From the Conneaut Reporter - Dec. 8, 1886

JOHN A. ELLIS.
Monday between one and two o'clock, the post-office was the scene of a most sudden death.  Our aged townsman, J. A. Ellis entered the office to transact some business and standing beside a table, without a sign or indication of illness, he fell over backward, expiring immediately -- disease of the heart being undoubtedly the cause.  Mr. Ellis was known throughout the country as an industrious mechanic, being for years, the proprietor of the furnace and machine shops at the Center.  For years this establishment was one well and favorable known for the production of plows, stoves, etc.  With the advancing years and the decline of health, Mr. Ellis gradually relinquished the business, and for some years no work has been done in his shops.  His death, although seventy-eight years old, was most unexpected, and has cast a gloom of sorrow over the entire community.  The funeral takes place today at 1:30 p.m.

THEODORE B. HOWARD.
Tuesday morning still  another of the pioneers of Conneaut, went to "that bourne from whence no traveler ever returns."  T. B. Howard aged eighty years, if not a native of the town and one of its very earliest settlers, residing here until about 1850, when he removed to the West, returning some ten years ago to spend his declining years among the scenes of his early manhood.  Mr. Howard was a man of strong character, and yet a general favorite with those who know him most intimately.  He had been ill for a number o weeks yet his death was not considered as imminent.  The funeral will be held at his late home, Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock.

EBER SANFORD.
Monday morning death removed from our midst, another of the pioneers of this county, who "made the wilderness blossom as the rose."  At an early hour, quietly and peacefully sank to rest, Eber Sanford, aged eighty-six years, Mr. Sanford was one of the early settlers, and for years one of the leading farmers of the township, taking great and especial delight in raising the best of live stock.  As a citizen he was honest and upright, and as a husband and father, kind and indulgent. (See Dwelling 142 - 1880 Census Conneaut, Ohio)

Mrs. R. D. PHELPS.
Saturday last, death invailed the home of Mr. R. D. Phelps, in Monroe, claiming as his own, the wife and mother at the youthful age of twenty-seven years.  The funeral was held on Monday and was largely attended.

From the Clarion Democrat

CAPRON, E. E. - July 8, 1907 - Clarion lost one of its most worthy, capable and efficient business men by the death of Mr. E. E. Capron, which occurred last Sunday morning, July 14, 1907.  Mr. Capron's health began to fail last fall or winter after a very severe attack of lagrippe, and it seemed that it developed other complications which made steady inroads upon his vitality finally disqualifying him for business about the first of last January.  Notwithstanding everything possible was done, and he made the most earnest efforts to recover; he gradually grew worse.  The stroke of death could not be stayed, but it fell peacefully and Mr. Capron laid down to sleep until the dawn of the morning of the resurrection.  E. E. Capron was the son of Ephriam and Orpha Capron and was born at Conneaut, Ohio, October 12, 1854.  When a young man he got his start in business by helping uncle in his store at Amboy, O., and laid the foundation for a successful career.  He afterwards accepted a position as gauger for the Standard Oil Co., to which he gave intelligent and faithful service.  Mr. Capron came to Clarion in 1876 and started in the merchandising business, beginning at the corner of Fifth avenue and South Street, and moving to the present location of his store as business expanded and enlarged.  He was a safe and conservative business man, careful, just and honorable in all of his dealings with a prime motive at all times to do what was right under all circumstances.  By this course and by untiring industry he built up a successful business and an honorable reputation.
Mr. Capron and Miss Lottie E. Irvin in Reidsburg were united in marriage Oct. 8, 1874.  This happy union was blessed with two children, Charles B.  and Orpha E. Capron, both of whom are at home, and with their mother mourn the loss of a dear husband and father.  The deceased is also survived by the following brothers and sisters:  Chas. B., Austin, Texas; A. J. Capron, Portland, Ore.; D. S. Capron, Kansas City, Mo.; A. M. Capron, Bridgeport, Neb.; Mrs. Mary M. Johnson, Conneaut, O.; and M. F. Capron, Elyria, O.  To these relatives go out the tender sympathy of the entire community.  The deceased when a young man, united with the Christian church at Conneaut, O.  When he came to Clarion, there being no church of his faith he transferred his membership to the Baptist church and proved to be an earnest and faithful Christian man who tried always to be governed by the true christian principles.  Before he was prostrated on his sick bed he always insisted that as long as he possibly could do so he must go to church and long after he was able to go alone his wife and son or daughter helped him.  His devotion and trust brought him the peace and confidence that supported him at the last.   Mr. Capron was a charter member of the Knights of the Maccabees, Clarion Tent.  The funeral was held from his late home Wednesday, the stores of town closing from 10 to 12 o'clock to permit all to attend.  Beautiful floral offerings were sent by the Maccabees and many other friends.  Rev. Wm. F. Fleming conducted the service, assisted by Rev. Dr. S. H. Day  and Rev. J. G. Langham.  The interment was made in the Clarion cemetery.  Mrs. Capron and family desire to tender their most sincere thanks to the merchants of Clarion, to the Maccabees and to the many friends for their kindly sympathy and helpfulness through the sickness and at the death of husband and father.
NOTE:  See Ephraim Capron Family in 1840,  1850, 1860 Census Records. Edwin E. Capron is in 1860 census.

From the Conneaut News Herald, Monday, March 1, 1909

VALEORIS LILLY

Valeoris Lilly of Farnham, a veteran of the civil war and well known in this vicinity, died Saturday night at the home. Neuralgia of the heart was the direct cause of the death of the deceased, who was 62 years of age.

A wife and two children are the only members of the immediate family left by the deceased. The funeral will be held at the Baptist church at Farnham, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Crum of Kingsville will officiate at the service. Interment will be made in the City Cemetery.
 

Found in News Herald on March 29, 1986

CARRIE J. JONES
Conneaut--Carrie J. Jones 94, formerly of 1931 E. Prospect died Friday in Inn-Conneaut Health Center. She had been a patient there for the past 5 years. A resident of Ashtabula all her life, she was born May 20, 1891 in Plymouth Township, the daughter of Arthur and Julia Billett Fuller.
     She was a member of East Side Presbyterian Church, a 67-year member of OK Rebekah Lodge No. 329 and a charter member of 55 plus club of Ashtabula YMCA-YWCA.
     Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Carey (Doris) Campbell of Ashtabula, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse, two sisters, a brother and a granddaughter Shirley Terry.
     Services will be 1 PM. Monday at Zabeck Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry McMellen, pastor of East Side Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be in Eastlake Cemetery , North Kingsville. OH. Next to her Husband. Calling Hours will be held 7 to 9 PM. Sunday. Edgewood Trailer Park Inn Conneaut Nursing Home.

Found in News-Herald April 22, 1959

JESSE JONES
     Jesse Arthur Jones 64, of 1349 North Ridge East, North Kingsville, Ohio died in General Hospital at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.  He had entered the hospital for medical care.

The following obituary was submitted by Paula Pitts on September 1, 2004

     It was probably published in 1915 in Conneaut News Herald, Conneaut, Ohio and mentions Glenwood Cemetery.

HERBERT WILLIAMS - Death of well known and highly esteemed citizen- Valued Foreman of the docks for years.
In the death of Herbert Williams which occurred Thursday night at 12:20 o’clock at his home, 278 Park Avenue, all the employees of the Conneaut docks and lake men all the way from Buffalo to Duluth, have lost a friend that all respected and admired.
Tuberculosis was the cause of Mr. William’s death, and although he had been ill since last August, he had not been confined to his bed until five weeks ago.
Mr. Williams was born in Syracuse, N. Y., on January 12th, fifty-two years ago, and he resided in that city until twelve years ago, when he came to Conneaut to accept the position of general foreman of the docks. At that time his cousin, Captain Erastus Day, was superintendent of the docks, and it was through him that the dock company secured one of its most industrious and faithful employees.
Six years ago last November, Mr. Williams was united in marriage to Miss Mary Harns of this city and one daughter, Frances, was born to them. Other near relatives who survive the deceased are one sister, Mrs. Eva L. Barrows, of Morristown, Tenn, and one brother, N. R. Williams of Syracuse.
Mr. Williams was a charter member of the local order of B. P. O. Elks, and was also a member of the Order of Foresters of Syracuse.
The funeral will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30, and Rev. R. H. Fairburn of St. Paul’s Episcopal church will officiate.
 

THE FUNERAL OF HERBERT WILLIAMS
The funeral of the late Herbert Williams, who passed away Thursday night at his home on Park Avenue was held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. R. H. Fairburn of St. Paul’s church officiated at the service, speaking with deep feeling of the life of service of Mr. Williams. Beautiful flowers surrounded the remains in profusion.
The members of the B. P. O. Elks attended the service in a body. The foremen on Dock 4 at the harbor, who were Mr. Williams’ closest associates acted as pallbearers - Messrs. Henry Buss, Cecil Van Sycle, Henry Lawrence, Hiram Hewes, Henry Kennan, and Charles Getz.
Burial was made in the Glenwood cemetery

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Published in The NEWS HERALD, Conneaut, Ohio - January 19, 1962

MRS. JOHN H. CLARK

Funeral services for Mrs. John H. (Lila C.) Clark, 61, 607 Gore Rd., were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Clark died Monday in Brown Memorial Hospital

The Rev. Oakey Grow, pastor of Amboy Methodist Church, conducted the services.

Pallbearers were Arthur Norton Jr., Arthur Norton Sr., John and Robert Armstrong, Paul Wheeler and Leon Jones.

Burial was in Johnston Cemetery Johnston, O., with the Rev. F. C. Landfear of Niles, O., conducting graveside services.

Friends and relatives attended from Warren, O.

MRS. ORVILLE ADDICOTT

Funeral services for Mrs. Orville Addicott, 75, former Conneaut resident were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Marcy Funeral Home.

Mrs. Addicott died Monday at Brown Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. William P. Langham Jr., pastor of East Conneaut Methodist Church, officiated at the services.

Pallbearers were Gary and Dale Webb, Kenneth Root, Frank E. Hurst, Morris Mowry and Harold Petersen.

Rose Chapter 22, Order of Eastern Star, held services at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Worthy Matron Mrs. Rex Redding in charge.

Burial was in East Lakeville Cemetery.

Friends and relatives attended from Chicago, Ill., Sharon, New Wilmington, West Middlesex, and Albion, Pa. and Newton Falls, O.

Published in The NEWS HERALD, Conneaut, Ohio - April 26, 1963

MRS CARL COWEN

Mrs. Carl (Kitty) Cowen, 80 of 716 Broad St., died at 10:05 Thursday in Brown Memorial Hospital.

She had been in failing health for several months and had been admitted to the hospital last Monday.  Death was due to complications.

Born in Mill Village, Pa., on April 21, 1883, she was the daughter of William J. and Emma Jane (Wilson) Gourley.  She had resided in Conneaut for the 65 years.

She and her husband, Carl, had celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bernadette) Norman, North Hill Dr., and Mrs. Mark (Minnie) Smith, Erie, Pa.; two sons, Arthur, of Westfield, N.Y., and William J., at home.  Five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also service.

Mrs. Cowen was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Emma Cowen Brooks in 1925.

Funeral services will be at 2 Monday at Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Harlen Miller, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening.

Published in The NEWS HERALD, Conneaut, Ohio - April 27, 1963

MRS. GRACE FORTUNE

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Fortune, 83, of 217 Sandusky St., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Marcy Funeral Home.

Mrs. Fortune died Tuesday at Burke Nursing Home, Girard.

The Rev. Frederick W. Vaill, pastor of United Congregational Christian Church, officiated.

Pallbearers were Robert and Richard Fortune, Marshall Croell, Tait Snyder, Miller Lacey and Robert C. Marcy.

Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends and relatives attended from South Gate, Calif., and Newton Falls, McDonald and Ashtabula, O.

Supplement to the Kingsville TRIBUNE, April 1903

MR. PERKINS DEAD

The community was saddened at hearing of the sudden death of Charles W. Perkins, which occurred at the home of his daughter Mrs. Selden W. Spencer, at East Hartford, Conn., Friday, April 10.
  Mr. Perkins had been planning all winter to visit his daughter, but had been obliged to postpone the trip on account of his ill heath and the cold weather.  He had been east only a month and was feeling much better than he had before in six months; but he overestimated his strength and as a result was taken Monday evening of last week with a hemorrhage.  Tuesday he seemed much better but Tuesday evening he had another hemorrhage, and died after the fourth on Friday morning.
  Mr. Perkins was born in Shenango County, N.Y., and was in his 71st year.  He had been a resident of Kingsville for many years, and was highly esteemed by all.
  The remains arrived here Tuesday morning, and the funeral was conducted from the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon.  Internment in Lulu Falls cemetery.  The funeral was in charge of Orion Lodge F. & A.M., of which the deceased was a member.  As a mark of respect, several business places of the village closed while the funeral was being held.
  Besides the daughter mentioned above, Mr. Perkins leaves three sisters, Mrs. Charles Eastman of this village and others living in the west.
 

Courier Newspaper, Conneaut, OH

Dewey James Mix - Jan. 9, 1920 - Dec. 13. 2003
Dewey James Mix was born in Ohio on Jan. 9, 1920.  He died Dec. 13, 2003 in Tucson, Ariz.

He graduated from Conneaut, Ohio High School in 1938 and served in the U. S. Air Force from 1940 to 1943.  He was retired from Kaiser Steel in 1983 after 33 years of service.  Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Murphy Mix of Tucson, Ariz.; two children.  Pamela Marie and James Michael; two grandchildren Deena and Claudine; five great-grandchildren and his sister, Doris K. Mix of Roswell, N.M.