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 Obituaries - Star Beacon March 1, 2007 
None in this area. 
 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 2, 2007 
ROSE M. THEIL 
CONNEAUT - - Rose M. Theil, age 83, of Conneaut, Ohio, died 
Thursday morning, March 1, 2007, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center, Conneaut. 
She was born December 21, 1923, in Conneaut, and was the daughter of Anthony and 
Catherine Prolong. Mrs. Theil had been employed as a shipping clerk at the 
former Astatic Corporation. 
She was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and enjoyed bowling. 
Survivors include her son, Fred M. "Chip" (Sherry) Theil, Jr., of Conneaut; and 
three grandchildren, Shandi, Tony, and Molly. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Fred M. Theil, Sr. 
Graveside Services in St. Joseph Cemetery will be held at the convenience 
of the family. 
 
For those who wish, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue 
Squad. Envelopes are available at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 
208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, who is in charge of arrangements. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 3, 2007 
None in this area. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 4, 2007 
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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 5, 2007 
MARY LOU MOCK 
 
ASHTABULA - - Mary Lou Mock, age 75, of North Bend Road and 
formerly of Gladding Avenue, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at the Ashtabula County 
Medical Center. 
She was born February 24, 1932, in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of Charles 
and Lucille (Zuber) Jennings, and had been an Ashtabula resident since March 3, 
1951, when she married Richard T. Mock. She worked part-time at various places 
over the years, including Hills, Kmart, Jubilee, and Jefferson Geriatric Center, 
but mostly was committed to caring for her family at home. 
A member of Faith Lutheran Church and a 28-year cancer survivor, Mrs. Mock loved 
spending time with her family and grandchildren. 
Her survivors include two children, Richard C. (Mary Ellen) Mock and Lisa M. 
Wolf, both of Ashtabula; four grandchildren, Ken, Kevin, Lisa, and Holli; two 
great-grandchildren, Case and Katelyn; one brother, Charles Jennings of 
Ashtabula; and three sisters, Shirley Smith of Mentor, Joe Anna Clark of 
Lakeland, Fla., and Betty Dillion of Peach Grove, W. Va. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard T. Mock, on July 12, 1992; one 
daughter, Corinne Mock; one step-daughter, Sharon Mock; and her parents. 
A Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the DUCRO FUNERAL 
SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula. Rev. Karen Tews, Pastor of 
Faith Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory 
Gardens, North Kingsville. 
 
Calling Hours will be Tuesday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. 
 
Contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 504 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, 
Ohio 44004, or to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 
Ohio 44106. 
Available at www.ducro. com 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 6, 2007 
ESTHER A. ANKROM 
KINGSVILLE - - Esther Anne Ankrom, age 70, a resident of 
Kingsville Township, Ohio, died on Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Hamot Medical 
Center in Erie, Pa. 
Born March 23, 1936 in Cambridge, Ohio, she was the daughter of Amel and Emily (Gimiel) 
Jamiel. 
Retired from Adelphia, Mrs. Ankrom was a member of Saint Andrews Catholic Church 
in Sheffield Township and was devoted to her children. 
Survivors include sons, Ronald Ankrom of Waterloo, Ind., Gregory Ankrom of N. 
Kingsville, and Bryan Ankrom of Kingsville Township; daughters, Theresa Nalley 
of Kingsville Township and Susan (Vern) Furman of Geneva; grandchildren, Linda 
and Kelly Dolan, Raymond, Jerad, Samantha, and Michael Ankrom, and Karl Furman; 
sisters, Rose Holdam of Ind. and Emily Norris of Fla.; and brothers, James 
Jamiel of Fla. and Phillip Jamiel of Strongsville Ohio. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard W. Ankrom; sons, 
Richard A. and Raymond Ankrom; brothers, George, Edward, Joseph, and Clementeau 
Jamiel; and sisters, Sister Mary Simon and Sister Simona. 
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at St. Andrews 
Church, Sheffield Township, with burial to follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, 
Conneaut. 
 
Visitation will be today, Tuesday evening, March 6, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 
GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 6280 S. Main St., N. Kingsville, Ohio. 
Arrangements by GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, N. Kingsville, Ohio. 
GEORGE T. MCCONNELL 
 
KINGSVILLE - George Thomas McConnell, age 92, died Wednesday, 
Feb. 28, 2007, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. 
He was born July 31, 1914 in Patton, Cambia Co., Pa., the son of Thomas and 
Margaret (Fitzpatrick) McConnell. George had been a resident of Patton, Pa. and 
Ashtabula, Ohio, most of his life. 
He worked as a coal miner before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served his 
country during World War II before being honorably discharged. Mr. McConnell 
later worked as a driver for John Ducro and Sons, and as a painter and 
landscaper in the community. 
A member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and a life member of the Andover VFW, 
Mr. McConnell loved gardening and maintained a small garden during his stay at 
the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. 
His survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Sunsery, Catherine Hoover, 
and Alverna "Boots" Burris; five brothers, Elmer, Thomas, Russell, Earl, and 
Woodrow McConnell; and his parents. 
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the 
family. 
 
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., 
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. 
The family would like to thank the staff at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home 
and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their compassion and care. 
DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, is in charge of 
arrangements. 
Available at www.ducro.com 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 7, 2007 
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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 8, 2007 
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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 9, 2007 
LOIS J. SHUMAKE 
CONNEAUT - - Lois J. Shumake, age 79, of Conneaut, Ohio, died 
Wednesday morning, March 7, 2007, at University Hospital in Cleveland. 
She was born December 13, 1927 in Conneaut, and was the daughter of Ira and Iva 
(Spitsnaugle) Gillespie. A 1945 graduate of Rowe High School, Mrs. Shumake was a 
lifelong Conneaut resident. She was employed for several years as a cook at the 
First Assembly of God Day Care Center and the Child Care Center at First United 
Methodist Church. Through the years, she had also been a baby sitter for a 
number of Conneaut families, and had previously worked for Dr. Bell, Premix, and 
Astatic Corporation. 
Mrs. Shumake was a member of East Conneaut United Methodist Church, where she 
was in charge of funeral dinners, and was active in the United Methodist Women, 
the Christian Family Class, and the administrative board. Lois was also a member 
of the Conneaut Garden Club. She loved to shop, and enjoyed gardening and 
collecting dolls. 
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lou Pape of Conneaut, Ohio; her son, Jerry 
(Susan) Anderson of Conneaut, Ohio; three step-sons, Robert J. (Lorraine) 
Shumake of Bellington, Wash., James (Denise) Shumake of Albion, Pa., and Michael 
Shumake of North Kingsville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Jodie Anderson of 
Conneaut, Ohio, Eric Anderson of Raleigh, N.C., Michelle Pape of Conneaut, Ohio, 
Angela O’Dell of Fla., Bethany Anderson of Lancaster, Ohio, Sadie Anderson and 
James Anderson both of Zanesville, Ohio; four step-grandchildren; and 12 
great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Shumake on Feb. 
11, 2007; a son, David J. Anderson; a daughter, Patty Sue Anderson; her 
son-in-law, Albert Pape who died on Feb. 11, 1990; two brothers, Forrest and 
Ivan Gillespie; and three sisters, Vern Buchanan, Faye Holmes, and Louise 
Preston. 
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007, at East Conneaut 
United Methodist Church, 809 Furnace Rd., Conneaut, Ohio, with the Rev. Paula 
Marbury officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. 
 
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2007, at the MARCY FUNERAL 
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, and on Saturday at 
the Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. 
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at 
the Funeral Home and at the Church. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 10, 2007 
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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 11, 2007 
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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 13, 2007 
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HELEN SHARP 
CONNEAUT - - Helen Sharp, age 90, of Mill St., Conneaut, Ohio, 
died at her home Friday, March 9, 2007. 
She was born in Conneaut on August 12, 1916 to the late Anthony and Theresa (DiBiase) 
Guarino. 
Helen was a charter member of the Conneaut Eagles #408. 
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Robert Severa of Ashtabula; and several 
nieces and nephews. 
Mrs. Sharp is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Mary Santillo, 
Lucy Copeck and Blanche Severa; and two brothers, Mike and Joseph Guarino. 
Per her wishes there will be no calling hours or services. Helen will be 
buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conneaut. 
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut is in charge of 
arrangements. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 15, 2007 
BETTE E. THAYER 
 
CONNEAUT - - After a short illness Bette Evelyn Thayer has 
moved on to join our Father in Heaven on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. 
She was born May 13, 1926 to Charles and Florence Day in South Bend, Pa. In 
1946, Bette married George H. Spalding from Grove City, Pa., who died in a plane 
crash in 1957. In 1958, Bette married Cecil Earl Thayer of Conneaut, Ohio. 
After high school in Apollo, Pa., Bette attended the Pittsburgh Art Institute, 
earning a certificate as an Illustrator. As an employee of Singer, she attended 
classes at DuBois to study drapery, tailoring, and dress making. In addition to 
making dozens of quilts over the years, she often designed and made clothing for 
her family. During the Great Depression, she considered herself lucky because 
her family had a big variety of vegetables from their garden, fresh eggs and 
chickens to eat. 
Bette was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in 
Conneaut, where she served as a Diaconate and was very active in the Doers 
organization. For 16 years Bette worked on the Food Pantry at the church. Since 
1986 she worked as a volunteer in the Gift Shop at the Conneaut Medical Center. 
Bette was a charter member of the Conneaut Quilters Guild, as well as a member 
of the Dolls Are Us Club in Conneaut. Over the years she also found time to be a 
Republican Poll worker, participating in many local elections. 
Always a gracious Hostess, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and 
great-grandmother. Her family and friends will always remember her positive 
attitude, love of people, artistic abilities, patriotism, and love of God. 
Bette is survived by her husband, Cecil Earl Thayer, of Conneaut, Ohio; 
daughters, Nancy Kirkwood, of Niceville, Fla., and Judy DeMarco of Bradenton, 
Fla.; sons, George Thayer of Fredricktown, Ohio, and Robert Thayer of Columbus, 
Ohio; grandchildren, Kevin Kirkwood of Orlando, Fla., Christina DeMarco-Curran 
of Sarasota, Fla., Jim Thayer of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Tony Thayer of Ashland, Ohio, 
and Mark and Jack Thayer of Columbus, Ohio; great-granddaughter, Brooklyn 
Thayer; brother, Charles Floyd Day of Greenwood, S. C.; and sisters, Helen 
Marinelli, Ann Crawford, and Mary Lou Schreffler, all from Apollo, Pa. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, George; and a 
brother, Robert Day. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at the 
First Congregational United Church of Christ with the Rev. Rudolph G. Babcock 
officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens. 
 
Friends may call on Friday, March 16, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 
THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut. 
 
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to the UCC 
Bell Tower Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home and at the 
Church. 
IDA M. SHOBE 
CONNEAUT - - Ida M. Shobe, 90, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007. 
No visitation or services are planned. 
Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Conneaut is in charge of arrangements. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 16, 2007 
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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 17, 2007 
DANIEL D. KEYES 
CONNEAUT - - Daniel D. "Pappa" Keyes, age 62, of Conneaut, died 
Thursday morning, March 15, 2007, at UHHS Conneaut Medical Center. 
He was born May 5, 1944, in Ashtabula, to Hayes Ennamel Keyes and Alma (Pannenen) 
Keyes Piispanen. A Conneaut resident since 1990, Mr. Keyes had been employed as 
a cook at Mr. Chicken, and was a member of the Army-Navy Union and the Eagles 
Clubs of Ashtabula. 
"Pappa" enjoyed playing horseshoes, listening to older Country music, and being 
with his family, especially his grandchildren. 
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia (Perkins) Keyes, whom he married June 23, 
1980; two daughters, Michele Louise Keyes and Susanna Marie Erdman, both of 
Conneaut; a son, Daniel H. Keyes of Conneaut; four sisters, Becky Whitehead, 
Evelyn Fleishman, and Vickie Stevenson all of Ashtabula, and Karen Dickson of 
Cleveland; four brothers, Gordon, Theodore, David, and Thomas Keyes, all of 
Ashtabula; eight grandchildren; and his mother, Alma Keyes Piispanen of 
Ashtabula. 
He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Daryl Leland Keyes; and his 
step-father, Henry Piispanen. 
Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007, at the MARCY FUNERAL 
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, with Pastor John 
Howell of the Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be 
in East Conneaut Cemetery. 
 
Friends may call from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of service at the Funeral 
Home on Monday. 
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marcy Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St., 
Conneaut, Ohio 44030. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 18, 2007 
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Obituaries - Star Beacon March 19, 2007 
 ALAN 
F. SALSBURY 
 
CONNEAUT - - Alan F. Salsbury, age 84, died Saturday afternoon, 
March 17, 2007, at UH-Conneaut Medical Center, after having suffered a heart 
attack on Tuesday. 
He was born July 30, 1922, in West Springfield, Pa., and was a son of Fred and 
Ivan (Jenkins) Salsbury. A graduate of the former West Springfield High School, 
Mr. Salsbury was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong area 
resident and had been employed as a mechanic at Midtown Motors for a number of 
years. 
Survivors include his daughter, Carol L. Blevins of Conneaut, Ohio; his son, 
James G. Salsbury of West Springfield, Pa.; his grandson, Craig Hillyer of 
Conneaut; his great-grandson, Christopher Hillyer of Olean, N.Y.; his brother, 
Albert D. Salsbury of Conneaut; and nieces, nephews, and more distant relatives. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Thelma G. Salsbury, in 2005; 
his sister, Sybil Youngs; and a son, Wayne Alan Salsbury, in 1971. 
Graveside service will be at 12 p.m. (noon) Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in 
Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ohio. 
 
Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty 
St., Conneaut, Ohio, on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. 
 
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes 
will be available at the Funeral Home. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 20, 2007 
ETHEL J. O'BAKER 
 
CONNEAUT - - Former Geneva and Conneaut resident Ethel J. O’Baker, 
age 98, died Saturday afternoon, March 17, 2007, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center. 
She was born October 12, 1908, in Bedford County, Pa., and was the daughter of 
Henry T. and Hester (Wolford) Holler. 
An area resident most of her life, Mrs. O’Baker attended the Geneva and Conneaut 
Assemblies of God. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening, especially her African 
Violets. 
Survivors include two sons, C. Robert (Margaret) O’Baker of Geneva, Ohio, and 
Ronald L. (Betty) O’Baker of Pierpont, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Denise O’Baker 
(Gary) Shaw, Peggy O’Baker (John) Novak, Karen O’Baker (Charles) Porter, Edna 
O’Baker (Patrick) Sweeney, Ruthella O’Baker Coder, Lynnette O’Baker, and Justus 
O’Baker; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson, Ryley Johnson. A 
number of nieces, nephews and more distant relatives also survive. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles R. O’Baker, in 
1980; a grandson, Robert O’Baker, in 1962; and ten brothers and sisters. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the MARCY 
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, with the 
Rev. Donald Matthews, former pastor of the Conneaut First Assembly of God, 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Pierpont, Ohio. 
 
Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Tuesday, March 20, 2007, from 6 to 8 
p.m. 
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve. 
Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. 
JOSEPH R. ZIMMERMAN 
 
CONNEAUT - - Joseph R. Zimmerman, age 29, of Conneaut, Ohio, 
died Sunday morning, March 18, 2007, in the Hospice Unit at Ashtabula County 
Medical Center, following a five-month illness. 
Born July 22, 1977 in Conneaut, he was a son of Earl and June (Lasch) Zimmerman. 
A 1995 graduate of Conneaut High School, Joe was employed at General Electric 
Conneaut Base Plant. 
He attended First United Methodist Church and was a member of the Monroe 
Sportsmen’s Club and the motorcycle club, Abate CRMO Region 13. 
Always involved with cars, he enjoyed attending Thursday night Lighthouse 
Cruisers car shows and dirt-biking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his 
daughter and family. 
Survivors include his parents, of Conneaut, Ohio; his fiancée, Tina Ernst; his 
daughter, Desirae Jo Zimmerman, at home; two step-children, Breonna Ernst and 
Kyle Ernst; his brother, Scott (Lisa) Zimmerman of Conneaut; a nephew, Chase 
Zimmerman of Conneaut; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Tousey of West 
Springfield, Pa.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Norm Tousey; and his 
paternal grandmother, Beatrice Zimmerman. 
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007, at the MARCY FUNERAL 
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, with the Rev. 
Charles Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial 
will be in Glenwood Cemetery. 
 
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, from 2 to 4 
p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. 
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at 
the Funeral Home. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 21, 2007 
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WILLIAM SUTTON 
KINGSVILLE - - William Sutton, 72, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007. 
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Ducro Funeral Services and 
Crematory, 4534 Elm Ave., Ashtabula. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 23, 2007 
MARY D. PIZZI 
CONNEAUT - Mary D. Pizzi, age 92 of Conneaut, died Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 
The Villa at the Lake in Conneaut, where she has resided for the past four 
years. 
 
Mary was born June 22, 1914 in St. Angelo en Grotto Campo Bosso, Italy, the 
daughter of Savario and Vincenza (Pizzi) Taddeo. She came to the United States 
in the early 1920’s with her husband, Anthony.  They moved to Boston for a short 
time and came back to Conneaut, and opened the Pizzi Cafe’, bringing the "round 
pizza" to Conneaut as we know it today. She and her husband operated Pizzi’s for 
many, many years before selling their business in 1960. 
 
Mary was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church in Conneaut and the Altar Rosary 
Society. She loved going to church, gardening, and especially cooking Italian 
food for her family and friends. 
 
She is survived by her son-in-law, Darrell Maukonen of Conneaut; seven 
grandchildren, Mary and Donald Murtha of Conneaut, Donna Maukonen of Tampa, 
Fla., Anthony and Debbie of Maukonen of Jefferson, Joe and Alexis of Concord, 
Karen and Mark Wheeler of Conneaut, Tom and Rochelle Perkio of Conneaut, and 
Steve Perkio of Conneaut; and great-grandchildren, Corrie and Katie Murtha, 
Chelsea, Joseph and Michael Maukonen, Toni and Taylor Wheeler, Tom, Morgan, 
Marie, Stephen, Michael and Erika Perkio. 
 
Mrs. Pizzi was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Anthony; two 
daughters, Jane Maukonen and Antonette Perkio; son-in-law, Richard Perkio; 
brothers, Fiory and Leo Taddeo; and sisters, Michelina, Anna, Marie and 
Christine. 
 
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at St. 
Frances Cabrini Church, Mill Street, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas 
officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conneaut. 
 
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007, at the RAISIAN 
FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut. 
 
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Church. Envelopes will 
be available at the Funeral Home. 
Obituaries - Star Beacon March 24, 2007 
ODIS NEWHARD 
NORTH KINGSVILLE - Odis Newhard, age 86, of East Center St., North Kingsville, 
died Thursday, March 22, 2007, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. 
 
Born August 19, 1920 in Benton, Pa., he was a son of Charles and Mae (Sweeny) 
Newhard. Mr. Newhard was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, serving 
in the Pacific Theater of Operations, where he received the Purple Heart. He 
married Mattie Rigby on September 29, 1944, and they lived in the same house in 
North Kingsville for 61 years. He was a bus driver for the Buckeye School 
District, retiring after 39 years of service. 
 
He was a member of the Neal Post of the American Legion in North Kingsville; a 
member of the Glen Ross Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, and a past 
member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He enjoyed flying and 
carpentry. 
 
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Betsy (Douglas) Hupp of Marietta, 
Ohio, and Nancy Brown of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Michael Walker, 
Brian Walker, Leah Etherington and Arron Brown; and five great-grandchildren. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Carl, Donald, Frank, and 
Emery; and a sister, Arlene Maier. 
 
Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at Eastlake Cemetery, 
Route #193 in North Kingsville, with the Rev. Shane Nanney, of the East Side 
Presbyterian Church, officiating. The Neal Post of the American Legion will be 
conducting Military Rites. 
 
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western 
Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. 
 
The Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 W. Prospect Rd., 
Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements. Guest book and obituary at 
fleming-billman.com. 
MICHAEL A. NOTTE 
THE VILLAGES, FL - Michael A. Notte, age 69, a former Thompson and Madison 
resident, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at his home in Florida. 
 
Michael was born April 3, 1937 in Conneaut, Ohio, and a graduate of the Ora Jean 
Barber School in Erie, Pa. He is a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in 1956 and 
1957.  Mr. Notte was a barber for 42 years. He owned and operated Mike’s Barber 
Shop in Madison before his retirement. 
 
Survivors include his wife, Elaine (Oberweiser); a son, Kenneth (Angie) Notte of 
Thompson, Ohio; a daughter, Linda (Nick) Stames of Bristow, Va.; grandchildren, 
Michael and Kevin Notte, and Caitlin, Kylie and Nicholas Stames; a brother, Tom 
Notte of Conneaut, Ohio; and a sister, Loretta (Chuck) Penniman. 
 
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery; and his parents, Nick and Edith 
Notte. 
 
Funeral Services for Michael will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at St. 
Anne’s Anglican Church, 5236 Middle Ridge, Madison, Ohio, with the Reverend 
Kelly Irish officiating. Burial will be in Madison Memorial Cemetery. 
 
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007, at the POTTI FUNERAL 
HOME, 2726 Hubbard Rd., (Rt. 528), Madison, Ohio. 
 
Donations may be made to St. Anne’s Anglican Church, the Chapel of Christian 
Faith in Lady lake, Florida, or to Hospice. 
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