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 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 1, 2007 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 2, 2007 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 3, 2007 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 4, 2007 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 5, 2007 
 PIERPONT — Ralph R. Roberts, age 
93, passed away at his home on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.Born March 28, 1914 in 
Conneaut, Ohio, he was a son of the late William and Ellen Roberts. A Veteran, 
he served in the U. S. Army during World War II.  Before retiring, he 
worked at the old Nickle Plate Railroad as a tower watchman.  He loved to 
fish, traveling and gardening.  Survivors include his wife, Georgia 
Roberts; one son, Paul Roberts; three daughters, Pat Vanmeter, Terry Racey and 
Roberta Johnston; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  A 
private viewing will held for the family followed by cremation.  A Memorial 
Service for family and friends will follow at a later date.  Obituaries - Star Beacon November 6, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 7, 2007 
 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 8, 2007 
 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 9, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 10, 2007 CONNEAUT — Thomas E. Jones, age 69, 
died late Friday evening, Nov. 9, 2007, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.  
Tom was a lifelong resident of Conneaut before relocating to West Springfield.  
He worked for various factories in and around Conneaut. He and his late wife, 
Carol (Clough) Jones, owned and operated the former Conneaut Sugarbowl.  He 
is survived by four sons, David Jones of West Springfield, Brian Jones of 
Columbus, Michael Jones of Ashtabula and Jason Jones of Columbus; a daughter, 
Bonnie O’Niel of Conneaut; and grandchildren, Susie Jones, Marissa Miller, Mandy 
and Crystal Sauberan and Samantha Jones.  At the request of the family, 
there will be no services.  Arrangements are being handled by the RAISIAN 
FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.  Obituaries - Star Beacon November 11, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 12, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 13, 2007 
 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 14, 2007 
 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 15, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 16, 2007 CONNEAUT — Gerald H. “Jerry” Armstrong, 
age 67, died Thursday morning, Nov. 15, 2007, at Select Specialty Hospital in 
Erie, Pa., as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  
Jerry was born Nov. 3, 1940, in Conneaut, the son of Harold and Helen (Blanner) 
Armstrong. He was a lifelong Conneaut resident.  He had been employed as a 
manager at Eighmy Products.  He enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of 
the Erie Bike Club. He loved to travel to Arizona.  Survivors include his 
fiancée, Barbara A. Gignilliat of Conneaut and a grandson, Jordan Wiser of 
Conneaut.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Aileen 
Armstrong, in 2004.At Jerry’s request, there will be no services or calling 
hours observed.  The MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty 
St., Conneaut, is in charge of arrangements.  
 CONNEAUT — Naomi C. Hess, age 92, 
died Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut, Ohio. 
She was born October 26, 1915, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of 
Albert E. Caton and Harriet A. (Gardner) Caton.  She married John F. Hess, 
son of Homer and Isabelle Hess, in June of 1939. She graduated from Uniontown 
High School and Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing where she received her R.N. 
She loved the obstetrics department, especially working in the nursery.  
Naomi “Nemmie” was active in the Uniontown Laurette Chapter of Eastern Star, 
serving as worthy matron. She also enjoyed the Uniontown Service League and the 
Garden Club, winning many ribbons for her roses and irises; she was most proud 
of her 125 rose bushes. Along with gardening, Naomi enjoyed baking and took 
pride in her pies and cinnamon rolls. She was an active member of St. Paul’s 
Lutheran Church in Uniontown until she moved to Conneaut in 1986, at which time 
she faithfully attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She enjoyed singing and 
was active in “The Cover Girls,” the church quilting group.  Naomi is 
survived by her three children, John F. (Sandra) Hess, Jr. of Cartersville, GA; 
Susan H. (Antero) Tan of Conneaut, OH; and Peter H. (Peggy) Hess of Price, Utah; 
ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  
She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Hess, in 1985; four brothers, 
Harold, Luther, Elsworth, and Edgar Caton; five sisters, Elizabeth Emrick, 
Dorothy Bennett, Charlotte Lewin, Nell Fidler, infant sister Elsie Della Caton; 
and her parents.  A funeral service will be held at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, 
November 20, 2007, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 876 Grove Street and Lake 
Road, Conneaut, with Rev. Franklin Gore officiating.  Graveside service 
will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 21, in Oak Grove Cemetery in 
Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She will be buried beside her husband.  Calling 
hours will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday until the time of service at Good Shepherd 
Lutheran Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd 
Lutheran Church Quilting Ministries of Conneaut, Ohio. Envelopes will be 
available at the church and at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 
Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, which has charge of arrangements.  Condolences 
at www.marcyfuneralservices.com.  CONNEAUT — Clara M. Knauff, 
age 83, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, 2007, at their home of a 
probable coronary.  She was born Dec. 7, 1923, in West Springfield, Pa., 
and was the daughter of Robert and Neva (Callahan) Swartz. A lifelong Conneaut 
resident, Mrs. Knauff married Lyle E. Knauff on March 1, 1944, at Camp McCall, 
N.C., where Mr. Knauff was stationed with the 551st Paratrooper Airborne. 
Together they raised four daughters.  Clara was an avid Cleveland Indians 
fan and enjoyed bowling, traveling in their motor home, especially to Las Vegas, 
and camping at the family hunting camp in Tionesta, Pa.  Surviving Mrs. 
Knauff are her daughters, Sandra M. Wiley (Dick Railsback) of Edinboro, Pa., 
Connie (Thomas) Cook of Pierpont, Brenda (Bob) Golden of Conneaut and Lyla 
(John) Carr of Rock Hill, S.C.; two sisters, Patricia Woodworth of Ashtabula and 
Shirley Borch of Sun City, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Chris (Jackie) Wiley and 
Heather (Bill) Izzi; and a great-grandson, Jacob Lyle Wiley.  She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle, in 2000; two sisters, Wanda 
and Roberta; and a brother, William Swartz.Private Services were held at the 
MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Burial 
will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville, Ohio.  Memorial   
Contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation. Envelopes will be 
available at the Funeral Home.Condolences at www.marcyfuneralservices.com.  Obituaries - Star Beacon November 17, 2007 
 CONNEAUT — Arthur W. Dudley, age 
94, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at The Villa At The Lake.  He was born in 
Conneaut, the son of Alfred and Coralinn Lillie Dudley. He was a graduate of 
Conneaut High School, where he played saxophone in the school band and worked in 
his father’s store. Arthur worked at the Masonic Temple in Cleveland, while 
attending Spencerian College, and later at the Frog and Crossing Company, 
Cleveland. He graduated from Spencerian College and also attended Fenn College. 
On March 7, 1937, he married the former Martha C. Shearer, who preceded him in 
death in Nov. 2002. They were married for 65 years.  A W.W.II Veteran, he 
served with the 292nd Field Artillery Observation in 1944, and 1945 in England, 
France, Germany and Italy. His service record is recorded in the W.W.II Memorial 
in Washington, D.C.  In 1938, Arthur was employed by the Juvenile Court of 
Cuyahoga County as Assistant Cashier and was appointed Chief Cashier in 1948. He 
was commended by the State Examiner for setting up and installing a new system 
of handling collections and in 1970 the Cuyahoga County Bar Association 
presented Mr. Dudley with an Award of Merit in appreciation for his long and 
faithful service. He retired from the Court in 1975, after 37 years.  As a 
member of the Lake Erie Boat Club, he served as Commodore, Rear Commodore and on 
the Board of Trustees and the auditing committee. He was a member of the 
Clifton-Gaston Allen Masonic Lodge #664 F and AM in Lakewood, Ohio, for more 
than 50 years. Active for many years in Boy Scouting, he held positions of 
committee chairman and institutional representative and traveled to Canada with 
the Scouts. Arthur enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling and reading 
western novels. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Sam Wharram 
Nature Club and the Conneaut Historical Society. Arthur attended the 
Kelloggsville Nazarene Church and was a member of the United Church of Christ in 
Conneaut.  He loved his family; he did everything within his power to 
provide for and protect his children and grandchildren. To each of them he sang 
“ A Peanut Sat on a Railroad Track”, as he bounced them on his knee.  
Survivors include a sister, Roberta Conley of Macedonia; three daughters, Jane 
(Ron) Balling of Youngsville, Pa., Margie (Lee) Baker of Centerville, Pa. and 
Ruth Dudley of Conneaut; a son, Bob (Karen) Dudley of Conneaut; 10 
grandchildren, Andrew (Sonia) Spore, Rachel (Walter) Camp, Maria Taylor, Jeffrey 
(Luwaina) Baker, Jason (Robin) Baker, Grace, Luis and Nena Dudley, Jennifer 
(Joe) Erd and Lori Dudley; 17 great-grandchildren, Megan, Joshua, Aaron and 
Liesl Spore, Rebekah, Hannah, Sarah and Lydia Camp, Jacob and Isabel Baker, 
Tristan Baker, Julia, Aaron and Haley Czup, Noah Spore and Bomani and Kasim 
Taylor.  Besides his wife, Martha, Arthur was preceded in death by his 
parents; sister, Ernestine Genter; brother, Kenneth Dudley; two infant sons, 
Billy and Jimmy; an infant daughter, Alice Jean; and a grandson, Michah Spore.  
The family thanks all the wonderful people at The Villa At The Lake and to 
Hospice, for the exceptional care given to our father and the great kindness’ 
shown to our family. Appreciation is extended to the Rev. J. Lee Baker, 
son-in-law, and to the Rev. Dr. Andrew P. Spore, grandson, for officiating at 
the funeral service.  A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, 
Nov. 21, 2007, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the 
Rev. J. Lee Baker and the Rev. Dr. Andrew P. Spore, officiating.  Calling 
Hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, until 
the time of service at the Funeral Home.  Memorial gifts may be made to 
Hospice of the Western Reserve or to the Bell Fund of the First Congregational 
United Church of Christ in Conneaut.  Condolences at 
www.marcyfuneralservices.com.  OCALA, Fla. — Leonard Mostello Sr., 
age 94, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007.Mr. Mostello was born in Conneaut, 
Ohio. He lived and worked in Ashtabula, Ohio.  He retired from Union 
Carbide as a crane operator. Upon retirement, he moved to Englewood, Fla., 
residing there until moving to Ocala, Fla. in 2006.Survivors include his son, 
Leonard (Lenny) Mostello Jr. of The Villages, Fla.; brothers, Ned of Englewood, 
Fla. and John of Orlando, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.  He was 
preceded in death by his wife, Ona; parents, Daniel and Theresa Mostello; 
brothers, Mike, Joe and Tony; and sister, Carmel.  Memorial Services will 
be at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to 
The Bridge of Ocala Assisted Living, 2800 SW 41st St., Building 200, Ocala, Fla. 
34474. He resided there the last 18 months of his life.  FOREST LAWN 
FUNERAL HOME, 5740 S. Pine Ave., Ocala, Fla., is handling arrangements.  CONNEAUT — M. Clyde Seager, age 88, 
died Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, 2007, at UH Conneaut Medical Center following a 
brief illness.  He was born Aug. 21, 1919, in Conneaut, the son of M. Clyde 
and Margaret (Wallace) Seager. A lifelong Conneaut resident, Clyde graduated 
from Conneaut High School in 1937 and received his Bachelor’s degree in 
journalism from Fenn College in Cleveland. He joined the U.S. Army in 1941, 
serving in the European Theatre, South Africa and Italy.  Following his 
discharge, he returned to Conneaut and began his newspaper career at the 
Conneaut News-Herald, working up from the mailroom to the advertising dept. and 
then the composing dept.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
where he served as usher for many years, and was a 60 year member of Cowle Post 
#151 of the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and history, 
particularly that of the United States and Conneaut.  Survivors include his 
wife of 54 years, Sophia P.(Perkoski) Seager; nieces and nephews, David Seager, 
Laura Jardine, Tom (Rosemary) Perkoski, John Perkoski, MaryAnn Downey, Mary Fran 
Brennen, Janie Alderman and Ann Perkoski; sisters-in-law, Patricia Seager, Ann 
Field, Betty Gruey and Fran Gassner; and a number of great-nieces and nephews 
and more distant relatives.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two 
brothers, William, in infancy and Richard P. Seager; and a nephew, Allen Seager.  
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, 480 State St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Raymond Thomas, as 
celebrant. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Conneaut.  Calling Hour will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at the MARCY 
FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Memorial Contributions may be made to 
the St. Mary Church Capital Campaign Fund. Envelopes will be available at the 
church and at the Funeral Home.Condolences at www.marcyfuneralservices.com.  Obituaries - Star Beacon November 18, 2007 
 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 19, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 20, 2007 CONNEAUT — Eugene W. Seline, age 
93, of Lake Road, died Sunday, November 18, 2007, at his home.Born in Clifford, 
Wis., on April 19, 1914, Eugene was the son of the late William I. and Hulda S. 
(Ekman) Seline. Mr. Seline was a graduate of Conneaut High School, Class of 
1932, and resided in Conneaut the remainder of his life.Mr. Seline was manager 
of the former Toimi Co-op Dairy and worked as a foreman at the General Electric 
Company. He also assisted his wife, Olga, in the operation of their dance School 
for many years. Following the untimely death of his wife, he was employed by his 
brother at the Seline Painting Company. Eugene retired in 1982.He was a life 
member of the AERIE #408 Fraternal Order of Eagles in Conneaut and was also a 
member of the B.P.O.E. #256 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #472. Mr. Seline 
was a life member of Painters and Allied Trades Union.During earlier years, he 
and his wife enjoyed visiting dance conventions. Mr. Seline enjoyed visiting 
with his children and their families. He also enjoyed socializing at his 
clubs.Survivors include his sons, Eugene A. (Ann) Seline of Conneaut, and David 
W. (Mary Ann) Seline of Willoughby Hills; two nieces, Mary (Len) Sherer of 
Madison, and Karen Benedetto of Twinsburg; five grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Lori (Mike) Nappi, 
Dawn (Ralph) Bevilacqua, Teri (David) Fritts and Robie Willard; four 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Additionally, he is survived by his 
caregiver, Margaret Lowery, of Conneaut; and his companion, Margaret Hurrel of 
Conneaut.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Olga; 
brother, Clarence; sister, Irene Sorenson; granddaughter, Christine Grisdale; 
and stepsons, Steven and James Willard.It was the request of the deceased that 
there be no calling hours or funeral service. A celebration of remembrance will 
be held privately by the family.THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., 
Conneaut, is handling arrangements.  Obituaries - Star Beacon November 21, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 22, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 23, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 24, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 25, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 26, 2007 None in this area Obituaries - Star Beacon November 27, 2007 GENEVA — David A. Tingley, age 50, 
passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at University Case Medical Center, Cleveland. 
Born in Conneaut, Ohio, on Dec. 8, 1956, he was a son of Maida A. 
(Pierce) and the late Merle M. Tingley and was a resident of Geneva, Ohio, most 
of his life.  He was a produce worker in a Florida grocery store.  
David was a member of the Geneva Fraternal Order of Eagles and an associate 
member of Madison VFW.  Survivors include his mother, Maida of Geneva; a 
son, David serving in Iraq; a daughter, Jennifer of Florida; five brothers, 
Merle L. of Geneva, Roger E. (Sonya) of Enid, Okla., Duane M. of Madison, and 
Michael and Donald L., both of Geneva; and several nieces and nephews.  He 
was preceded in death by his father, Merle in 2002.Funeral Service will be 6 
p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at First Church of God, 1910 S. Ridge W., 
Ashtabula, with the Rev. Hal Morgan officiating.  No calling hours will be 
held.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God.  
Arrangements are being handled by C.A. WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 828 Sherman St., 
Geneva, Ohio.  Obituaries - Star Beacon November 28, 2007 Obituaries - Star Beacon November 29, 2007 CONNEAUT — Carl F. 
Broughton, age 71, of Monroe Township, Ohio, died Wednesday, Nov. 
21, 2007, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born March 24, 
1936 in Ashtabula, Ohio, and was the son of George and Ethel (Bush) Broughton.  
He was employed as a truck driver at Riverside Trucking, and enjoyed traveling, 
gambling, playing cards and spending time with his family.  Survivors 
include two daughters, Carla Broughton of Conneaut, Ohio, and Kimberley 
(Barry) Rasile of Clearwater, Fla.; two sisters, Margaret (Jim) Leehan of 
Kingsville, Ohio, and Martha (Red) Erdman of Girard, Pa.; his brother, Eugene 
(Carol) Broughton of Kingsville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Taylor Batchelor, 
Cortney Broughton and Ricky Sabo Sr., all of Conneaut, Ohio; and a 
great-grandson, Ricky J. Sabo Jr. of Conneaut, Ohio.  Besides his 
parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, in 2003.A Memorial 
Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in the Chapel at 
Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville, Ohio, with the Rev. Dr. Roger P. 
Hogle, pastor of South Ridge Baptist Church, officiating.  The MARCY 
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio, has charge 
of arrangements.   Condolences at www.marcyfuneralservices.com.  Obituaries - Star Beacon November 30, 2007 
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