Obituaries - Star Beacon July 1, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 2, 2005

NATALIE J. COLANGELO
CONNEAUT -- Natalie J. Colangelo, age 82, formerly of Chestnut Street, died Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the Ennis Court Care Center in Lakewood, Ohio.

She was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania, November 12, 1922 to the late Stuart and Kathryn Reed. She lived most of her life in Conneaut, except for the past five years, she resided in Westlake with her son.

She retired from the Astatic Corp. as an inspector after 40 years of service.

Surviving her is her son, James (Carol) Colangelo of Westlake; sister, Marjorie Feldkircher of Westlake; two nephews, Joseph Feldkircher of Westlake, and James Feldkircher of North Ridgeville; and a niece, Katharine DeLorean of Westlake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis; and sister, Shirley Cray.

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with Reverend Father Raymond Thomas, officiating. Burial will follow at City Cemetery.

Calling Hours will be held at the Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

The family requests that donations be made to the Capital Campaign Fund at St. Mary's Church. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home

EARL R. LOOSE, JR.
ASHTABULA -- Earl R. Loose, Jr., age 76, of Aberdeen Avenue, died Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the Hospice Unit of Ashtabula County Medical Center.
     He was born on August 14, 1928 in Ashtabula, the son of Earl and Katherine (Clark) Loose, and had been a life long area resident.
     Mr. Loose was an U.S. Air Force Veteran and served in the Korean War.
     An avid sports fan, he enjoyed attending sporting events and collecting sports cards.  He also enjoyed researching his family genealogy.
     Survivors include his wife, Julia Joanne (Hill) whom he married on June 12, 1954; four children, Julia (David) Tocco of Gates Mills and Roaming Shores, Suzanne (Kevin) Corlew of Trafalgar, Indiana, Richard Loose of Ashtabula, and Mary (Mark) Halman of North Kingsville; nine grandchildren, Julia (Geoff) Gardner, Anne (Thomas) Howard, Paul Corlew, Joseph Corlew, Wesley Loose, Samantha Loose, Amanda Halman, Ashley Payne, and Meghan Payne; one great-grandson, Chaz Gardner; two sisters, June Lloyd and Norma Jaskela both of Ashtabula; and a brother, Donald Loose of Ashtabula.
     A service will be held 11 a.m., Tudsday, July 5, 2005 at Bethany Lutheran Church.  The Rev. Thomas Ford, Pastor will officiate.  Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville, where full Military Honors will be held.
     Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2005 at the Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Memorial Fund, 933 Michigan Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 3, 2005

STEPHANIA LOEFLER
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA -- Stefania "Steffie" Schor Loefler of Sebastian, Florida, died Friday, June 24, 2005, after an extended illness. She was 88.

Mrs. Loefler was born December 23, 1916, in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. In 1920, her family moved to Conneaut, Ohio, where she attended Farnham grade schools and Rowe High School, and was a member of St. Mary's Church.

During World War II, Mrs. Loefler was employed as a civilian mechanic at McChord Field, Tacoma, Washington helping modify and rebuild P-39, P38, B-24 and B-25 aircraft; after the War, she was employed by Kiplinger's Changing Times in Washington D.C.

Married over 40 years to James Loefler of Hyattsville, Maryland, the Loeflers lived in the D.C. area until moving to Sebastian, Florida in 1981. Mrs. Loefler was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed painting, card playing and crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Loefler was preceeded in death by her husband, James; parents, Raymond and Amelia (nee: Mayer) Schor; brothers, Raymond, Jr. (Dyke), John, Ernest T. of Conneaut, OH; and sisters, Mollie Louise Fiala of Conneaut, Mary Vlna of Medina, OH, and Frances LaJoy of Tonawanda, NY.

Mrs. Loefler is survived by brothers, Leo F. Schor of Melbourne, Florida and Joseph R. Schor of Conneaut; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be private.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, 480 State Street, Conneaut, at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 4, 2005. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made in Steffania's memory to St. Mary's Church Maintenance Fund, c/o 744 Mill Street, Conneaut, OH 44030.

Arrangements by STRUNK FUNERAL HOME, Vero Beach, Florida.

JOANN M. LAMPI

CONNEAUT - JoAnn M. Lampi, 71 of Carter Creek Drive, Avon Park, FL, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 30, 2005 at UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.

Born September 19, 1933 in Mercer, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Doris Richardson. She was a graduate of Albion High School.

Mrs. Lampi was a resident of Conneaut most of her life, and retired from Conneaut Base Plant-GE after 25 years of service. She and her husband moved to Florida seven years ago, but continued to spend summers in Conneaut. In her leisure time, she enjoyed crafts and her computer.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Richard; daughters, Jill McAteer of Nashville, TN and Jodi Fowler of Conneaut; son Jeffrey Lowery of Conneaut; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday at THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut with Tim Kraus, Pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

The family requests that donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home

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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 5, 2005

HELEN H. CANTLIN
CONNEAUT -- Helen H. Cantlin of Lake Road, Conneaut, died Friday evening, July 1, 2005 at Select Specialty of Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.

A lifelong resident of Conneaut, she was born in Conneaut on March 27, 1915, a daughter of the late Arvid and Millie Jalo.

For over 26 years, Mrs. Cantlin was employed by General Electric, Conneaut Base Plant, retiring in 1975.

Survivors include her step-daughter, Carol Kifer of Fosston, Minnesota; three step-grandchildren, Dr. Robert Kifer of Fosston, Scott Kifer of Fresno, California, and Barbara Mitchell of Great Falls, Montana; several great-grandchildren; and a niece, Joy Morgan of Kenai, Alaska.

Mrs. Cantlin was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel R. Cantlin in 1983; her step-son, Daniel N. Cantlin in 1997; and a brother, Wayne Jalo.

At Mrs. Cantlin's request, there will be no Funeral or Visitation. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut.

MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, is in charge of arrangements

Obituaries - Star Beacon July 6, 2005

WILLIAM J. SCHMIDT
SOUTH BEND, IN -- William J. Schmidt, age 79, of Arrowhead Circle, South Bend, IN, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2005, in Hospice House.

Born July 24, 1925 in Painesville, OH, to the late William F. and Anna (Robinson) Schmidt. On May 8, 1971, he married Pauline "Polly" Whipple, who passed away in 1995.

Mr. Schmidt retired as a chemist from Norton Laboratories. He was an Ordained Evangelical Minister and ministered in correctional facilities. He was a charter fishing boat captain and loved to fish.

He and Polly were foster parents to many disabled children. William was a very active grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Polly; his sons, Paul and Mark Bushey; sisters, Anna and Elizabeth Schmidt; and brothers, William and Charles Schmidt.

Surviving him are his daughter-in-law, Debbie Zakrowski, husband, Daniel, of South Bend; son, Wayne Schmidt and wife, Janet, of Magnolia, TX; three grandchildren, Lara Bushey, Becky and Jason Derda; three great-grandchildren, Aubrey Bushey, Annabella "Bella" Brestelli and Carl Brestelli; sisters, Marie Roberts and Jessie Andes of Ohio; and brothers, Reverend Fred Schmidt and wife, Phyllis, of Conneaut and Dan Schmidt of Ohio.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2005, in the Church of God, Conneaut.

Arrangements were handled by WELSHEIMERS FUNERAL HOME, South Bend, IN

BETTY L. OLIN

ASHTABULA -- Betty L. Olin, age 88, formerly of North Kingsville, died Monday, July 4, 2005, at Park Haven Home where she had resided since 1998.

She was born January 3, 1917 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Glenn H. and Bessie L. (Eaton) Branch. Betty grew up on the family farm on Brydle Road in Kingsville and graduated from Kingsville High School in 1934. She attended the Kingsville First Baptist Church as a child. She married Robert L. Olin on April 6, 1937 in Ripley, NY.

A homemaker early on, Betty was an excellent seamstress, creating identical outfits for their three daughters. She was also active in the North Kingsville School PTA during her children's elementary school years. Later on she was an Avon representative and then a Stanley Home Products demonstrator for over twenty years, sometimes putting on as many as ten or more home parties a week. She received many awards for top sales and made many lasting friendships throughout the tri-county area through her Stanley salesmanship. She and her husband, Bob, owned the Flamingo Lounge in Ashtabula for 20 years, until their retirement in 1982.

Betty loved animals, especially her two Pomeranians. She was also an avid reader and loved to crochet, and did so up until her illness. Her favorite past-time was shopping!  After retiring, she and her husband traveled extensively, especially to Branson, MO.

She was a member of Orion Chapter #12 Order of Eastern Star, and also was a former member of the WOTM, Conneaut Chapter #86.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Hunter, Judith Breedlove, and Nancy (Gabby) Harden, all of North Kingsville; nine grandchildren: Robert Hunter, Cynthia (Jerry) Harden-Hevner, Rebecca Holt, John (Shari) Harden, Christopher Harden, Jeffrey (Camii) Hunter, Donald (Arlene) Breedlove, Gregory (Julie) Breedlove, and Kevin (Shelly) Breedlove; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert in September, 1995; her brother, Homer Branch in July, 1989; and two sons-in-law, Joseph Hunter in June, 1995, and Don Breedlove in December, 2004.

Services will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2005, at ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 Prospect Road, Ashtabula, with the Reverend David Hines, of Kingsville First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Township Cemetery, Kelloggsville.

Calling Hours will be from 1 p.m. until time of Service on Thursday at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Obituaries - Star Beacon July 7, 2005

JAMES M. KILDUFF
NORTH KINGSVILLE – James M. Kilduff (63) a resident of North Kingsville died Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at his home.

Born May 12, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio he was the son of James and Margaret Kilduff.

A member of St. Andrew’s Church, in Sheffield Township, he retired from C.E.I. as a lineman.

Jimmy enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, and fishing.

Survivors include his wife Karen, two daughters Janice MacKnight of Concord and Eileen Dragon of Geneva, grandchildren Abby and Brandon Dragon, and a brother John of Houston.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2005 at St. Andrew’s Church with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Guerriero Funeral Home 6280 South Main St. of North Kingsville on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sharon Wick's NOTE:  I don't know which St. Joseph's Cemetery this is.  Ashtabula or Conneaut.

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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 10, 2005

PATRICIA JEAN COXE
N. KINGSVILLE -- Patricia Jean Coxe, 70, of Center Rd. died Thursday July 7, 2005 at her home.

Born March 25, 1935 in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of Tilden and Lula (Woods) Crook.

Mrs. Coxe was a 1952 graduate of Corbin High School.  She attended Bowling Green Business School for two years, graduating in 1954.

She worked for various attorneys throughout her career as a legal secretary.

Patricia was an active member of the Kingsville Baptist Church, she served as a church moderator, taught Sunday School, directed the children's choir and was on the Deacon Board.  She was a volunteer at Ashtabula County Medical Center.  She enjoyed cooking, playing golf and her family.

Survivors include her husband, Douglas who she married July 5, 1978 in Columbus; two sons James (Kim) McCoy of Omaha, NE, Thomas (Rona) McCoy of St. Joseph, MO; a daughter, Jane (Wiley) Wyman of Massillon, OH; two step-sons, Douglas (Shirley) Coxe of Ashtabula, Christopher (Penny) Coxe of North Kingsville; two step-daughters, Kerry (Greg) Kozon of Toledo, Shauna Coxe of Ashtabula; twenty-four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Kotha of Owensboro, KY and Lucy of Corbin, KY.

She was preceded in death by a brother Ronald and her parents.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday July 11, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kingsville Baptist Church.  The Rev. David Hines will officiate.

No calling hours will be observed.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kingsville Baptist Church or Hospice of the Western Reserve.

Ducro Funeral Services & Crematory is handling the arrangements. 

 PERRY J. WILLIAMS

CONNEAUT -- Perry J. Williams Sr., age 66 of Conneaut died very unexpectedly Friday late Friday evening at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

Perry was born March 30, 1939 in Conneaut the son of Anthony and Rosin Vignal Williams. He Graduated from CHS of 1958, and then entered the United States Army. He served his country with great pride until he was Honorably discharged.  He came back to Conneaut and worked for the City of Conneaut at the street department until he retired in 1988.

Perry was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, the American Legion Cowle Post 151 and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 472. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening and traveling with his wife to many of the different Casino's. Perry loved spending time with his family and friends.  He especially loved his time with all his grandchildren.

Perry is survived by his wife Connie McElhaney Williams, of which they recently celebrated 40 years of Marriage on May 1, 1965, two sons, James & Missi Williams and Perry Williams Jr. both of Conneaut, a daughter Julie & Eric Mittelstadt of Conneaut. A brother Joseph Williams of Conneaut and six grandchildren, Macie Powell, Celeste "Lessi" Williams, Eric Mittelstadt, Sarah Mittlestadt, Christian "BoB-O" Williams all of Conneaut and Carly DeMichele of Cambridge Springs, Pa.

Calling hours will be held Monday, July 11, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, Ohio.

Mass of the Christian burial will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10 AM at St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, 744 Mill St., Conneaut with Fr. John Summers, pastor emeritus officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut with the American Legion Honor Squadron Post 151 presenting full military honors.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Protective League or to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Akron Beacon Journal - July 10, 2005

Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Dated: July 10, 2005

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LINDA J. BENNETT
MONROE TWP -- Linda J. Bennett, age 60, of Monroe Township, died Monday morning, July 11, 2005 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pennsylvania due to injuries sustained from a car accident.

She was born March 25, 1945 in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of Leonard and the late Aino (Puhakka) Laitinen.

Mrs. Bennett was a Conneaut High School graduate and was employed as a dispatcher for the Ashtabula County Sheriff's Department for 19 years. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and enjoyed gardening, shopping, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her father of Conneaut; her husband, Lyle Bennett, whom she married October 31, 2000; two daughters, Lorrie Wallace of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Cathy Markielowski of Conneaut; and grandchildren, James Conroy of Chesapeake, Virginia, Peter Conroy of Erie, Pennsylvania, Emily Wallace of Ft. Branch, Indiana, and Michelle, Kevin, and Katie Markielowski, all of Conneaut.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and a grandson, Andrew Wallace.

Services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, July 14 at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Franklin Gore of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Conneaut.

Calling Hours are from 11 a.m. until the time of service, Thursday, at the Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home

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HAROLD E. BRYDLE

CONNEAUT -- Harold E. "Zeke" Brydle, age 75, formerly of Conneaut, OH, died March 16, 2005.

He was born March 19, 1929 in Kelloggsville, OH, the son of Earl and Winnie Brydle. He attended Kingsville and Rowe High Schools.

He played baseball during the late 1940's for the Lola Indians in Kansas, a KOM minor league team of the Cleveland Indians.

Mr. Brydle served in the United States Marines during the Korean War in the early 1950's.

Harold worked in Conneaut for the Nickel Plate Railroad and at the Pittsburgh and Conneaut Dock Company as an electrician. In 1962, he moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, and worked for Motorola for 21 years. He also worked for Harris Electronics in Florida and Microchip Electronics in Chandler as an Electrical Engineer and Military Marketing Manager.

He coached Little League, Senior League, and American Legion Baseball in Scottsdale during the 1960's and 70's. He loved to travel, and in his later years enjoyed woodworking and stained glass art. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a story to tell.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and two sons, Jeffrey and Richard, all of Chandler, AZ; three grandchildren, Steven, Cara, and Christopher; a great-grandson, Daniel; and a brother, Charles Brydle of Kelloggsville, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at the Kelloggsville Cemetery, with the Reverend Raymond Thomas, of St. Francis Cabrini and St. Mary Catholic Churches, officiating. Friends and family are welcome.

The MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, is in charge of local arrangements.

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WILLIAM L. HARMON SR.

KINGSVILLE -- William L. Harmon, Sr., age 96, of Dibble Road, Kingsville, OH, died Friday, July 15, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

He was born December 23, 1908 in Dorset, OH, the son of Charles A. and Georgia Belle (Smith) Harmon.

Mr. Harmon owned and operated, along with his wife, the Cozy Country Kitchen in Kingsville until his retirement in 1973.

He is a member of Plymouth United Methodist Church and very active in the Plymouth community. He enjoyed farming, fishing and the Cleveland Indians.

Surviving him are two sons, William (Diane) Harmon, Jr. of Sheffield Township, and Robert (Susan) Harmon of Lexington, Kentucky; two daughters, Wilma (Robert) Kotila of Ashtabula and Evelyn Rost of Kingsville; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Peaspanen of Plymouth Township.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Laila I. Harmon in 199996; a daughter, Aileen Hanneman in 1994; a grandson, Philip Hanneman; three brothers, Harry, Charles and James Harmon; and a sister, Ada Smith.

A Private Service will be held at the convenience of the family with his granddaughter, Reverend Julie Hanneman officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Plymouth United Methodist Church.

The ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH, is in charge of arrangements

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DONNA J. SHOOK
ASHTABULA -- Donna J. Shook, age 66, of Theo Road in Jefferson, OH, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, in the Hospice Unit at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

She was born November 19, 1938, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of James and Helen (Hulse) Januska, and has been an area resident since 1972.

Mrs. Shook worked, along with her husband, on their dairy farm in Jefferson. She was involved with the Dairy Service Unit, and she also enjoyed gardening.

Surviving her is her husband, Dennis Shook, whom she married on August 3, 1963; a son, Dale Shook of Austinburg; and a brother, Jim Januska of Jefferson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family, in Eagleville Cemetery. The family requests no flowers.

THE FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH, is in charge of arrangements. flemingfuneralhome.com www.legacy.com

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CHARLES W. CALHOUN

CONNEAUT-- Charles W. (Bill) Calhoun, age 79, of Conneaut,OH, died Monday, July 25, 2005, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Calhoun was born July 9, 1926, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Earl and Hazel Stout Calhoun.  Bill was a graduate of the Class of 1944, Chillicothe High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict, until he was honorably discharged in 1953. He came back to the Conneaut area and worked at the former Nickle Plate Railroad and later went on to work for many years at the Union Carbide-Linde Wire Plant Division, until his retirement.  

Bill was a member of the American Legion Cowle Post #151; was an avid ham radio operator, whose call letters were "K8BAR"; and also a member of the "ARRL" National Association for Amateur Radios. He enjoyed carpentry work, golfing, hunting and fishing and was the family photographer.  Bill enjoyed tinkering around the house and spending time using his computer.  

Bill is survived by his wife, Lucy Rose Mucciarone Calhoun, whom he married September 15, 1951, just before entering the service. This September, Bill and Lucy would have celebrated 54 years of marriage; a son, Charles Calhoun of Colorado; a daughter, Christine and Michael Bradford of Dublin, Ohio; four grandchildren, Beth and Ron Carpenter, Adam Bradford, Shane Bradford and Alaina Bradford; two great- grandchildren, R.J. and Tony Carpenter, all of Dublin, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2005, at St. Frances Cabrini Church, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, where the American Legion Honor Squadron Cowle Post #151 will present Full Military Honors.  

Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Frances Cabrini Church Capital Campaign Fund, or Station Three Rescue Squad, with envelopes available at the Funeral Home.

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DOROTHY B. DIXON
CLEVELAND -- Dorothy B. (Lewis) Dixon, age 78, of Conneaut, OH, died Thursday evening, July 28, 2005 at University Hospital of Cleveland.

She was born March 19, 1927, the daughter of Claude and Marian (Clark) Lewis.

She married her husband, Hugh (Gib) Dixon, in 1948, and was employed for 27 years as a clerk for, Marshall Cleaning, retiring in 1971. Mrs. Dixon was a member of East Conneaut United Methodist Church and enjoyed flower gardening.

Surviving Mrs. Dixon are, her sister, Rose M. (George) Dixon, of Conneaut; aunt, Mrs. Donna (Donn) Lamson, of Conneaut; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband in 1986.

Graveside Service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2005, at the East Conneaut Cemetery, with Pastor Paula Marbury, of East Conneaut United Methodist Church, officiating, At Mrs. Dixon's request, no Calling Hours will be held.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the East Conneaut Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, which is in charge of local arrangements.

JERRY L. WOODWORTH
CLEVELAND, OH -- Jerry L. Woodworth, age 47, of Bayvillage, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at the Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio, after a 16 month battle with Cancer.

Born on July 9, 1958, in Conneaut, OH, he was the son of Lyle C. and Betty Woodworth.

Mr. Woodworth was a graduate of the Conneaut High School, Class of 1976.

Right out of High School, he worked as a butcher's apprentice at his brother-in-law, Ron Ross's Meat Market. He was employed with Great Lakes Towing as a Dispatcher over the Great Lakes, upon receiving his Captain's License, he was employed by Grand River Navigation, Inland Bulk Carriers and MCM Marine.

Mr. Woodworth loved to build stock cars, with his buddy, Ron Blare. He liked to tinker around with cars with his father-in-law, and had even worked on the same Tugboat together. In his Winter months he enjoyed spending time with his daughters and wife. He loved life to the fullest and was a great friend to many people.

Survivors include his beloved wife, that he married in September, 1992, Debbie (nee:Groff); best father of Chelsea and Courtney; mom, Betty; in-laws, Bob and Marilyn Groff; brothers, Tim (Anita) Woodworth, Ray (Sue) Woodworth; best friend and buddy to twin sister, Terri (Bob) Jones; Arlene (Ron) Ross; several nieces and nephews; and many members of the Groff Family that he married into.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle C. Woodworth; grandfather, Nellis Woodworth; step-father, Paul A. Lloyd; and nephews, Raymond and Cody Woodworth, and Donald (Chip) Sprinkle.

Funeral Services will be Monday, August 1, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the JENKINS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2914 Dover Center Road, Westlake, OH.

Calling Hours will be Sunday, July 31, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JENKINS FUNERAL CHAPEL.

Burial will be at the Elmhurst Park Cemetery, Avon, OH.

Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH.

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