Obituaries

ASHTABULA Esther C. (Amstutz) Edeburn, 101, of Ashtabula, formerly of Rittman, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
She was born June 22, 1916 in Rittman to the late Lee Ellis Amstutz and Edith (Derthic) Amstutz.
Esther graduated from Rittman High School in 1933, the College of Wooster in...

Vera L. (Babcock) Laurie-Maginnis, 89, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2021, with her daughters and grandchildren by her bedside. She was born in Ashtabula on June 15, 1932, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Broughton) Babcock. Vera was a graduate of Ashtabula High School, the Class of 1950. She worked in sales...

Shirley J. Pike, age 81 of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born February 27, 1937, in Jefferson, Ohio the daughter of the late Lester & Elma (Benjamin) Burgett. Shirley worked for the Edwardsville School District #7 as...

Donna Maria (Campbell) Pabst, 64, of Ashtabula, Ohio was called home to the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2019. Her memory will be held closely to the hearts of all whom loved her so very dearly. She was born on June 5, 1954 in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Donna was a graduate of Harbor High School. She was a spirited home maker...

Rebecca "Reba" Coffelt Capp, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 3, 2024, at 6:20 p.m.
She was born on June 29, 1942, to Robert Anderson Coffelt and Bernice (Lally) Coffelt and lived the majority of her life in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Reba lived her life serving others, through churches, her work...

Shellie (Dennis-Gibson) Byrne, passed away on December 7, 2022. She was born in Ashtabula, OH on November 17, 1964. She graduated from Edgewood Senior High School in 1983. She married David Byrne on December 31, 1992 and they have two children, Natalie Elaine and Zachary Albert.

She graduated from Kent State...

Barbara J. (Heldreth) Peairs, 54, passed away February 13, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
She was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 5, 1967, the daughter of Harry and Jessie (Lipscomb) Heldreth.
Barb graduated from Edgewood High School and Ashtabula Co. VO/ED in 1986. She went on to work for...

Elizabeth M. (Inman) Koivisto, age 93, of Andover, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Geneva Village Skilled Nursing Center.
She was born June 14, 1924, in Richmond Township, OH, a daughter of Clyde and Ruth (Reed) Inman. She was raised by her grandmother, Jennie Inman.
A lifetime Andover resident, Mrs....

JoAnn P. (Laurello) Forance, 80, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, June 19, 2020.
She was born July 10, 1939 in Ashtabula, the daughter of the late Cosmo Anthony and Josephine (Dispenza) Laurello. JoAnn graduated from Ashtabula High School Class of 1957, and went on to earn...

Martha M. (Lipps) Bryan, went home to be with the Lord August 14, 2017. Born August 15, 1932, to Lewis and Lenna (Bailes) Lipps of Wayne Twp. Martha lived her entire life in Wayne.
She married her high school sweetheart, Arden L. Bryan, June 1, 1950. They celebrated 66 years together.
Martha is survived by her...

Sept. 21st, 1952 - March 17th, 2022
Beth passed away on March 17 after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She leaves behind her loving husband, Dillon; children: David (Debbie), Scott, Jason (Sarah), Wade (DeAna), and her favorite daughter, Sara (Julia) Hickman-Himes; her loving sister, Nancy Snyder; twelve...

Marion "Mickey" Edith (Mickelson) Laveck, 101, died peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2022, at Saybrook Landing.
Marion was born on May 31, 1921, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter or Anton and Evelina (Pulkkinen) Mickelson.
She graduated from Harbor High School in 1939. She worked at Pizza Villa in her earlier...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sharon Ann Ford (Monda), born January 18, 1947, in Ashtabula, Ohio. Sharon passed away on October 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and service to the medical profession.
Sharon was a graduate of Edgewood Senior High School and...

Betty Jean (Pananen) Alley, age 81, of Ashtabula, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. Born November 29, 1936 in Ashtabula, she was the daughter of Donald and Marleah (Walkley) Pananen. Betty was an Ashtabula resident her entire life and married David Alley...

Kay, at age of 78, of Ashtabula passed away peacefully surround by her children on 10/18/2017. Preceded in death by her husband John Powers. Kay was born on 2/23/1939 in Ashtabula, daughter of Kenneth and Marion Wyman. Married Harold "Pete" Richmond and had 3 children. Randall and Jennifer Richmond (Barry, Bradley,...

Mary Lou Rock Askey, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 10, 1934 to James and Louise (Kelz) Davis and was a lifelong resident of Ashtabula.
She held various jobs in customer service and as a caretaker to many family members. She was a member of...

Patricia Lynn (Schmidt) Laughlin, 65, of Conneaut, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
She was born November 17, 1951, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Craig) Schmidt, and had remained a lifelong area resident.
Pat worked at Premix, now Ashulman, in North...

Shirley Mae Tisch Case Niles, 91, of Mentor, passed away on November 24, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born April 23, 1932, the daughter of Kenneth and Cleo Tisch.
A 1950 Jefferson High School graduate, she worked in the County Clerk's office until her marriage to Stewart M. Case...

Willa Jean (Volk) Dean passed away March 2, 2024 in Florida, She was a beautiful woman known for her kindness, generosity and love of God. Born on Saturday, October 6, 1936, she was the first daughter to William and Virginia (Pitt) Volk in Conneaut, OH.
Her mother wanted to name her Wilhelmina but was unsure how to...

Susan Kay (Williams) Morse passed away peacefully March 9 with her loving family by her side at the Lantern of Saybrook after a courageous 10-year battle against dementia. She was born May 21, 1950, in Ashtabula, OH, daughter of Hugh and Arminta (Armstrong) Williams Gran. She graduated from Ashtabula High School in...

Catherine Hope (Yuse) Swain, 62, of Jefferson, passed away January 14, 2020 at UH-Geauga Hospital, following a long illness.
She was born June 13, 1957 in Painesville, Ohio the daughter of Michelle (Reigh) and Ross F. Yuse. She graduated from Perry High School Class of 1976 and The Knoedler School of Practical...

Margaret (Peg) Ann [Zavotsky] Wilson died Sunday, April 5th, 2020 in Toledo, OH at the age of 72 (see previously published obituary at https://obituaries.starbeacon.com/obituary/margaret-wilson-1078982540). Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 13th, 2021 at 11:30am at Park Church, 1456 Harvard Blvd,...

William L. Aaron Sr., age 71, of Aurora, Colo., passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011, following a long illness. He was born March 31, 1940, the son of Arthello Aaron and Mary Lena Pyles. He grew up and went to school in Cleveland Ohio. He was Employed at Gray Drug Store, Ashtabula Rubber Company and co-owner of A and...

ANDOVER — Kenneth Paul Abbott Jr., age 80, of N. Viking, Holiday Camplands, Andover, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at the Andover Village Retirement Community. Born June 10, 1935, he is survived by his wife, Brenda (Arthur) Abbott. He was retired from Arro Forge of Meadville, Pa., and was a Veteran of the...

Wava Ann Abbuhl, age 86, died on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. She was born on December 2, 1930 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a daughter of Wavie (Tanner) and Ray Richard Fobes. A lifelong Williamsfield resident, Wava married Lloyd Malvern Abbuhl on November 22, 1946. Together they owned and...

Shirley Ann Bjorson Abernethy age 97 of Painesville Twp passed away at her home on August 7, 2024. Shirley was born on February 26, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late David E. and Anna (Isaacson) Bjorson. She worked for several years at Carlisle Allen Co. in Painesville as a retail clerk. Shirley was a member of...

Roberta K. Abraham, age 70, passed away 09/17/2020 in Geneva. Born 01/16/1950 to William and Mary (Smith) Cunningham in Ashtabula, Ohio. Roberta lived most of her life in Geneva. For more than 20 years, she worked for Geneva Hospital as Dietary Manager. Other jobs she held were in catering, Spring Hill Orchard...

Nellie Jo Abruzzino, age 91, of Sheffield Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 27, 1925, in Mannington, W.Va., the daughter of Walter and Elsie (Arnett) Cordray.
She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles but most of all she loved being...

Joseph M. Acerra, age 52, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at TriPoint Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1968 in Geneva, the son of Linda (Rideout) and Joseph Acerra.

Joe worked as an instructional writer for many companies including Allen Bradley Corporation and Progressive. He was a 1986...

Sheri Lynn (Christopher) Acierno, age 53, died peacefully Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on June 2, 1958, the daughter of James L. and Dorothy (Barnhart) Christopher. She was a 1976 graduate of Edgewood Senior High School and of Kent State University. She worked the past 5 years as a physical...

Donald A. Acierno “Donnie” of Saybrook, after a courageous battle, let go of his pain while at home surrounded by his loving family. By his side was his adoring Wife Geri, Daughter Amber, Son Daniel (Donna), Brothers Michael (Denise), Joseph (Annette), Kevin (LuAnne) and Nephews Jonathan, Kevin and Antonio...

Mary Ann E. Acierno, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at her home.
She was born June 27, 1931, in Kane, Pa., a daughter of Hugo and Elin (Nelson) Engman.
Mary Ann graduated from Clarion University, and was a schoolteacher for the Harbor and Ashtabula Area City Schools. She enjoyed being with her...

Bette Lou Acitelli (81) of Ashtabula went home to her heavenly Father on Wednesday Jan. 13, 2021 in her home.

Born May 22, 1939 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Earl and Charlotte (Beverly) Burlingame.

Bette was an Ashtabula native having recently returning from Green Valley Az. to be with family and friends. ...

Frank Ackley, 85, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022, in Middlefield, Ohio.
Frank was born on April 30, 1936, in Londonderry, Ohio, the son of James and Iva (Dawson) Ackley.
Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for a few years before being honorable discharged.
He...

AUSTINBURG — Virginia C. Adair, age 69, of Austinburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. Born June 10, 1938, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Charles and Ann (Stepic) Kulwin. She has lived in Austinburg for the past 15 years, prior to living in New York City....

Joseph Adamack, age 92, of Conneaut, Ohio, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 9, 2013, at his residence. Joe was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Summerset, Pa., the son of Anastasia Adamack. Joe moved to the Conneaut area in 1940 and went to work at Burke Machine & Tool Company. In 1942, Joe enlisted in the United States...

Rebecca (Becky) Mae Adame was received into the comforting arms of Jesus after a fearless 7-year battle with breast cancer on April 20, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Becky was born on February 23, 1957, in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was the first Herman (Herrmann) girl to be born into the family for three generations....

Mary (Jackson) Adams, age 68, of Conneaut, Ohio, died peacefully with her family at her side Tuesday evening, Jan. 8, 2013, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born Oct. 24, 1944, in Conneaut, the daughter of William L. and Margaret (Daggitt) Jackson. She had been a 45-year employee at Brown Memorial...

Marian B. Adams, age 94, formerly of Conneaut, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, 2013, at New Dawn Health Care and Retirement Center in Dover, Ohio. She was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Conneautville, Pa., the daughter of Ralph and Emma (Dauchey) Heard. Marian was a former member of the former East Conneaut United...