Obituaries - Star Beacon October 1, 2004

Margaret R. Mason

MELBOURNE, FL — Margaret R. Mason, age 79, of Northern Oak Street, Melbourne, FL, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at her home in Florida.

She was born July 26, 1925, in Ashtabula, OH, the daughter of Floyd and Julia (Collier) Thorpe, and has lived in Florida since the mid-1980s. She was a graduate of Edgewood High School and married Leonard Mason on June 21, 1946.

She had worked for Ashtabula Rubber, also as a hotel clerk and waitress, and various other jobs in the Ashtabula area.

Mrs. Mason was an avid bowler and enjoyed cooking for her family. She also enjoyed gardening and her flowers, and she loved going to Las Vegas.

Surviving her is her husband, Leonard; four sons, Jerry Mason of Mentor, OH, Geary Mason of Ashtabula, Roy Mason of Pierpont, OH, and Todd Mason of Palm Bay, FL; two sisters, Judy Hedrick of Madison, OH, and Connie McCroskey of Kingsville, OH; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Arthur Thorpe; and a granddaughter, Jody Hedrick.

Funeral Service is Monday, October 4, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, with Reverend Stephen Long, of the First Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville, OH.

Following the Committal Service, family and friends are invited to the home of Connie McCroskey, 3021 South Ridge Road East, Kingsville, OH.

PHILIP A. SABATINE

GENEVA — Philip A. Sabatine, age 88, of Blaine Street, Geneva, OH, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH. He married Rose Imbrogno on February 8, 1947. A Funeral Mass will be Monday, October 4, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Assumption Church, 594 West Main Street, Geneva, with Reverend Philip Rusnak officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville, OH. Calling Hours will be Sunday, October 3, 2004, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the KENNEDY-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 323 South Broadway, Geneva, OH

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 2, 2004

Katherine A. Ille

CONNEAUT — Katherine A. Ille, 82, of Conneaut, died Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Inn Conneaut Health Center.

She was born February 16, 1922 in Conneaut, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bianco) Williams.

Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Harold D. Hoover; and five brothers, John, Jim, Tony, Nick and Charles Williams.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Ille of Conneaut; two sons, Harold Hoover of Ada, Michigan and Robert L. Ille, Jr. of Conneaut; two grandchildren, Robbie Hoover of Brentwood, California and Scott R. J. Ille of Conneaut; a brother, Paul Williams of Conneaut; two sisters, Lucy Hultgren of Erie and Sue Vandette of Dunkirk, New York.

At the request of the deceased, no calling hours will be observed. It was Katherine’s wish to donate her body to Case Western Reserve School of Medicine.

Arrangements are being handled by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street in Conneaut

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 3, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon October 4, 2004

Joseph F. Wenger

PIERPONT — Joseph F. (Hofka) Wenger, 77, died Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Mahoning Valley Hospital-Trumbull Branch.

Born Feb. 9, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was a lifelong Pierpont resident.

Mr. Wenger was a 1945 graduate of Pierpont High School. From a very early age, Mr. Wenger was raised by Stanley and Mary Hofka, where he ran the family dairy farm for most of his life. Along with dairy farming, he raised pigs, beef cattle and grain-farmed. He was a member of the Cattle Association and the Ashtabula Farm Bureau. Mr. Wenger enjoyed hunting and bowling.

He is preceded in death by his mother Martha (Starcheski) Wenger; his parents, Stanley and Mary Hofka; and a sister, Eleanor Trout.

Survivors include a sister, Virginia Dinger of Akron; two nephews, Jerry Trout and Ronald Dinger; three nieces, Kathleen Trout, Marcene Griffin and Ellen Milhoan; and two cousins with whom he was raised, Stanley and William Hofka.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at 1 p.m. at BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 134 Prospect St., Andover, with Pastor Brenda Loucks officiating.

Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Pierpont.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Western Reserve Hospice of Ashtabula, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.

Guest book available at www.baumgardnerfuneral.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 5, 2004

Thomas C. Campbell

CONNEAUT — Thomas C. Campbell, age 70, of Conneaut, OH, died Saturday, October 2, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Mr. Campbell was born July 19, 1934, in Albion, PA, the son of Paul C. and Elsie L. (Olin) Campbell. Tom was a graduate of Conneaut High School and also served in the United States Air Force, until he was honorably discharged.

He later went to work for the Norfolk and Western Railroad as a dispatcher, working in Conneaut and Fairport Harbor, until 1984. He also worked for Ohio State Life Insurance Co. as a licensed agent.

Tom enjoyed bowling, fishing, and loved to play cards with his friends at the Moose Club.

He was a member of the Masonic Temple Evergreen Lodge, and also a former member of the Conneaut Moose and Eagles Club.

Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Laura A. Campbell, in September of 2000.

He is survived by four daughters, Tomasina and (Mark) Tafelski of Erie, PA, Jennifer and (Richard) Grant of Okinawa, Japan, Apryle and (Bruce) Davis of Springboro, PA, and Valerie and (Tom) Freeman of Fairview, PA; two sisters, Norma M. and (Jack) Carr of Pierpont, and Carole and (Anthony) Zappitelli of Conneaut; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, October 7, 2004, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, with Pastors Cheryl and Howard Shouse, of the Erie Christian Fellowship Church, Fairview, PA, officiating. Burial will follow at East Springfield Cemetery.

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.

Howard P. Wheeler

CONNEAUT — Howard P. Wheeler, 91, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Sunday afternoon, October 3, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville, Ohio. He was born March 25, 1913, in Conneaut, Ohio, and was a son of William and Stella (Payne) Wheeler.

A lifelong area resident, except for nine years spend in Brooksville, FL, Mr. Wheeler attended Defiance College and was employed as a boiler operator at Union Carbide. He was instrumental in starting both the Ashtabula and Conneaut congregations of the Church of Christ. He served as elder and Sunday school teacher in Conneaut. He was an avid card player and also enjoyed playing dominoes. His family held weekly Thursday night Hearts tournaments, keeping computerized records of scores and winners over the years, and also held family Canasta tournaments. He also enjoyed farming and gardening, especially raising strawberries.

Survivors include his wife, Esther (Molzon) Wheeler, whom he married February 5, 1940; his daughter, Loretta Williams of Morrilton, AR; four sons, Russell H. Wheeler of Geneva, OH, Donald A. of Austinburg, OH, Larry L. of North Kingsville, OH, and Ronald A., also of North Kingsville; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Helen Cook, Mabelle Cleveland, Dora Robinson, and Dorothy Pratt; and a brother, Corwin Wheeler.

Funeral services will be at noon Friday, October 8, 2004, at the Conneaut Church of Christ, 448 West Main Rd., with Tim Kraus officiating, assisted by Terry Silverd of the Cortland, Ohio, Church of Christ.

Friends may call at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM, and on Friday at the church, beginning at 11:00 AM.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Station 3 Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 6, 2004

Dolores “Do Do” J. Kovacic

KINGSVILLE — Dolores “Do Do” J. Kovacic, 76, of Monroe Center Rd. died Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at Ashtabula County Nursing Home. Born December 1, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Joe and Stella Mosinski.

She attended St. Andrew Catholic Church. Dolores was a member of the Altar Rosary Society at the church. She enjoyed making afghans, cooking, and her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Harold of Monroe, whom she married August 9, 1958; four daughters, Susan (Larry) Deak of Ashtabula, Patti (Tom) McClain of Cuyahoga Falls, Mary Jane (Nate) Boyd of Geneva and Virginia (Greg) Kendro of Chicago; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Larry Mosinski.

Mrs. Kovacic was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Jane Stickney, Rita English, Elaine Rock; a brother, Joe Mosinski; and her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 8, 2004 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Sheffield, with the Rev. Fr. Stephen Wassie presiding.

Burial will follow at Kelloggsville Cemetery in Monroe Twp.

Calling hours will be Thursday, October 7, 2004 from 6-8 PM at Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, OH.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church, 3700 SR 193, Kingsville, Ohio 44048. Obituary available at www.ducro.com.

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 7, 2004

Harry Stichick

CONNEAUT — Harry Stichick, age 87, of Conneaut, died Monday, October 4, 2004, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center in Conneaut.

Mr. Stichick was born May 16, 1917, in Rome, NY. He attended Lowe Hill School and then went to work in the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Harry also served in the United States Army for one year. Following his Honorable Discharge, he later became employed as a tool setter with the Conneaut General Electric Base Plant for 36 years, until his retirement in 1979.

Harry was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Crossingville, PA; the Conneaut Moose Lodge #472, the Girard American Legion for 56 years, a life member and past Commander (1992) of Eagles #494, and the Legion Century Club #151.

Harry enjoyed socializing with all his friends, and playing poker was a favorite pastime of his.

Mr. Stichick was preceded in death by his mother, Anna (Huk) Stichick, and stepfather, Anthony Selstow; his wife, Anna (Gruzosky) Stichick; and two brothers, Lin Stichick and Paul Stichick.

He is survived by four sons, Harry Donald Stichick of Springfield, PA, Michael E. Stichick of Palmer, AK, Paul Stichick of California, and Nicholas Martin Stichick of Washington; a brother, Michael (Mickey) Stichick of Denbo, PA; three grandchildren, Theresa Betancourt, Matthew Stichick, and Tina Stichick; and two great-grandchildren, D.A. Stichick and Anna Betancourt.

Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 25636 North Mosertown Road, Crossingville, PA, with Reverend Dennis Hendershot officiating. Burial will follow with the Girard American Legion Post #494 conducting Full Military Rites at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Crossingville, PA.

CALLING HOURS HAVE BEEN CHANGED and will be held Thursday evening, TODAY, October 7, 2004, FROM 5 TO 8 P.M. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME , 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut. The Girard American Legion Post #494 will have a Service at 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

Frank E. Drugovich

HARPERSFIELD – Frank Edward Drugovich, 74, a Harpersfield Township resident for 53 years, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 5, 2004, at UHHS Memorial Hospital of Geneva.

Born Oct. 26, 1929, in Cleveland, he married Mary (Kerin) on May 9, 1953, in Cleveland.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; member of the VFW and American Legion in Geneva; a 53-year member of the National Grape Co-op; a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Harpersfield Ruritan Club. He served as a volunteer with the Harpersfield Fire Department. Mr. Drugovich had a deep devotion to his community and family and particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He owned and operated the family grape farm in Harpersfield Township, where he also served as a past Zoning Administrator.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Drugovich of Harpersfield; two daughters, Linda (Jacob) Chicatelli of Conneaut, and Margaret Drugovich (Elizabeth Steele) of Delaware, OH; a son, Michael (Collette) Drugovich of Harpersfield; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley and Billy Chicatelli, Lindsey, Martina and Adam Drugovich, and Elizabeth and Billy Kelly; and a sister, Mildred Hoegler of Euclid.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise (Cesen) and Frank Drugovich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Assumption Catholic Church, 594 West Main Street, Geneva, with Fr. Melvin Rusnak of Assumption Catholic Church, Geneva, officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 175 South Broadway, Geneva.

Burial will be in Harpersfield Township Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Harpersfield Volunteer Fire Department, 5516 Cork–Cold Spring Rd., Harpersfield, OH 44041.

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 8, 2004

Daniel G. Brunell

KINGSVILLE — Daniel G. Brunell, age 56, of Dibble Road, Kingsville, OH, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

He was born August 13, 1948, in Conneaut, OH, the son of Wilho L. and Betty J. (Shauberger) Brunell, and has been a lifetime area resident.

He attended Happy Hearts School and has been employed by Ashcraft Industries in the Greenhouse.

He is a member of Kingsville Presbyterian Church and, in his younger years, was a Boy Scout.

Surviving him is his brother, Timothy Brunell of Kingsville; a sister, Judy M. Cusano of Bradenton, FL; and Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Roger Brunell.

Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2004, at Greenlawn Memory Gardens Chapel, 3140 East Center Street, North Kingsville, OH, with Reverend Bonnie Habbersett, of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Association for Retarded Citizens of Ashtabula County. Envelopes will be available at the Cemetery and at the ROSS-BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, which is in charge of arrangements.

LILLIAN E. RISLEY

SAN JOSE, CA — Lillian Estella Whipple Risley died in San Jose, CA, on Monday, October 4, 2004. It was requested by the deceased that there be no Calling Hours. Graveside Service and Burial will be 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2004, in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, OH. Arrangements are being handled by the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH.

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 9, 2004

Mabel R. Konopa

WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA — Mabel R. Konopa, 80, of Blood Rd., West Springfield, PA, died Thursday evening, October 7, 2004 at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH. She was born February 29, 1924, in West Springfield, PA, and was a daughter of Ernest C. and Louise (Gould) Whitney.

Mrs. Konopa was a registered nurse and graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. She did some special duty and industrial nursing and was a school nurse for three years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Conneaut, OH, Catholic Daughters of America, was a charter member of Eta Chapter, Pittsburgh, PA Honorary Society; a charter member of Our Lady of the Lake, Edinboro, PA; and was past president of the Friendly Neighbors Club. She enjoyed music, gardening, traveling, and oil painting.

Survivors include her husband Joseph Konopa whom she married December 24, 1948; two daughters, Julia Burke of Milliken, Colorado, and Janice DeLong of Conway, Arkansas; and seven sons: Joseph Konopa III of Singapore, China, John Konopa of West Springfield, PA, James of Geneva, OH, Jerome of Jefferson, OH, Jeffrey of West Springfield, PA, Justin of Conneaut, OH, and Jason of Ashtabula, OH; three sisters, Luella Murch of Columbus, NC, Jane Troiler of Wayne, PA, and Margaret Potts of Monroe Twp, OH; a brother Charles Whitney; and 13 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Elizabeth Dorchester; and four brothers, Loren, William, Ernest, and Harley Whitney.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 11, 2004 at St. Mary Church, 480 State St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Raymond Thomas officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Betty L. Earle

CONNEAUT — Betty L. Earle, 79, of Conneaut, OH died Thursday evening, October 7, 2004 at Inn-Conneaut Health Center. She was born February 17, 1925, in Barnesboro, PA.

Mrs. Earle and her husband ran a handicapped school for the state of New York for several years before retiring. She lived in North Kingsville, OH for 31 years and in Conneaut for 14 years. She was a former member of St. Gregory’s Church, and enjoyed growing vegetables and spending time with her son.

Survivors include her son Henry C. Earle III of Akron, OH; her sister Phyllis Overdorf of Indiana, PA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Henry C. Earle II in 1971; two sisters, Annie Krause and LeVia Krause; and two brothers Paul Krause and David Krause, Jr.

Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Clinton, NY. The Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, is in charge of arrangements

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 10, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon October 11, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon October 12, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon October 13, 2004

Richard A. Talso

ASHTABULA – Richard A. Talso, 70, of East 39th Street, Ashtabula died Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 in Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on Feb. 3, 1934, the son of the late Walter and Irene (Konlo) Talso. He had resided in the Conneaut and Kingsville area for 39 years. For the past six years he had lived in Ashtabula.

Mr. Talso was employed for several years with the Erie Forge and Steel Company and retired due to a disability. He was also employed as a machinist for Emco Wheaton Company. He was a member of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, going to flea markets and especially being with his grandchildren.

His is survived by his wife Judy (Blenman) to whom he had been married for the past 39 years; a daughter Rebecca Taylor of Ashtabula; a son Timothy Talso of Ashtabula; six grandchildren and three sisters, Marie Gresh and Ruth Stearns both of Girard, Pa., and Winifred Brinkley of Brookfield, Pa.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Walters and Yvonne Payne and a brother Emory Talso.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut.

Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.

Friends may call at the funeral home today (Wednesday) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorials may be made in his name to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Paul Raymond Dobbins Sr.

SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN – Paul Raymond Dobbins, Sr., 70 of Southgate, Michigan died on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004.

Mr. Dobbins was a 1952 graduate of Conneaut High School and attended John Carroll University. He was the dearest son of the late Ralph and Margaret Dobbins.

He was the loving father of Diane (Anthony) Balint, Paul Jr. (Jennifer), Catherine (Steve) Cordon, Kelly (Scott) Offman and the late Mary Dobbins; the dear grandfather of eleven; dear brother of Denise Thompson, Margaret Dobbins and Colleen Grabski and the late Frank, Joe and Phil Dobbins.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 2 to 9 p.m., Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at THE GIRRBACH-KRASUN FUNERAL HOME (Southgate Chapel), 15748 Fort St.,, Southgate, Michigan 48195.

An Instate will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church, 14101 Superior St., Southgate until time of Mass at 10 a.m.

Interment will be in Oakridge Cemetery.

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 14, 2004

MARTHA A. MILLER

CLEVELAND — Martha A. Miller, age 54, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at her home after a lengthy illness. Born November 12, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Nancy E. Weaver and lived in Conneaut before moving to Cleveland. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Allan; three stepchildren; and a sister, Debi (Joe) Leavery of Ashtabula. She was preceded in death by her parents. No services will be held at this time.

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 15, 2004

Virginia I. Nagle

KINGSVILLE — Virginia I. Nagle, age 75, of Dibble Road, Kingsville, OH, died Thursday, October 14, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

Born in Ashtabula County on October 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Victor and Irene (Johnston) Grand, she had resided in the Kingsville area her entire life.

Mrs. Nagle was a homemaker and graduated from the former Kingsville High School.

She was a member of the Sheffield Grange and Orion Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Kingsville.

She is survived by a sister, Nancy Stewart of Sheffield Township; and six nieces nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George; and a sister, Marie Sharp.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2004, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Reverend Kevin Ellis, of the Edgewood Church of the Nazarene of Ashtabula, officiating. Interment will follow in Gageville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the time of the Service on Saturday.

Obituaries - Star Beacon October 16, 2004

Harold W. Armstrong

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – Former Conneaut resident, Harold W. Armstrong, 85, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 at Shands Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

He was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Conneaut, a son of Walter and Hildred (Hicks) Armstrong, and had lived in Jacksonville for the past four years with his daughter Ginny.

He lived in Conneaut for 80 years where he owned and operated Armstrong’s Bike Shop for 30 years. He was also employed for many years by Fortune & Byers Hardware Store, Herrick & Irving, Marcy’s Applicator Services and had served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. A member of First United Methodist Church, he was also a dedicated member, leader and former officer of many Masonic orders including Evergreen Lodge #222 F & AM, Rose Chapter, #22 O.E.S., Conneaut Chapter #76 Royal Arch Masons, Conneaut Council #40 Royal & Select Masters, Cache Commandry #27 and Knight York Cross of Honor. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and entertaining his friends and family by playing guitar and harmonica. He was a devoted father and husband who will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his daughter Virginia Swartz of Jacksonville, Florida; two sons, Gerald Armstrong of Conneaut and William Swartz of Valparaiso, Indiana; two sisters, Viola Erdman of Wellsburg, West Virginia and Thelma Szalai of Conneaut; a brother Richard Armstrong of West Springfield, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Monica Distelrath, Katherine Swartz, Elizabeth Neff and Abigail Swartz; and two great grandchildren Jordon Wiser and Gabriella Distelrath.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 41 years E. Rosemary (Lowler) Armstrong; two brothers, George Edmond Armstrong and Robert Armstrong, a sister Norma Szalai; his son Larry Swartz and daughter-in-law Aileen Armstrong.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut with Evergreen Lodge in charge.

Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Evergreen Lodge or Rose Chapter. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Jeanette R. Cox
 
CONNEAUT – Jeanette R. Cox, formerly of Conneaut, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 in the Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina.

Born in Conneaut on Jan. 4, 1913, the daughter of the late Robert B. and Phoebe (Randall) Spicer, she had resided in Conneaut most of her life and also lived in Bellvue, Ohio for several years, the past year she resided in Medina. She was employed for many years at the former Goldette as a seamstress. She was a member of East Conneaut United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Cox was a graduate of Conneaut High School with the class of 1930. She was an avid reader and enjoyed being with her family and friends and was a talented seamstress and needlework hobbyist. She was a member and past Noble Grand of Salem Rebekah Lodge #385, of Conneaut. She was a member and past Noble Grand of Speedwell Rebekah Lodge of Bellvue and was a member of the Rose Chapter Order of Eastern Star #22. She was also a member of Lone Star Grange and the Pamona Grange.

Survivors include her daughter Joan Curtis of Lewis Center, Ohio; five grandchildren, Greig Curtis of Conneaut, Bonnie Harris of Medina, Jill (Robert) Rudler of New Albany, Ohio, Sarah (Steve) Beall of Hudson, Ohio and Jack (Linda) Curtis of Westerville, Ohio; six great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur to whom she had been married for 42 years and two sisters, Ruth Hall and Mary Spicer, in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.. Monday, Oct. 18 at THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut with Rev. Armondo Arellano pastor of the East Conneaut United Methodist Church officiating assisted by the Rev. Hugh Hubbard, a family friend.

Interment will be made in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rebekah services will be held at 8 p.m. and Eastern Star services will be held at 8:30 p.m.

The family suggests memorials be made in her name to the East Conneaut United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to Hospice of Medina County. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Rachel A. Cole

MONROE – Rachel A. Cole, of South Monroe Center Rd., Monroe Twp., died Friday morning, Oct. 15, 2004 at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie, Pa., following a three-year illness.

A lifelong area resident, Mrs. Cole was born Oct. 16, 1933 in Girard, Pa., a daughter of J. Clifford and Bernice (Griffey) Wheeler.

She was valedictorian of the 1951 graduating class of Springfield, PA High School and graduated in 1954 from Hamot School of Nursing. Mrs. Cole served as office nurse for Dr. Stephen Gates in Conneaut for over 30 years and assisted her husband in his business, Robert A. Cole Plastering.

She was an active member of the Federated Church of East Springfield, Pa., where she held several volunteer positions including a number of years as church pianist. She also was a former board member of the Conneaut Savings Bank, and enjoyed camping with her family, gardening and knitting. Mrs. Cole was a life-long dedicated caregiver to her extended family and friends.

Survivors include her husband Robert A. Cole, whom she married Sept. 17, 1955; a daughter Bobbi A. (Mark) Wiseman of Bradford, Oh; a son, Ronald A. (Bridget) Cole of Chardon; a sister, Marjorie M. Kantola of West Springfield, Pa. Also surviving are grandchildren Kelsey, Allison and Daniel Wiseman and Mitchell, Mason and Regan Cole.

Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at the Federated Church of East Springfield with the Rev. Edward Huntley officiating.

Burial will be in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Township, Ohio.

Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Federated Church, the WLD Ranch, or to the American Cancer Society.

Envelopes will be available at the church and at the funeral home.

Betty J. DiGiacomo

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Betty J. DiGiacomo, age 74, a resident of Jefferson Township, died Wednesday evening, October 13, 2004, in Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born January 5, 1930 in Andover, OH, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Yola (Grice) Peck. She was a graduate of Conneaut High School.

Before her retirement, she was a Veterinarian Technician.

Mrs. DiGiacomo was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ashtabula and was active in the Ashtabula High School Boosters when her children were students.

She enjoyed knitting and caring for animals.

Survivors include her husband, George of 47 years; children, Steve (Laura) of Harpersfield, Michelle DiGiacomo of Placierville, CA, Michael (Pam) of Ashtabula, and Gary of Jefferson; and five grandchildren, Steve, Carley, Connor, Ryan, and Joseph DiGiacomo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her stepfather, Elmer J. Whaley.

Memorial Services will be held 8 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2004, in the GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Monday from 7 p.m. until the time of Service.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Ashtabula County or to the Parkinson Foundation.

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Obituaries - Star Beacon October 19, 2004

Thomas J. Conoboy

CONNEAUT — Thomas J. Conoboy, age 62, formerly of Jackson Street, Conneaut, OH, died Sunday, October 17, 2004, in the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

Born in Conneaut, June 19, 1942, he was the son of the late Martin J. and Cecelia (Best) Conoboy and had resided here his entire life.

Mr. Conoboy was a member of St. Mary’s Church and the Loyal Order of Moose #472.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed cards, bingo, sports, picture puzzles, and being with his family and friends.

Survivors include a sister, Coletta Conoboy, and a brother, Martin B. Conoboy, both of Conneaut; his sister-in-law, Marie L. Conoboy of Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews, including Sharon M. Conoboy, Joseph P. Conoboy, Martin J. Conoboy, Stephen A. Conoboy, Kaitlyn Conoboy, Tyler Conoboy, Zachery Conoboy, and Andrew Conoboy, all of Jefferson, Sheila Metcalf of Ashtabula, and Shawn P. Conoboy of Rome, Italy.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joann Conoboy; and a brother, James.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, with the Reverend Raymond Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Church on Wednesday, one hour prior to the Service.

The family suggests that memorials be made in his name to the Church Capital Campaign Fund. Envelopes will be available at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, who is in charge of arrangements, or at the Church.

Adah I. Fralic

CONNEAUT — Adah Irene Fralic, age 88, of South Ridge Road, Conneaut, OH, died Monday, October 18, 2004, at the Harrington Home in Conneaut.

Born January 31, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Clyde H. and Mabel (Blakeslee) Smith and had resided in Conneaut her entire life.

She was a member of the South Ridge Baptist Church where she taught Bible School for several years. She was a 50 year member of the Rose Chapter Order of Eastern Star #22, the Wimarine Club and was it’s oldest member.

In her earlier years, she owned and operated a ceramic studio in her home and was also a 4-H Leader for seven years.

She is survived by her daughter, Jean (Ford) Bailey of North Springfield; a son, James (Linda) Fralic of Conneaut; seven grandchildren, Mark Bailey, Gregory Bailey, Brad (Bonnie) Fralic, Robert (Shannon) Fralic, Terry (Jenny) Fralic, Cheryl (Keith) Myers, and Karyn (Curt) Weidenaar; 12 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Charlotte Anderson and Needa Simmons, both of Conneaut, and Ruth Hazen of West Springfield.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; three brothers, Clyde E., Charles G. and Allen H. Smith; and one granddaughter, Gayle Bailey.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2004, at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with the Dr. Roger P. Hogle, pastor of South Ridge Baptist Church, officiating, assisted by her grandson, Keith Myers. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home Wednesday, October 20, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The family suggests that memorials be made in her name to the Church or to the WGOJ Radio Station. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

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Raymond W. Walker

CONNEAUT – Former Conneaut resident Raymond M. Walker, 51, died at his home in Girard, Ohio, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 following a three-year illness.

He was born Oct. 24, 1952 in Cleveland, a son of Stanley and Grace (McCumber) Walker.

A Girard resident for the past 15 years, he was a member of New Life Christian Fellowship in Girard.

Survivors include his wife Darlene, whom he married Nov. 18, 1993; his father and stepmother Stanley and Wilma Walker of Ashtabula; two daughters, Angela Ramey of Louisiana and Jennifer Hutchison of Ohio; three sisters, Linda Morse of Texas, Bonnie Borso and Vicki Eaton, both of Ohio; and five brothers, Reid and Richard Walker, both of Ohio, Robert Walker, Kevin Stowe and David Walker, all of Florida and Patrick Stowe of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Emery and a sister Alice Demoss.

A memorial service will be held at 12 (noon) Saturday, Oct. 23 at the New Life Christian Fellowship, 2088 Tibbetts-Wick Rd., Girard, Ohio with the Rev. Jim Nashburn officiating.

Arrangements being handled by MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.

Gerald C. English

MONROE – Gerald C. English, 77, of Monroe Township, died Monday morning, Oct. 18, 2004 in the Hospice Unit of Ashtabula County Medical Center.

A lifelong township resident, he was born Oct. 11, 1927, in Kelloggsville and was a son of Roy and Elva (Hoover) English.

Mr. English served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, and he was employed for 40 years at Union Carbide/Elkem Metals, retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Church where he was active in the Men’s Club and also was a member of the Ashtabula Post of the V.F.W. Mr. English enjoyed hunting, woodworking, gardening, traveling with his wife and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Therese (Remedios) English; three daughters, Margaret (Jerry) Nappi of Austinburg, Barbara (Frank) Adley and Susan English, all of Ashtabula; two sons, Daniel (Jane) of Kingsville and Christopher (Linda) of Hendersonville, NC; his sister Evelyn (Ralph) Butler of Monroe Township; two brothers, Bernard of Oakwood, Ohio and Donald of Van Wert, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Floyd, Cloyd and Raymond English.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at St. Andrew’s Church, Rt. 193, Sheffield Twp., with the Rev. Stephen Wassie officiating.

Burial will full military honors provided by the Ashtabula. V.F.W. will be in Kelloggsville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

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HAROLD W. ARMSTRONG

CONNEAUT — Memorial services for Harold W. Armstrong will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Evergreen Lodge #222, F & AM, will conduct services. Mr. Armstrong, a former Conneaut resident, died Oct. 11, 2004 in Jacksonville, Fla.

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JoAnne Hommes

ASHTABULA — JoAnne Hommes, 72, of Ashtabula, OH, died Thursday afternoon, October 21, 2004 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. She was born November 30, 1931, in Chillicothe, OH, and was a daughter of George and Bessie (Seymour) Lott.

Mrs. Hommes was a member of St. Andrew’s Church and attended St. Mary Church in Conneaut for a time. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching wrestling, listening to country music, and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

Survivors include four daughters, Linda Hommes Stillman, Karen Rose Allison, and Jacqueline Hommes Peoples all of Ashtabula, OH, and Joan Hatch of Franklin, NC; three sons, Matthew, Mark and Michael all of Ashtabula, OH; four sisters, Libby Barker of Florida, Jeanne Britt of Chillicothe, OH, Shirley M. Lott (Judith Spann) of Ashtabula, OH, and Jackie Johnson of Lancaster, OH; four brothers, Robert Lott of Conneaut, OH, Franklin Lott of Wilmington, OH, and Charles Herbert Crow of Hamden, OH; 40 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel L. Hommes in 2003; a son Daniel A. Hommes in 1993; a daughter Jeannette Eland in 1998; four grandsons, Daniel A. Hommes Jr., Joseph L. Hommes, Daniel Wayne Allison and Nathan Daniel Hommes; a sister Evelyn Farham; and two brothers Ronald and John Lott.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM, Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at St. Andrew’s Church, Rt. 193, Sheffield Twp., OH, with the Rev. Stephen Wassie officiating. Burial will be in Gageville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church

Marguerite D. Storozuk

DORSET — Marguerite D. Storozuk, 78, of Stanhope Kelloggsville Rd., Dorset, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, October 21, 2004 at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center, Ashtabula, Ohio.

Mrs. Storozuk was born December 31, 1925 in Centerville, W. Va., the daughter of Charles & Edith (Mead) Pollay and has been a resident of Ashtabula Co. for most of her life.

Mrs. Storozuk was employed by the former Bell Telephone Co. of Ashtabula and Double A Leather Co. before retiring several years ago. Mrs. Storozuk was a member of the Monroe Suburbanites, Monroe Mother & Father Club, Pierpont Fire Bells and the Mini Macs Club. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, traveling, crocheting, making doll houses and being with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Alex Storozuk of Dorset, Ohio, whom she married April 12, 1947 in Ashtabula, Ohio; daughter, Melanie E. (”Bela” William) Davai of Geneva, Ohio; sons A. Mitchell (Debbie) Storozuk of Conneaut, Ohio & Roger R. (Barbara) Storozuk of Brecksville, Ohio; 8 grandchildren, Lori, Gary, Keri, Tyson, Brett, Amanda, Craig and Lisa; three step grandchildren, Angela, Tina, and Cynthia; 4 great grandchildren, Alison, Zoe, Zara and Thayne and two step great grandchildren, Timothy and Bruce

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Linda A. Cross

WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA — Linda A. Hossman Cross, age 61, of State Line Road, West Springfield, Pa, died Sunday, October 24, 2004, at her home following a brief illness.

Linda was born January 20, 1941 in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Ann (Faytak) Hossman. She graduated from Girard’s Rice Avenue Union High School in 1958 and later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the Indiana State Teachers College, (now Indiana University of Pennsylvania) in 1962.

She was a teacher at the elementary levels for many years in Simi Valley, CA, later returning to Girard to teach at St. John’s Catholic School in Girard. She most recently taught at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School in Conneaut.

She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Albion; the Delta Zeta Sorority; was a former Girl Scout Leader and Cub Scout den mother in the Simi Valley area; and loved crocheting, shopping, traveling, and especially being with her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Cross, whom she married October 20, 1962, in Girard; also by two daughters, Michelle L. Shipe and her husband, Jonas, of Saugus, CA and Marsha A. Cross of Cockeyville, MD; two sons, Mark E. Cross and his wife, Suzette, of Lake City, PA and Michael C. Cross and his wife, Lee, of Woodbridge, VA; a sister, Wilma Legnard and her husband, James, of Peterborough, NH; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call today, Wednesday, October 27, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DANIEL R. EDDER FUNERAL HOME, 309 Main Street East, Girard, PA. A Prayer Service will be held there on Thursday, October 28, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 101 Olin Avenue, Girard at 10 a.m. with Reverend William O’Brien officiating.

Burial will be in St. John Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508 or to Great Lakes Hospice, 1527 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA 16502.

FLOYD W. TRACY

SPECULATOR, NY — Floyd W. Tracy, age 97, of Speculator, NY, formerly of Ashtabula and Conneaut, died Monday, October 25, 2004. Born and raised in Ashtabula, he formerly owned and operated the Tracy Lumber Company in Conneaut and is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy M. Davison Tracy, also formerly of Conneaut. Graveside Service will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at Speculator Cemetery, Speculator, NY. NORTHVILLE FUNERAL SERVICE INC, 401 Bridge Street, Northville, NY 12134, is in charge of arrangements.

LARRY W. BORTNICK, SR.

CONNEAUT — Larry William Bortnick, Sr., age 63, of Mill Street, Conneaut, OH, died Monday, October 25, 2004, at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, SC. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by WHITE-COOL FUNERAL HOME, 1405 Main Street, Conneautville, PA
 

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Orlo C. Penniman

CONNEAUT – Orlo C. Penniman, 91 of Conneaut, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 26, 2004 at Inn-Conneaut Health Center where he had been a patient for the past three years.

A Conneaut resident since 1949, Mr. Penniman moved here from Girard, Pa. He was born on Oct. 7, 1913 in Linesville, Pa, a son of William and Cora (McKinney) Penniman.

Mr. Penniman retired from the former Astatic Corp and had been employed by the Girard Model Works and C.G. Woods, both of Girard. He was a tool and die setter and machine operator.

A member of the Conneaut Church of God, he enjoyed baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians and was a well known musician in the area playing lead guitar for the Dave Angerer and the Ranch Hands Band for many years. He also enjoyed playing the organ at home, doing string arts, painting, repairing and building clocks and caring for his pet dog “Baby”.

Survivors include his wife Esther E. (Summers) Penniman of Conneaut; a daughter Pamela (David) Daggett of East Springfield, Pa; a son William A. (Sonja) Penniman of Conneaut; ten grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are his stepchildren Scott Leadingham and Pamela Archer of Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Penniman was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Hazel Turner and Daisy West; a brother Dale and a son Ronald.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street with the Rev. Raymond Lamb, pastor of the Church of God officiating.

Burial will be in Linesville, Pennsylvania Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Building Fund of the Conneaut Church of God.

Larry W. Bortnick, Sr.

CONNEAUT — Larry William Bortnick, Sr., age 63, of Mill Street, Conneaut, OH, died Monday, October 25, 2004, at Self Regional Hospital, Greenwood, SC.

Born June 19, 1941 in Beaver Center, PA, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary Melnik Bortnick.

Mr. Bortnick was a self-employed Millwright and was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include three children, Larry Bortnick, Jr. of Mentor, OH, Lorie Milano of North Royalton, OH and Lance Bortnick of Willoughby, OH; three grandchildren; former wife, Helen Bortnick Esposito; two sisters, Alice Barbee of Charlotte, NC and Doreen Nelson of Conneautville, PA; five brothers, Pete Bortnick of Stuart, FL, David Bortnick of Wickliffe, OH, James Bortnick of Conneautville, PA, Donald Bortnick of Conneaut, OH and William Bortnick of Conneautville, PA; brother-in-law, Mike McBride of Greenwood, SC; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2004, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 501 Washington Street, Conneautville, PA, with Reverend Fr. John Walsh, Pastor of St. Peter’s, officiating. Interment will be in Conneautville Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2004, at WHITE-COOL FUNERAL HOME, 1405 Main Street, Conneautville, PA 16406, who is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph R. Wagoner

CONNEAUT — Ralph Russell Wagoner, age 88, of Fifield Avenue, Conneaut, OH, died Wednesday, October 27, 2004, in Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born in Conneaut on September 10, 1916, the son of the late Ralph E. and Mamie (Carlson) Wagoner, he had resided here most of his life.

Mr. Wagoner was employed for several years at the former Astatic Corporation and was also employed by the former Nickle Plate and New York Central Railroads from where he retired as a machinist.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #408 and in his leisure time enjoyed fishing and collecting coins.

He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Sprinkle of Jefferson; a son, Russell Wagoner of Ector, TX; wife, Jacquelyn of Ashtabula; step-daughter, Deloris Wilcox of Telford, PA; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Leonheart of Georgia; step-son, Lewis Leonheart of Pittsburgh, PA; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Wagoner; step-son, Methis Leonheart; and grandson, Danny.

Graveside Services will be held Friday, October 29, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gageville Cemetery with Tim Kraus, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating.

Friends may call at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut on Friday, from 12 p.m., noon, until 1 p.m

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Alex F. Milac

CONNEAUT — Alex F. Milac, age 89, passed away at Hospice of Dayton, OH, on Thursday, October 28, 2004.

Born in Cleveland, OH on June 24, 1915 to Alex and Johanna Milac, he moved to Conneaut at the age of three where he resided until the summer of 2003, when he moved to be with family members in Beavercreek, OH. He graduated from Conneaut High School in 1933, and worked on the Nickel Plate Railroad for 42 years, beginning as an apprentice and retiring as a car shop foreman in 1975.

For over 50 years, Alex gave accordion lessons and also spent time playing in a band throughtout the area. An avid golfer and bowler, he shot his age at 72 and recorded holes-in-one at the Conneaut Shores Country Club.

He leaves to cherish his memory; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Paul Newman of Beavercreek, OH; grandchildren, Paul Newman, Jr. and his wife, Kirsten, of New York City, Scott Newman of New York City, Michele Puterbaugh along with her husband, Larry, and their two children, Sam (4), who Alex affectionately called "high test" and Mya (1 1/2) of Miamisburg, OH; his sister Mary Berfield; sister-in-law, Rosamond Marn and God-daughters, Judy Brown and Mary Kay Callahan, all of Conneaut, OH; sisters-in-law, Molly Vatavuk of Erie, PA and Rose Bernard of Pittsburgh, PA; along with brother-in-law, Bill Lenarcic and his wife, Stacy, of Sharon, PA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Alex was preceded in death by his wife, Christina in 1995; his parents, Alex and Johanna Milac; stepfather, Valentine Marn; brothers, Frank Milac and Joseph Marn; a sister, Jennie Palagyi; brothers-in-law, Ray Berfield, James Palagyi, William Vatavuk and Jack Benard; brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Frances Lenarcic; and father and mother-in-law, Michael and Christina Lenarcic.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2004, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be conducted on Monday, November 1, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Donations should be made to Hospice of Dayton and St. Frances Cabrini Church, with envelopes available at the Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Hospice for the wonderful car Alex received.

EVELYN R. MORGAN

CONNEAUT – Evelyn R. Morgan, 96, formerly of Sandusky St., Conneaut died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 at Harrington Care Home in Conneaut. Funeral service will be on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Calling hour will be on Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Additional information will be in Saturday’s edition

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Albert Hubbard

ASHTABULA – Former Conneaut resident Albert L. Hubbard, 81 of Ashtabula, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2004 at Ashtabula County Medical Center following a five-month illness.

He was born March 15, 1923 in Circleville, Ohio and was a son of Hugh H. and Helen M. (Stout) Hubbard.

A 1941 graduate of Rowe High School, he was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the European Theater as a heavy equipment operator. He was formerly employed at the Nickel Plate Railroad and Conneaut Rubber & Plastics before becoming a rural letter carrier with the Conneaut Post Office from which he retired in 1983.

He was a member of East Conneaut United Methodist Church and had attended First Baptist Church since moving to Ashtabula. Other memberships include Evergreen Lodge #222 F & AM and Cowle Post #151 of the American Legion. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, reading, watching movies, fishing, hunting and watching the Cleveland Indians.

Survivors include his wife Marjorie (Rice) Battles Hubbard whom he married June 20, 1992, of Ashtabula; two daughters, Susan (Bob) March of Conneaut and Betty (Larry) Kincaid of Dublin, Ohio; step-daughters Cathryn (Gerald) Thurston and Jean (James) Wright of Ashtabula; step-son David (Linda) Battles of St. Cloud, FL; his brother Rev. Hugh (Becky) Hubbard of Springfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Lisa Quinn, Sarah Sherman, Steve Kincaid and Matt Kincaid; step-grandchildren, Jill Shaw, Julie Vacca, Caryn Thurston, Steve Wright, Tom Wright, Kimberly Fenton and Dennis Battles; eight step great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and more distant relatives including his cousin William (Rose) Calhoun of Conneaut.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Sarah L. Hubbard; and his second wife Vera M. Hubbard.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut with the Rev. Armando Arellano of East Conneaut United Methodist Church officiating assisted by Mr. Hubbard’s brother Rev. Hugh Hubbard.

Burial with full military honors accorded by Cowle Post #151 will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Evergreen Lodge will conduct Masonic services at 4 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to East Conneaut United Methodist Church or to Ashtabula First Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Evelyn Morgan

CONNEAUT – Evelyn Morgan, 96, formerly of Sandusky St., Conneaut died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 at the Harrington Care Home in Conneaut, where she resided for a number of years.

She was born July 19, 1908 in Conneaut, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Susie M. (Carlson) Gross.

She was employed as a telephone operator with the Conneaut Telephone Co. and had owned and operated an antique business called the “Old Homestead” for 20 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Methodist Women, various Bridge Clubs and the Literacy Club. She was an election precinct worker and enjoyed playing pinochle, oil painting, crocheting, knitting, tatting and traveling. She especially enjoyed visiting her sisters in Florida and played an active part in raising her nieces and nephews.

Survivors include a sister, Mazie Spell; a brother, R. Donald Gross, both of Conneaut; her nieces, Nancy Loomis of Conneaut and Sally Persa of Bethlehem, Pa., Martha Mullen of Lakeworth, FL; her nephews, Norman and Robert Gross, both of Conneaut, George Gross of Chardon, Ohio, Jeffrey Gross of Poquoson, VA, Steven Gross of Novato, CA. Also surviving are her grand nieces, Sally Campbell, Natalie Huya, Claudia and Erika Loomis, Megan and Nancy Persa, Peggy, Stacy and Shari Gross, Allison and Lydia Gross, and her grand nephews, Dean, Kirk, Andrew, William and Tim Gross and her great grand nieces Amanda Gross, Christine Seppi and great grand nephews Christopher Gross, Howie Campbell, David and Christopher Seppi.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ray J. Morgan in 1971; her sister, Mildred Gross and five brothers, Wilburt, Fred, Robert, Russell and Richard Gross.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut with Rev. Chuck Graham, pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville. Food and fellowship will be at the First United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo St., Conneaut following the graveside service.

Calling hour will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home

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