawa Hills, Ohio; and brothers, Irus (Bonnie) Herb of Perrysburg, Ohio, Charles (Carol) Herb and William (Nancy) Herb, both of Conneaut, Ohio. Other survivors include Kathleen J. Herb of Boynton Beach, Fla., Marianne St. Clair-Smith, Live Oak, Fla.; his aunts, Carol Marie Herb of North Palm Beach Fla., Joyce (James) Dawso, Pittsburgh, Pa., Beverly J. Chain of North Palm Beach, Fla., Freeda Kephart of Fort Pierce, Fla., Alberta Hochadel of St. Augustine, Fla.; as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins, other family members and many dear friends.  In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Stanley and Grace Loomis, and paternal grandparents, William and Cecile Herb. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Michael Herb, on October 21, 2007.  A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 26, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. The Reverend Wayne Augustine and the Reverend Joseph Greenfield will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested Memorial Donations be sent to Irus R. Herb, 867 Whitehall Rd, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551, on behalf of an educational fund for Danielle R. Herb. ALL COUNTY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1107 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, Florida, handled local arrangements for the family.

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 20, 2008

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 21, 2008

CONNEAUT — Leonard R. Scribben Jr., age 49, a resident of Conneaut, Ohio, died on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at UHS-Conneaut Medical Center in Conneaut.Born Nov. 18, 1958, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Leonard and Marie (Wiser) Scribben. He graduated from Jefferson High School and Ashtabula County Vo-Ed in 1977.Leonard worked at Kennametal in Orwell, for 22 years. On Aug. 9, 2007, he married his wife Laurie (McKinley) Scribben.  Mr. Scribben enjoyed gardening, roses, all sports and professional wrestling. He had a deep love for his children.  Survivors include his wife, Laurie Scribben of Conneaut; parents, Leonard and Marie Scribben of Rock Creek; children, Joshua Scribben of Roaming Shores, Amy Scribben of Roaming Shores, and Jeremy Scribben of Newton Falls; four step-children and three step-grandchildren; brothers, Mark Scribben of Wooster and Jeffrey Scribben of Cut Back, Mont.  He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Scribben.  “MAY GOD BE WITH HIM AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE“  Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  PAINE-GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 3119 W. Water St., Rock Creek, Ohio, will be handling the funeral arrangements.

CONNEAUT — Beverly J. Cox, age 83, formerly of Beaver St., Conneaut, Ohio, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday morning, Jan. 17, 2008, at UH Conneaut Medical Center.  Born July 28, 1924, in Conneaut, to Robert and Grace (Merritt) Stewart, Beverly was a lifelong Conneaut resident.  She was an active member of Conneaut First Assembly of God where she served as Sunday School Superintendent, and was active in the Women’s Ministries, the Tuesday A.M. Prayer Group, Choir, and assisted in the Sunday School office. Beverly worked as a beautician for 29 years in the Conneaut area, and enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.  Survivors include two daughters, Roberta J. Cox of Conneaut and Laura (Rick) G. David of Columbus, Ohio; her son, Charles R. Cox of Chandler, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Jaime (Robert) Rader of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Richard R. David of Columbus, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Audrey Kellen Rader and Robert Rader.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles G. Cox in 1992; and her brother, Hal Stewart.  Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, with the Rev. Donald Matthews, retired pastor of First Assembly of God, and the Rev. Duane Loomis officiating. Following the service, a lunch and time of fellowship will be held at The Villa At The Lake, 48 Parrish Road, Conneaut, Ohio. Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008.Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Monday from 12:30 p.m., until the time of service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Recreation Fund of The Villa At The Lake or to the family with envelopes available at the Funeral Home.
 

Obituaries - Star Beacon January 22, 2008

ASHTABULA — Hazel N. Alleman, age 85, of Topper Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 19, 2008, in the Hospice Unit of the Ashtabula County Medical Center.  Born Sept. 20, 1922, in Conneaut, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ira C. and Cenith (Headley) Strader and had been a life-long area resident.  Mrs. Alleman was a homemaker and member of The Daughters of America and The Women's Relief Organizations. She graduated from Ashtabula High School class of 1943.Her survivors include three children, Nadine M. Alleman of Ashtabula; two sons, Paul D. of Akron and Ron (Lisa) of Shaker Heights, Ohio; two grandchildren, Tonya and Devin Alleman; and one great-grandchild Elisabeth.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Alleman, in 1995 and her parents.  Services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 22, 2008, at the CHILDS AND WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 1440 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, Ohio. Burial will be held privately Wednesday in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Township. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve or the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  CHILDS AND WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME are in charge of the arrangements.
Published in The Star Beacon from 1/20/2008 - 1/22/2008.

ASHTABULA — Marion L. Marshand, age 83, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at her home.  She was born Oct. 26, 1924, the daughter of Russell Arthur and Helen Marian (Webb) May, and had been an Ashtabula resident for the past 55 years.  A graduate of Colebrook High School, she worked at Stop-N-Shop prior to her retirement.  Mrs. Marshand loved to play bingo, quilt, crochet, decorate cakes, cook, and make homemade noodles and cinnamon rolls with her grandchildren. Her husband, Louis, and she loved to go out to eat with family and friends and enjoyed traveling, especially to visit family in California.  Survivors include three children, Diane (Frank) Hadley of Ashtabula, Barbara (Anthony) LeBlanc of Ridgecrest, Calif., and David Louis Marshand of Conneaut; eight grandchildren, Gina Budd, Kurt Hadley, Dawn Cochran, Suzanne Owens, Jennifer Stelly, Annette Champion, and Adam and Scott Marshand; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Fozo of Windsor; one brother, Webb May of Kirtland; and one sister-in-law, Ardis May of Williamsfield.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Louis Marshand; her brother, Harold May; and her parents.  A service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, Ohio. The Rev. Kenneth Roberts, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridgeview Cemetery.  Calling Hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road.  Contributions may be made to the Ashtabula County Mended Hearts.

ASHTABULA — Ralph Massi, age 88, a resident of Ashtabula, Ohio, died Sunday morning, Jan. 20, 2008, under Hospice care at the Country Club Retirement Center.Born April 10, 1919, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Joseph and Anna (DiMare) Massi. A 1938 graduate of Ashtabula High School, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Josephine Santello. A Veteran, Ralph served his country in the United States Army during W.W.II, receiving three bronze stars.  Mr. Massi was retired from Union Carbide after 37 years service.  A member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, he served as an usher, worked on many church fundraisers, was a member of the former Mount Carmel Moms and Dads Club, the church Men’s Club, and St. John High School Booster Club. He was an active member of the East Ashtabula Club, a life member of both the Sons of Italy of America 1169 and the Knights of Columbus Council 360.Family time was very important to him. He especially enjoyed family dinners and yearly vacations to the North Carolina coast. He also loved gardening, golfing, bowling and trips to casinos. He was an avid sports fan, who followed the Cleveland Indians, Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.  Survivors include his children, Florie (Ron) Gaskell of Ashtabula, Joseph (Peggy) Massi of Conneaut, Marianne (Jim) Hornbeck of Ashtabula, and Debbie (Bill) Harpst of Ashtabula; grandchildren, Jennifer (Ed) Plesnicar, Julie Bloom, Mark (Staci) Massi, Vincent Massi, Ryan, Joshua and Tyler Hornbeck; great-grandchildren, Anarese and Colton Massi; a sister, Stephanie Orlando of California; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine Massi; brothers, Nick and Anthony Massi; sisters, Rachael McCoy, Mary (Pearl) Pasanen and Lucy Lamm.  Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, Jan. 23, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 W. 19th St., Ashtabula, Ohio.  Memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, SS. John and Paul School or Hospice of the Western Reserve.

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