Obituaries - Star Beacon March 1, 2005

EILEEN F. RAPOSE
CONNEAUT – Eileen F. Rapose, age 80 of Conneaut, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at Inn Conneaut Health Center, Conneaut.
     Mrs. Rapose was born February 8, 1925 in Alta, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Annie (Svenson) Peterson. She graduated from Aurelia Community School in Alta and later came to live in Conneaut following her marriage to Raymond L. Rapose on Feb. 15, 1947 at St. Mary Church in Conneaut. Eileen worked as a retail clerk at the former Woolworth's and later was busy being a housewife and taking care of her children.
     Eileen was a member of St. Mary Church, in Conneaut. Years ago, Eileen enjoyed gardening and dancing with her husband, Raymond. She later enjoyed tabletop games and playing cards.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Bruce Rapose; a sister, Elsie Hanson; and two brothers, Marvin Peterson and Alvin Peterson.
     Mrs. Rapose is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Rapose, of 58 years; two sons, Thomas Rapose of Conneaut and Jeffrey and Michele Rapose, of Conneaut; two daughters, Cheryl Rapose of Columbus, Ohio and Cynthia and Timothy Ozvath also of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Mandy and Kyle Rapose, and Amber and Devin Rapose, all of Conneaut.
     Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 3 at St. Mary Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating.
     Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
     Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, Ohio.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Church Capital Campaign Fund, with envelopes available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 2, 2005

MARIBELLE J. SHIELDS
CONNEAUT – Maribelle J. Shields, age 66 of Center Rd., Conneaut, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital.
     Mrs. Shields was born March 28, 1938, in Ashtabula, the daughter of Harold and Esther Mixer, but has resided in Conneaut most of her life.
     Maribelle enjoyed traveling, cooking, and taking care of her home.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Danny Mixer.
     Mrs. Shields is survived by her husband David G. Shields, of 49 years; daughter Renee’ Everhart of Denton, Texas; son Thomas Shields of Maysville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Michael Roche, Tyler Everhart, T.J. Shields, and Dan Shields; sisters, Alice Gegen, Esther Broad, and Nonie Smith all of Ashtabula; and brothers, Harold Mixer Jr. and David Mixer also of Ashtabula.
     Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, with Rev. Richard Smith officiating.
     Burial will follow at Kelloggsville Cemetery in Monroe Township.
     Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut, Ohio.

IDA D. WASSIE
CONNEAUT — Ida D. Wassie, age 77, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday, February 28, 2005, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.
     Mrs. Wassie was born May 26, 1927 in Erie, PA, the daughter of Julius and Philomena (Mello) Medeiros. She was a 1945 graduate of Conneaut High School.
     She went on to work in the office at the former Pelton Store in downtown Conneaut and she also worked at the former Citizen's National Bank as a teller. She was employed for over 25 years as a church secretary for St. Mary Church in Conneaut, until her retirement in 2001.
     Ida was a member of St. Mary Church, the C.D. of A. where she served as Secretary, and the Ladies Guild. She also taught CCD for over 25 years.
     Mrs. Wassie enjoyed reading and in the summertime, she enjoyed sitting on her front porch. She was very involved with the church prayer line and was very active in church activities. She enjoyed the Ladies Guild card parties and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her husband, Steve.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Rebecca Ann Wassie; and a sister, Mary Alice Coccitto.
     Mrs. Wassie is survived by her husband, Steve J. Wassie, whom she married November 3, 1951 at St. Mary Church; three sons, Father Stephen M. Wassie of St. Joseph Calasanctius Church, Jefferson and St. Andrews Church, Sheffield Township, David A. and Mary Joan Wassie of Conneaut, and Gregory J. and Rita Wassie, of Conneaut; a sister, Eleanor Butler of Mentor, OH; six grandchildren, Christopher, Kevin, Tonya, Greg Jr., Jonathan, and Zachary; one great-grandchild, Clayton John Wassie; and several nieces and nephews.
     Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2005, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Conneaut, with Father Stephen F. Wassie, Ida's son, of St. Joseph Calasanctius Church and St. Andrews Church, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
     Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., also the Catholic Daughters of America will gather for prayer services at 3:30 p.m at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH.
     Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Church Capital Campaign Fund, with envelopes available at the Funeral Home.

MARJORIE E. LOWRY
CONNEAUT — Marjorie E. Lowry, age 65, of Conneaut, OH, died Tuesday morning, March 1, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for the past week.
     She was born April 30, 1939 in North Springfield, PA, and was the daughter of William and Helen (Kuhn) Pratt.
     A Conneaut resident for the past five years, Mrs. Lowry enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards with friends, and feeding the seagulls at the public dock.
     Survivors include her husband, Daryl Lowry, whom she married July 5, 1958; two daughters, Lynda (Michael) Wright of Dallas, TX and Karen Lowry of Conneaut; three sons, Steve (Clara) Lowry of Clarendon, PA, David (Marie) Lowry of Ashtabula, and Danny of Seattle, WA; her brother, Clarence “Sonny” Pratt of Conneaut; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her parents.
     Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH.
     Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the Service.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 3, 2005

GENEVIEVE E. HAKKIO
CONNEAUT – Genevieve E. Hakkio, formerly of West Street, Conneaut, died Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005 at Inn-Conneaut Health Center.
     Mrs. Hakkio was a lifelong resident of Conneaut, having been born in Conneaut on Nov. 22, 1908, a daughter of the late Arthur and Luna (Daniels) Belnap.
     She was a member of the United Church of Christ; a member and Past Matron of Rose Chapter #22, Order of Eastern Star and enjoyed golfing.
     Survivors include her daughter-in-law Susan Whitney Hakkio of Venice, Fla.; two grandchildren, Lisa Purnell of Sugarland, Texas and Betsy Ahola of Brecksville, Ohio. Also surviving are four great grandchildren, Ian and Julie Purnell and Brian and Sonya Ahola and a sister Ella Shippy of Manteo, North Carolina.
     Mrs. Hakkio was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Arvo, who died in 1991; her son George, who died in 2004 and three brothers, Clarence, Hubert and Gerald Belnap.
     A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5 in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut with the Rev. Walter Coy, pastor of the United Church of Christ officiating.
     There will be no calling hours.
     Arrangements are in charge of the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.

MARIBELLE J. SHIELDS
CONNEAUT – Maribelle J. Shields, age 66 of Center Road, Conneaut, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at UHHS - Brown Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Mixer and Beverly Stillman.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 4, 2005

RUTH S. JOHNSON
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Ruth S. Johnson, 86, formerly of Harmon Road, North Kingsville, OH, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, in the Austinburg Rehabilitation Center, Austinburg.
     Born in North Kingsville, October 9, 1918, the daughter of the late Garnet and Mamie (Lenk) Stewart, she had resided in North Kingsville most of her life. For the past year she had lived with her son in Geneva.
     She was a member of the Amboy United Methodist Church, the Orion Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Kingsville, and the American Legion Neal Post Ladies Auxiliary.
      In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, and especially being with her family.
     She is survived by her son, David S. (Carol) Johnson of Geneva; a granddaughter, Crystal (Jon) Bradbury of Geneva; and a great-grandson, Christian Bradbury.
     Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; a daughter, Cynthia Sue Johnson; son, Louis in infancy; and a brother, Harry Stewart.
     Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2005, at the Amboy United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Gina Kim, Pastor, officiating, assisted by the Reverend John Gross, Pastor of the Geneva United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Eastlake Cemetery, North Kingsville.
     Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, on Sunday, March 6, 2005, from 2 to 5 p.m.
     The family requests memorials be made in her name to the Amboy United Methodist Church, or the Geneva United Methodist Church, Growth Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 5, 2005

DIANE R. DIBELL
CONNEAUT — Diane R. DiBell, age 60, of Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center following a two year illness.
     She was born on February 16, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of Sheldon and Mary (Hinderliter) McClain. She was a Conneaut resident most of her life, moving from West Springfield, PA.
     She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the East Conneaut Firefighters Association, and had served as an EMT with the Conneaut Rescue Squad.
     She loved and enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     She is survived by her husband, Robert P. DiBell, whom she married August 21, 1975 and renewed their marriage vows on April 11, 1992. Also surviving are two sons, Walter “Bud” (Susan) Reinke of Conneaut and Jeffrey Thomas Reinke of Cleveland Heights; a sister, Evelyn of Penndale, PA; three grandchildren, Ashley (James) Hale and Erin and Cody Reinke; and three great-grandchildren, Marcus, Tyler, and Jason.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; and a number of brothers and sisters.
     At the families request, there will be no Funeral Service.
     Calling Hours will be on Sunday, March 6, 2005, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH 44030.
     Memorial contributions can be made to the family, envelopes are available at the Funeral Home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 6, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 7, 2005

 GEORGE R. SABO SR.
ASHTABULA — George R. Sabo Sr., 64, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
     He was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Conneaut, the son of Paul and Mary (Roswell) Sabo. He was a graduate of Edgewood High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the early 1960s.
     He was employed with Norfolk and Southern Railroad until his retirement.
     He was a member of the Harris Memorial Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula; Evergreen Lodge #222, F & AM of Conneaut; The Scottish Rite Valley of Cleveland; and Covered Bridge Chapter #591, Order of Eastern Star. He enjoyed football and all Cleveland sports.
     Surviving him are his wife, Nancy (Snyder) Sabo, whom he married Aug. 26, 1963; two sons, George (Linda) Sabo Jr. of Saybrook Twp., and Neal (Michelle) Sabo of Geneva; two daughters, Janet (Juan) Mendez of Penuelas, Puerto Rico, and Jessica Furmage of North Kingsville; six grandchildren, Edythe, Ken and Brooke Furmage, Nancy and Maria Mendez, and Elizabeth Sabo; three brothers, Paul Sabo of Pennsylvania, Gaylord Sabo of Jefferson, and Charles Sabo of Ashtabula; three stepbrothers, Gary Montgomery of Illinois, Jim Montgomery of Texas, and Bill Montgomery of Conneaut; and two stepsisters, Nancy Peterson and Roberta Meaney of Conneaut.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; and his stepmother, Lorene (Montgomery) Sabo.
     Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, with Rev. Arvid Whetmore of Harris Memorial Presbyterian Church officiating.
     Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville.
     Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 8, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. with Evergreen Masonic Lodge having Masonic rites at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
     Memorial contributions can be made to the MS Society or the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

STEPHANIE K. MCMANUS
CONNEAUT – Stephanie K. McManus, age 48, of Conneaut, died early Saturday afternoon, March 5, 2005, in Conneaut.
     Stephanie was born September 10, 1956, in Conneaut, the daughter of George and Laura (Prisco-Campbell) Teed. She was a graduate of Conneaut High Class of 1974. She went to work at the former Commodore Downs in Erie as a horse groomer, at Webb Mfg. and became a housewife following her marriage to her husband, John McManus, on Sept. 10, 1977. She later went back to work at Mr. B’s Bakery and then graduated from the Vocational School as Valedictorian of the cosmetology class. She has worked as a managing cosmetologist at Master Cuts for the past 6 years.
     Stephanie enjoyed gardening, swimming, snorkeling, tanning, and loved taking care of horses. She also enjoyed automotive repair, boating and fishing, and recently caught a prize perch, just short of a state record. Stephanie enjoyed cutting hair, and spending time with her friends and family.
     She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura A. Campbell; her paternal grandparents, Haven and Alice Teed; and maternal grandparents, August and Lena Prisco.
     Stephanie is survived by her husband, John S. McManus; a son, Stephen M. McManus and his fiancιe, DeeAnna Oney, both of New London, Ohio; a daughter, Christina McManus of Conneaut; her father and stepmother, George and Cora Teed of Albion, Pa.; four brothers, Robert (Nancy) Teed of Kingsville, Frank Teed of Ashtabula, Glenn (Julie) Teed of Albion, PA, Rick (Lindsey Fox) Teed of Conneaut; three sisters, Mary Ann Teed of Ashtabula, Laurie (Larry) Skeel of West Springfield, and Alison (Barry) Gill of Conneaut; two grandchildren, Blaine and Mirette McManus; an aunt, Janice Prisco of Falls Church, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2005, from 7 to 9 P.M. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
     A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 8, 2005

LENA M. ZEZZO
CONNEAUT – Lena M. Zezzo, 93, died Sunday, March 6, 2005 at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
     Born in Willoughby on May 17, 1911, she was a daughter of Michael and Antoinetta (Vicario) Zezzo.
     Ms. Zezzo was a lifelong resident of Conneaut and owned and operated Zezzo Red and White Market on Harbor Street in Conneaut.
     She was a member of Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Conneaut and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, baking and roller skating.
     Survivors include nieces Joan Williams of Ashtabula, Bonnie Luke of Jupiter, FL and Judy Arth of Lyndhurst; nephews Mickey of Dayton, Michael and Daniel of Conneaut, fourteen great nieces and nephews and thirty-nine great-great nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by both parents; brothers Lawrence, Leonard and Donald and sisters Lucille and Josephine.
     Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 744 Mill Street, Conneaut with Father John Thomas officiating. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at the BURTON FUNERAL HOME, 1329 Lake Road, Ashtabula.
     Entombment will be at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, Conneaut. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
     BURTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 1329 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula are in charge of handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 9, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 10, 2005

HELIA KULTTI
CONNEAUT — Helia Kultti, 103, formerly of Buffalo Street, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 11, 2005

CAROL A.  JONES
CONNEAUT — Carol Ann Jones, age 64, of Conneaut, OH, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at her residence.
     Mrs Jones was born August 16, 1940 in Conneaut, the daughter of Homer and Gertrude (Guest) Clough Lohmier.  She was a 1958 graduate of Conneaut High School.  After graduation, she resided in Patterson, New Jersey for 15 years.
     She returned to Conneaut and was the owner/operator of the former Conneaut Sugarbowl Restaurant and later she owned and operated the former Sugarbowl Pizza in West Springfield, PA for 14 years.  She was also employed with Deck Vend Services for seven years.
     Carol liked gardening and she especially enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her husband, Thomas of 46 years, and her children, and grandchildren.
     Mrs.  Jones was preceded in death by her father.
     She is survived by her mother, Gertrude Lohmier of Conneaut; her husband, Thomas E.  Jones of Conneaut; a daughter, Bonnie Sauberan of Conneaut; four sons, David Jones of North Springfield, PA, Brian Jones of Columbus, OH, Michael and Jeannette Jones of Ashtabula, and Jason and Heather Jones of Columbus, OH; four grandchildren, Susie Jones, Marissa Miller, Mandy and Crystal Sauberan; and a sister, Judith Kempher of Kentucky.
     Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005, from 12 p.m., Noon, to 3 p.m.  at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

HELIA S.  KULTTI

CONNEAUT — Helia S.  Kultti, age 103, formerly of Buffalo Street, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at Inn-Conneaut Health Care Center.
     She was born March 11, 1901 in Hanna, Wyoming, the daughter of Kaisa Josefiina and Erick Kako.  She lived in Erie, PA for a short time before coming to Conneaut where she spent the rest of her life.
     In her early years, she worked at the Nickle Plate Railroad during World War I and the pants factory.
     She was a lifetime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and an original member of the Cover Girls Quilting Club where she made over 4,000 quilts for the needy in our area and some were sent to Finland.  She was active in other groups at church.
     She enjoyed her family, visiting, and her grandchildren.
     Survivors include one son, Eugene (Rita) Mackey of Conneaut; six grandsons, Bill, Dave, and Andy, all of Conneaut, John of Akron, Steve from Malcom Township (near Detroit), MI, and Eugene of North Perry; four great-grandchildren, Kevin, Ben, Victoria, and Morgan; niece, Norma Dragon of Ashtabula; nephews, Carl Lackson of Spring, TX, and Philip Kako of Los Angeles, CA.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, Erick and Kaisa Josefiina Kako; three brothers, Elmer, Arthur, and Edwin; five sisters, Aini Keto, Mary Mackey, Mamie Laksonen, Elaine Kruger, and Nan Kako; her first husband, Urho Mackey in 1952; and her second husband, John Kultti in 1956.
     Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Lake Road, at 12 p.m., noon, with Reverend Ted Pelikan officiating and Father Raymond Thomas assisting.
     Calling Hours will be held at the Church from 11 a.m.  until time of service.  Interment will be in Center Cemetery in Conneaut.
     Donations may be made to the Abiding Memorial Fund at Good Shepherd Church.  Envelopes will be available at the Church.
     THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, is handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 12, 2005

WILLIAM BRAUNBECK
KELLOGGSVILLE — William Braunbeck, 90, formerly of Kelloggsville, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005, in Traverse City, Michigan.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Conneaut.

ELLA M.  BENSON
CONNEAUT — Ella Marie Benson, formerly of Whitney Street, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005, in Bucyrus, Oh.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 13, 2005

ELLA MARIE BENSON
BUCYRUS, OHIO – Ella Marie Benson, 94, died Friday, March 11, 2005 at the home of a daughter in Bucyrus, Ohio.
     She was born in Conneaut, the daughter of James and Martha Bennett.
     She married Henry C.  Benson on Aug.  14, 1926.  They raised five children including, Mary (John) Swain, Laura (Kimball) Kennedy, Robert (Mary) Benson, Susan (Chuck) Pfeifer and Larry Benson.  They also had 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
     Through the years, Marie was involved in her children’s activities including PTA, Scouting and Band Boosters.  In later years, she worked as a nurse’s aid at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.  She was a very creative person and particularly enjoyed entertaining, baking pies, crocheting and genealogy.  She loved flowers, and throughout their 72 years of married life, it was a hobby that she and her husband enjoyed together at their home on Whitney Road in Conneaut.
     She was preceded in death by her husband in 1998; children, Laura in 1999 and Robert in 2003; two grandchildren; her sister Grace Connors Ciucci and brother Richard Bennett.
     A service will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 1 p.m.  at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME in Conneaut with Rev.  David Miller officiating.
     Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
     Contributions can be made to the Lakeview United Methodist Church where she had been a member for 79 years

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 14, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 15, 2005

CAROL J.  STILLWAGON
SAVANNAH, GA — Carol J.  Stillwagon, age 71, of Savannah, died Monday, March 7, 2005, at St.  Josephs Hospital.
     She was born in Cleveland, OH and moved to Savannah in 1993.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling, crafts, and her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Ruth Smith.
     Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Kenneth L.  Stillwagon of Savannah; six sons, Jerry Stillwagon and Danny Stillwagon, both of Palmyra, WI, Michael Stillwagon of Ashtabula, Ronny Stillwagon of Dorset, Stephen Stillwagon of Jefferson and Thomas Stillwagon of Savannah, GA; three daughters, Linda Becker of Conneaut, Kathy Jones and Ruth Lloyd, both of Savannah; one sister, Ida Gibson of Maylene, AL; 25 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
     Memorial Services were held in the Chapel of the HUBERT C.  BAKER FUNERAL HOME, Savannah, GA.

WILLIAM H.  BRAUNBECK
KELLOGGSVILLE — William H.  Braunbeck, 90, of Traverse City, MI and formerly of Kelloggsville, died Thursday at his home.  It was his request that his body be cremated and buried in Kelloggsville Cemetery.  There will be no local services.  Thompson-Smith Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 16, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 17, 2005

DOUGLAS J.  SCOTT
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Douglas J.  Scott, 45, of Lake Rd., died Wednesday, March 16, 2005.  Service will be 3 p.m.  Saturday at Ducro Funeral Services, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, with Pastor John Jones from Lighthouse Baptist Church.  In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to family, c/o Ramona Hawkins, PO Box 386, North Kingsville, OH 44068

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 18, 2005

DOUGLAS J.  SCOTT
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Douglas J.  Scott, age 45, of Lake Road, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at his sister’s home.
     Born March 5, 1960 in Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of Floyd and Virginia (Sears) Scott, Jr.  He was a 1978 graduate of Geneva High School.
     Douglas belonged to Alcoholics Anonymous in Ashtabula for ten years; in which he has sponsored many people.  He also belonged to the “R” Club on Main Avenue and had many very good friends that became his “extended family”.
     He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and helping out other people.
     His survivors include his father, Floyd Scott, Jr.  of Ashtabula; a daughter, Kathryn Nichols of Melbourne, FL; two sisters, Jacquelyn Juliano of Ashtabula and Ramona (Edmund) Hawkins of North Kingsville; one brother, Harry (Dawn) Scott of Union, MO; seven nieces and nephews, Nicholas Shaffer, Cassandra and David Juliano, Martin Crabtree, Lacey Schneider, Chad and Jason Hawkins.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Barry Eugene Scott in 1958; and his mother, Virginia Scott in 2003.
     A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 3 p.m.  at DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, with Pastor John Jones, from Lighthouse Baptist Church, officiating.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Ramona Hawkins, P.O.  Box 386, North Kingsville, OH 44068.

 SCHUBERT A.  NICHOLS
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE – Schubert A.  “Red” Nichols, 89, died Wednesday morning, March 16, 2005 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
     He was born June 26, 1915 in Freemont, Ohio, the son of Abner and Eva (Richardson) Nichols.
     He was a U.S.  Navy WWII veteran serving in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he worked in the engineering department of the ships.  He was employed as a tool and die maker for Reliance Electric, retiring in 1978 and was a member of the United Church of Geneva where he served as a deacon.  Other membership included the Geneva-Masonic Lodge #334 F & AM for 60 years, a 50-year member of the Geneva Chapter #147 Royal Arch Masons and past patron of the Grace Chapter #11 of Eastern Star.  He enjoyed golfing, skiing, fishing, traveling all over the U.S.  and Canada, and had wintered in Florida for 21 years.
     He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia (Stevens) Nichols, whom he married Aug.  1, 1942; two sisters, Adah Boyle of Florida and Barbara McHarg of Geneva-on-the-Lake; four grandchildren, Emily and Steven Nichols of Canton and Jeffrey and Jeremy Johnson of Chicago, Illinois.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Bonita Johnson; a son, Todd Nichols and a sister, Blanche Frost.
     Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m.  at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut with Rev.  Robert Cunningham, pastor of the United Church of Geneva officiating.
     Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
     Calling hours will be on Saturday from 11 a.m.  until the time of service.
     Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of ones choice.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 19, 2005

JOSEPH J.  MANUPPELLA

ROCK HILL, SC — Joseph Julius Manuppella, age 84, formerly of Ohio Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at Piedmont Hospital.  
     He was born November 11, 1920, the son of William and Julia (Sevino) Manuppella, and had been a lifelong Ashtabula resident, moving to South Carolina with his daughter in September of 2004.  
     A graduate of Ashtabula High School, he attended one year of college at Kent State University before entering the US Army to serve during World War II.  He earned a Purple Heart before being honorably discharged.  
     Prior to his retirement, he worked as an electrician for the IBEW Union Local #673.  He had also driven truck and worked as a welder, repairing Great Lakes Oar Boats that were docked for the winter.  
     A devoted husband, he was one of the first members of Riverside Yacht Club and belonged to Mother of Sorrows Church.  
     His survivors include his wife, Joan (Gill), whom he married February, 14, 1942; three children, Gail (Mickey) McClimans of Rock Hill, SC, Dave (Donna) Manuppella of Conneaut, and Mark Manuppella of Kingsville; five grandchildren, Kimberly, Corey, Amanda, Elizabeth and Matthew; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florence Heinly of Ashtabula.  
     He was preceded in death by his parents.  
     Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m.  on Monday, March 21, 2005, at Mother of Sorrows Church, 1514 West 6th Street.  Reverend Fr.  Kevin Peters, Pastor, will preside.  Entombment will be in St.  Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum.  
     Calling Hours will be 7 to 9 p.m.  on Sunday, March 20, 2005, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  on Monday at the DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula.  
     Contributions may be made to the Mother of Sorrows Church Window Restoration Fund.  
     Available at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 20, 2005

DELORES M.  RING
ASHTABULA — Delores Marie Ring, 76, of Ashtabula, Ohio, died Friday, March 18, 2005 in Ashtabula County Medical Center.  She was born Friday, November 23, 1928 in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alex G.  Rigo and the late Mary E.  (Getsey) Rigo-Bradley.  She worked for the Astatic Company in Conneaut and was a member of Auxiliary of VFW Post #943.  She enjoyed her computer and playing cards.
     Surviving her are several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ring in 2002 and Brother Edward G.  Rigo; sisters, Margaret Fedor and Irene Olson in Feb.  2005.
     Services will be held at Ross-Billman Funeral Home, 526 W.  Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 10:00 A.M.
     Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ohio.
     Calling hour will be Tuesday from 9:00 A.M.  until the time of service at the funeral home.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

HELEN F.  PERKOSKI

CONNEAUT — HELEN F.  PERKOSKI, age 92 of Conneaut died late Saturday morning at UHHS Brown Memorial.  Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced tommorrow by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 HARBOR ST., CONNEAUT

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 21, 2005

HELEN F.  PERKOSKI

CONNEAUT – Helen F.  Perkoski, age 92, of Conneaut, died Saturday morning, March 19, 2005, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.  
     Helen was born March 14, 1913, the daughter of Julian and Josephine (Darmetko) Perkoski.  She graduated from St.  Mary School and went to work as a seamstress for the former Goldette Clothing factory.  She went to work in production at the former Norton’s Plastic Company and retired after 17 years of service.
     Helen enjoyed bowling in her younger years and always loved working in her garden, walking, long drives and going to movies, and visits with friends over coffee.
     Helen made her home with her mother, Josephine, whom she was devoted to, until her death in 1973.  Helen had resided at Inn Conneaut Health Center for the past two years.  She was a member St.  Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, the Moose Club and the Polish Ladies Auxiliary Club.  She loved to spend time with her friends and family.
     Helen dearly loved her mother and father; sister, Irene Lucas; brothers, Stanley Perkoski, Edward Perkoski, Walter Perkoski and Bernard Perkoski; and god-daughter, Donna Perkoski Kennedy, all of whom preceded her in death.
     She was a beloved aunt to John, Beverly and Paul Lucas; Joanie, Patty and Julie Perkoski; Davey, Bob, Joey and Nick Perkoski; Mary Jean Perkoski; and great aunt to their children; and great-great aunt to their children, all of whom she is survived by.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs.  (Bernard) Philomena Perkoski
     A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m.  Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at St.  Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church with Fr.  Raymond Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow at St.  Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
     Calling hours will be held 11 a.m.  until 12:30 p.m.  Wednesday morning, March 23, 2005, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 22, 2005

ELEANOR L.  GOODENOW

CONNEAUT — Eleanor L.  Goodenow, 80, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday morning, March 21, 2005, at Andover Village Retirement Community, Andover, OH, where she had been a patient since December 1.  She was born November 5, 1924, in Sheridan, WY, and was a daughter of John and Pearl (McConneIl) Giachino.

A Conneaut resident most of her life, she was employed at General Electric Base Plant and Conneaut Leather Company.  She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and enjoyed playing bingo and watching ballgames on TV.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law Nancy A.  Goodenow of Conneaut, OH; her sister Shirley Flitraft of Vancouver, WA; three step-grandchildren and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son John A.  Goodenow; a brother Irvin Westman; and a sister Carmen Jean Keiekes.

At Mrs.  Goodenow's request, there will be no visitation or services.  Following cremation, burial will be in Glennwood Cemetery, Conneaut, OH.  The Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 23, 2005

HOWARD O.  DICKSON

KINGSVILLE — Howard O.  Dickson, 91, of Plymouth Ridge Road, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.  Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, Ashtabula, is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 24, 2005

GERALDINE THOMAS
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Geraldine “Jerri” Thomas (nee Rafie), age 77, of North Kingsville, OH, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 21, 2005.  
     Born December 1, 1927 in Burton, Ohio, she was the daughter of William and Margaret (Guilliam) Rafie and devoted wife of the late Charles Thomas.  She moved to Ashtabula County from Florida 16 years ago.  
     Mrs.  Thomas graduated from Burton High School in 1946 and was a successful business woman.  
     Jerri enjoyed reading, traveling, and especially delighted in spending time with her family.  She was an active member of Edgewood Alliance Church and The Christian Women’s Club.  
     Survivors include: sister, Jeanne (Richard) Portman of Troy Township; brother, Dale (Lois) Rafie of Norwalk; sister, Joanne (Don) Cimorell of South Russell; and many nieces and nephews.  
     She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter, Betsy; and her parents.  
     A Celebration of Jerri’s Life will be held April 2, 2005, 10:30 a.m.  at the Edgewood Alliance Church, 3137 East Center Street, North Kingsville, Ohio.  
     At the request of Mrs.  Thomas, no calling hours will be observed.  
     Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004; Edgewood Alliance Church, 3137 East Center Street, North Kingsville, Ohio 44068; Leukemia Lymphoma Northern Ohio Chapter, 902 West Point Parkway, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio 44145.  

Arrangements by DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula.  Available at www.ducro.com

JOHN C.  BALL
CONNEAUT — John C.  Ball, 76, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, March 23, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center following a lengthy illness.  He was born September 12, 1928 in Wellsburg, PA, and was a son of Russel and Mildred (Thompson) Ball.
     A graduate of Albion, PA, High School, Mr. Ball had lived in Conneaut since 1951.  He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and was employed as a machine operator at Esab in Ashtabula for 24 years, retiring in 1993.  He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, walking, and doing crossword puzzles.
     Survivors include his wife Ruby M. (Mayers) Ball whom he married in Conneautville, PA, on December 27, 1952; a daughter Debra K.  Hemphill of Conneaut, OH; two sons, John L. Ball of Fairport Harbor, OH and David S.  Ball of Ashtabula, OH; two sisters, Shirley Medved of Meadville, PA and Marilyn Leopold of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Edwin Ball of Lockport, NY and Gary Ball of Seminole, FL; and four Grandchildren, Lisa, Jessica, Johnny and Julia.
     He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Eugene and Larry.
     Private funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev.  Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating.  Following cremation, burial will be in Spring Cemetery, Springboro, PA.  No visitation will be observed.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 25, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 26, 2005

MARGARET B.  B.  GOODALE
CONNEAUT — Margaret B.  (Peg) Bean Goodale, formerly of Mill Street, Conneaut, died late Sunday morning.  March 27, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the past eighteen months.
     A Conneaut resident for many years, Mrs.  Goodale was born on May 12, 1915, in Springboro, PA, the daughter of the late Homer and Blanche (Eldridge) Thompson, and was a graduate of Beaver Center High School.
     Mrs.  Goodale was a member of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church and a former longtime member of St.  Paul’s Episcopal Church in Conneaut.  She was active in political affairs in the Republican Party and ran for Conneaut city treasurer at one time.
     Over the years, she had been employed by Albro Packing in Springboro, Talon of Meadville, PA, the Conneaut Creamerie, Haugh’s Dress Shop, the Astatic Corp., Fortune-Byers and The Card Shop.  Mrs.  Goodale also served as a volunteer Gray Lady at Brown Memorial Hospital.
     Survivors include her son, Roy (Selene) Bean of North Kingsville; two grandchildren, Lisa (Matt) Moxley of Chandler, Arizona, and Jason Bean of Mentor; a great-granddaughter, Hannah Moxley; two stepchildren, Yvonne Tantari of Perrysburg, OH, and Richard (Sandy) Goodale of Painesville; and a number of stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
     Preceding her in death were her parents and her husbands, Roland Bean in 1960, and Nelson Goodale in 2001.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m.  Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with the Rev.  Joyce Shellhammer of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church officiating.
     Burial will be in East Springfield Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday one hour prior to the service.
     Memorial contributions may be given to the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church.

ALEXANDER L.  MCMULLEN
PIERPONT — Alexander L.  McMullen, 83, of Graham Road, died Sunday, March 27, 2005, at the Wade Park Veterans Hospital, Cleveland.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Childs and Williams Family Funeral Home, 96 Route 7, Pierpont

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 27, 2005

WILLIAM D.  CHAMBERS
KINGSVILLE — William D.  Chambers, 57, Lake Street, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 27, 2005, while on the job at Praxair Corp.  
     Visitation will be 5 to 7:30 p.m.  Thursday at Fleming Funeral Home, Inc., 49 W.  Jefferson St., Jefferson, with services immediately following the visitation.  
     Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O.  Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio, 44720, envelopes also will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 28, 2005

MARGARET B.  B.  GOODALE

CONNEAUT — Margaret B.  (Peg) Bean Goodale, formerly of Mill Street, Conneaut, died late Sunday morning.  March 27, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the past eighteen months.

A Conneaut resident for many years, Mrs.  Goodale was born on May 12, 1915, in Springboro, PA, the daughter of the late Homer and Blanche (Eldridge) Thompson, and was a graduate of Beaver Center High School.

Mrs.  Goodale was a member of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church and a former longtime member of St.  Paul’s Episcopal Church in Conneaut.  She was active in political affairs in the Republican Party and ran for Conneaut city treasurer at one time.
     Over the years, she had been employed by Albro Packing in Springboro, Talon of Meadville, PA, the Conneaut Creamerie, Haugh’s Dress Shop, the Astatic Corp., Fortune-Byers and The Card Shop.  Mrs.  Goodale also served as a volunteer Gray Lady at Brown Memorial Hospital.
     Survivors include her son, Roy (Selene) Bean of North Kingsville; two grandchildren, Lisa (Matt) Moxley of Chandler, Arizona, and Jason Bean of Mentor; a great-granddaughter, Hannah Moxley; two stepchildren, Yvonne Tantari of Perrysburg, OH, and Richard (Sandy) Goodale of Painesville; and a number of stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
     Preceding her in death were her parents and her husbands, Roland Bean in 1960, and Nelson Goodale in 2001.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m.  Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, with the Rev.  Joyce Shellhammer of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church officiating.
     Burial will be in East Springfield Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday one hour prior to the service.
     Memorial contributions may be given to the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 29, 2005

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 30, 2005

WILLIAM D.  CHAMBERS

KINGSVILLE — William Donald Chambers, age 57, of Lake Street, Kingsville, OH, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, March 27, 2005, while on the job at Praxair Corporation in Ashtabula Township.  
     He was born October 25, 1947 in Blakely, GA, the son of Dawson and Katie (Rogers) Chambers and has been a resident of this area since 1975, coming from Bradenton, FL.  He was married to the former Martha L.  Musgrave on October 8, 1967 in Ridgeland, SC.
     Mr.  Chambers was a truck driver for Praxair Corporation the past 20 years.  
     He was a member of the Braden River Baptist Church in Bradenton, FL.
     He was an outstanding football and baseball player while at Southeast High School in Bradenton and enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and being with his family.  
     Survivors include his wife, Martha; five children, Kandi S.  Webb of Chardon, William D.  Chambers, Jr.  serving with the U.S.  Marines at Keesler AFB in MS, Polly A.  Jones of Ashtabula, Kelly M.  Anderson of North Kingsville and Robert E.  Chambers of Kingsville; 11 grandchildren; his father and stepmother, Dawson and Elizabeth Chambers of Bradenton, FL; and a sister and brother, Dorothy Jahn and Harold Chambers, both of Bradenton, FL.  
      He was preceded in death by his mother, Katie Chambers.  
     Funeral Services will be at 7:30 P.  M.  Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, with Pastor Roger Jahn, nephew of Mr.  Chambers, officiating.  Cremation will take place at the Family Care Group Cremation following services with private burial of ashes in LuLu Falls Cemetery, Kingsville Township.  
      Visitation will be Thursday from 5 – 7:30 P.  M.  at the Funeral Home.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O.  Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720, envelopes will also be at the Funeral Home.
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LILLIAN R.  SWANSON
KINGSVILLE – Lillian Ruth Swanson, 86, died Monday, March 25, 2005 at Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.
     She was born June 9, 1918 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Harold G.  and Clara (Brown) Kemp and has been a lifetime area resident.
     She was a nurse at Lake County Memorial Hospital and Brown Memorial Hospital for 30 years retiring in 1979.
     She married Robert Swanson on Oct..  15, 1944.
     She is a member of Kingsville Presbyterian Church; Orion Chapter #12 OES; American Legion Auxiliary Neal Post #743; The Harmony Club and the Sunshine Couples Club.  She enjoyed candy making and crafts.
     Surviving her are her husband; two daughters, Sharon Scott and Betty Lou Swanson, both of Kingsville; two grandchildren, Karen (Jay) Bertholf and Virginia Lakota; three great grandchildren, Jessica and Julie Lakota and Virginia Bertholf and a brother, Glenn Kemp of Geneva.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Russell Kemp and a sister, Mary Louise Harper.
     Funeral Services will be 11 a.m.  Friday at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 W.  Prospect Rd., Ashtabula with Rev.  Bonnie Habbersett of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church officiating.
     Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery in Ashtabula Twp.
     Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m.  Thursday at the funeral home and on Friday from 10 a.m.  until the time of service.
     Memorial contributions can be made to the Kingsville Presbyterian Church or to the Kingsville Fire Department.
     Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

FRANK DEDOMENICO
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Frank DeDomenico, 73, of North Kingsville died Saturday, March 26, 2005 in Cleveland.  
     A Mass of the Resurrection will be at noon Friday at St.  Joseph Church in Ashtabula, with entombment to follow in St.  Joseph Cemetery.
     Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Thursday and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Friday at Guerriero Funeral Home, 1550 W.  19th St.
     Memorial contributions can be made to the Frank DeDomenico Living Memorial.

Obituaries - Star Beacon March 31, 2005

ALEXANDER L.  MCMULLEN
PIERPONT — Alexander L.  McMullen, 83, of Graham Rd., Pierpont, Ohio, died Sunday morning, March 27, 2005 at the Louis Stokes Veterans Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.  Mr.  McMullen was born October 15, 1921 in Clifton Springs, New York, the son of Leon & Viola (Spoor) McMullen.
     Mr.  McMullen was a graduate of New York High School class of 1940 and then worked as a carpenter for his father until December 7, 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day).  He joined the Marine Corp.  on January 3, 1942 and served during W.W.  II, until he was honorably discharged on January 3, 1945.  
     While on R&R with the Marine Corp.  in New Zealand, Alex met & married a local girl, Berl E.  Webb in 1943.  Over the next 25 years Alex & Berl spent 5 years in the United States & 20 years in New Zealand.  While in New Zealand he was a scout master and designed & built houses.  He had 3 daughters when Alex lost his wife to cancer in 1970 & returned to the United States to be near his parents.  
     Mr.  McMullen then settled in Pierpont, Ohio with a special friend, Vivian Duhaime until her death in 1987.  Following her death he retired and made Pierpont his home.  He enjoyed gardening, music, ceramics, computers, western movies, history and talking to people.
     Survivors include daughters Dr.  Maxine McMullen of Florida, Lynette Davis of New Zealand and Karen McMullen of Pierpont, Ohio; 4 Grandchildren, Warren, Kane & Carl Carter of New Zealand and Alexander Gaw of Pierpont, Ohio & Son-in-Law Neil Davis of New Zealand.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Berl, cousins, Vivian Duhaime, & Bob Jones, Grandma Wee Gran, Uncle Arthur Cottington and his best friend, Joe Sucheky.
     A military service will be held Friday, April 1, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.  in Evergreen Cemetery in Pierpont, Ohio.  Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6846 of Geneva, Ohio, will conduct services.
     Childs & Williams Funeral Home, 96 St.  Rt.  7, Pierpont, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.

GERALDINE THOMAS
NORTH KINGSVILLE — Geraldine Thomas, 77, died Monday, March 21, 2005.  A Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m.  Saturday at Edgewood Alliance Church, 3137 E.  Center St., N.  Kingsville.  At the request of Mrs.  Thomas, no calling hours will be observed.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004; Edgewood Alliance Church, 3137 E.  Center Street, N.  Kingsville, OH 44068; or Leukemia Lymphoma Northern Ohio Chapter, 902 West Point Parkway, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44145.  Arrangements by Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.