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Edwin RichardsEdwin E. Richards

1933 - 2026

Edwin E. Richards, 93, of Harpersfield, Ohio, passed away on June 4, 2026. A gravesite service will be held on June 13, 2026 at 10.00 a.m. at Harpersfield Cemetery.

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Frank SimmonsFrank Albert Simmons

1945 - 2026

Frank A. Simmons, 80, died June 4, 2026. Visitation 2:00-3:00pm Friday, June 12, 2026, with funeral at 3:00pm at Marcy Funeral Home 208 Liberty St. Conneaut, Ohio, 44030.

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Gail BrockettGail Harrington Brockett

1943 - 2026

Gail Harrington Brockett of Pierpont passed away on January 15, 2026, at her winter home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born July 3, 1943, she was the daughter of Edward and Eunice (Humphrey) Harrington.
Gail attended Saybrook Elementary, Ashtabula High School, and Ohio State University for her undergraduate and Masters...

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Janet GrafJanet Graf

1934 - 2026

Janet (Enos) Graf, 91, passed peacefully 6/6/2026. Funeral services are Friday, June 12, 2026, at Fleming-Billman Funeral Home, 49 West Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH. Calling hours 1:00-3:00 funeral service at 3:00. Private family burial on Saturday in Saint Joseph Cemetery , Ashtabula.

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Lois MadonnaLois C. Madonna

1932

Lois C. Madonna, 93 died Friday, June 5, 2026, at UH Geauga Hospital.
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10th Raisian Funeral Home.
Burial Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Condolences www.raisianfuneralhome.com

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Kenneth FisherKenneth John Fisher

1963 - 2026

Kenneth "Kenny" John Fisher, 63, of Chardon, Ohio, passed away at his home on May 4, 2026.
Born March 12, 1963, in Geneva, Ohio, Kenny was the son of Janet E. (Snyder) English and the late Henry J. Fisher, Jr.

A 1981 graduate of Ashtabula High School, he worked for decades in construction as a skilled heavy...

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Daniel BowronDaniel H. Bowron

1947 - 2026

Daniel H. Bowron, 78, of Ashtabula, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Saybrook Landing. Funeral services are Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1PM at Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Plymouth Township. Visitation Tuesday from 12PM until the time of service at 1PM.

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Mark MondaMark A. Monda

1953 - 2026

Mark A. Monda, age 72, passed away May 27, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born December 16, 1953, in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Mark worked in the plastics manufacturing industry and was VP Operations for Willis Industries and Plant Manager at PET processors and others over his 40-year career.
Mark enjoyed caring for his...

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Cloyce GriffinCloyce H. Griffin

1930 - 2026

Cloyce H. "Speedy" Griffin, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with his
family by his side. Cloyce was born on March 6, 1930 in East Orwell, Ohio. He was the son of
Clarence H. and Elvie R. (Sweet) Griffin.
Cloyce married Delores A. (Marks) Griffin on February 17, 1964. They shared 57 years...

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Bruce McQuistonBruce "Scott" McQuiston

1963 - 2026

Bruce "Scott" McQuiston, 63, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. A celebration of his life will be Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Kelloggsville Methodist Church, 4763 Monroe Center Rd, Conneaut. Calling hours will be held at the church on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of service.

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John AllenJohn Darren Allen

1966 - 2026

John Darren Allen, 59, son of Dorothy Dyer, died 5/26/2026.
Visitation 2-3PM Saturday, 6/6/2026 with service at 3PM at Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula. Pastor Emory Moore officiating.

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Shirley HowlandShirley Howland

1949 - 2026

Shirley Howland, 77, passed away on Wednesday,
May 27, 2026 in Madison, Ohio. Graveside services
will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12:30PM at
Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, with
Dr. Larry Emery officiating.

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Julia PeltonJulia Pelton

1955 - 2026

Julia Pelton passed away on May 28, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 18, 1955 to Floyd and Stella Black in Chicago, Illinois.
Julia was a loving and supportive mother and wife, and always managed to see the good in everyone who crossed her path. She enriched the lives of those she got...

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John FureyJohn Benjamin Furey

1955 - 2026

John Benjamin Furey, 70, passed away April 21, 2026. Born in Oregon, he grew up in Orwell, Ohio. Known for his wit, competitiveness and fiery red hair. John is survived by sisters, former spouse and lots of really good friends.

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Charles Kent, Jr.Charles A. Kent, Jr.

1946 - 2026

Charles Kent, Jr., 79, of North Kingsville, died May 28, 2026.
Funeral 3:00p.m., Sunday, May 31,2026 at Marcy Funeral Home 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Visitation-1:00p.m. until the service at 3:00 on Sunday.
Graveside service 10:00a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026 Glenwood Cemetery.

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Thomas McClimansThomas McClimans

1947 - 2026

ASHTABULA-Thomas McClimans, 78, loving dad of Melinda and Margo and brother of Bruce and Marilou. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 1200 E. 21st Street, Ashtabula. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery. www.czupfuneral.com

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Mary YarosMary B. Yaros

1951 - 2026

Mary was preceded in death by Sophia, mother. Joseph, father & Annie,Yaros sister She is survived by brothers, Andrew & Joseph & spouses Bonnie Short—Yaros & Kathy, respectively. Mary is also survived by her nieces & nephews/ Anna, Maria & husband Cecil. Wyatt, Joseph & Christian & wife, Alejandra & six great...

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Loretta ColbyLoretta Pearl Colby

1936 - 2026

Loretta Pearl Colby, age 89, passed away on May 25, 2026, peacefully at Jefferson Healthcare in Jefferson, Ohio.

She was born November 19, 1936, in Linesville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Anson and Katherine (Moschell) Sowry. She graduated from Kingsville High School in 1954 and went on to attend St. Lukes School...

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Burton MillsBurton Edward Mills

1926 - 2026

Burton Edward Mills, 100, of Kingsville, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

The son of Thomas and Maude (nee Price) Mills, he was born on May 24th, 1926, in his parent's house on South Wright Street in Kingsville. The doctor who delivered him arrived from Priest Street via horse and buggy and charged his parents...

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John KozelJohn Vincent Kozel

1940 - 2026

John Kozel passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born August 10, 1940 in Fayette City, Pennsylvania.
Visitation Friday, May 29, 2026, 10-11:30a.m. at Guerriero Funeral Home. Mass following at noon, Our Lady of Peace Parish.

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Anna Cartner-MerrillAnna Marie Cartner-Merrill

1939 - 2026

Anna Marie Cartner-Merrill (86) formerly of Ashtabula passed on May 17, 2026 in North Carolina.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday May 28, at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church , with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 to 7 at Guerriero Funeral Home 1550...

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Susan BondsSusan Faye Bonds

1970 - 2026

Susan Faye Bonds passed on May 16, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Brownville Cemetery, New Lyme, OH. A celebration of life will be held on July 26, 2026.

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Marcella BurnsMarcella B. Burns

1936 - 2026

Marcella Burns calling hours on May 26 from 4-7pm at Lake Erie Cremation, 1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH. Mass on May 27 at 11am at St. Joseph's Church, Jefferson, OH with burial and luncheon to follow. More details at www.LakeErieCrematory.com

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Michael CumminsMichael Cummins

1954 - 2025

Celebration of Life for Michael Cummins May 30th 2026 2pm- 5pm at The American Legion 1804 W.19th St Ashtabula Ohio 44004

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Virgil MartinVirgil P. Martin

1935 - 2026

Rock Creek - Virgil P. Martin, 90, passed away on May 19, 2026, born November 7, 1935. Visitation 5-7pm, Tuesday, May 26th Paine Funeral Home, Inc., 140 E. Main Street, Orwell, OH. Funeral Service 11am, Union Cemetery Chapel, Rock Creek. Wednesday, May 27th. Condolences at painefuneralhome.com

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