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Donald LairdDonald Douglas Laird

1945 - 2026

Donald Laird, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
He was born on March 16, 1945, in Ashtabula, to parents Donald Laird and Barbara Slocum. In 1965, he married the love of his life, Diana Laird, the 15th of May.
Per his request, no services will be held at this time.
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Lori MartinezLori Pruden Martinez

2026

Lori Pruden Martinez, 65, passed away 1/8/2026.
Wife of Luis Martinez. Daughter of Barbara Pruden, Richard Pruden, preceded)
Siblings: Rick, Pruden, Geneva, OH, Tim Pruden, Fort Worth TX; daughter, Nina Catala; granddaughter, Valentina.
Memorial Service to be announced.

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Stacy BisigniStacy Lynne Bisigni

1975 - 2026

Stacy Lynne Bisigni, age 50, passed away on January 4th, 2026. Calling hours will be held on January 17th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fleming & Billman Funeral Home 323 South Broadway Geneva, Ohio.

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Eric JohnsonEric J. Johnson

1966 - 2026

Eric J. Johnson, 59, died Thursday, January 8, 2026. Calling hour will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10AM-11AM at the Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, where a service will follow at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

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Franklin DuFourFranklin DuFour

1942 - 2026

Franklin DuFour, 83, died January 10, 2026.
Calling hours, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00AM-11:00AM, Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Road. A graveside service at Greenlawn Memory Gardens will immediately follow.

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Ray ChildsRay E. Childs

1931 - 2026

Orwell - Ray E. Childs, 94 passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1931. Arrangements are pending and service will be announced by Paine Funeral Home, Inc. Orwell. Condolences and updates at painefuneralhome.com

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Barbara DistelrathBarbara E. Distelrath

1938 - 2026

Barbara E. Distelrath 87 died January 9, 2026.
Visitation 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 16 at Raisian Funeral Home.
Mass 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17 at St. Frances Cabrini Church.
Condolences www.raisianfuneralhome.com

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George BertolasioGeorge Bertolasio

1946 - 2026

George Edward Bertolasio, 79, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2026. A Celebration of life will be announced by the family. Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home, Conneaut. Complete obituary at www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com

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James McCoyJames R. McCoy

1936 - 2026

James R. McCoy, 89, passed away on January 5, 2026. Graveside service will take place on Saturday, January 10, at Rock Creek Cemetery at 10:30am.
www.czupfuneral.com

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Dale FassettDale A. Fassett

1947 - 2026

Dale Ashley Fassett, 78, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Services 1PM, Monday, January 12, 2026, at Zaback Williams Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula. Visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of service. www.ducro.com

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Maynard HewitMaynard Hewit

1926 - 2026

Maynard K. Hewit,
Age 99, of Canton, passed away Wed., Jan. 7, 2026. Services will be held Tues. at 11am in Jackson Friends Church. Friends may call from 9:30-11am in the church. The full obituary may be read, and condolences may be left, at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.
Gordon (330)456-4766

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