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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 1, 2006
FRANCIS M. MARVIN
CONNEAUT -- Francis M. Marvin, age 88, of Conneaut, Ohio, died
Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
Born May 24, 1918, in Conneaut, he was a son of the late Frank and Ethel (Dalrymple)
Marvin.
He worked for 39 years as a Railroad Engineer for the Nickel Plate, N & W, and
Norfolk Southern Railroads, retiring in 1978.
A member of the B of LE, he was a 50-year member of Conneaut’s Masonic Lodge
#222.
He enjoyed playing golf, watching baseball and softball games, and was an avid
fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. He and his family spent many
years training and riding show horses.
Mr. Marvin is survived by his wife of 67 years, Charlotte (Cool) Marvin; sons,
Gary (Dixie) Marvin of Bellevue, Ohio, Gregg Marvin of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
and Barry (Tracy) Marvin of Conneaut; daughters, Yvonne Anderson of Bellevue,
and Sherrie (Scott) Spangler of Saltillo, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; brothers, George "Pete" Marvin of Conneaut, and Burnie
(Edna) Marvin of Fort Myers, Florida; sister, Gertrude Shears of Bringham, Utah;
and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond Marvin; and
great-grandson, David Scott.
Per Mr. Marvin’s request, his body has been
donated to Case Western Reserve University for medical research.
Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Chapter, 12200
Fairhill Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44120.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 2, 2006
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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 3, 2006
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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 4, 2006
CHARLES E. BULFINCH
CONNEAUT -- Former Kingsville, Ohio, resident, Charles E. Bulfinch, 78, of
Ashtabula, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center, Conneaut.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Marcy Funeral
Home, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio.
 RUTH
M. LINWOOD
CONNEAUT -- Ruth M. Linwood (nee: Jarvi), age 91, formerly of
Conneaut, Ohio, died Sunday July 2, 2006, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky,
Ohio.
She was born January 13, 1915 in North Springfield, Pennsylvania, to the late
Antti (Andrew) and Hilda (Kauppi) Jarvi. She had resided in the Conneaut and
Monroe Township areas for 30 years.
Ruth (Jarvi) Linwood was a retired Veteran of the United States Army. Her career
in the Army spanned 21 years and took her to 30 countries from Europe to the Far
East. Among her assigned duties, she was a Medical Specialist with the Neuro-Psych
Unit. She also had the privilege as serving as a translator for President
Kennedy when Finnish President Kekkinen visited Washington D.C. She also served
as a translator for General Westmoreland. Sergeant Ruth (Jarvi) Linwood received
four Good Conduct Medals, and several letters of appreciation. She retired in
1974 with a ceremony at Valley Forge in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, where she
was last stationed. Among those in attendance were, General Westmoreland,
Colonel Deffer, and various other friends and colleagues. Sergeant Ruth (Jarvi)
Linwood was fluent in five languages: Finnish, Latvian, Estonian, German, and
Turkish.
She was happy to have the good fortune to appear as an extra in two movies, "Sad
Sacks", starring Jerry Lewis, and "The Dark Secret of Harvest Home", starring
Bette Davis, which was filmed in Conneaut and the surrounding areas in the late
70’s.
She also enjoyed writing and reading poetry, working in her flower gardens, and
gourmet cooking. She also enjoyed spending time with her family members and
showing her own ceramics, jewelry, and stain glass creations.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Conneaut.
Ruth is survived by her sister, Leah (Jarvi) Kliemo of Conneaut; niece, Margaret
Jarvi of Conneaut; nephews, Matthew Jarvi of West Springfield, Pennsylvania,
Eric Jarvi of Girard, Pennsylvania, and Vernon Jarvi Jr. of Astoria, Oregon; two
great-nephews, Benjamin Jarvi of Fairview, Pennsylvania, and Michael Jarvi of
Orlando, Florida; and as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Antti (Andrew) and Hilda (Kauppi) Jarvi;
her husband, Lynn Linwood; five brothers, Vernon, Ralph, Oliver, Fred, and
Edward Jarvi; four sisters, Sylvia Kantola, Martha Roboeski, Katherine Schlaich,
and Viola Twitchell.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July
6, 2006, at 7 p.m. at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street,
Conneaut, Ohio, with Reverend Frank Gore, of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
officiating. Burial will be in the
Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum, North
Kingsville. Calling Hours will be held from 6 p.m. until time of service.
Military Rites by the American Legion Cowle Post #151 will be performed
following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be
made to the Navajo Nation, P.O. Box 90000, Flagstaff, Arizona 86003, for their
sacrifice to our country during World War II. Envelopes will be available at the
Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 5, 2006
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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 6, 2006
GORDON
I. TURNER
MERRITT ISLAND, FL -- Former Conneaut resident, Gordon I. "Sonny" Turner,
age 79, of Merritt Island, Florida, died Saturday, February 4, 2006, in Merritt
Island.
Born January 20, 1927, in Conneaut, Ohio, he was a son of John Gordon and
Gertrude (Laird) Turner.
He graduated in 1945 from Rowe High School where he was a member of the National
Honor Society, was an Eagle Scout, and attended Buckeye Boys State. Following
graduation, he joined the U. S. Navy where he served as a Radar Technician
during World War II. He then went on to attend The Ohio State University where
he received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering.
His employment career took him to AT&T in New York City, then to Florida where
he worked for Martin-Marietta before joining NASA to work on the Apollo series
spacecraft. He was in charge of Apollo #16, and continued to work on space
shuttles until his retirement in 1990.
He enjoyed motorcycles, deep-sea fishing, was a certified scuba diver, doing
crossword puzzles, and landscaping his property. He also raised three parrots,
and maintained a large saltwater fish aquarium.
Survivors include his brother, J. William (Margaret) Turner of Ballston Lake,
New York; his sister, Mildred Y. Blake of Conneaut; two nieces, Rebecca (Dean)
Parks of Holland, Ohio, and Linda (Paul) Novotny of Clifton Park, New York; four
nephews, Gary (Carol) Blake of Monroe Township, Ohio, David (Barbara) Blake of
Livonia, Michigan, Steven (Barbara) Blake of Columbus, Ohio, and J. Michael
(Paula) Turner of Wynantskill, New York; and several great-nieces and nephews.
A family gathering for burial of his ashes will be held on Saturday,
July 8, 2006, in City Cemetery, Conneaut.
The MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, is in
charge of arrangements.
ALFRED B. SAMMIS
CONNEAUT -- Alfred B. Sammis, age 86, of Conneaut, Ohio, died
Tuesday morning, July 4, 2006, at The Villa At The Lake, after a long illness.
Mr. Sammis was born July 10, 1919 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, the son
of the late Alfred B. Sammis and Marjorie Andrews Sammis. He lived all his life
in Huntington until his retirement and subsequent move to Conneaut in 1977.
Mr. Sammis graduated in 1937 from Huntington High School and in 1941 from the
Pratt Institute in New York City with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
His passion was airplanes and flying. He often remarked that he felt very
fortunate to be able to earn a living doing what he loved. He spent his entire
career with Grumman Aircraft, later Grumman Aerospace, on Long Island, designing
and building aircraft used in the war effort, including the Grumman Hellcat. In
the 1960s, he felt privileged to help design the Lunar Excursion Module that
landed on the moon during the Apollo program. He was an active member of the
Grumman Retirees Association and was an expert on aviation history.
He loved to fly, and worked for many years building a small plane of his own
design. His last solo flight, at age 75, was in his beloved "Hawk", an
ultralight he built himself. In later years, he transferred that love to model
planes, building and flying a model of the Hawk.
Mr. Sammis had an uncanny ability to fix things. His daughter dubbed his
basement workshop "The Magic Kingdom" when it seemed that anything broken would
be magically fixed after a trip with Dad to the cellar. He also had a love of,
and great command of words and puzzles. He would often finish the New York Times
Sunday Crossword Puzzle before noon in ink. He proudly displayed a crossword
puzzle that he completed using only the across clues - none of the down clues.
Mr. Sammis came to Conneaut almost every year of his life for vacation, first
staying with the Tinney family on South Ridge Road and later with the Cole
family on Hatches Corners Road. On February 18, 1947, he married Marian A. Cole,
the eldest of Frank and Theodora Kent Cole’s fifteen children.
Mr. Sammis leaves his daughter, Karen Matheson and her husband, Stephen, of West
Simsbury, Connecticut; his son, Neil Sammis and his wife, Lynne Aldrich, of The
Woodlands, Texas; five granddaughters, Amy Fougerouse, Julie Gills, Kelly Sammis,
Jamie Sammis and Mackenzie Sammis; and two grandsons-in-law, Florent Fougerouse
and William Gills.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marian in 1990.
Karen, Steve, Neil and Lynne would like to thank their Aunt Arlene Cole and
cousins, Paul and Janelle Cole, for their extraordinary care of their father
during the last years of his life, particularly during his four year journey
through Alzheimer’s Disease. Their unfailing attention and devotion has meant so
much.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m.,
Friday, July 7, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208
Liberty Street, Conneaut, Ohio. Burial will follow the service
in East Conneaut Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home tonight, Thursday evening, July 6, 2006,
from 7 to 8 p.m.The family requests that donations be made in Mr. Sammis’ memory
to the Alzheimer’s Association, The Villa At The Lake, or Hospice of the Western
Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 7, 2006
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Obituaries - Star Beacon July 8, 2006
ERVA S. MEYER
KINGSVILLE -- Erva Sharree Meyer, age 86, of South Ridge Road
East, Kingsville, Ohio, died peacefully Friday, July 7, 2006, at her home
surrounded by her loving family who had been caring for her over the last
several months.
Born April 25, 1920, in Delta, Utah, she was a daughter of the late Henry James
and Lyona (Sproul) Watts, and had been an area resident since 1937. Shortly
after, she was married to Alfred Meyer on September 6, 1936.
She retired from Rockwell Plastics after 20 years of service, and was a member
of St. Andrews Catholic Church, Sheffield Township, where she was active on the
Council of Women.
An avid card player (pinochle), she loved flowers, gardening, and spending time
with her family.
Her survivors include five children, John (Judy) Meyer, Barbara (Bud) Beardsley,
and James Meyer, all of Kingsville, and twins, Catherine (Ted) Magnus of Rolla,
Missouri, and Carol (Ted) Styzej of Sheffield Township; 23 grandchildren; 45
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eve (Richard) Alton of California, and Maurie
Nagel of Tacoma, Washington; and one brother, Donald (Louetta) Watts of Utah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred W. Meyer in 1988; daughter,
Patricia Ann Meyer; one daughter-in-law, Mary Meyer; three sisters, Kay Morgan,
Thora Wright, and Sharon Watts (in infancy); three brothers, Hank, David, and
William Watts; and her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11
a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 3700 State Route
193, Kingsville. The Reverend Father Steven Wassie, Pastor, will preside.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North
Kingsville.Calling hours will be held
from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500
West Prospect Road, Ashtabula.Contributions may be made to St. Andrews Church or
to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
Available at www.ducro.com.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 9, 2006
ANNA HARCO
MONROE TOWNSHIP -- Anna Harco, 87, died Saturday, July 8, 2006.
Calling hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday with a service to follow at 6 p.m. at
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Franklin Gore officiating.
The family requests donations be made in her name to the Monroe Fire Dept., Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, or Hospice of the Western Reserve. Envelopes will be
available at the church.
Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, is handling arrangements.
ALBERT CONSTANTINE
ASHTABULA -- Albert Constantine, 88, died Friday, July 7, 2006.
Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, at Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524
Elm Ave., Ashtabula. Pastor Duke DiPofi of Fellowship Bible Church will
officiate. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum, North
Kingsville.
Calling hour will be 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 10, 2006
ANNA HARCO
MONROE TOWNSHIP -- Anna Harco, age 87, formerly of Hatches
Corners Road, Monroe Township, Ohio, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in the
Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
Born May 5, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late
George and Eva Bartko, and had resided in Monroe Township most of her life.
Mrs. Harco was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Monroe Sirens,
the Cover Girls Quilters, and the Monroe Grange.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening, and especially enjoyed being with
her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by a son, Michael Harco of Conneaut; two daughters, Shirley
Harco and her fiancé Donald Hathaway, and Margaret Harco, all of Monroe
Township; three grandsons, Christopher, Ryan, and Tyler Harco; and one
great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Ann Harco. Several nieces and nephews also
survive. She also leaves behind many dear friends who knew her as "Grammy."
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John; three
sisters, Eva Lesko, Mary Waddle, and Susan Bartko; and a brother, George Bartko.
Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, with the
Reverend Franklin Gore, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be
Thursday in Kelloggsville Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at
the church.
The family suggests that memorials be made in
her name to the Monroe Fire Department, Hospice of the Western Reserve, or to
the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the church or
at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, which has charge
of the arrangements.
The Harco family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of C-Wing
of the Ashtabula County Nursing Home and to Hospice for their compassionate
care.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 11, 2006
HELEN G. ALLEN
CONNEAUT -- Helen G. Allen (nee: Hess), age 80, residing
at 319 Monroe Street, Conneaut, Ohio, died early Monday morning, July 10, 2006,
in Hospice House of Cleveland, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on April 3, 1926, in Hesston, Pennsylvania, and was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Amboy Church in Conneaut.
Mrs. Allen is survived by six daughters, Bertha Lightner of Fort Myers, Florida,
Shirley L. Everett of Huntington, Pennsylvania, Sarah E. Ramon of Clyde, Ohio,
Bonnie Waldron of Sandusky, Ohio, Lois Jean Burras of Conneaut, and
Beaulah Hallman of Newberry, South Carolina; five sons, Theodore S. Allen of
Warren, Ohio, James R. Allen of Bellevue, Ohio, Ralph R. Allen of Columbus,
Ohio, Robert C. Allen of Naples, Florida, and Terry G. Allen of Norwalk, Ohio;
32 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; a sister, Beulah Wilson of
Pennsylvania; and a brother, James Hess of Bellevue, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore G. Allen, in 1972; her
parents, Samuel L. and Margaret (Gagan) Hess; and three brothers, Charles, Sam,
and Robert Hess.
Friends will be received on Thursday, July 13,
2006, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GROFF FUNERAL HOME, 1607 East
Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870-5127.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday,
July 14, 2006, at 11 a.m., in the Funeral Home with the Reverend David P. Flack
officiating. Burial will be at the Bellevue Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
family.
Online condolences may be sent to www. grofffuneralhomes.com.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 12, 2006
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ELIZABETH H. TREDENT
ASHTABULA -- Elizabeth H. Tredent, age 94, a resident of
Ashtabula, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the Austinburg Rehabilitation
Center.
Born November 2, 1911, in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the
late John and Anna (Thomas) Hurcik.
Mrs. Tredent was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Survivors include a son, John A. (Susan) of Mentor; daughter, Mary Ellen (John)
Meehl of Painesville Township; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter Tredent; infant son,
Domenic; brothers, John and Michael Hurcik; and sisters, Anna Thomas, Mary
Colby, and Susan Franco.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Friday,
July 14, 2006, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, with burial
to follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday morning at GUERRIERO FUNERAL
HOME, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 14, 2006
ANNA K. CUSANO
IRVING, TX -- Anna K. Cusano, age 63, former resident of
Gageville, Ohio, and resident of Jefferson, Ohio, died Monday, July 10, 2006, in
Irving, Texas.
Born March 21, 1943, in Blair, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late
Ernie and Jane (Shaffer) Trier. On February 20, 1960, she married Lawrence
Cusano.
She was a member of St. Andrew’s Church and the Women’s Auxiliary of the
Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department.
Mrs. Cusano had worked for Arcaro’s Saddlery, Transplastics, and Gageville
Country Store.
She loved to do needlework, read, go camping and fishing, bake Christmas
cookies, and spend time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons, Donald L. (Bridgitte) of Monroe, Charles D. of
Conneaut, and Michael L. (Christina) of Jefferson; a daughter, Katherine A.
(Tom) Sparks of Jefferson; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a
sister, Earnetta Fowler of Irving, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence, in 2003; a
grandson, Andrew J. Cusano; and a brother, in infancy.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m.,
Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in the GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 6280 South Main Street,
North Kingsville.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the
Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 15, 2006
HOWARD
R. WOLFE
CONNEAUT -- Howard R. "Wolfee" Wolfe, age 78, of Pearl Street,
Conneaut, Ohio, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at the home of his daughter,
following a four-month battle with cancer.
Born January 26, 1928, in Colebrook, Ohio, a son of the late Harry and Hazel
(Pittman) Wolfe, he had resided in Conneaut most of his life. He was a Veteran
of WW II, and served with the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Mr. Wolfe was employed by the Ashtabula Overhead Door Company for several years,
and had been a self-employed general carpenter for many years.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #408, the American Legion Cowle
Post #151, and the Loyal Order of Moose #472.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed watching the Indians and Browns on television.
He especially loved his family, friends, and Jesus.
Survivors include three daughters, Cathy (John) Malish of Jefferson, Pam (John)
Anderson of Conneaut, and Barbara (Ron) McMahan of Ft. Worth, Texas; a
daughter-in-law, Evilla Dohy of Jeffersonville, Indiana; five sons, Rick
(Christine) Wolfe of Ashtabula, Randy (Joan) Wolfe of Conneaut, Bruce (Carol)
Wolfe and Russell Wolfe, both of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Bob Chase of Austin,
Texas; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his long-time companion,
Juanita Hare of Conneaut; and four sisters, Laura Shank of Kingsville, Sally
Tomsic of Sheffield, Peg (Chuck) McCroskey of Indiana, and Donna Alpine of
Ashtabula.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger Wolfe; a stepdaughter,
Susan Chase; several brothers and sisters; and a special brother-in-law, Jim
Tomsic.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. today at the First Assembly of God,
with the Reverend Andy Warren, Pastor, officiating. Mr. Wolfe donated his body
to Case-Western Reserve Medical School, and interment will be made in
Gageville Cemetery at a later date.
The family requests that memorials be made to
Hospice of Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the THOMPSON-SMITH
FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 16, 2006
JEANETTE J. MONDY
CONNEAUT -- Jeanette J. Mondy, age 76, of Conneaut, Ohio, died
Friday evening, July 14, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
Jeanette was born January 6, 1930, in Conneaut, a daughter of the late Nicholas
A. and Marianne Lena Peters Iarocci. She attended Conneaut High School, and
later went on to work as a clerk at the Maytag Store, and then worked at the
former Astatic Corporation. She then became the manager of the former Fisher’s
Big Wheel jewelry department for 18 years until she retired.
Mrs. Mondy was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. She and her husband
were very active in various church activities. She was a member of the Catholic
Daughters of America, the Cara Mia Club, and the Women of the Moose.
When her children were younger, she enjoyed being a room mother.
Jeanette was a Democratic Central Committee Woman, a Precinct Committee Woman,
and worked for the Board of Elections as a poll worker.
She liked to help out in the kitchen for Tuesday luncheons at the church hall,
and especially enjoyed cooking Italian food for her family on Sundays.
Jeanette loved watching and being a part of her children and grandchildren’s
lives.
She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Mondy, whom she married September 6,
1950; a daughter, Deborah and James Newcomb of Conneaut; a son, Michael and
Tammy Mondy of Conneaut; three grandchildren, Christopher and Zachary Newcomb,
and Charlie Mondy, all of Conneaut; a brother, Peter and Elsa Iarocci of
Conneaut; three sisters, Carolyn Ruccola and Barbara Marker, both of Conneaut,
and Donna and John Nelson of Dover, Delaware.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Dominic Iarocci.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10
a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at St. Mary Church, Conneaut, with Father
Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph
Cemetery in Conneaut.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18,
2006, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Capital Campaign Fund or
Station Three Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 17, 2006
WANDA JOHNSTON
NORTH KINGSVILLE Wanda Johnston, 73, of East Center Street, North Kingsville,
Ohio, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, in the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Thompson-Smith
Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Conneaut.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 18, 2006
WANDA JOHNSTON
NORTH KINGSVILLE -- Wanda Johnston, age 73, of East Center
Street, North Kingsville, Ohio, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at the Ashtabula
County Medical Center.
She was born March 18, 1933, in Bristol, Tennessee, to the late Leonard and Ardi
(Smith) Harness. She had resided in Corbin, Kentucky, until she was 18 years old
and has resided in North Kingsville for over 50 years.
Mrs. Johnston worked at Premix, as a machine operator, for over 20 years.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading the Bible, painting, and sewing.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert of North Kingsville;
sister, Peggy Collins of Corbin, Kentucky; and a brother, Donald Harness of
Woodbine, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Troy and Dean
Harness.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday,
July 19, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the 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.
Calling Hours will be held today, Tuesday, July 18, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Funeral Home.
CHARLOTTE M. SHUMATE
CONNEAUT -- Former Conneaut, Ohio, resident, Charlotte Marie (Beeman)
Shumate, age 53, passed away on June 22, 2006, in North Carolina, after
a long illness. A Memorial Service was held on
July 5, 2006, at the Church of the Nazarene in Marsing, Idaho.
Charlotte was born December 11, 1952, in Conneaut, Ohio, to James and Margaret
Beeman. She graduated from Conneaut High School.
In September, 1988, Charlotte moved to Marsing. She trained as an EMT for
Marsing Fire Department and later attended Boise State Extension in Caldwell to
complete her LPN training. Upon receiving her license, she worked at Terry
Reilly Clinics in Nampa and Marsing, and continued to help as an EMT until her
health declined. She was active in her church and the Lions Club.
She is survived by a daughter, Melynda (Shumate) Morgan, and a son, Jason, both
of Caldwell, Idaho; two brothers, Leon Beeman of Caldwell, and Ralph Beeman of
North Carolina; and a sister, Mary Beeman of Conneaut. She is also survived by
nieces Sandy (Beeman) Wade; Mercedes and Destiny, both of Conneaut, Ohio; and
Jessa Beeman of Caldwell, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Beeman; a son,
Brian Shumate; her twin brother, James Beeman, Jr.; and brother, Robert Beeman.
JEANETTE J. MONDY
CONNEAUT -- Jeanette J. Mondy, age 76, of Conneaut, Ohio, died
Friday evening, July 14, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
Jeanette was born January 6, 1930, in Conneaut, a daughter of the late Nicholas
A. and Marianne Lena Peters Iarocci. She attended Conneaut High School, and
later went on to work as a clerk at the Maytag Store, and then worked at the
former Astatic Corporation. She then became the manager of the former Fisher’s
Big Wheel jewelry department for 18 years until she retired.
Mrs. Mondy was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. She and her husband
were very active in various church activities. She was a member of the Catholic
Daughters of America, the Cara Mia Club, and the Women of the Moose.
When her children were younger, she enjoyed being a room mother.
Jeanette was a Democratic Central Committee Woman, a Precinct Committee Woman,
and worked for the Board of Elections as a poll worker.
She liked to help out in the kitchen for Tuesday luncheons at the church hall,
and especially enjoyed cooking Italian food for her family on Sundays.
Jeanette loved watching and being a part of her children’s and grandchildren’s
lives.
She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Mondy, whom she married September 6,
1950; a daughter, Deborah and James Newcomb of Conneaut; a son, Michael and
Tammy Mondy of Conneaut; three grandchildren, Christopher and Zachary Newcomb,
and Charlie Mondy, all of Conneaut; a brother, Peter and Elsa Iarocci of
Conneaut; three sisters, Carolyn Ruccola and Barbara Marker, both of Conneaut,
and Donna and John Nelson of Dover, Delaware.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Dominic Iarocci.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at
10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at St. Mary Church, Conneaut, with Father
Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph
Cemetery in Conneaut.
Calling Hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, July
18, 2006, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St.
Mary Capital Campaign Fund or Station Three Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be
available at the Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 19, 2006
LARRY F. LOWER SR.
CONNEAUT -- Larry F. Lower Sr., age 62, of Adams Road, Monroe
Township, died Monday, July 17, 2006, at his home.
He was born in Conneaut, Ohio, July 13, 1944, the son of Frank W. and Marjorie
(Morrison) Lower. He had resided in the area his entire life.
Mr. Lower was employed by Plastic Colors as a supervisor for 21 years. He also
owned and operated his own dairy farm for many years.
He and his brothers and sister formed the "Lower Family Band," and played at
many functions throughout the area. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening,
fishing, and was an avid Browns Fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with
his family, grandchildren, and his dog, Samy.
Larry is survived by his wife, Susan (Dalrymple), to whom he had been married
for the past 43 years; three daughters, Tammie (Joe) Johnson of Pierpont, Brenda
Lower of Ashtabula, and Loretta (Todd) Graf of Jefferson; four sons, John (Amy)
Lower of Conneaut, Ed (Crystal) Lower of Monroe, Larry Jr. (B.J.) Lower of
Monroe, and Pete (Arletta) Lower of Pierpont; his mother, Marjorie of Monroe; 17
grandchildren, Matt, Mark, Mitchell, Chandler, Jake, Jerel, Jenna, Morgan,
Hallie, Emily, Maddison, Hannah, JJ, and Nathan Lower, Tiffanie Johnson, Zak and
C.J. Graf; two sisters, Jean Cole of Kinsman, and Darlene Sergeff of
Kelloggsville; and four brothers, Gary Lower of Chardon, Jerry, Randy, and Buddy
Lower, all of Monroe Township.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Lower.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, July 21, 2006, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, with
the Reverend Rudolph G. Babcock, pastor, officiating, assisted by Joyce
Shellhammer, Lay Pastor of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church.
Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL
HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, on Thursday, July 20, 2006, from 2 to 4 p.m.
and 7 to 9 p.m.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 20, 2006
None in this area.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 21, 2006
HELEN L. ARNOLD
CONNEAUT -- Helen L. Arnold, age 74, of Jefferson, Ohio, died
late Tuesday evening, July 18, 2006, at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.
She was born in Colebrook, Ohio, the daughter of Nathan and Helen Margaret (Prindle)
Strope.
Helen was a retired school bus driver for the Chardon Schools, a member of the
Colebrook Grange, and a 4-H Club leader.
She enjoyed crocheting, working in delicatessens, and enjoyed being with people.
Her sons, David Arnold of Parkman, Steven Arnold of Ashtabula, and Edward Arnold
of Springboro, Pennsylvania; and nine grandchildren, all survive Mrs. Arnold.
Her husband, Clifford, preceded her on August 6, 1981.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July
24, 2006, at the PAINE-GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 140 East Main Street, Orwell.
Interment will follow in Colebrook North Cemetery.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday evening, July 23, 2006, at the
Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 22, 2006
MARY M. MILLER
CONNEAUT -- A private burial was held Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Lake Park
Cemetery for Mary Margaret Miller, age 93, who died Tuesday
evening, July 18, 2006, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
Mrs. Miller was born September 19, 1912, in Escanaba, Michigan, a daughter of
Markus and Catherine Ofak Sudac, and was a resident of Youngstown for 84 years.
Mary retired as a Cashier at Northside Hospital, and she was a member of Saint
Mary Catholic Church in Conneaut.
Her husband, Arthur F. Miller, whom she married in 1930, died in 1957.
She leaves her son, George A. (Helen V.) Miller of Conneaut; a brother, George
Sudac of Struthers; three sisters, Barbara Bernard and Ann Smith, both of
California, and Katherine Milts of Oregon; seven grandchildren; 27
great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandchild; and three
great-grandchildren.
There are no calling hours.
Material tributes may be made to Hospice House
& Headquarters of Conneaut, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44119.
Arrangements are by the FOX FUNERAL HOME,
Boardman.
PATRICIA J. HAYES
CONNEAUT -- Patricia J. Hayes, age 71, of Conneaut, Ohio, died
Thursday evening, July 20, 2006.
She was born July 27, 1934, in Conneaut, and was a daughter of the late Patrick
Charles and Susanna (Lawson) Quinn.
A lifelong Conneaut resident, she had been employed as a Regional Sales
Representative for Pierre’s Ice Cream, and had previously worked at the former
W.T. Grant Company, the East side Lawson’s store, and the Astatic Corporation.
Pat was a member of the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Conneaut, and had
been involved for many years in the Soap Box Derby with her family.
She was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed crafts, especially counted cross stitch, flower
gardening, and being with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John P. Hayes, whom she married
October 17, 1953; her son, J. Steven (Janet) Hayes of Lexington, North Carolina;
her daughter, Pamela (Bill) Lewis of Jefferson, Ohio; two grandchildren, Travis
(Keri) Hayes of South Carolina, and Joshua (Rachel) Lewis of Jefferson, Ohio;
five step-grandchildren, Deanna (Chris) Wall, Christina Fortune, Jessica
Fortune, Tracy (Randy) Chase, and Sandy (Chris) Reineck; her great-grandson,
Thayne Hayes; and three step-great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Tavondre, and Tess.
Also surviving are three sisters, Muriel (Hubert) Todd of Conneaut, Charleen
Hakala of South Carolina, and Sue (Arnie) Howard; and numerous nieces, nephews,
and extended Soap Box Derby families.
Pat was preceded in death by her father, Charles in 1939; her mother, Susanna in
1978; her brother, James Quinn in 1975; and her favorite dog, Abbey.
Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, July
24, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street,
Conneaut, with the Reverend Mother Barbara Johnson of St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church officiating. Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of
service at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Funeral Home.
Because Pat was a supporter of breast cancer
awareness, the family suggests that contributions in her name be made to the
Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the
funeral home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 23, 2006
CHARLES L. SMITH
KINGSVILLE TWP. -- Charles L. Smith, 83, of Creek Road., Kingsville Twp., Ohio,
died Friday morning, July 21, 2006, at The Villa At The Lake, Conneaut.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Marcy Funeral
Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 24, 2006
None in this area.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 25, 2006
ALDEN
C. LANG
CONNEAUT -- Alden C. Lang, age 88, of Conneaut, Ohio, died
Sunday morning, July 23, 2006, at St. Vincent’s Health Center, Erie,
Pennsylvania.
He was born March 9, 1918 in Melby, Minnesota, and was the son of Andrew and
Mary (Ekstedt) Lang.
Mr. Lang worked on the family farm in his early years, later sailing on the
Great Lakes, then as a machinist for R.M.I. in Ashtabula. He also served with
the Merchant Marines.
Alden’s garage was a favorite daily gathering place for many of his friends. He
enjoyed fixing or repairing most anything, from cars to lawn mowers. He was a
member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Elks, and the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Aino A. (Jamsen) Lang; two
grandchildren, Kris Lang of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Kelly Lang of
Breckenridge, Colorado; three great-grandchildren, Conor, Brennen, and Erin
Lang; two sisters, Pherne Gawlik of Sun City, Arizona, and Mae Farr of
Minneapolis, Minnesota; and his brother, Ken Lang of Isle, Minnesota.
Mr. Lang was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Tim Lang, on January 25,
2004; and nine brothers and sisters.
Graveside Service will be at 2 p.m., Friday,
July 28, 2006, in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville,
Ohio, with the Reverend Franklin Gore,
pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating. Friends and family will
gather at Alden’s garage following the Graveside Service.
Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty
Street, Conneaut, Ohio, on Thursday, July 27, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes will
be available at the Funeral Home.
CHARLES L. SMITH
KINGSVILLE -- Charles L. Smith, age 83, of Creek Road,
Kingsville Township, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Friday
morning, July 21, 2006.
Charlie was born November 25, 1922, in Kingsville Township and was the son of
Charles E. and Elsie Vera (Proudfit) Smith.
Charles graduated from Kingsville High School in 1940 and was a dairy farmer
until suffering a heart attack in 1969. After selling the farm, he embarked on a
new career and, for the next 20 years, was a highly successful insurance agent
for AFLAC.
He was a lifelong member of Kingsville Presbyterian Church, where he served as
Session Elder and willingly volunteered in many capacities. A long-time member
of the Farm Bureau, he was also a member of the North Kingsville Garden Club and
the Model Train Club, both in Ohio and DeBary, Florida, where Charles and his
wife, Louise, wintered for many happy years together.
Charles was an avid gardener, growing some of the finest vegetables in Ashtabula
County, as well as fields of breathtaking flowers. A skilled and gifted
carpenter, he could build anything from bookshelves to an addition to the house,
a talent he unselfishly shared with the entire family. He also enjoyed stamp
collecting, worldwide travel, fishing, and loved spending time with friends, but
his greatest joy was being with his family.
Charles lived by the Golden Rule and would do anything he could for someone in
need, regardless of race or creed. Adversity of any kind was just another
opportunity to overcome and succeed. Respected and admired by his many friends
and colleagues, and loved and cherished by his family, he was an inspiration and
an incredible role-model. He loved life!
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Louise Winifred (Thompson) Smith;
daughter, Ruth Ann Kinney and husband, Bill, of Conneaut; daughter, Elsie Eckert
and husband, Les, of Houston, Texas; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Smith of
Springfield, Ohio. Surviving grandchildren include: Heather Sinclair and
husband, Pete, of Tonawanda, New York, Heidi Kinney and her partner, Brian
Eshleman, of Brooklyn, New York, Brian Smith of Akron, Ohio, Jodi Smith and her
husband, Aaron, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Felicia Eckert Fogal and husband,
Jay, of Houston, Texas. Great-grandchildren include Christopher, Erin and Emily
Sinclair, Phaedra Smith, Addie Eckert, and Emma, Jackson, and Isabella Fogal.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and three infant sisters; his
cherished son, William C. Smith; and his grandsons, Sean William Kinney and
Aaron Charles Smith.
The family wishes to extend their sincerest gratitude to the administrators,
nurses, nurse’s aides, and support staff at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut,
who lovingly looked after and cared for Charles for the past year and a half.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m.,
Thursday, July 27, 2006, at the Kingsville Presbyterian Church, 3056 West Main
Street, Kingsville, Ohio, with the Reverend Bonnie Habbersett, Pastor,
officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Honorary
pallbearers will be Paul Wing, Carroll Osburn, Bill Foote, Brian Eshleman, Jay
Fogal, Pete Sinclair, Les Eckert, and Bill Kinney.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the MARCY
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Charles’
memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio
44004, or the Kingsville Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be
available at the Funeral Home and at the church.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 26, 2006
ELIZABETH E. DEWEY
CONNEAUT -- Elizabeth E. "Betty" Dewey, age 90, formerly of
Oakland Boulevard, Conneaut, Ohio, died Monday morning, July 24, 2006, at
Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
She was born November 1, 1915 in Kingsville, Ohio, and was the daughter of
William T. and Lillian (VanGorder) Sanger.
At one time, she worked at Premix Corporation, served as a Gray Lady at Brown
Memorial Hospital, and attended Amboy United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her grandson, Michael Dewey of Conneaut, Ohio, and two
great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Larry, Gary, and Calvin
Dewey; and her brother, William Sanger.
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday,
July 28, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty
Street, Conneaut, Ohio, with the Reverend Tami Toothman-Shoup, pastor of Amboy
United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in
Glenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday
morning beginning at 10 a.m..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amboy United Methodist Church Memorial
Fund.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 27, 2006
DOROTHY FILLINGER
CONNEAUT -- Dorothy Fillinger, age 90, formerly of Conneaut,
Ohio, died in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 26, 2006.
She is survived by her caregiver’s, Judy Fillinger and John Wood; two sons,
Donald and Jean of Garfield Heights and Roy and wife, Kathy, of Conneaut; three
grandchildren, Robert of Conneaut, April (Tom) Baumgardner of East Springfield,
Pennsylvania, and Donald (Jin) of Columbus; and sister, June (Don) Peterson of
North Olmstead.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Florence Kibler.
Private services will be held at a later date.
IRMA L. CRIST
NORTH KINGSVILLE -- Irma Lucille Crist, 76, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Marcy Funeral Home
and Cremation Center, Conneaut.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 28, 2006
IRMA LUCILLE CRIST
NORTH KINGSVILLE -- Irma Lucille Crist, age 76, of North
Kingsville, Ohio, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Cleveland
Clinic.
She was born March 18, 1930, in Fayetteville, West Virginia, a daughter of the
late Andrew and Gladys (Jordan) Triplett.
An area resident since 1948, Mrs. Crist was employed at one time at the former
Reliance Electric.
She was a wonderful cook, and her family was fond of her sweet pickles, green
beans, peanut butter fudge, pecan tarts, and blackberry jelly.
Mrs. Crist enjoyed camping, wintering in Florida, going to flea markets,
gardening, canning, and spending time with her family, especially the
grandchildren. She loved playing the game "Aggravation."
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Crist, whom she married June 18, 1948; her
daughter, Wanda Perry of Conneaut, Ohio; two sons, Tom Crist of Houston, Texas,
and Brian (Carmie) Crist of Lacoochee, Florida; four grandchildren, Eric Perry
and Tom Crist, both of Houston, Texas, Jennifer Crist and Stephanie Crist, both
of Lacoochee, Florida; and a great-granddaughter, Katrina Perry of Houston,
Texas. Also surviving are four sisters, Norma Markijohn of Conneaut, Ohio,
Geraldine Crist, Victoria Jones, and Marie Murphy, all of West Virginia; and
three brothers, Jim, Dave, and Jack Triplett, all of West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Stephen Crist; a daughter,
Brenda K. Philip; and a sister, Josephine in infancy.
Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Monday,
July 31, 2006, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty
Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Andrew Warren, Pastor of the Conneaut First
Assembly of God, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday,
July 30, 2006, at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 29, 2006
None in this area.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 30, 2006
WILLIE H. WATTERS
KINGSVILLE -- Willie H. "Gandy June" Watters, 79, died Wednesday, July 25, 2006.
Service will be 12 p.m. Wednesday at Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524
Elm Ave., Ashtabula.
Calling hours are 11 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon July 31, 2006
None in this area.
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