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Obituaries - Star Beacon June 1, 2004
BERTHA E. HORVATH
CONNEAUT — Bertha E. (Tuci) Horvath, age 79, of Harbor Street,
Conneaut, OH, died Saturday, May 29, 2004, in UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital,
Conneaut.
Born in Cleveland, OH, on February 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late
Steve and Bertha (Nyilas) Horvath, and had resided in this area for most of her
life.
She was employed at the General Electric Base Plant in Conneaut, and
retired as Executive Secretary of RMI in Ashtabula after 30 years of service.
Miss Horvath was a member of the Hungarian Evangelical Reformed United Church of
Christ, and the Rose Chapter Order of Eastern Star #22.
She wintered in Florida, enjoyed bus trips, and animals, especially Lexi, her
Pomeranian. She had a very special love for her great niece, Analynn.
Survivors include her brother, Steve E. Horvath; a nephew, Stephen Horvath; a
niece, Susanne Horvath; and great-niece, Analynn Horvath-DiFilippo, all of
Conneaut.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at the
Hungarian Evangelical Reformed Church, on the corner of Lake Road and Harbor
Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Robert Leonard, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call today, Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL
HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Hungarian Evangelical Reformed United
Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
JOHN P. PAL
ASHTABULA — John P. Pal, age 83, of East 29th Street, Ashtabula, OH, died
Sunday, May 30, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
He was born December 15, 1920 in Ashtabula, OH, the son of Julius and Bertha (Mosko)
Pal and has been a lifetime area resident.
Mr. Pal was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Merchant Marines.
He was employed with the Pennsylvania Ore Docks in Ashtabula, sailing the Great
Lakes on Ore Boats until his retirement.
He is a member of the Second Congregational Church of Christ of Ashtabula. He
enjoyed gardening and was a baseball fan.
Survivors include his wife Oleta (Mourer) Pal, who he married August 8, 1953; a
son, Gary John Pal of Kings Mountain, NC; two grandchildren, Allen John Pal and
Nicole Rae Pal; and three brothers, Alexander Pal of Plymouth Township, Joseph
Pal of Ashtabula and Jim Pal of Plymouth Township.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and by a brother, Julius Pal.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the ROSS-BILLMAN
FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH, with Reverend Glen Warner,
of the Second Congregational United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial
will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be Tuesday, June 1, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral
Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 2, 2004
ROBERT R. HARWOOD
ASHTABULA — Robert R. Harwood, age 88, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at Park Haven
Home.
He was born April 17, 1916 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Robert and Clara (Zikovsky)
Harwood and had been an area resident most of his life.
A graduate of Ashtabula High School, he worked as a machinist for Thompson
Products (now TRW).
He had attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses when he had been able.
A member of the Saybrook Rod and Gun Club, he enjoyed playing cards and board
games, horse racing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
His survivors include one daughter, Lora L. Veres of Ashtabula; three
grandchildren, Anne (Dolgosh) Starcher, Caryl (Dolgosh) Sheldon, and Cheryl (Dolgosh)
Adang; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one
half-brother, William Forte’ of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lora (Hawkins); one daughter, Susan Jean
Harwood; one great-grandchild, Michael Adang; one brother, John Harwood; one
half-brother, James Forte’; one half-sister, Jean Lexa; and his parents.
A service will be held 12 p.m., Noon, on Thursday, June 3, 2004, at the Edgewood
Alliance Church, 3137 East Center Street, North Kingsville. Reverend
Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be at the Church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of
service.
Contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Avenue,
Ashtabula, OH 44004.
DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula is in charge of
arrangements. Available at www.ducro.com
FRANCES H. CHURCH
CONNEAUT — Former Conneaut resident, Frances H. Church, age 77, of
Kawkawlin, MI, died November 15, 2003, in Bay City, MI, following a short battle
with cancer.
She was born in Bangor Township, MI, and was a daughter of Edward and Agnes (Libera)
Church. She was a longtime resident of Conneaut before moving to Bay
City, MI, to live with her brother, George.
While in Conneaut, Mrs. Church was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church,
and enjoyed playing bingo and traveling.
Survivors include her daughter, Nanci Church of Lauderdale by the Sea, FL; two
sons, John (wife Phyllis) Church of Fayetteville, NC and Nic (wife Debbie)
Church of Conneaut, OH; her sister, Pat (husband Larry) Ollett of Naples,
FL; her brother, George Libera of Kawkawlin, MI; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Anthony “T.C.” Church in
1980; and two daughters, Linda Church in 1954 and Suzanne Church-Wright in 2003.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2004, in
St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Raymond Thomas, pastor
of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Churches, officiating.
The MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut,
OH, is in charge of local arrangements.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 3, 2004
PEARL R. NATTO
CONNEAUT — Pearl R. Natto, age 84, of Wrights Avenue, Conneaut,
OH, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, in UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.
Born in Conneaut, June 4, 1919, the daughter of the late Frank and
Elizabeth (Sivula) Humalainen, she had been a Conneaut resident her
entire life.
Mrs. Natto owned and operated the Deluxe Dry Cleaners in Conneaut with
her husband for 39 years.
She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church, the Loyal Order of Moose #472,
and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #408. In her leisure time, she enjoyed arts
and crafts.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas A. of Conneaut, and Daniel A. of
Cleveland; six grandchildren, Daniel, Timothy, Patrick, Mellissa, Joel and Cindy
Natto; several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Humalainen of
Conneaut.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milo A. Natto;
six brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 4, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, with the
Reverend Raymond Thomas, pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Church, officiating.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Thursday, June 3, 2004, from 6 to 8
p.m.
Following cremation, her cremated remains will be buried in Center Cemetery.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 4, 2004
CLARENCE H. MILLER
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — Clarence H. Miller, age 94, of North Ridge East, Ashtabula
Township, OH, died Thursday, June 3, 2004, at the Country Club Retirement Center
in Ashtabula.
He was born June 1, 1910 in Plymouth Township, OH, the son of Ralph G. and
Bessie (Case) Miller and has been a lifetime area resident. He graduated from
the Grand River Institute of Austinburg in 1929 and was a Veteran of World War
II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
He was employed for 47 years with the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company
until his retirement in 1975.
He is a member of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church; Orion Lodge #353
F&AM; Western Reserve Chapter #8 RAM; Conneaut Council #40; Columbian
Commandery #52 Knights Templar; Past Patron of Orion Chapter #12 OES; Scottish
Rite Valley of Cleveland; and Al Koran Shrine of Cleveland. He was a member of
the Ashtabula Township Zoning Board during the 1960’s.
He enjoyed gardening, running, traveling and photography.
Surviving him are four granddaughters, Billie Moore, Barbara Minns, Bonnie
Foderetti and Bobbi Weeks; five great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Tranie; his second
wife, Opal; his son, Charles William Moore; his brother, Howard Miller; and his
sister, Marion Warren.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 12 p.m. (noon) at the ROSS-BILLMAN
FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH, with a Masonic Service by
Orion Lodge #353 F&AM, and a Funeral Service by Reverend Bonnie Habbersett, of
the Kingsville Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville.
Calling Hour will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of Service at the
Funeral Home.
LILLIAN DIBBS
CONNEAUT — Lillian Dibbs, age 90, formerly of Park Avenue, Conneaut,
OH, died Thursday, June 3, 2004, in the Cuyahoga Falls Hospital. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main
Street, Conneaut, OH
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 5, 2004
LILLIAN M. DIBBS
CONNEAUT – Lillian M. Dibbs, 90, formerly of Park Ave., Conneaut,
died Thursday, June 3, 2004 in the Cuyahoga Falls Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls.
Born in Worcester, MA, Nov. 10, 1913, the daughter of Shikrey and Sadie Debs,
she had resided in Conneaut since 1940, for the past four years she had
resided in Stow, OH.
Mrs. Dibbs was a member of the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Conneaut.
She and her husband owned and operated the Anchor Inn for forty-five years.
In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, writing, watching the Cleveland
Indians, reading and writing poetry and especially being with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter Lenore Zimmer of Stow; her son Richard Dibbs of
Huron; four grandchildren, Mark Dibbs, Karyn Sullivan, Ryan and Michael Catrow;
three step-grandchildren, Brandon, Bryce and Kaitlyn Zimmer and three
great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Dibbs
and eleven brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 7 at the THOMPSON-SMITH
FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut. Tim Kraus of the Church of
Christ will be officiating.
Interment will be made in Center Cemetery following the service.
It was the request of the deceased there be no calling hours
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 6, 2004
None in this area.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 7, 2004
PETER A. TREDENT
ASHTABULA — Peter A. Tredent, age 92, a resident of Ashtabula, died Saturday,
June 5, 2004, at the Austinburg Rehabilitation Center.
Born April 21, 1912 in Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of the late Domenic and
Mary Lapillo Tredent.
Mr. Tredent retired from the Reliance Electric.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Tredent; son, John A. (Susan) of Mentor;
daughter, Mary Ellen (John) Meehl of Painesville Township; brothers, Daniel and
John M. Tredent, both of Ashtabula; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Domenic; brothers, Anthony
and Michael Tredent; and sisters, Virginia Incorvia, Carmel Tredent, Niles
Tredent and Faye Pohle.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. today, Monday, June 7, 2004, at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church, with burial to follow at Green Lawn Memory Gardens.
GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street in Ashtabula, will be handling
funeral arrangements.
LEE J. RAKOWSKI
CONNEAUT — Lee J. Rakowski, age 56, of Ashtabula, OH, died Saturday
evening, June 5, 2004, at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut, OH.
He was born January 15, 1948 in Cleveland, OH, and was the son of Stanley J. and
Mary (Javorich) Rakowski Golic. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and served in
Viet Nam.
An Ashtabula resident for the past 10 years, he was employed at Morton Salt,
retiring in January 2004.
He was a member of In Country Viet Nam Vets; the Army and Navy Union Garrison
#411 in Ashtabula; and enjoyed playing cards, fishing, playing pool, and
supporting other Viet Nam Vets.
Survivors include his mother, Mary V. Golic of Conneaut, OH; a son, Brian
J. Rakowski of Ashtabula, OH; his sister, Joyce S. Greene of Conneaut,
OH; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley J. Rakowski; his sister,
Patricia M. Passerella; his step-father, William J. Golic; and his grandparents,
Leo and Mary Javorich and Benjamin and Mary Rakowski.
Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the MARCY FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with Tim
Kraus, of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood
Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The family suggest memorials contributions be made to either; The Diabetes
Association or to Hospice of Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the
Funeral Home
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 8, 2004
KEVEON LEMUEL WHITE
ASHTABULA – Keveon Lemuel White, 15 days old, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at
UHHS Hospital in Cleveland.
Born May 21, 2004 in Cleveland, he was the son of Kevin and Chrischelle White.
A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. at
Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, with Rev. John Salters Pastor of
GO Ministries.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 9, 2004
EUGENE H. KEYES
Ashtabula — Eugene H. Keyes, age 29, of West 44th Street, died unexpectedly
Sunday, June 6, 2004, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Born October 7, 1974 in Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of Theodore N. and the
late Joyce (Meadors) Keyes. He was a graduate of Ashtabula High School.
Eugene enjoyed camping with his son, deep sea fishing, and his family.
Survivors include his wife, Bettina; two sons, Preston Matthew Keyes and Dylan
Michael Keyes, both of Ashtabula; father, Theodore N. Keyes of Ashtabula; a
sister, April Bowen of Vass, NC; two brothers, Richard Keyes and Charles Shaw,
both of Ashtabula; and paternal grandmother, Alma Piispanen.
He was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Hayes Keyes; mother, Joyce (Meadors);
paternal grandfather, Hayes Keyes; step-paternal grandfather, Henry Piispanen;
and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Meadors Sr.
Service will be held Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. at DUCRO FUNERAL
SERVICES, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, with Reverend John Jones, Pastor of
Lighthouse Baptist Church in Ashtabula, officiating. Burial will follow at
Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville.
Calling Hours will be Thursday, June 10, 2004, from 10 a.m. until time of
Service at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, OH
ANNE E. WEBER
CONNEAUT — Anne E. Weber, age 85, formerly of Conneaut, OH, died
Monday, June 7, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical Center. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete and will be announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION
CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 10, 2004
ANNE E. WEBER
CONNEAUT — Anne E. Weber, age 85, of Austinburg Road, Ashtabula, OH, died
Monday, June 7, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center, Ashtabula, OH.
She was born August 29, 1918, in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late
Hjalmer and Hilma (Orrenmaa) Rankinen. She spent most of her life in Conneaut
and, for the past three years, had made her home with her daughter, Lynda, and
her husband, Earl, in Ashtabula.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Royal Neighbors of
America.
During her lifetime, she enjoyed crocheting, reading, crossword puzzles and
riding her bike. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Earl) Scott of Ashtabula; two sons, Jon
(Kay Ann) Brabender of Jefferson, and Arnold W. “Skip” (Marcey) Brabender of
Huntington Beach, CA. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Mark, Christine,
Eric and Dena Brabender, Brian and Kevin Burke, Cathlene Nitowski and Kirsten
Millet; and six great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Anthony Jon Nitowski, Jessica
and Zachary Brabender, and Jana and Kylie Burke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbur Weber, in 2002; a
brother, William Rankinen; four sisters, Laina Sharp, Pearl Nook, Lillian
Lindgren and Alice Dickson; and a granddaughter, Brenda Brabender.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 11, 2004, at 12 p.m. (noon) at the
MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut,
OH, with Reverend Meredith Coleman, pastor of the Jefferson United Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until time of Service at
noon on Friday.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Abiding Memorial of Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church or to the Conneaut Rescue Squad.
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ANNA D. GREEN
ERIE, PA — Anna D. Green, age 79, of Eureka Road, Ashtabula, died Wednesday,
June 9, 2004, at Select Specialty Hospital, Erie, PA.
She was born June 17, 1924, the daughter of Nick and Lucy (Longobucco) Ray, and
had been a lifelong Ashtabula resident.
A graduate of Edgewood High School, she worked as a title clerk for Earl Rowe
Chrysler and Callender Chevrolet.
A Veteran of the U.S. Navy, she served during World War II.
She enjoyed baking, knitting and camping, and loved to share the things she
made, with everyone.
Her survivors include her husband, Earnest Green, whom she married May 25, 1968;
one son, Anthony “T.J.” Palmerezzi Jr. of Ashtabula; one sister, Palma Benedict
of Ashtabula; and her nephew and niece, Gary “Mousey” Benedict and LouAnn
Chambers, both of Ashtabula.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2004, at Greenlawn Memory
Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Reverend Fr. Joseph Ruggieri, Pastor of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church, will preside. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory
Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville.
No Calling Hours will be observed.
Contributions may be made to the family.
DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, is in charge
of arrangements. Obituary available at
www.ducro.com.
EVIE LOU WHELPLEY
KINGSVILLE — Evie Lou Whelpley, age 86, died early Wednesday morning,
June 9, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
She was born in Lexington, MS, on July 3, 1917, the daughter of Jake and Cora
(Truitt) Frazier.
She worked as a bookkeeper all of her life. She was the Payroll Clerk and Office
Manager of Carlisle’s Department Store until her retirement in 1976.
She remained very active after her retirement, serving as a representative on
the District 11 Board of Ashtabula; the Human Services Advisory Board; the
Ashtabula Council on Aging; was the president of the AARP in Ashtabula, in 1988,
and was also the Assistant State and District Director of the Ohio AARP.
She was an active member of the Prospect Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews around the country, but locally by
her nieces Cheryl Stills of Kingsville, who was also her local care
giver, Ingrid Whitaker and Norma Eble; and her nephews, Dan and Paul Cochran,
and also her nephew, David Frazier and his wife, Nancy, of Martinez, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Millard “Mike,” on
February 4, 1989.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the
ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 Prospect Road, Ashtabula, OH, with the Reverend
Joe Ernspiker officiating. Burial will follow in the Saybrook Township Cemetery.
Calling Hour will be held on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Funeral
Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 11, 2004
NICKOLAS A. NARDUCCI
CONNEAUT — Nickolas A. Narducci, age 76, of 15th Street, Conneaut,
OH, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, in the Villa at the Lake.
Born in Conneaut, OH on November 22, 1926, the son of the late Lebro and
Mary (Phil) Narducci, he had resided her his entire life.
Mr. Narducci was employed by the Nickel Plate Railroad for several years and
retired from the Ashtabula Bow Socket as a press operator.
He was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church and was a Veteran of
World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma (Hewitt), to whom he had been married to for
the last 53 years; a daughter, Joyce Schreiber, and a son, Gary Wood, both of
Conneaut; three grandchildren, Pan Nyman of Conneaut, Brenda Jaworski
of Erie, PA and Shelly Runyeon of Arlington, TX; five step-grandchildren; and a
brother, Lebro Narducci of Cranesville, PA.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters; and one brother.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004, at the
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, with the
Reverend Ralph Emus officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory
Gardens.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday, June 13, 2004, from 2 to 5 p.m.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Western Reserve. Envelopes
will be available at the Funeral Home.
ANNE E. WEBER
CONNEAUT — Anne E. (Rankinen) Weber, age 85, of Austinburg Road,
Ashtabula, OH, died Monday, June 7, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical Center,
Ashtabula, OH.
She was born August 29, 1918, in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late
Hjalmer and Hilma (Orrenmaa) Rankinen. She spent most of her life in Conneaut
and, for the past three years, had made her home with her daughter and
son-in-law, Lynda (Burke) and Earl Scott, in Ashtabula.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Royal Neighbors of
America.
During her lifetime, she enjoyed crocheting, reading, crossword puzzles and
riding her bike. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Earl) Scott of Ashtabula; and two sons,
Jon (Kay Ann) Brabender of Jefferson and Arnold W. “Skip” (Marcey) Brabender of
Huntington Beach, CA. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Mark, Christine,
Eric and Dena Brabender, Brian and Kevin Burke, Cathlene Nitowski and Kirsten
Millet; and six great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Anthony Jon Nitowski, Jessica
and Zachary Brabender, and Jana and Kylie Burke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbur Weber, in 2002; a
brother, William Rankinen; four sisters, Laina Sharp, Pearl Nook, Lillian
Lindgren and Alice Dickson; and a granddaughter, Brenda Brabender.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 11, 2004, at 12 p.m. (noon) at the
MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut,
OH, with Reverend Meredith Coleman, pastor of the Jefferson United Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, OH.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until time of Service at
noon on Friday.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Abiding Memorial of Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church or to the Conneaut Rescue Squad.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 12, 2004
NICKOLAS A. NARDUCCI
CONNEAUT — Nickolas A. Narducci, age 76, of 15th Street, Conneaut,
OH, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, in the Villa at the Lake.
Born in Conneaut, OH on November 22, 1926, the son of the late Lebro and
Mary (Phil) Narducci, he had resided her his entire life.
Mr. Narducci was employed by the Nickel Plate Railroad for several years and
retired from the Ashtabula Bow Socket as a press operator.
He was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church and was a Veteran of
World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma (Hewitt), to whom he had been married to for
the last 53 years; a daughter, Joyce Schreiber, and a son, Gary Wood, both of
Conneaut; three grandchildren, Pam Nyman of Conneaut, Brenda Jaworski
of Erie, PA and Shelly Runyeon of Arlington, TX; five great-grandchildren, Scott
and Haylee Nyman, Cory and Casey Runyeon, and Jamie Jaworski; five
step-grandchildren; and a brother, Lebro Narducci of Cranesville, PA.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters; and one brother.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004, at the
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend
Ralph Emus officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday, June 13, 2004, from 2 to 5 p.m.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Western Reserve. Envelopes
will be available at the Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 13, 2004
RAYMOND A. BOVEE JR.
CONNEAUT – Raymond A. Bovee Jr. of Center Road, Conneaut died
Friday afternoon, June 11, 2004 at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut
following a probable coronary. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday,
June 14, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER with services to be held
Tuesday at a time to be announced by the funeral home
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 14, 2004
RAYMOND A. BOVEE, JR.
CONNEAUT — Raymond A. Bovee, Jr., age 72, of Monroe Township, OH,
died Friday, June 11, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital, Conneaut, OH.
He was born February 23, 1932 in Girard, PA, a son of Raymond A. and Edna
(Olmstead) Bovee.
Mr. Bovee was president of his graduating class at Rice Union High School in
Girard, PA. He spent his early years in Girard and was a Monroe Township
resident for the past 49 years.
A Veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Korea. Mr. Bovee was stationed on the
38th Parallel when the conflict ended. He was awarded many medals including the
United Nations Medal.
Retiring in 1987, he was employed as an inspector at Rockwell in Ashtabula, OH.
He was a staunch union man and was a member of U.A.W. Local #274, where he
served as an officer for many years.
He coached Little League in Monroe Township and North Kingsville, and served as
scoutmaster for the Boy Scout troops at State Line United Methodist Church. Mr.
Bovee also served as vice president of the Conneaut Board of Education.
Mr. Bovee enjoyed all sports and was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns
fan. In his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling, golfing, camping, building model
airplanes and cars, and helping his grandsons work on their cars. He was
enthusiastic in all that he did.
Survivors include his wife, Doris (English) Bovee, whom he married November 1,
1952; three daughters, Debra (Edward) Ball of Ashtabula, OH, Sandra (Mike)
Crawford of Conneaut, OH and Theresa Bovee of Coventry, CT; two sons,
Mathew R. (Martha Sue) Bovee of Monroe Township, OH and Daniel J.
(Kathleen) Bovee of Conneaut, OH; four sister, Evelyn (Sam) Baker of West
Springfield, PA, Joanne (Fred) Regal and Beverly (James) Ulbrich, both of Erie,
PA and Mary Jane (Harry) Hill of Wilmington, DE; his brother, Fred (Pauline)
Bovee of Lewes, DE; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Jimmie Bovee.
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the MARCY
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with
the Reverend Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Township, with Military
Rites conducted by V.F.W. Post #6846 of Geneva, OH.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Monday, June 14, 2004, from 7 to 9
p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Monroe Volunteer Fire Department or to
Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 15, 2004
ROBERT HANZELKA
CONNEAUT – Robert Hanzelka, 64, of Old Lake Road, East Springfield, PA
died Monday, June 14, 2004 at UHHS – Brown Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 18, 1939 in Erie, PA the son of Carl S. and Margaret (Warhola)
Hanzelka and had been an East Springfield resident for the past four years. He
had either wintered or lived in the Tampa, Florida area for many years.
A graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School in Girard, PA, he worked for JC
Penney in Florida and previously worked construction as well.
A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed sports, collecting old motorcycles, and archery.
His survivors include his mother, Margaret Hanzelka of Jefferson; three
brothers, Carl J. of Ashtabula, Edward C. of East Springfield, PA, and Clarence
E. Hanzelka of Girard, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A service will be held 11 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the Edgewood
Alliance Church, 3137 East Center Street, N, Kingsville. Rev. Gordon
Emerson, Lay Pastor of the Jefferson United Methodist Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, N. Kingsville.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM at the church.
Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula is in charge of
arrangements. Available at www.ducro.com
JOANNE P. HUMALAINEN
CONNEAUT – JoAnne P. Humalainen of Mill St., Conneaut, died
Monday, June 14, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa. Calling hours for
Mrs. Humalainen will be on Thursday, June 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a
Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at St. Frances Cabrini Church at a time to be
announced by the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 16, 2004
JOANN P. HUMALAINEN
CONNEAUT — JoAnn P. Humalainen, age 83, of Conneaut, OH, died
Monday morning, June 14, 2004, at Select Specialty Hospital in Erie, PA,
following a lengthy illness.
She was born September 3, 1920 in Springfield Township, PA, she was a daughter
of Jacamo and Maria (Rinella) Barrante. A graduate of Rice Avenue Union High
School in Girard, PA, she was a lifelong area resident.
She held many jobs over the years including waitressing at various area
restaurants, and was employed at Premix, Inc. and General Electric Base Plant.
She retired after 15 years as dispatcher for the Conneaut Police
Department.
Mrs. Humalainen was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church, the Cara Mia Club,
the Moose Auxiliary, the Eagles Auxiliary, and was past president of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
In her younger years, she played softball, volleyball, and basketball. She
enjoyed all kinds of dancing, crafts, and collecting Hummels.
Survivors include her husband, Robert A. “Ralph” Humalainen, whom she married
June 30, 1945; a daughter, Barbara J. (John) Coe of Conneaut, OH; a son,
Eric L. (Mary) Humalainen of Conneaut, OH; her sister, Anne (Gene)
Filiger of Girard, PA; six grandchildren, Debbie Coe, Tracie Getchell, Jason
Coe, Joshua Humalainen, Crystal Drummer, and Michael Crossman; and four
great-grandchildren, Ashleigh Coe, Darek Getchell, and Courtney and Makayla Coe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Josephine Leonardi,
Peggy Johnson, Virginia Bostwick, Rose Alimonte, and Yolanda Barrante; and five
brothers, Joe, Sal, Al, Hank, and Jim Barrante.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 18,
2004, at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 744 Mill Street, Conneaut, OH, with
the Reverend Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Center Cemetery at
the convenience of the family.
Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty
Street, Conneaut, OH, on Thursday, June 17, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7
to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Frances Cabrini Capital Campaign
Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
REGINA R. DELMORE
CONNEAUT — Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service
for Regina Reo Delmore which will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2004, at
St. Mary’s Church, 480 State Street, Conneaut, OH, with a luncheon to
follow at St. Mary’s Hall. Regina, 50, of Easton, PA, died Tuesday, April 13,
2004, in the VNA Hospice at St. Luke’s, Bethlehem, PA. She was a graduate of
Conneaut High School, Class of 1971
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 17, 2004
ELIZABETH E. CAMPLESE
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Elizabeth E. Camplese, age 90, a resident of
North Kingsville, died Wednesday in the UHHS Memorial Hospital of Geneva.
Born May 22, 1914 in Fhula, Germany, she was the daughter of Willi and Ada
Reauther.
On August 22, 1964, she married John Camplese. In 1966, she came to the U.S. to
make her home.
Mrs. Camplese enjoyed animals and especially dogs.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Seigfried Maienholt of Germany; a
daughter, Doris Herzog of Germany; four grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Hurst Maienholt; a brother,
Willi; and sisters, Model and Helena.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2004, in the GUERRIERO
FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula, OH, with burial to take place in
St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of
Service
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 18, 2004
None in this area.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 19, 2004
THERESA A. KOBERNIK
CONNEAUT — Theresa A. Kobernik, age 84, of Lake Erie Street, Conneaut,
OH, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born in Youngstown, OH, August 10, 1919, the daughter of the late Nicholas and
Mary Miladore, she had resided in Conneaut since 1949.
She was employed by Youngstown Steel Door for several years.
Mrs. Kobernik enjoyed being with her family, was an avid Indians fan, and
enjoyed watching “Days of Our Lives”, cooking and knitting.
She was a devoted, loving and faithful wife for 55 years to Oscar J. Sr.; and a
special mother to Debbie and husband, Joe Abraham, of Old Brooklyn, OH and Oscar
J. (Butch) Jr. and wife, Charlotte, of Conneaut, OH. She is also survived
by four grandchildren, Colleen and Kelly Kobernik and Jeremy and Chad Abraham;
and one great-grandson, Kyle Kobernik. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.
It was the request of the deceased that she be cremated and no calling hours or
services be held.
The family suggests that memorials be made in her name to Hospice of Western
Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345
Main Street, Conneaut, OH, who is in charge of arrangements.
EDWARD J. MALEK
CONNEAUT — Conneaut industrialist, Edward J. Malek, age 95, died
Thursday evening, June 17, 2004, at The Villa At The Lake, Conneaut, OH.
He was born August 26, 1908 in Cleveland, OH, and was the son of Anthony and Eva
(Kalucka) Malek.
Mr. Malek was an entrepreneur who founded many businesses including Rubber
Products, Inc., Conneaut Rubber & Plastics, Inc., Conneaut
Buildings, Inc., Allied Resins, Inc., Allied Resinous, Inc., and Allied, Inc.
He was a philanthropist who supported his community in many ways including the
Malek Wing and Dorothy Malek Annex at Brown Memorial Hospital. He donated land
to the City of Conneaut for Malek Park, a tractor to the city, land to
the Conneaut Area Schools, and built the clubhouse at Conneaut
Shores Golf Course.
In 1959, Mr. Malek was named “Mr. Community” by the Conneaut Chamber of
Commerce, and in 1987 was awarded a key to the City by Mayor Edward Griswold.
He was a member of Amboy United Methodist Church, B.P.O.E. Elks #256, and was a
lifetime member of Conneaut Rotary Club.
He enjoyed spending time on his tractor mowing and farming, golfing, and
wintering in Englewood, FL, where he also loved to fish.
Survivors include his sister, Helen Kuzmick of Ashtabula, OH; his
brother-in-law, N. Keith Anderson of Conneaut, OH; nephews, Gary Anderson
and Gerry Anderson, both of Conneaut, OH, Chuck Anderson of New York and
Steven Hoplight of Ashtabula, OH; and nieces, Linda Streva of Greensboro, NC,
Diane Anderson of Conneaut, OH and Brenda Pahmayer of Seven Hills, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy F. Malek in 2002; and
three sisters, Mary Duszynski, Genevieve Pahmayer and Mildred Hoplight.
Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2004, at Amboy United
Methodist Church, 554 West Main Road, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend
Gina Kim officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty
Street, Conneaut, OH, on Sunday, June 20, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad or to
Amboy United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home
and at the Church.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 20, 2004
None in this area.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 21, 2004
None in this area.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 22, 2004
DONNA R. MATWIJKO
CONNEAUT — Donna R. (Picard) Matwijko, age 69, of Conneaut, died
Sunday, June 20, 2004, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Donna was born January 2, 1935, the daughter of James R. and Helen V.
(McDermott) Chadwick in Unity, PA. She later moved to Conneaut and
graduated from Conneaut High School in 1952.
She was a housewife most of her life and enjoyed raising her family.
A member of St. Frances Cabrini Church, she was also a member of the Women of
the Moose and the Eagles Club.
Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and especially her
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, Peter Matwijko;
and her brother, Donald Chadwick.
Donna is survived by six children, Renee Shean of Conneaut, Jean and Mark
Kurdas of Concord, OH, Patty and Rick Brunot of North Kingsville, John
Picard of Conneaut, Frank and Renae Picard of Conneaut and Don and
Vicki Picard of Conneaut; 11 grandchildren, Michele (Eric) Thompson,
Krista, Deanna and Patty Shean, Mark and Chad Kurdas, Kristen and Jessica Picard,
Allyson, Andrea, and Richie Picard; a brother, Dan (Dian) Chadwick of Ashtabula;
a sister, Patricia (Marty) Wetmore of Anderson, IN; close friend and companion,
John “Chic” Dascola; and her first husband, Richard Picard.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2004, at
St. Frances Cabrini Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas
officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH
GEORGE PIZZI
ASHTABULA — George Pizzi, age 78, a resident of Ashtabula, died Sunday, June 20,
2004, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born January 26, 1926, in Conneaut, OH, he was the son of Emil and Mary (Notte)
Pizzi.
Mr. Pizzi was a Veteran of the United States Navy. On October 4, 1947, he
married Eloise Antonelli in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
The Superintendent of Carriage Hill Apartments in Ashtabula, he also retired
from Elkem Metals in 1982. In 1982, he and his wife moved to Phoenix, AZ, where
he worked for U-Haul and returned to Ashtabula in 2003.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus; VFW; and a former member of Sons of
Italy of America. He was an 8-gallon donor to the American Red Cross.
Survivors include his wife, Eloise Pizzi of Ashtabula; son, Nicholas G. Pizzi
and his wife, Barbara, of Twinsburg, OH; grandson, Sean Thornton of Elyria;
brother, William J. Pizzi of Ashtabula; and sister, Bertha Colucci of Ashtabula.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Nicholas and Louis Pizzi.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2004, at St. Joseph
Cemetery Chapel with entombment to follow.
GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula, is in charge of
arrangements.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 23, 2004
DONNA R. MATWIJKO
CONNEAUT — Donna R. (Picard) Matwijko, age 69, of Conneaut, died
Sunday, June 20, 2004, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Donna was born January 2, 1935, the daughter of James R. and Helen V. (Mc
Dermott) Chadwick in Unity, PA. She later moved to Conneaut and graduated
from Conneaut High School in 1952.
She was a housewife most of her life and enjoyed raising her family.
A member of St. Frances Cabrini Church, she was also a member of the Women of
the Moose and the Eagles Club.
Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and especially her
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, Peter Matwijko;
and her brother, Donald Chadwick.
Donna is survived by six children, Renee Shean of Conneaut, Jean and Mark
Kurdas of Concord, OH, Patty and Rick Brunot of North Kingsville, John Picard of
Conneaut, Frank and Renae Picard of Conneaut, Don and Vicki Picard
of Conneaut; 11 grandchildren; Michele (Eric) Thompson, Krista, Deanna
and Patty Shean, Mark and Chad Kurdas, Kristen and Jessica Picard, Allyson,
Andrea, and Richie Picard; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Dan (Dian)
Chadwick of Ashtabula; a sister, Patricia (Marty) Wetmore of Anderson, IN; close
friend and companion, John “Chic” Dascola; and her first husband, Richard Picard.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2004,
at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas
officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
Calling Hours will be held today, Wednesday, June 23, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and
7 to 9 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut,
OH
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 24, 2004
HELEN M. KASKI
CONNEAUT — Helen M. Kaski, 90, of West Main Road, Conneaut, died
Tuesday, June 22, 2004, in the Park Haven Nursing Home, Ashtabula.
Born in Cleveland, April 13, 1914, the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara
Kostalek, she had resided most of her life in Conneaut.
She was employed by the former Bonnie Dee Sewing Factory, in Ashtabula, for
several years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, and in her leisure time,
she enjoyed making rag rugs, sewing and raising flowers.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Krajeski of North Kingsville,
and a grandson, Robert Krajeski of North Kingsville. Besides her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; her two sisters, Mae
Mooney and Josephine Kostalek; and brother Stanley Kostalek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004, at St.
Mary’s Church with the Rev. Raymond Thomas officiating. Interment will follow
in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street,
Conneaut, on Friday, June 25, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
JAMES A. GOTTSCHALK
CONNEAUT — James A. Gottschalk, 52, of East Main Road, Conneaut,
died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Keefus Road, Conneaut.
Born in Los Angeles, Ca., January 17, 1951, the son of the late Charles E. and
Margaret (Brett) Gottschalk, he had resided in Conneaut for the past 13 years.
Prior to that, he had made his home in Euclid.
He was employed for several years by the Cleveland Clinic and Progressive
Insurance Co., as a technical support manager. He had received his Ph.D. in
Computer Science and Physics. He was treasurer of the Conneaut Fish and
Game Club and spent most of his time working with computers.
He is survived by his wife, Angela, to whom he had been married the past 20
years; a daughter, Marissa Gottschalk, and a son, James V. Gottschalk, both of
Conneaut; two grandchildren, Savannah and Dylan Gottschalk; and a
brother, Robert Russell of Broadview Heights.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Pokorny.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Rev.
Raymond Thomas, pastor of St. Mary’s Church and St. Frances Cabrini Church,
officiating.
Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Friends may call at
the funeral home on Friday, June 25, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9
p.m.
Memorials may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral
home.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 25, 2004
NEOMA L. FURMAGE
MONROE TOWNSHIP — Neoma Louise (Champlin) (Roath) Furmage, a lifetime
resident of Monroe Township, OH, passed away at her daughter’s home in
Altamonte Springs, FL.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Furmage; sons, Eli Roath of Ashtabula,
Charles Furmage of Conneaut and Kenneth Furmage of West Springfield, PA;
daughters, Helen Jacobs of Valley Springs, CA, Wilma Zeppettella and Susan
Johnson, both of Conneaut, Agnes Pickett of Ashtabula and Carol Griffis
of Altamonte Springs, FL; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dora Schatz; former husband, Giles
Roath; a infant son; her parents; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be held 7 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2004, at the
Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, 4841 State Route 84, Kelloggsville,
OH.
A time for family and friends will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, prior to the
Service at the Church.
Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at
Kelloggsville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family had requested donations by made to
Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene Building Fund in Neoma Furmage’s name,
if desired.
HARLEY G. WHITNEY
WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA — Harley G. Whitney, age 82, of West Springfield, PA, died
Wednesday afternoon, June 23, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital in
Conneaut, OH, of a probable coronary.
He was born May 5, 1922 in West Springfield, PA, and was a son of Ernest C. and
Louise (Gould) Whitney. A 1940 graduate of West Springfield High School, he was
a lifelong resident being the fourth generation to run the family farm, Sand
Ridge Farms.
Mr. Whitney was a member of West Springfield United Methodist Church and was a
volunteer fireman with the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.
He and his wife, Esther, loved square dancing and were members of the “Stars N
Thars” square dance club.
He was also an avid bicyclist and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Esther (Wright) Whitney, whom he married May 2,
1945; his daughter, Gail (Paul) Whitney-Reszkowski of Millcreek, PA; two sons,
Ray H. (Rebecca) Whitney of Bloomingburg, OH and Glen A. (Roxane) Whitney of
West Springfield, PA; four sisters, Mabel (Joe) Konopa of West Springfield,
Luella (Robert) Murch of Columbus, NC, Jane (James) Trolier of Wayne, PA and
Margaret (Roy) Potts of Moon Township, PA; a brother, Charles (Nancy) Whitney of
Vassar, MI; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, William, Ernest and
Loren Whitney; and a sister, Elizabeth Dorchester.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the MARCY FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend
Bradley Neel, of Asbury United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be
in East Springfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Friday, June 25, 2004, from 2 to 4
p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
HARLEY G. WHITNEY
WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA — Harley G. Whitney, age 82, of West Springfield, PA, died
Wednesday afternoon, June 23, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut,
OH, of a probable coronary.
He was born May 5, 1922 in West Springfield, PA, and was a son of Ernest C. and
Louise (Gould) Whitney. A 1940 graduate of West Springfield High School, he was
a lifelong resident being the fourth generation to run the family farm, Sand
Ridge Farms.
Mr. Whitney was a member of West Springfield United Methodist Church and was a
volunteer fireman with the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.
He and his wife, Esther, loved square dancing and were members of the “Stars N
Thars” square dance club.
He was also an avid bicyclist and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Esther (Wright) Whitney, whom he married May 2,
1945; his daughter, Gail (Paul) Whitney-Reszkowski of Millcreek, PA; two sons,
Ray H. (Rebecca) Whitney of Bloomingburg, OH and Glen A. (Roxane) Whitney of
West Springfield, PA; four sisters, Mabel (Joe) Konopa of West Springfield,
Luella (Robert) Murch of Columbus, NC, Jane (James) Trolier of Wayne, PA and
Margaret (Roy) Potts of Moon Township, PA; a brother, Charles (Nancy) Whitney of
Vassar, MI; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, William, Ernest and
Loren Whitney; and a sister, Elizabeth Dorchester.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the MARCY FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the
Reverend Bradley Neel, of Asbury United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial
will be in East Springfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Friday, June 25, 2004, from 2 to 4
p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 26, 2004
NEOMA L. FURMAGE
MONROE TOWNSHIP — Neoma Louise (Champlin) (Roath) Furmage, a
lifetime resident of Monroe Township, OH, passed away at her
daughter’s home in Altamonte Springs, FL.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Furmage; sons, Eli Roath of Ashtabula,
Charles Furmage of Conneaut and Kenneth Furmage of West Springfield, PA;
daughters, Helen Jacobs of Valley Springs, CA, Wilma Zeppettella and Susan
Johnson, both of Conneaut, Agnes Pickett of Ashtabula and Carol Griffis
of Altamonte Springs, FL; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dora Schatz; former husband, Giles
Roath; a infant son; her parents; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be held 7 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2004, at the
Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, 4841 State Route 84, Kelloggsville,
OH.
ANNA E. ONION
CONNEAUT — Anna Elizabeth (Brown) Onion, age 80, died Thursday, June 24,
2004, in Ashtabula County Medical Center after a 19-month struggle with cancer.
Born May 26, 1924 in Painesville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ernest
and Rose (Palacek) Brown. She married George A. Onion, Sr. on March 14, 1953 in
Painesville, where they lived for several years before moving to Ashtabula
County.
Mrs. Onion was a member of the First Baptist Church, and also attended Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church of Conneaut. She was a former member of the
Faith Lutheran Church of Ashtabula.
She was very involved in the Senior Programs in both Ashtabula and Conneaut,
and was the first person to receive the “Conneaut Senior Citizen of the
Month” award in February of 2004.
She loved her family, enjoyed gardening and early morning walks, and being
around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Onion is survived by her son, George A. Onion, Jr. of Conneaut;
daughters, Rose McKiethan, Dixie Onion and Dinah Grimes, all of Conneaut
and Ruth Powell of Kingsville; a sister, Florence May (Brown) Walker of
Painesville; grandchildren, Rochelle Biemsederfer, Charles D. Grimes, Sarah
Burress, Star Grimes, Joshua Powell, Jeremy S. Grimes and Nathan A. Powell; and
great-grandchildren, Alexis, Candace and Shelby Elizabeth Kirby.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George A. Onion, Sr.; and
several brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, at the
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH. Interment
will follow in Concord Cemetery, Concord Township, OH.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2004.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
A time for family and friends will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, prior to the
Service at the Church.
Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at
Kelloggsville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family had requested donations by made to
Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene Building Fund in Neoma Furmage’s name,
if desired.
ANTHONY J. NUNES
CONNEAUT — Anthony J. Nunes, age 66, of Conneaut, OH, died
unexpectedly Friday, June 25, 2004, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital, in
Conneaut. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced in
tomorrows newspaper by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street,
Conneaut, OH where arrangements are being handled.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 27, 2004
FRANCES C. WALBRIDGE
EAST SPRINGFIELD, PA – Frances C. Walbridge, 84, of East Springfield, Pa., died
Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the Sarah Reed Retirement Center in Erie, Pa.,
following a brief illness.
She was born June 24, 1920 in Cleveland, and was the daughter of Guy T. and
Winifred E. (Tripp) Janes.
A lifelong Springfield area resident, Mrs. Walbridge was a graduate of West
Springfield High School and attended Grace Episcopal Church in her early years
and more recently attended West Springfield United Methodist Church.
At one time she worked at the Boston Store in Erie, and the Conneaut
Grain and Feed Store and W. T. Grant Co. in Conneaut. She was a member of
the Friendly Neighbors and enjoyed art, painting, crocheting, raising house
plants and flowers, farming and raising horses.
Survivors include her husband Richard H. Walbridge Sr., whom she married Aug.
13, 1943; her daughter Linda (Frank) Walbridge Melvin of Blairsville, Ga.; and
her granddaughter Rebecca Sue Hanas of Blairsville, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Malcolm G. Janes, and her
son, Richard H.. Walbridge, Jr.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, at East
Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield, Pa.
There will be no visitation or funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are
available at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St.,
Conneaut, which has charge of arrangements.
ANTHONY J. NUNES
CONNEAUT – Anthony J. Nunes, age 66 of Conneaut died Friday, June
25, 2004 at UHHS Brown Memorial.
Mr. Nunes was born February 21, 1938 in Erie, PA, the son of Anthony J. and Jane
(Wawszczyk) Nunes.
He was a 1955 graduate of Tech Memorial. He then went on to serve his country as
a U.S. Marine for two years until he was honorably discharged. He then attended
the University of Slippery Rock, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in
Education.
He was also the star quarterback at Slippery Rock, where he still holds many of
the school's passing records and led his team to a NCAA Division II title.
Tony's first teaching and coaching job was at Uniontown, PA. Tony then went to
Jamestown, New York where he also taught and coached.
While at Jamestown he also won a league championship. In 1976, Tony came to
teach at the Conneaut School system and served as the head football coach. His
team won the 1978-79 N.E.C. championship. In 1981, he went to work for high
school in Girard, PA, until his retirement in 2003.
Tony loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. He loved to coach
football, and playing golf was a true passion of his. He enjoyed his Tuesday
Traveling Golf League and all the guys in it.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony J. Nunes in 1980.
He is survived by his mother, Jane (Wawszczyk) Nunes of Erie, PA; his wife,
Irene M. (Lafferty) Nunes, whom he married July 3, 1965; five children, a son,
Anthony J. & Carrie of Richmond, VA; daughters, Natalie & Todd Conway of
Williamsburg, VA., Nancy & David Lassiter of Williamsburg, VA., Nikki & Shane
Chaffin of Williamsburg, VA., and Noelle Nunes of Conneaut; a brother
James Nunes of Erie, Pa., 10 grandchildren Abby, Amy, Michael, Peter, Kayliegh,
Kaitlyn, Braelyn, Shane, Haley and Anthony J.
Calling hours will be held Monday, June 28, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the
RAISIAN FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut. Funeral services will be
held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to The First Tee, for children's golf.
Obituaries - Star Beacon June 28, 2004
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Obituaries - Star Beacon June 29, 2004
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Obituaries - Star Beacon June 30, 2004
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