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Obituaries - Star Beacon November, 2002
CONNEAUT - Sulo P. "Pat" Nimelli, 86, of Broad Street, died Wednesday,
Nov. 6, 2002, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa., following an apparent
coronary.
He was born May 28, 1916, in Conneaut, the son of Jacob and Maria (Toppi)
Nimelli.
Mr. Nimelli was a lifelong Conneaut resident and a 1937 graduate of
Conneaut High School. He began his career in 1941 as a machinist at the
Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Co. and retired in 1978 after more than 37
years. Mr. Nimelli was also a former city councilman from the fourth ward.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he had served as head
usher and chairman of the trustees; a member of Evergreen Lodge 222 Free and
Accepted Masons and Rose Chapter 22 Order of Eastern Star.
Mr. Nimelli enjoyed many sports and coached Little League baseball at
Conneaut Local Youth Organization Field for many years. He enjoyed his
family, bowling, golfing and watching sports on television.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty J. (Davison) Nimelli, whom he
married March 17, 1942; two daughters, Janice Day of Erie, Pa., and Connie
Rockwell of Cleveland; four grandchildren, Kelly Day Keeney, Joseph Day, T.J.
and Andy Rockwell; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Keeney and Faith Rockwell; and
two sisters, Nelma Snyder of Conneaut and Sylvia Carson of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Marian Nyberg, Vivian
Nimelli and Verna Pulli; five brothers, Arvo, Urho, Edward, Robert and John.
Service will be 11 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo
St., Conneaut, with the Rev. David Harding officiating. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.
Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, is
handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church for
building improvements. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at
the church.
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NORTH KINGSVILLE - Marie A. Faulkerson, 61, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at
University Hospitals in Cleveland.
She was born Sept. 5, 1941, in Conneaut, to Charles and Dorothy (Beeman)
Seaton.
Mrs. Faulkerson was a lifetime Ashtabula resident and married William Faulkerson
Sept. 2, 1960. She worked 20 years at Premix and was working at TA Truck Stop in
Kingsville.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ashtabula. She was a very
devoted grandmother and was described as a very loyal friend who would help
anyone who needed her.
Survivors include her husband, son William Jr. of Altoona, Pa.; daughter Theresa
Munda of Ashtabula; brother Stanely Giddings of Ashtabula; sisters Jeanette
Gluvna, Lela Dickson and Virginia Davis, all of Ashtabula; and grandchildren Joe
Paulino, Anthony Munda and Nicholas Munda, all of Ashtabula.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Service is 10 a.m. Friday, at the Ross-Billman Funeral Home, 526 W. Prospect
Rd., Ashtabula, officiated by Thomas Orr.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Calling hours are 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 3330 Lake Ave.,
Ashtabula.
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MARENO VALLEY, Calif. - Stephen Molner, 63, formerly of Conneaut, died
Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at his home.
He was born March 22, 1939, in Detroit, the son of Stephen and Edna Mae (Fuller)
Molner.
He had lived in California for the past 15 years. He also lived in Kent and in
Liberty Township.
Mr. Molner retired from McDonnell Douglas Corp. as a quality assurance engineer.
He was a 1958 graduate of Conneaut High School and then served with the
U.S. Navy from 195862.
He received his bachelor of science degree in aerospace technology from Kent
State University after completing his service with the Navy.
In his leisure, he enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife, the former Linda Norton, to whom he had been married
for the past 37 years; two daughters, Natali Schneider of North Lima, and Nadine
Schuller of McDonald; a son, Scott Molner, also of McDonald; four grandchildren,
Brad and Brittany Schneider, and Tori and Michael Schuller; and a sister, Nancy
Ulrich of Ottumwa, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepfather, Joseph Pizzuto.
Service is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut, with the Rev. Larry Ulrich, brother-in-law of the deceased,
officiating.
Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Ashtabula County. Envelopes
are available at the funeral home.
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CONNEAUT - Judy A. Clough, 60, of Carnegie Street, died Monday, Nov.
11, 2002, at her home following a three-year illness.
Mrs. Clough was born Oct. 12, 1942, in Erie, the daughter of Wilbur and Mable
(Anderson) Garstenshlager.
A lifelong Conneaut resident, she was a graduate of the former Rowe High
School and was employed as a fiscal clerk for the Ashtabula County Board of
Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities.
She enjoyed spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren -
shopping, and the Cleveland Indians.
Survivors include her two daughters, Candace Clough of Findlay, and Tiffani
Brink of Conneaut; and two grandchildren, Shae and Sierra Brink, both of
Conneaut.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Garstenshlager;
and her sister, Darlene Kutturna.
Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 208
Liberty St., Conneaut, with Tim Kraus of the Church of Christ
officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, North Kingsville.
Envelopes for contributions to the Relay for Life Cancer Walk will be available
at the funeral home.
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KINGSVILLE — Mary E. Heaven, 79, formerly of Craytor Avenue, Conneaut,
died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 23, 1923, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of George and Anna
(Baker) Maines.
A resident of Conneaut for more than 40 years, Mrs. Heaven was a devoted
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She volunteered much of her time to
fund raising for Happy Hearts School and AshCraft Industries. She also enjoyed
flower gardening and cooking.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Fletcher of Franklin, Pa., Anna
Dewey and Judy Smock, both of Conneaut; four sons, Gary G. of Ashtabula,
Leroy W. of Waterford, Pa., Joseph C. of Albion, Pa. and Duane of North
Kingsville; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters,
Della Saunders and LaVern Taylor, both of Trafford, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy and her parents.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345
Main St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Walter Coy, pastor of United Church of
Christ, officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North
Kingsville.
Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Ashcraft Industries or Ashtabula County
Nursing Home Activities Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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CONNEAUT - Cecelia I. Hinkle, 93, of West Street, died Friday, Nov.
22, 2002, at the Villa at the Lake. She was born Aug. 12, 1909, in Erie, Pa., a
daughter of Henry J. and Mary J. (Mooney) Wickles.
Mrs. Hinkle was a Conneaut High School graduate and attended Buffalo City
Training Hospital for Nurses. She then worked as a registered nurse at Myer
Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., and at Brown Memorial Hospital in
Conneaut. She was a member of the United Church of Christ and Rose Chapter
22, Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, traveling, flowers,
wintering in Kissimmee, Fla., and music, especially listening to organ
recordings.
Survivors include a son, Anthony M. Serena of California; her niece and
caregiver Sandra Dalrymple of Conneaut; five grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth G. Hinkle, in
1989; and two stepbrothers, Harry and Sam Serena.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center,
208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Walter Coy, of United Church of
Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North
Kingsville.
Calling hours are from noon until the time of service Wednesday. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad or the Hospice of
Ashtabula County. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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ASHTABULA - Ronald L. Lott Sr., 60, of Lake Avenue, died Saturday, Nov. 23,
2002, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born March 6, 1942, in Chillicothe, the
son of John E. and Bessie Lott.
A Conneaut resident most of his life, Mr. Lott worked for Allied Resinous
and retired in 1994. Most recently, he was a cook at the former Capt. Jack's
restaurant in Conneaut. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ in
Conneaut, and he enjoyed fishing, model trains and spending time with his
family and friends.
Survivors include five daughters, Cheryl Lott of Conneaut, Loretta Dodge
of Ashtabula, Tammie Pinfield of Windham, and Rebecca Lott and Cindy Dodge, both
of Kingsville; three sons, Ricky Lott of Conneaut, Ronald L. Lott Jr. of
Cleveland, and James Bowers of Conneaut; three sisters, JoAnne Hommes of
Kingsville, Jeannie Britt of Chillicothe, and Libby Barker of Jacksonville,
Fla.; two brothers, Robert of Conneaut, and Franky of Chillicothe; and 18
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Rodney; a grandson, Justin; a
brother, Johnnie; and a sister, Evelyn Farnham.
Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation
Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Tim Kraus, of the Church
of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North
Kingsville.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral
home.
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CONNEAUT - Clyde "Dick" Burk Jr., 82, of Middle Road, died Wednesday,
Nov. 6, 2002, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, Kingsville, following a
nine-year illness.
He was born May 13, 1920, son of Clyde, Sr. and Nellie Marie (Writsel) Burk, in
Zalesky.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army as a medic attached to the 330th Engineers. He
served in the Asian Theater and worked on building the Burma Road. He moved to
Conneaut 57 years ago where he worked for the former Norton Co. for 20
years and the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad for 20 years. He also owned the
West End Coal Co. for 10 years.
Mr. Burk was a member of the Federated Church of East Springfield, Pa.,
Evergreen Lodge #222 F and AM, and Rose Chapter #22 OES, of which he was past
patron. He also was a member of the clown unit of Zem Zem Shrine of Erie, Pa.
and the former Rosebud Clowns, Conneaut. He helped establish the July 4th
Committee in Conneaut and enjoyed woodworking, ceramics and was a
lapidary.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Steinhoff Burk, whom he married May 7, 1945; a
daughter, Susan Schor of Conneaut; a son, Larry Burk of Powhatan, Va.;
and three grandchildren, Scott and David Burk and Kristen Schor.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in Greenlawn
Memory Gardens, North Kingsville. The Rev. Ed Huntley of Federated Church
will officiate.
There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Conneaut Rescue Squad or Ashtabula Regional Home Health. Envelopes will be
available at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 208 Liberty St.,
Conneaut, which is in handling arrangements.
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CONNEAUT - Jean K. Laitinen, 75, of Sandusky Street, died Friday, Nov.
22, 2002, while visiting in Richardson, Texas. She was born March 22, 1927, in
Conneaut, the daughter of Emil V. and Susan J. (Mackey) Hill.
A lifelong Conneaut resident, Mrs. Laitinen was a 1945 graduate of
Conneaut High School and served in Conneaut Municipal Court,
primarily as deputy clerk of courts for 24 years, and then retiring as clerk of
courts.
She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where she served on the
funeral meal committee and was a member of the church's sewing club for more
than 50 years. She was also active in the Ladies of Finnish Heritage and
volunteered at Brown Memorial Hospital. She played piano and enjoyed music,
being with her family, especially her grandchildren, and attending her high
school class get-togethers.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Ryan of Deltona, Fla.; her son, Mark R. of
Conneaut; and three grandchildren, Kevin Ryan, and Scott and Lisa
Laitinen.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Eugene J. Laitinen, in
1995.
Service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lake Road and
Grove Street, Conneaut, with the Rev. Clyde A. McGee officiating.
Burial will be in Center Cemetery in Conneaut.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation
Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Abiding Memorial of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available
at the funeral home and the church.
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CONNEAUT - Glenn H. Loomis, 87, of Spring Street, died Saturday, Nov.
30, 2002, at Ashtabula County Nursing Home, Kingsville.
He was born Aug. 10, 1915, in Conneaut, a son of Stanley R. and Bertha B.
(Huston) Loomis.
A 1934 graduate of Conneaut High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and
served with the Seabees during World War II. He served with the Navy Reserve
unit of the Seabees in Erie, Pa., as senior chief petty officer, retiring after
30 years.
He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Navy Seabee Veterans of
America Inc., and Cowle Post 151 of the American Legion.
Mr. Loomis was a self-employed building contractor and a partner in Loomis and
Laituri Builders. He built many homes, and remodeled many businesses, in
Conneaut, Ashtabula, Erie and Cleveland.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America for 38 years and was an Eagle
Scout. He was a 25-year member of the Lakeville (East Conneaut) Fire Department
and served as chief in 1949. He was a patrol officer with the Lakeville Police
Department and a lieutenant with the Conneaut Police Auxiliary. He also was a
member of the Deputy Sheriff's Auxiliary.
Mr. Loomis joined East Conneaut United Methodist Church in 1927. He served there
in many capacities, including supervising the building of the parsonage on Rowe
Street and remodeling the gymnasium in the Sunday school following a fire. He
also was a member of the church administrative board during the building of the
new church on Furnace Road.
Survivors include his wife, Betty E. (Strong) Loomis; two daughters, Shirley J.
Smith Krieg of Conneaut, and Carol L. Johnson of Kingsville; a sister, Grace
Mozena of Conneaut; four grandchildren, Sharon Miller, and Douglas, Brian and
Michael Smith; three stepgrandchildren, Mathew and Daniel Krieg and Karen
Colburn; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Viola J. Loomis.
Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at East Conneaut United Methodist Church, 809
Furnace Road, Conneaut, with the Rev. Armando Arellano and the Rev. Tim Kraus
officiating.
Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Marcy Funeral Home
and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be made to the East Conneaut United Methodist Church
or the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and
the church.
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KINGSVILLE - Eugene M. (Gene) Sherman, 41, formerly of Chestnut Street,
Conneaut, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Ashtabula County Nursing
Home, Kingsville, where he had been a patient the last seven years.
He was born Sept. 12, 1961, in Conneaut, to Patricia (Moore) Watson and Earl
Sherman.
Mr. Sherman attended Conneaut and Ashtabula schools and worked for the
Village of North Kingsville road department. Before his illness, he worked as an
auto body technician at Modern Auto Body.
He enjoyed hiking, fishing and playing with his daughter.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Ellis Watson, of
Jefferson; his daughter, Ashley Sherman of North Kingsville; a stepson, James
Kirk of Ashtabula; three sisters, Cindy Fink and Paula Brunty, both of
Ashtabula, and Pam Sherman of Painesville; and four brothers, Earl of West
Springfield, Pa., and Rick, Tim and Mike, all of Ashtabula.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Sherman.
Funeral is noon Wednesday at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208
Liberty St., Conneaut, officiated by Dennis Cole of the Jefferson
congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery,
Conneaut.
Friends may call at the funeral home 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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CONNEAUT - Thomas H. Kurtz, 48, of Lakeview Avenue, died Tuesday, Nov.
19, 2002, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born April 5, 1954, in Akron, to Edwin F. and Adele H. (Hart) Kurtz.
Mr. Kurtz attended the First United Methodist Church and was a loving caregiver
to his parents. He also enjoyed music.
Survivors include cousins Lorene Butcher and Gilbert Hart, both of Akron.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday, at Glenwood Cemetery, officiated
by the Rev. David Harding of the First United Methodist Church.
No calling hours will be observed.
Marcy Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, is handling arrangements.
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AVON - Martha Spieldenner, 86, died Nov. 10, 2002, at Good Samaritan Nursing
Home in Avon.
She was born Sept. 16, 1916, in Braddock, Pa., the daughter of Curt and Agnes
Bonney. She lived in North Ridgeville for most of her life.
She enjoyed reading.
Survivors include her two daughters, Marilyn Spieldenner of Avon, and Karen
Abouelsoud of North Ridgeville; a brother, William Bonney of Turtle Creek, Pa.;
and other relatives in the Conneaut area.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; three sisters,
Margaret Struiff, Wilma Wynn and Irene Sima; and a brother, James Bonney.
Service is 2 p.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, 32900 Detroit Road,
Avon, with the Rev. Bill Goodrich officiating.
A private burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut.
David Bogner Family Funeral Home, of North Ridgeville, is handling the
arrangements.
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CONNEAUT - Martha Caroline Dudley, 86, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at
her home on Liberty St.
She was born March 28, 1916, to Guy and Nena (English) Shearer. She married
Arthur W. Dudley on March 7, 1937.
A devoted mother and grandmother, and caregiver to many others, Mrs. Dudley
lived most of her life in Conneaut, graduating from Conneaut High
School in 1933, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the
Defiance Club.
Mrs. Dudley was active in Girl Scouts for many years and served as a leader for
the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Mrs. Dudley was president of the Broad Street School PTA, the Conneaut
PTA's council, and the Conneaut High School Band Boosters. She served on
the election board for 50 years. She served in many community and other
organizations, including the Pythian Sisters, for which she was pianist for many
years, and the Conneaut Tree Commission. She was a member of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, the Rebekahs, Order of the Eastern Star, the Women's
Benefit Association and the Sam Wharram Nature Club. As a young woman, she sang
in the choir of the Conneaut United Church of Christ, where she was a member.
Mrs. Dudley worked for the Conneaut Creamery and, later in life, as a
Conneaut reporter for the Erie Times-News. She also worked as a baby-sitter,
helping to put her children through college.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Arthur; three daughters, Jane Ron of
Youngsville, Pa., Margie Baker of Russell, Pa., and Ruth Dudley of Conneaut;
a son, Robert Dudley of Conneaut; 10 grandchildren, the Rev. Andrew
Spore, Rachel Camp, Maria Taylor, Jeffrey and Jason Baker, Grace, Luis and Nena
Dudley, and Jennifer and Lori Dudley; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Walter Shearer, Klun
Shearer and Robert Shearer; infant twin sons, Billy and Jimmy; and an infant
daughter, Alice Jean.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marcy
Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. The Rev. Walter Coy, of the
United Church of Christ, and the Rev. Stephen T. Szilagyi will officiate.
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. until the time of service
Saturday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Tree Commission or to
the Conneaut United Church of Christ Organ Fund. Envelopes are available
at the funeral home.
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