2004 OBITUARIES

Including Obituaries of people with connections to Conneaut, Monroe Twp., Kingsville, Pierpont and possibly some from towns connected to these.
 

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 1, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 2, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 3, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 4, 2004

LILLIAN E. RISLEY

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

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 5, 2004

DORIS A. KANANEN

CONNEAUT – Doris A. Kananen, age 92 of Conneaut died early Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2004 at the Inn-Conneaut Health Center where she had been a resident for the past several years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 6, 2004

Doris A. Kananen

CONNEAUT — Doris A. Kananen, age 92, of Conneaut, OH, died early Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2004, at the Inn-Conneaut Health Center where she had resided for the past few years.

Doris was born August 20, 1912 in Klimer, NY, the daughter of Ralph and Eva (Place) Pitt. She graduated from Klimber High School and has been a resident of the area since 1936.

She was a member of the Four Square Gospel Church and enjoyed flowers, gardening and sewing. She also loved to teach Sunday school years ago.

Mrs. Kananen is survived by her two sons, William and Betty Kananen of Conneaut and Harland and Patricia Kananen of Daytona Beach, FL; a daughter, Carol Yusko of Ashtabula; sisters, Phyllis Nox of Bryan, OH, Bernice Fardink of North Klimer, NY, Sylvia Sprandle of Hendersonville, NC and Winifred Carris of Ripley, NY; grandchildren, David Kananen, Robin Yusko, Shelly Kananen, Kimberly Warr, Katheline Kananen, Jennifer Nott, Martha Kananen and Brant Kananen; and three great-grandchildren.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Kananen (1958); an infant daughter, Muriel A. Kananen; three brothers, Robert Pitt, Donald Pitt and Howard Pitt; a sister, Virginia Volk; and a grandson, John Yusko.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, November 9, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, November 10, 2004, from 12 p.m., noon, until 1 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2004, 1 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, with Reverend Armando Arellando, of East Conneaut United Methodist, officiating. Burial will follow at Center Cemetery, Conneaut.

ROBERT S. (BOB) FURMAGE

MONROE – Robert S. (Bob) Furmage, 84 of Reger Road, Monroe Township, died Friday afternoon, November 5, 2004 at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past three days. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, Rt. 84, Monroe Township. Time of service on Monday at the church and complete obituary information will be in Sunday’s paper. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 7, 2004

Robert S. “Bob” Furmage

KELLOGGSVILLE — Robert S. “Bob” Furmage, 84, formerly of Church St., Kelloggsville, OH, died Friday afternoon, November 5, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital, Conneaut, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. He was born November 25, 1919, in Ashtabula, OH, and was a son of John and Angeline (Stevenson) Furmage.

A Kelloggsville resident most of his life, Mr. Furmage was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served with the coastal artillery in Alaska during World War II. He had been employed at Precision Piping, was former owner of Furmage Heating and Air Conditioning, and drove bus for Buckeye Local Schools. Mr. Furmage was a member of Pipe Fitters Local #120 of Cleveland, OH, and had attended a number of trade schools.

He was an active member of Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene where he served as Sunday school superintendent, church treasurer, member of the trustees, and treasurer of the building fund. He was also involved in the church’s construction by assisting with laying the block as well as many other jobs. He enjoyed his family and deer hunting.

Survivors include his daughter Sue (Wayne) Johnson with whom he resided in Monroe Township; two sons, Ken (Donna) Furmage of East Springfield, PA, and Chuck (Jan) Furmage of Kingsville Township, OH; his sister Irma Nutter of Heath, OH; 10 grandchildren, Justin, Rob and Rick Furmage of Conneaut, OH, Christen Robison of Hancock, MD, Angela Furmage and Aimee Ferguson of Ashtabula, OH, Austin Furmage of Kingsville, OH, Tiffany Maurer of Norfolk, VA, Jeremiah Johnson and Heather Johnson of Monroe Township; 14 great grandchildren, Amanda, Josh, Edy, Ken, Brooke, Kathy, Tyler, and McKensey Furmage, Myles Kapen, Jimmy and Ryan Robison, Bruce Britton, Jade Jones, and Lauren Ferguson; and more distant relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Doris in 1985; his second wife Neoma in 2004; and a great grandson Cody Robison.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Monday, November 8, at the Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, 4841 State Rt. 84, Monroe Township, with the Rev. Jerry A. Webb officiating. Burial will be in Kelloggsville Cemetery.

Friends are invited to call at the church on Sunday evening from 6 to 9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene. Envelopes will be available at the church and a Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, which is directing the arrangements

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 8, 2004

John R. Liimatainen

CHERRY HILL TWP., PA. — John R. Liimatainen, 81, died at his family homestead in Cherry Hill Township, Pennsylvania, of a probable coronary on Saturday, November 6, 2004.

He was born there on January 12, 1923, a son of William and Liisa (Peltola) Liimatainen.

Mr. Liimatainen was a graduate of Rowe High School in East Conneaut, Ohio, and of The Ohio State University, earning a degree in architecture. He was employed for many years as an architect in Florida, where he specialized in commercial and residential buildings. After retiring, he spent summers on the family homestead in Cherry Hill. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the History Channel and other learning channels, especially the program “This Old House.”

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Ken Sippola, Doug Kesatie, Sandra Kesatie, Judy Kesatie, Donna Ainsworth and Diana Cerny, and several great-nieces and great-nephews, including his primary care giver Dennis Hollis of Girard, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Ida Hollis, Ina Sippola and Helvi Kesatie; and his brother, Eino Liimatainen.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio. Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday morning beginning at 10 a.m

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 9, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 10, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 11, 2004

PAUL G. CAMPBELL, JR.

CONNEAUT - Paul G. Campbell, Jr., 75 of Edgewood Drive, died Wednesday November 10, 2004 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. At the request of Mr. Campbell a private service will be held, with Rev. Tim Krauss of Amboy United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville. Memorial contributions may be made to a children’s Sunday school of your choice or the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Rd, Kingsville, OH. Obituary available at www.ducro.com. DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, Oh is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM J. METCALF

CONNEAUT – William J. Metcalf of West Street, Conneaut, died Wednesday afternoon November 10, 2004 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland following a short illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 12, 2004

Paul G. Campbell, Jr.

CONNEAUT — Paul G. Campbell, Jr., age 75, of Edgewood Drive, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.

He was born July 18, 1929 in Clifton Forge, VA and has resided in Conneaut for the last 65 years.

Mr. Campbell was a retired engineer with the Norfolk and Western Railroads “Cleveland Division” and also formerly employed with the New York, Chicago and St. Louis R.R. (Nickle Plate).

He married Novellee Wetmore on December 13, 1952 in the First United Methodist Church of Conneaut, where he has been a member for 63 years.

Since the age of four, he had continued his fascination of automobiles to later become a confessed car-a-holic. He was a member of more than a half dozen various automobile clubs, to which he authored and contributed stories, articles and photographs of several of his antique automobiles. He also treasured the companionship of his dogs.

Survivors include his wife, Novelle; and their daughter, Brenda Campbell of Conneaut.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eloise Campbell; and his sister, Betty Fox of Sarasota, FL.

At the request of Mr. Campbell, a private service will be held with Reverend Tim Kraus, of the Church of Christ in Conneaut, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to a children’s Sunday school of your choice or the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Kingsville, OH.

William J. Metcalf, Sr.

CONNEAUT – William J. Metcalf, Sr., 82, of Conneaut, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, following a short illness.

He was born Dec. 19, 1921, in Conneaut, and was a son of Samuel and Clara (Denning) Metcalf.

A graduate of Conneaut High School, Mr. Metcalf served with the U.S. Army during World War II with the 179th Infantry in the European Theatre and received two purple hearts. He was retired from the City of Conneaut and had previously worked for the Nickel Plate Railroad. He was a member of I.O.O.F. and the Dokey’s. He enjoyed boxing and had participated in the Golden Gloves in the post-war years. He also enjoyed sports and gardening, especially raising roses.

Survivors include his daughter Cindi L. Metcalf of Phoenix, Arizona; four grandchildren, Robin Grieco, Becky Pugh, Brian Starkey and Brian “Boo” Bateman and his great granddaughter Ashley Grieco.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 56 years, Wilma who died on Oct. 23, 1998; his son William J. Metcalf, Jr.; his daughter Lorraine K. Bateman; a grandson William J. Weimer; his sister Ruth Cool and three brothers, Donald, Robert and Lloyd Metcalf.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13 at MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Chuck Graham, pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial with military honors will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Network, c/o PanCAN, 2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245.
 

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 13, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 14, 2004

Joseph M. Solembrino

ODESSA, UKRAINE — Joseph Marce Solembrino, age 66, died November 7, 2004, at his home in Odessa, Ukraine.

Born in Chicago, Illinois to Anthony and Margaret (Cello) Solembrino, Joe spent most of his early years in Ashtabula. He attended Ashtabula city schools and served in the U.S. Army as a member of the famed “Hell-on-Wheels Unit” stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas.

Joe was a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter, who performed at many casino and hotel productions in Florida and Las Vegas. He also excelled in the architect and construction fields, designing and building many up-scale homes on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Following a debilitating illness which forced him to retire, he enjoyed traveling and eventually settled in Odessa.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, and a grandson, Timmy Merril.

He is survived by his wife, Luda of Odessa; his mother of Jefferson, OH; seven children, Faith McFarland of Ashtabula, Andrea (Joe) Papatta of Conneaut, Joseph Marce Solembrino II of Ashtabula, Lori Baker of North Kingsville, Neno Solembrino of Reno, Nevada, Jeff Solembrino of Salisbury of Salisbury, Maryland, and Meghan Solembrino of Grasonville, Maryland; four brothers and sisters, Madelyn (Joe) Goudy and Anthony (Connie) Solembrino, both of Ashtabula, Michael (Shirley) Solembrino of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Caryl (Jack) Diemer of Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

M. Corry Pifer

JEFFERSON, OH — M. Corry Pifer, 85, formerly of Richardson Road, Monroe Township, died Friday, November 12, 2004 at Jefferson Medical Associates, L.L.C. in Jefferson, Ohio.

She was born on October 21, 1919 in Meersen, Holland, a daughter of Johannes and Maria (Boes) Ploemen.

She was a 1946 warbride and had resided in Ashtabula County and Monroe Township for forty years. She was a member of the Orien Lodge of Eastern Star in Kingsville and enjoyed knitting, traveling, camping, baking, listening to “Vienna” style music, and her flower gardens. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her family.

She is survived by three sons; Robert E. Jr. of Westminster, S.C., David W. “Sudsy,” and Gordon (Marilyn) Pifer both of Monroe Township. Also surviving are two brothers, Josef and Crit Ploeman, a sister, Pauline Cabo all of the Netherlands, and several grand and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert E. Pifer Sr., in 1996, and a brother, Pierre Ploeman.

Funeral service will be on Monday, November 15 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut at 1:00 PM with Rev. Stephen Wassie pastor of St. Andrew Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Creek Union Cemetery.

Calling hours will be on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of service, 1:00 PM.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Kingsville Orien Lodge of Eastern Star. Envelopes are available at the funeral home

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 15, 2004

FLORA B. GREENAWALT

CONNEAUT — Flora B. Greenawalt, 101, of Parrish Rd., Conneaut, died Saturday, November 13, 2004, at Inn Conneaut Health Center in Conneaut. Complete information will be in Tuesday’s edition. Funeral arrangements are being handled by MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 16, 2004

Flora Bell Greenwalt

CONNEAUT — Flora Bell Greenwalt, 101, of Parrish Rd., Conneaut, died Saturday, November 13, 2004, at Inn Conneaut Health Center, Conneaut. She was born on April 22, 1903, in Conneaut, a daughter of Fred and Clara (Moon) Speer.

She was primarily a homemaker but had also worked for the Conneaut Telephone Co., being one of the first telephone operators, and had assisted her husband in the care of Glenwood Cemetery. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers and enjoyed being with people.

She is survived by a daughter, Helen Giffin of Akron, OH; a half sister, Patricia Chapman of Geneva; 2 half brothers, Richard Speer of Conneaut and Francis Speer of Seattle, WA; 3 Grandchildren, Steve Greenwalt, LeAnn Reed and Denise Featherstone. Also surviving are several grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; and a niece, Clarice Stewart, who was her care giver, of Conneaut.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Claud E. Greenwalt, in 1977; a son, Howard Greenwalt, in 1978; three brothers, Edgar, Robert and Harry Speer; two sisters, Alice Williams and Luella Chapman; and a half sister, Flossie Shaffer.

Funeral services will be Thursday, November 18, 2004, at 1:00 P.M. at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with Rev. Joyce Shellhammer, pastor of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Calling hour will be on Thursday from noon until the time of service at 1:00 P.M.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Activities Fund of Inn Conneaut Health Center. Envelopes are available at the funeral home

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 17, 2004

Harry L. Strader

CONNEAUT – Harry L. Strader, 76, formerly of Poplar St., Conneaut, died Monday, November 15, 2004 at Inn Conneaut Health Center in Conneaut.

He was born in Braxton, West Virginia on Jan. 15, 1928, a son of Okey L. and Mary (Posey) Strader.

He was a Conneaut resident for forty-nine years, and was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church. He was a construction worker and was employed with National Engineering as a bridge foreman. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, trapping, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by three daughters, Rose E. Caltrider of Clarksville, Tennessee, Patty M. Smith and Nancy J. Nine, both of Conneaut; five sons, Donald L. of North Kingsville, William L. of Houston, Texas, Randy L. of Conneaut, Charles L. of Charlotte, North Carolina and Robert L. of Conneaut; a brother, Daniel Strader of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania; four sisters, Madge Brown of Burnsville, West Virginia, Mary Riffle of Polland, Ohio, Dora E. Childers of Canal Winchester, Ohio and Deignese Crabbe of Columbus, Ohio. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosemary Strader; a daughter Connie Strader; two brothers, Ronald and Frank Strader and a sister, Wilma Strader.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Burial will be Saturday at Orlando Cemetery, Orlando, West Virginia.

Calling hours will be on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

BLAKE W. W. RYDER

LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – Blake W.W. Ryder, 16, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at the Pentecostal Church of God, 2201 Cook Road, Ashtabula. Rev. Kenneth Roberts, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville. Calling hours will be at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Church of God Building Fund, Ashtabula or the First Assembly of God Building Fund in Lafayette, Indiana. Available at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 18, 2004

Blake W. W. Ryder

LAFAYETTE, IN – Blake W. W. Ryder, age 16, died Sunday, November 14, 2004, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born December 30, 1987, in Ashtabula, OH, the son of Robert W. and Sandra J. “Love” (Pratt) Ryder, and had lived in Ashtabula all his life until moving to Lafayette, Indiana, five years ago.

A junior at First Assembly of God Christian Academy, Lafayette, he was a member of the basketball and soccer teams.

Blake belonged to the First Assembly of God Church, was active in church youth activities, and volunteered at the Hope Thrift Store.

He enjoyed golf, motorcycle riding, football and video games and was a true animal lover.

His survivors include his mother, Sandra J. “Love” Keene, and her fiancé, Jeff Thompson, of Ashtabula; his father and stepmother, Robert W. and Jacqueline Houser Ryder of Lafayette, IN; one sister, Tiffany M. Ryder of Ashtabula; one brother, Robert W. Ryder III of Ashtabula; one stepsister, Tracy Bowers of Conneaut; two stepbrothers, Shawn and Nathan Houser, both of Conneaut; his grandparents, Lewis and Barbara Pratt, and Robert W. and Elaine Ryder, all of Ashtabula; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents.

A Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2004, at the Pentecostal Church of God, 2201 Cook Road, Ashtabula. Reverend Kenneth Roberts, Pastor, will officiate, assisted by Joseph Riffe. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville.

Calling Hours will be at the Church on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Church of God Building Fund, Ashtabula, or the First Assembly of God Building Fund in Lafayette, IN.
 

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 19, 2004

Robert B. Buie

CONNEAUT — Robert B. Buie, 77, of Walnut St., Conneaut, died Thursday morning, November 18, 2004, at his home. He was born January 1, 1927, in Conneaut, a son of Ross V. and Orpha (Schriber) Buie.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was employed as a conductor with the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, retiring in 1979. Following his retirement, he relocated to Mesa, Arizona, where he worked for the Mesa School District as a security guard and groundskeeper. He was a member of the American Legion Cowle Post #151, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #408, and enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Marion (Dinger) Buie, whom he married on November 15, 1978, in Conneaut; a daughter, Shirley Kae Peterson (Frank) of Conneaut; two sons, Thomas P. (Regina) Buie of E. Springfield, PA, and David R. (Donna) Buie of Girard, PA; three stepdaughters, Judy Mummey (Robert) of Heath, OH, Janice Dufour (Jerry) of N. Kingsville, OH, and Carolyn Heath (Larry) of Princeton, West Virginia; a stepson, Gary Dinger (Colleen) of Roaming Shores, OH; a sister, Margaret Jamieson of W. Springfield, PA; a brother, Harold Buie of South Carolina; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Evelyn Buie, in 1977; two brothers, Ross V. Buie Jr. and Archie Buie; and a grandson, Robert David Buie.

At Mr. Buie’s request, there will be no services or calling hours.

Arrangements are being handled by the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northeast Ohio Chapter, 1422 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44104.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 20, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 21, 2004

Lou Ellen Rindo

CONNEAUT — Lou Ellen Rindo, 91, of Conneaut, OH formerly of Albion, PA, Lake Placid, Fla. and Diamondhead, MS, died on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004.

She was born on March 1, 1913 the daughter of the late Gordon and Nelia Simons Fobes.

She was a graduate of Albion High School in 1930 and received a B.S. and M.S. degree in Education from Edinboro State University.

She retired from Northwestern School District as a 4th grade teacher. She and her late husband also owned Icy's Dairy, the Albion Diner and Icy's Drive In.

She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Albion, PA; Diamondhead Community Church, Diamondhead, MS; Daughters of the American Revolution and a Life member of the Eastern Star and past Worthy Matron. She enjoyed her family.

She was a lifelong crafter and loved to crochet and avidly enjoyed reading and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Rindo, a daughter, Patricia Lou Bien and a brother, Leslie Fobes.

She is survived by a son, Robert Rindo, (Caroline), Batavia, NY; three daughters, Jane Maunus (Alan), Philadelphia, PA; Rebecca Rindo and Marjorie Kent (Richard), both of Conneaut, OH; a sister, Phyllis Goldhart (Leonard), Albion, PA; three brothers, Wayne Fobes (Ruth), Dale Fobes (Lynette), both of Albion, PA and Russell Fobes, Crossingville, PA.

Further survived by nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Samuel J. Steff Funeral Home, 188 East State St. Albion, PA Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church, corner of Pearl and Franklin streets, Albion from 10 a.m. until the time service at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jay Cook will officiate.

An Order of the Eastern Star Service will be held at the funeral home, Monday evening at 7 p.m.

Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Conneaut, OH.

Memorials may be made to Albion Area Public Library, 111 East Pearl St., Albion, PA 16401 or Valley School Museum, c/o Phyllis Goldhart, 1 Harthan Drive, Albion, PA 16401

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 22, 2004

Charles R. Palo

MONROE TOWNSHIP – Charles R. Palo, 74, of Middle Rd., Monroe Township, died Friday evening, Nov. 19, 2004, at the Harrington Care Home in Conneaut.

He was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Albion, PA, a son of John R. and Elsie (Paavola) Palo.

He was a veteran of the Merchant Marines, and was affiliated with the North Bloomfield and the Stateline United Methodist churches. He was a 35-yr. member of the National Grange, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the United Transportation Union, Local 596. He was a self-taught craftsman in various areas, including welding, auto mechanics, home remodeling, construction, finances and nutrition. He was employed with Lake Shore Steel as a welder, and had worked on the boats on the Great Lakes, as well as being one of the original construction workers when Route 7 was being built. He also had worked on the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan. He retired in 1985 as a switchman for the Lake Erie and Bessemer Railroad.

He is survived by five sons, Richard of Conneaut, Victor Palo La Costa of Monroe Township, Rev. Vernon Palo (Karen) of Plymouth Township, Roger (Tracy) of Conneaut, John (Melissa) of Detroit, Mich.; a daughter, Rachael Merlene (Jeff) of Conneaut; his first wife and friend, Norma Palo of Conneaut; twelve grandchildren; Joshua and Joseph Palo, Jason, Amanda, Andrea Palo La Costa, Matthew and Megan Merlene, Evan, Amber and Erin Palo, Richard Pal and Michael Palo; a niece, Elizabeth Van De List; and a nephew, Kelly Palo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Nancy Palo, in 1998; and a brother, John Palo.

Funeral services will be held on Wed., Nov. 24, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at the Stateline United Methodist Church, 7321 Bushnell Rd., Monroe Township, with his son, Rev. Vernon Palo, pastor of the Plymouth Community United Methodist Church, officiating.

Calling hours will be on Tues., Nov. 23, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, and 1 hour prior to service at Stateline United Methodist Church. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the North Bloomfield United Methodist Church, the Stateline Log Cabin Fund, or to the Harrington Care Home. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or at the Stateline United Methodist Church

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 23, 2004

Viola S. Twitchell

ASHTABULA — Viola S. Twitchell, 86, of the Ashtabula Towers, died Saturday, November 20, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 24, 1918, in Conneaut, the daughter of Antti and Hilda (Kauppi) Jarvi, and has lived in the Ashtabula area since 1954.

She attended Conneaut High School. She had been employed at General Electric in Conneaut and the Betty Lee Restaurant in Conneaut.

She is a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ashtabula. She enjoyed dry flower arranging, made her own potpourri, and enjoyed photography and animal welfare.

Surviving her are a son, Richard Twitchell of Vernon Hills, Illinois; two daughters, Nancy Hodson of Littleton, Colorado, and Mona Bogart of Conneaut; four grandchildren, Shawn and Scott Bogart, and Kimberly Hewitt and Kevin Hewitt; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth Linwood of Sandusky, and Leah Kleimo of Conneaut.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Twitchell, in 1977; a grandson, Brian Bogart; five brothers, Vernon, Ralph, Oliver, Fred and Edward Jarvi; and three sisters, Sylvia Kantola, Martha Roboeski and Katherine Schlaich.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the ROSS–BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, with Rev. Thomas Ford of the Bethany Lutheran Church officiating.

Entombment will be at Greenlawn Mausoleum in North Kingsville.

Calling hours will be Tuesday (today), Nov. 23, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Mary Grace Laitinen

CONNEAUT – Mary Grace Laitinen, 24 weeks gestation, died Sunday, November 21, 2004, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa.

She was the infant daughter of Donald and Pamela (Bidwell) Laitinen of Conneaut.

Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Adam and Ryan, at home; paternal grandparents, Paul and Mary Ruth Bidwell of Conneaut; maternal grandmother Betty Laitinen of Conneaut; and her maternal great-grandfather Paul Isaac of Lakeland, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Donald Laitinen Sr.; and her great-grandparents.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 480 State St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Raymond Thomas officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

The MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, has charge of arrangements.
 

CURTIS C. KIGHTLINGER

CONNEAUT — Curtis C. Kightlinger, age 80, of Conneaut, died Monday afternoon, November 22, 2004, at the Villa at the Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 24, 2004

Curtis C. Kightlinger

CONNEAUT — Curtis C. Kightlinger, age 80, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday, November 22, 2004, at the Villa at the Lake.

Mr. Kightlinger was born March 13, 1924 in Meadville, PA, the son of Roy and Ethel Johnston Kightlinger. Curtis attended school in Meadville and later served his country in the United States Army during WW II.

He worked for many years at the Union Carbide Metals Plant until he retired in 1981. He also was the owner/ operator of Kightlinger's Bait Shop on Broad Street, in Conneaut for over 47 years.

Curtis loved to fish, pheasant hunting, deer hunting, cooking and making turtle soup. He also bowled years ago.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Ethel (Chase) Kightlinger, whom he married May 24, 1946; three sons, Leroy and Lyla Kightlinger of Conneaut, Melvin Kightlinger of Conneaut and Walter Kightlinger of Ashtabula; two daughters, Norma and Patrick Hagerty of Conneaut and Betty and Tom Stone of Madison, OH; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Walter Kightlinger.

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2004, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, with Reverend Donald Matthews, of the First Assembly of God, officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ohio.

Calling Hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2004, at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut.

MARGUERITE STOROZUK

PIERPONT – A Graveside Service for Marguerite Storozuk will be held Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 12 Noon at the Pierpont Evergreen Cemetery in Pierpont, Ohio. Family and friends are invited to share a Fellowship Dinner at 1 p.m. at Pierpont Fire Hall, 6006 Marcy Road, Pierpont, Ohio for a Celebration of Her Life. CHILDS & WILLIAMS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME OF PIERPONT is in charge of arrangements

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 25, 2004

Geraldine R. Glosser

ASHTABULA — Geraldine R. “Jerry” Glosser, age 80, of Forest Drive, Ashtabula, OH, died at her residence early Wednesday morning, November 24, 2004.

She was born September 7, 1924 in Conneaut, OH, the daughter of Cyril and Catherine (Sheffler) Reno, and has lived in the area all of her life. She was married to Wayne G. Glosser on November 25, 1944 in Conneaut, where they lived until 1950, moving to Ashtabula.

Jerry graduated from Conneaut High School in 1942. She worked many places, car hopping for the Big Pig Drive-In for 3 years until her children were in school. She was a dental assistant for Dr. John Mumma, a vault teller for Farmers Bank, and then a bookkeeper, secretary-treasurer for Wayne Glosser Co., Inc. She also became an independent Mary Kay consultant in 1981.

She enjoyed working for the St. Peters Episcopal Church where she was a co-chairman of Mary Margaret Guild, as head buzzard, and was the one that started the annual Thanksgiving Day Dinners, and was the head of those dinners for many years, all with the help of many wonderful members of the church and community.

She enjoyed her family, her home, and working in her yard and going to Las Vegas and working at the church.

Survivors include three children, Bill Glosser of Ashtabula Township, Sue Gordon of Candia, NH, and Catherine Glosser of Northwood, NH; one sister, Barbara Reno of Conneaut; and two grandchildren, Samatha Gordon and Kelly Glosser.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne; a son, Chris Glosser of Conneaut; a grandson, Douglas Gordon of NH; and two sisters, Jackie Rentschler and Jo Haas.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peters Episcopal Church with a luncheon following the Service. Mother Barbara Johnson will officiate. Burial of ashes of Jerry and Wayne will be at 1 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut.

At the request of the deceased, in lieu of flowers, she ask that you do something special for someone you love or her family or Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 2010, Ashtabula, OH 44004.

In charge of handling arrangements is the FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH. flemingfuneralhome.com www.legacy.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 26, 2004

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 27, 2004

Franklin D. “Bumper” Kessler, Jr.

CONNEAUT — Franklin D. “Bumper” Kessler, Jr., 36, of Conneaut, OH, died Friday morning, November 26, 2004 of a probable coronary. He was born February 6, 1968, in Conneaut, OH, and was a son of Zora “Kay” (Baughman) Kessler and the late Franklin D. “Ray” Kessler, Sr.

A lifelong Conneaut resident, Mr. Kessler was employed as a welder in the fabrication department at Kraft Maid. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie #408, and loved hunting, fishing, and all sports. He enjoyed coaching in C.L.Y.O. and Kingsville area Little Leagues, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his mother of Conneaut, Ohio; his wife Kimberly (Slay) Kessler whom he married July 24, 2004; his daughter Kelsey Barnes of Conneaut; three son, Jeff Slay, Franklin “Bucky” Kessler III, and Codey Kessler all of Conneaut, OH; two sisters, Frankie Kessler Pierce of Conneaut and Kimberly White of Williamsfield, OH; two brothers, Steven Kessler of Conneaut, OH, and Manfred Ludwig of Muchen, Germany; his maternal grandfather Elmer Buckley of Lorain, OH; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandparents, Albert and Vernie Kessler; and his maternal grandmother Emogene Buckley.

Funeral service will be at 1:30, Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Richard McCartney pastor of Tower Boulevard Baptist Church in Lorain, OH, officiating.

Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6 to 9 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Timothy A. Natto

CONNEAUT — Timothy A. Natto, 36, of Conneaut, OH, died Thursday evening, November 25, 2004 as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born July 26, 1968, in Conneaut, Ohio.

A lifelong Conneaut resident, Mr. Natto was employed as a press operator at Venture. He enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, riding three-wheelers, listening to music and playing guitar.

Survivors include his parents, Daniel (Becky) Natto and Vickie (Lloyd) Marcy; his fiancee Brenda Britton; two daughters, Teala Natto and Destiny Natto; three sons, T.J. Natto, Brandon Natto and Mike Castellano; two grandchildren, Bruce and Brittany Britton; his sister Mellissa Derylak; five brothers, Daniel Natto, Jr., Patrick Natto, John Jones, Daniel Marcy and Tom Marcy; his maternal Grandmother Virginia Humphries; paternal Grandparents, Lloyd and Virginia Marcy; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Donald Humphries and his paternal grandparents Milo and Pearl Natto.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM, Monday, November 29, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Raymond Thomas, pastor of St. Mary and St. Frances Cabrini Churches, officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 9 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Nel E. Andrew

KENNEWICK, WA — Nel E. Andrew, 86, passed away on November 22, 2004 at home in Kennewick, Wa. Born in N. Battleford, Sk. on May 11, 1918, Nel married John P. Andrew in Ontario, Canada in 1942. Nel and John Pastored Churches in Ontario, Canada, New York, Conneaut, OH and Maple Heights, OH before moving to California and Washington. Nel was active in the Tri-Cities Foursquare Church. She has enjoyed volunteering with Kennewick General Hospital Auxiliary. World wide Missions were very dear to her.

She is survived by her husband, John P. Andrew of Kennewick, WA; daughter Tricia Loop of Pomona, CA; son Jack (Kay) of Conneaut; daughter Grace (Clarence) Bollinger of Benton City, WA; son Bill (Catherine) Danbury of CT; a sister, Lillian Lord of Comax, BC; eight Grandchildren, Christine, Michael, Conneaut, OH, John (Tammy) of North Kingsville, Cassandra of Denver, CO, Jennifer (Elton) of Wilson, NC, William, Henderson, NV, and Laura and David of Danbury CT; nine Great-Grandchildren, Christopher, Dalton, Alexandria, Katherine, Gabrielle, William, John, Brianna and Ryan.

Nel was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Calling hours will be at Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home at 1401 So. Union St. on Monday, November 29, 2004.

Services will be conducted by Pastor Tom Davis of Tri-Cities Foursquare Church at 4312 West Kennewick Ave. at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2004.

Janet R. Blackson

N. KINGSVILLE – Janet Rae Blackson, 59, of Stucky Drive passed away at home peacefully to join her Lord and savior on Friday, November 26, 2004.

She was born August 21, 1945 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Herbert and Ellen (Baldwin) Stucky and had been a North Kingsville resident most of her life except for the years she lived in Warren from 1964 to 1989.

A graduate of Edgewood High School and Trumbull Memorial Nursing School, she worked as registered nurse for Warren General Hospital and later Ashtabula County Medical Center.

An extremely talented lady, she drafted the blueprints (with no formal training) for both homes she built with her husband. A dedicated member of the Edgewood Alliance Church, she taught Sunday School and Women’s Bible Study.

She spent time daily in bible study and also enjoyed scrapbooking, traveling, and collecting and visiting lighthouses.

Her survivors include her husband, Clifford R. Blackson, whom she married December 16, 1967; three daughters, Kimberly LeFevre of Jacksonville, FL, Kathleen Blackson of Conneaut, and Laura Blackson of Cleveland; two granddaughters, Jayce and Marin LeFevre; and one sister, Judy Montovon of Stow, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A service will be held 1 PM on Monday, November 29, 2004 at the Edgewood Alliance Church, 3137 E. Center Street, N. Kingsville. Rev. Fred Brown, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, November 28, 2004 at the church.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements.

Available at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 28, 2004

Douglas (Doug) William Gordon

CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Douglas W. Gordon, 33, of Deerfield Road, died Saturday, November 20, 2004 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on March 26, 1971, the son of Richard and Susan (Glosser) Gordon.

Prior to his illness, Doug was employed by Easter Seals as the Director of Camp and Recreation Services.

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Doug attended the Easter Seals annual meeting where he was given the President’s Meritorious Award for Outstanding Service by an employee. Doug’s gift of kindness, generosity and leadership were expressed by Larry Gammon, Easter Seals President: “Doug has touched and changed thousands of life: staff, children with disabilities, parents, and other family members over the years. His impact on those children will last generations through Doug’s ‘under the radar’ style, thousands of young scouts, siblings and kids with disabilities grow up and model for their kids that inclusion and acceptance in a natural way of life.”

Family members besides his parents of Candia, New Hampshire, include his sister, Samantha Gordon of Washington, D.C.; his paternal grandfather Herbert Gordon of Ashtabula; two foster brothers, Daniel and David Roy of Manchester, NH; his aunt Catherine Glosser of Northwood, NH; his uncles William (Bill) Glosser of Ashtabula, Richard Rowley of Austinburg, David Rowley of Ashtabula; cousins Kelly Glosser, Steven and Andy Rowley, Laura (Rowley) Neischel; great aunt Barbara (Bob) Reno, Conneaut, and special friends Alyssa Flynn and Ken Hogan.

Doug was preceded in death by his grandfather Wayne Glosser; grandmother Olive Gordon; uncle Chris Glosser and his maternal grandmother, Geraldine (Jerry) Glosser, who passed away on Nov. 24, 2004.

A memorial services will be held for Douglas and his maternal grandmother, Geraldine (Jerry) Glosser, on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4901 Main Ave., Ashtabula, with a luncheon following the service. Rev. Fred Grimm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will officiate.

Burial of Douglas’ ashes will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Oakdale Cemetery in Jefferson and burial of Geraldine’s ashes will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Easter Seals, 555 Auburn St., Manchester, N.H. 03101, indicating on the memo line, “Douglas Gordon Scholarship Fund”, where all donations will be used to provide future camping experiences for the disabled.

FLEMING FUNERAL HOME, INC., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson is handling arrangements. www.legacy.com

DICK L. CAMPBELL

PIERPONT – Dick L. Campbell, 62, of St. Rt. 167 W., Pierpont, passed away early Saturday morning, November 27, 2004 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the CHILDS & WILLIAMS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 96 St. Rt. 7, Pierpont

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 29, 2004
(Also See November 30th, 2004)

Marcella T. Moyer

CONNEAUT — Marcella T. Moyer, 74, of Conneaut, OH, died at her residence Sunday morning, November 28, 2004, following a short illness. She was born May 9, 1930, in Conneaut and was a daughter of Vincent Pinney and Elsie (Wheeler) Pinney Ross Allds.

A lifelong Conneaut resident, Mrs. Moyer had worked as a seamstress at Dovercrest in Conneaut, Morell’s in Ashtabula and at the Little Miss in Albion, PA, and was also a cook at various restaurants. She was a member of the Conneaut Church of God, Aglow, and the Ladies Auxiliary of both Fire Station 3 and Station 4 for over 50 years, serving as past president of Station 4’s group. She enjoyed hummingbirds and dancing, and loved caring for her animals and her family, especially baby-sitting her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca (Bra) Rhoads of West Springfield, PA; two sons, Bim Orrenmaa of Conneaut, and David (Mary) Russell of Cambridge Springs, PA; two sisters, Fredaline (Manford) Thompson of Columbus, and Phea (George) Csepegi of Ashtabula; her brother, Wells (Rosemary) Ross of Monroe Township; seven grandchildren, Brian and Kylie Orrenmaa, Shannon, Angel, David, Joey, and Kelly Russell; and a great-grandson Donovan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Lloyd Ross; her husband, Robert I. Moyer; a grandson, Jeffrey M. Orrenmaa; and a brother, in infancy.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Raymond L. Lamb of the Church of God officiating. Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, December 1, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Fire Department. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Dick L. Campbell

PIERPONT — Dick L. Campbell, 62, of Pierpont, Ohio, went Home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, November 27, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical Center, Ashtabula. He was born December 29, 1941, in Pierpont, and was the son of Francis H. and the late Mildred E. (Moore) Campbell.

A lifelong Pierpont resident, Mr. Campbell graduated in 1959 from Pierpont High School and was self-employed as a farmer. He was a member and trustee of Pierpont Presbyterian Church, and was a former board of directors member of Western Reserve Farm Co-op. He enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. The most special time he enjoyed was spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra J. (Leonard) Campbell, whom he married August 12, 1961; father, Francis H. Campbell of Conneaut; three daughters, Denise (Larry) Earley of Madison, Marjorie Seaman of Andover, and Lynne (Terry) Winchester of Kingsville; six grandchildren, Andrew, Richard, Jonathan, Lauren, Marc and Holly; two sisters, Faye (Robert) Fenton of Andover, and Marilyn (Gerald) Mearini of Troy, MI; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church, 71 State Rt. 7 S., with the Rev. Ed Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Pierpont.

Friends may call at the church on Tuesday evening, November 30, 2004, from 5 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pierpont Presbyterian Church. The Childs and Williams Family Funeral Home, 96 St. Rt. 7, Pierpont, OH, has charge of the arrangements.

Raymond J. Roberts

CONNEAUT — Raymond J. Roberts, 80, formerly of Center Street, Conneaut, died Saturday, November 27, 2004, in St. Charles Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.

Born in Conneaut, February 4, 1924, the son of Dallas and Verna Roberts, he had resided here most of his life, except for the past three years, during which he lived in Woodville, Ohio.

Mr. Roberts retired from Union Carbide as a supervisor. He was a veteran of World War II, during which he served with the U.S. Navy, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and in his leisure time, he enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. He especially enjoyed watching professional hockey on television.

He is survived by his son, Raymond M., of Gibsonburg, Ohio, a daughter, Ann Marie Holtz of Duluth, Minnesota, a stepdaughter, Rebecca Brzecek of Woodville, Ohio; several grandchildren; three brothers, Jim, Walt and Chet; and three sisters, Mildred, Dorothy and Earlene.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris.

Graveside services will be held in Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, on Tuesday, November 30, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 30, 2004

Marcella T. Moyer

CONNEAUT — Marcella T. Moyer, age 74, of Conneaut, OH, died at her residence Sunday morning, November 28, 2004, following a short illness.

She was born May 9, 1930, in Conneaut and was a daughter of Vincent Pinney and Elsie (Wheeler) Pinney Ross Allds.

A lifelong Conneaut resident, Mrs. Moyer had worked as a seamstress at Dovercrest in Conneaut; Morell’s in Ashtabula; and at the Little Miss in Albion, PA, and was also a cook at various restaurants.

She was a member of the Conneaut Church of God, Aglow, and the Ladies Auxiliary of both Fire Station #3 and Station #4 for over 50 years, serving as past president of Station #4’s group.

She enjoyed hummingbirds and dancing, and loved caring for her animals, and her family, especially baby-sitting her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca (Brad) Rhoads of West Springfield, PA; two sons, Bim Orrenmaa of Conneaut, and David (Mary) Russell of Cambridge Springs, PA; two sisters, Fredaline (Manford) Thompson of Columbus, and Rhea (George) Csepegi of Ashtabula; her brother, Wells (Rosemary) Ross of Monroe Township; seven grandchildren, Brian and Kylie Orrenmaa, Shannon, Angel, David, Joey, and Kelly Russell; and a great-grandson Donovan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Lloyd Ross; her husband, Robert I. Moyer; a grandson, Jeffrey M. Orrenmaa; and a brother in infancy.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty Street, Conneaut, OH, with the Reverend Raymond L. Lamb, of the Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, December 1, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Fire Department. Envelopes are available at the Funeral Home.

TENHO V. JARVINEN

CONNEAUT — Tenho Vern Jarvinen, died early Thursday, November 25, 2004, at Ashtabula County Medical Center. No Calling Hours will be observed. A Life Celebration Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the JEAN EVANS THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 11883 Main Street, East Springfield, PA, with Reverend Jimmy Walker of Geneva, OH, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family at P.O. Box 111, Conneaut, OH 44030

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