Obituaries - Star Beacon November 1, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 3, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 4, 2005

CHARLES R. CARLSON

CONNEAUT -- Charles R. Carlson, age 84, died Thursday, November 3, 2005, at Inn-Conneaut Health Center.

He was born August 30, 1921, in Warren, PA, to the late Rupert and Flora Carlson. Charles attended Edinboro University, where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Master's Degree in Education.

He began teaching at Rowe School in 1952 and later Conneaut High School, where he taught World History, Global Geography, Biology, and Driver's Training, retiring in 1978.

Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty A.; son, Sidney Carlson (Jean Michelle MacDonald) of Superior, CO; daughter, Kimberly M. Snyder-Kuhar (Don Kuhar) of Austinburg; grandson, Jeremy Snyder; great-grandchildren, Justine and Joshua Snyder; and a brother, Harold Carlson of Harrisburg, PA.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Jordan and Mildred Briggs.

At his request, private graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Memory Gardens. No calling hours will be observed.

THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, is handling arrangements.

CLAIR T. GOODIEL
CONNEAUT -- Clair T. Goodiel, age 80, of Conneaut, OH, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at the Inn-Conneaut Health Center. He was born on June 11, 1925, in Vandergrift, PA, the son of Clair and Dorothy (Cogley) Goodiel.

Clair was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during Word War II. He worked as a shipping supervisor for General Electric, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed bowling and making jewelry, with his biggest hobby being an avid rock collector.

He is survived by his sister, Doris M. (Jack L.) Furry of Sebring, FL; his brother, Raymond Goodiel of WI; four nieces, Ranae King of Kingsville, OH, who cared for him, Jackie Furry of Sebring, FL, Denise Godenschwager of Winter Haven, FL and Debbie Sterling of Hubbard, OH; his nephew, Marc Furry of Flagstaff, AZ; and two cousins, Jeannie Wellman and Judy Stewart, both of Conneaut, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Service will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2005, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Andy Warren of the First Assembly of God Church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH.

Friends may call at the funeral home today, November 4, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Inn-Conneaut Activities Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 5, 2005

JAMES V. SCHIAVONE
CONNEAUT -- James V. Schiavone, age 93, died Thursday November 3, 2005, at his residence. Jim was born on May 12, 1912, in Youngstown, a son of Donato and Maria Carrozzo Schiavone. He was a 1930 graduate of the Rayen School in Youngstown and as a youngster worked in the family's grocery business, and later as a carpenter, during W.W. II he worked for US Steel Corp., Truscon Division as a tool die maker. In 1946 he moved to Conneaut while employed with the Astatic Corporation, where he worked until his retirement in 1977. Jim was an active fourth degree member of chapter 627 Knights of Columbus in Conneaut, which he joined in 1957. He was A Grand Knight Of The Year.

He is survived by three sons, Donald and Bonnie (Reo) of Newport, RI, James and Margaret (Holcomb) of Conneaut, and Charles and Theresa (Patrnchak) of Enon, OH; he has seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Rose Cifaldi and a brother, Anthony Schiavone both of Boardman, OH.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Marian Organic, whom he married on June 22, 1937, and she passed on March 30, 1989, after 52 years of marriage; a sister Anna Schiavone; three brothers, Joseph Schiavone, Rev. Frederick Anzevino and Harry T. Anzevino.

Family and Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2005, at the Raisian Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, OH, and Monday, November 7, 2005, 4 to 8 p.m., at THE SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME, 1842 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, OH., 44504. There will be Funeral Services Monday morning, November 7, 2005, at 10 a.m., in St. Mary's Church, Conneaut. Burial will be in Homestead Cemetery on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 6, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 7, 2005

JOYCE E. MCCORKLE
CONNEAUT -- Joyce E. McCorkle, age 72, of Conneaut, died early Saturday morning, November 5, 2005, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital.

Joyce was born May 29, 1933, in Burlington, Vermont, the daughter of Erwin and Roberta (Barber) Fish. She graduated from Holyoke High School in Massachusetts, and later worked in production at the Eighmy Corporation for 8 years and retired from the former Transplastics after over 18 years of service, while at the same time raising her family with her husband, John (Corky) McCorkle, whom she married December 10, 1948.

Mrs. McCorkle enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved to cook and travel. Joyce enjoyed the outdoors and nature's beauty. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, the Conneaut Fish and Game Club, and the Ladies of the Lake Red Hat Society.

Joyce is survived by her husband, John (Corky) McCorkle; one son, Michael and Diana McCorkle of Conneaut; five daughters, Fran and Larry Gromaki of Conneaut, Patty Denzler and Keith Meinke of Conneaut, Colleen and George Protain of Hubbard, Sharon and Chris Castrilla of Conneaut, and Abby and Ottar Magnusson of Perry, Ohio; grandchildren, Terry and Jackie Weske, Troy Weske and Bonnie Allchin, Heather and Aaron Chamberlin, Rhiannon McCorkle, Justin Lehr, Shane Lehr, Kerri Castrilla, Zachary Denzler, Gabrial Denzler-Meinke, Olivia Magnusson, Terri Weske, Andrea Walker-Beals; great-grandchildren, Kelsey and T.J. Weske, Dylan Weske and Christopher Chamberlin; one brother, Bobby C. Fish of Massachusetts, a sister-in-law, Jan Fish of Vermont; and several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Heidi.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Edward W. Fish, Erwin F. Fish and Larry C. Fish, and her beloved dachshund, Penny.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Library Fund, St. Mary Capital Campaign Fund or to the family.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 8, 2005

RICHARD M. SIMONS
ASHTABULA -- Richard M. Simons, 75, of South Ridge Road East, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2005, at his home.

He was born July 10, 1930, in Conneaut, the son of Maurice Mayberry and Arloeine Atlantas (Dean) Simons, and had been a lifelong area resident.

A graduate of Conneaut High School, he earned his degree in Business Administration from Allegheny College. Prior to his retirement in 1983 as a senior manager, he worked 30 years for Union Carbide/ Elkem Metals.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean Conflict.

He loved the outdoors and especially liked spending time with his children and grandchildren.

His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Shirley (Hepler); three children, Terri Bonsall of Baltimore, MD, and Michael and Jeffrey Simons, both of Ashtabula; and two grandchildren, Katelyn Simons and Peter Bonsall.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jon Dean Simons; one sister, Nora Mae Grubke; and his parents.

A service will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, November 12, 2005, at the family grave site in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Twp.  Rev. Kenneth Roberts, Pastor of Pentecostal Church of God, will officiate.  Burial will follow.

No calling hours will be observed.

JOHN KOTNICK

CONNEAUT -- John Kotnick, age 90, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2005, at UHHS-Brown Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 31, 1915, in Freeport, IL, to the late Joseph and Rose (Hungler) Kotnik. As a small child, John lived in Conway, PA, before moving to Pierpont in Monroe Township, where he lived for 60 years. The last 23 years, he resided in Kingsville.

John was a dairy farmer most of his life and sailed the Great Lakes for several years.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingsville, the Monroe Grange, and the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau.

John was a history buff, enjoyed watching sports, doing yard work around his home, and going to Florida for the winters.

Mr. Kotnick is survived by two sons, John (Nancy) Kotnick of Monroe Township, and Ronald (Shirley) Kotnick of Roaming Shores, OH; grandchildren, Kimberly (Azfar) Shamsi of Copley, OH, Tracy (Scott) Lillie of Columbus, OH, Stephanie (Warren) Browning of Ashtabula, OH, Heather (Kevin) Price of Salt Lake City, UT, and Brian (Laci) Kotnick of Kane, PA; great-grandchildren, Alexa and Megan Shamsi, Gage Lillie, Matt, Chad and Kayla Browning, Kody, Kasey, Kurt and Kit Price, and Ericka, Brice, Emily and Christopher Kotnick; brother, Joseph (Mildred) Kotnik of Pierpont, OH; and sisters, Mary Buehler of Columbus, OH, and Pauline Tellinghuisen of Columbus, OH.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Grace (Reed) Kotnick in 2001; his parents; and two sisters, who died in childhood.

Funeral Services will be held today, Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at 11 a.m. at THE THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with Reverend David Hines, of First Baptist Church of Kingsville, officiating. Burial will follow in Kelloggsville Cemetery.

Friends called at the Funeral Home Monday, November 7, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Kingsville or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.

VERNA P. WIBLE

CONNEAUT -- Verna P. Wible, of Conneaut, OH, died Sunday evening, November 6, 2005, at her residence. She was the daughter of Forest E. and Lyda B. (Hardman) Rogers.

Mrs. Wible was a graduate of Erie Academy High School, and also Edinboro State Teachers College. A gifted musician, she was a concert pianist and teacher who gave private piano and voice lessons. During the 1920s and '30s, Verna played as accompanist for the well-known whistler, Lucille Hacker, on Erie radio shows. An accomplished harpist, Mrs. Wible studied the instrument at Villa Marie Academy in Erie, PA, and piano with various professional instructors in Erie, Cleveland, and Alleghany College. Mr. and Mrs. Wible wintered in Venice, Florida, where she accompanied for the Venice Isles Men's Glee Club.

Mrs. Wible was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Erie, PA, was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Kahkwa Club of Erie, PA. Her interests include golfing, and she was a member of the Conneaut Country Club and Windy Hill courses, and golfed at the Kahkwa Club, where she was a player in the Top Eight Group. She also loved to cook and collect cookbooks.

She is survived by her nephew Raymond E. (Buck) Rogers of Massachusetts; her niece, Marcia R. Mullaney of New Hampshire; her sister-in-law, Marguerite M. Rogers, of Rhode Island; stepson, Calvin Wible of Naples, Florida; two step-granddaughters; a step-grandson; one grand-niece; and two grand-nephews.

Mrs. Wible is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dean C. Wible, in November of 1979; and her brother, Forest Ray Rogers, formerly of Erie, PA.

Funeral Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St. Conneaut, with the Dr. William L. Offutt, of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson, OH, officiating. A graveside service will also be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, at the Laurel Hill Cemetery, 4523 Love Rd., Erie, PA, followed by a memorial brunch at the Kahkwa Club.

Calling hours will be observed Wednesday, November 9, at the Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 A.M.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Ashtabula County, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 9, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 10, 2005

DORSON D. DAHN
ASHTABULA -- Dorson D. "Corky" Dahn, age 77, of Ashtabula, OH, formerly of Erie and McKean, PA, died Friday afternoon, November 4, 2005, at Hamot Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born in Erie, June 4, 1928, he was a son of the late Arthur and Sylvia Winans Dahn. Living in Erie for most of his life, he attended Academy High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  

He was employed as a machinist at Knox Western Co. for over 10 years before retiring in 1990. He also worked at Pennsylvania Electric Motor Co. and Associated Transport Co.

He was a Cleveland Browns and NASCAR racing fan and enjoyed bluegrass music and entertaining (playing records and singing) in the Erie area and Ohio nursing homes.

Survivors include a daughter, Ann Walker and her husband, Edward, of Alliance, OH; three sons, Tim Dahn and his wife, Pam, of Mt. Sydney, VA, David Dahn and his wife, Cindy, of Ossian, IN, and Gary Dahn and his wife, Kristen, of Waterford, PA; a brother, Arthur Dahn and his wife, Janet, of Hawthorne, FL; and five sisters, Mary Margaret Housel of Ashtabula, Eleanor Sammons and her husband, Paul, of Conneaut, Elaine Wilma Grieshaber of Buchanan, VA, Lucille Marie Long of Erie, PA, and Glenda Mae Adams of Cranesville, PA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were handled by the RUSSELL C. SCHMIDT & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., an Independent Care Group Affiliate, 5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA. A service was held there Sunday, November 6, 2005, and burial was private in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery on Monday.

Memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice. To send condolences, visit www.icgerie.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 11, 2005

JAMES J. VARGO
ASHTABULA -- James Joseph Vargo, age 71, of Garrison Road, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at his home.

He was born February 14, 1934, in North Kingsville, the son of John and Albina (Rouselle) Vargo.

He worked with his father since the age of 16, when he got his start as a floor covering mechanic with Carlisle's. He owned and operated Vargo Floors (No Job Too Big or Too Small) and contracted with various floor-covering companies in Ashtabula for the past 50 years.

Mr. Vargo enjoyed meeting people and traveling, having been to 40 of the 50 states with his wife.

His survivors include his wife, Carolyn (Sward), whom he married October 1, 1955; two daughters, Cynthia (Larry) Licata of Ashtabula, and Patricia (Lyle) Leonard Gray of Reno, NV; seven grandchildren, James, Timothy, Robert, and Julie Licata and Mathew, Luke, and Felicia Leonard; and one great-grandchild, Damian James Leonard.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Vargo; and his parents.

A service will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2005, at the ZABACK-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula. The Rev. Bruce Wyand, Pastor of First Covenant Church, will officiate. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens Chapel Mausoleum, North Kingsville.

Calling hours will be at Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, on Sunday, November 13, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Available at www.ducro.com

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 12, 2005

LINDA YOUNG
CHICAGO, IL -- Linda Gates Young, who lived the past 35 years in Chicago, IL, fought a brave 14-month battle against cancer and passed away at Northwestern Hospital on Sunday, October 30, 2005. She was born August 3,1946, in Conneaut, Ohio.

Linda was an initial planner of and helped launch the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1973. CBOE was the first U.S. options exchange, and she became one of the first women to own a CBOE seat. She left brokering when she sold her CBOE seat in the mid 1980's. She then began working in the Cook County capital planning department, where she was employed at the time of her passing. She had originally moved to Chicago in the 1960s, going to work for Northern Trust.

Linda was active in Chicago's Democratic Party as a precinct captain.

She loved living in Chicago and being close to the water. Growing up on the shores of Lake Erie, and then her later proximity to Lake Michigan, nurtured her love for open waters and led her to learn how to sail. She loved to spend days sailing up to northern Michigan, particularly to Traverse City, Charlevoix and Harbor Springs. Linda was an accomplished cook, and her sailing companions relished her galley-prepared meals.

Combining her love for travel, water and her ancestral history, she visited Ireland two times. Her favorite quote was: "Life is either a great adventure, or it's nothing at all."

In Conneaut, Linda attended grades K-12. She had been a political science student at Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio.

Steve Bailen, her brother-in-law, summed up what all those close to Linda feel: "She was the best of the best. You really get to know people on a sailboat, and when we sailed with Linda you appreciated even more what a kind and loving human being she was to everyone she met."

Linda is survived by her husband, Richard Paulsen of Chicago; mother, Mary Gates of Conneaut; sister and brother-in-law, Michele (Steve) Bailen of Conneaut; brother, Stephen Gates of Phoenix; nieces, Erin and Elizabeth Gates of Phoenix; and many loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Stephen Gates of Conneaut, OH, who was a highly decorated veteran in World War II.

LOUIS J. CAMPLESE JR.
ASHTABULA -- Louis J. Camplese Jr., age 76, of Wright St., Kingsville, died Friday, November 11, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born in Ashtabula on November 8, 1929, the son of the late Luciano and Rosa (Travaglini) Camplese. He had resided in Kingsville for the past 50 years.

Mr. Camplese was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Rockwell International and retired after 53 years of service, as a brake assembler and inspector. He also worked for Post Lumber for several years, and for the past year he was employed at Drug Mart in Ashtabula. He was a member of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church, where he served on the board of sessions, and was also a trustee. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, bowling, playing pool, and spending time playing games with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Simmons) to whom he had been married to for the past 50 years; two daughters, Leslie (Phil) Jensen of Lakeville, Minnesota, and Kathi (Bill) Spangenberg of Pittsburgh, PA; five grandchildren, Eric, Ryan, and Amy Spangenberg, and Brandon and Paige Jensen; two brothers, John Camplese of North Kingsville and Albert (Gen) Camplese of Kingsville; three sisters, Jeanette (Albert) Knox of Ashtabula, Rose (Kenneth) Bliss of New Port Richey, FL, and Mary Jane (Ray) Zilbauer of Ashtabula.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Guido and Tony Camplese.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 14, 2005, at 1p.m., at the Kingsville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bonnie Habbersett officiating, Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

Friends may call Monday at the church from 11 a.m., until the time of service.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Kingsville Presbyterian Church. THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut, is handling arrangements.

 GEORGE F. POFF
GREENVILLE -- George F. Poff, age 82, of Linesville, died Friday, November 11, 2005, at UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville.

He was born January 27, 1923, in Mountain View, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Emily Poff. He married Evelyn Gehley on December 24, 1943, in Miami Beach, Florida.

He was a member of Espyville United Methodist Church. George owned and operated Spillway Sport Shop in Linesville for 32 years. From 1943 to 1946 he served in the United States Army. In his spare time, George enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visits from his family.

In addition to his wife Evelyn Poff of Linesville, survivors include a daughter Donna Conley of Georgetown, Texas, a son Walter Poff and his wife Pam of Conneaut, Ohio, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a sister Neva Hughes and her husband John of Alamo, Texas.

He was preceded in death by a son, George E. Poff Jr., and infant son, Charles Poff and two brothers, Lloyd and Louis Poff.

Calling Hours are 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the ROYAL-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 6028 U.S. Highway 6, Linesville.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 14, 2005, at the funeral home, with Pastor Robert M. Giannamore of Espyville United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park, East Liverpool, Ohio.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 446 Pine St., Meadville, PA, 16335.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 13, 2005

OSCAR J. KOBERNIK SR.
ASHTABULA -- Oscar J. Kobernik Sr., age 85, of Lake Erie St., Conneaut, died Friday, November 11, 2005, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1920, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Oscar and Calista Kobernik. He had resided in Conneaut most of his life.

Oscar retired from Elkem Metals as a crane operator. He was a member of the West Springfield Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. In his leisure time he enjoyed motorcycling, reading, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Kobernik is survived by his daughter, Debbie ( Joe) Abraham of Old Brooklyn, Ohio: son, Oscar ( Charlotte) Kobernik Jr., of Conneaut; four grandchildren, Colleen Kobernik, Kelly Temple, and Jeremy and Chad Abraham; brother Claude Kobernik Sr. of Conneaut; and a great-grandson, Kyle Kobernik, who called him ,Hopa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Theresa (Miladore) Kobernik in 2004; sister Ruth Reets; and two brothers, Glenn and Richard Kobernik.

At his request cremation will take place. There will be no service or calling hours observed. THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut, is handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 14, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 15, 2005

KAY ARLINE VOELKER

Kay Arline Voelker, age 71, of Lake Road, Conneaut, OH, died Friday, November 11, 2005, at her home.

Born May 7, 1934, in Coos Bay, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Elizabeth (Lane) Price. Mrs. Voelker resided in Hyattsville, Maryland, then moved to Arlington, Virginia, and then to College Park, Maryland, where she resided for 26 years. She has resided in Conneaut for the past 15 years.

She had been employed for several years as the Secretary for the U.S. Army Quarter Master Corp., in Washington, D.C.

In her earlier years, she was active with the Rainbow Girls and the Cedaretts.

She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Voelker; two daughters, Alyson Lane (Tom) Harbage of Laurel, Maryland, and Elizabeth Frances (Kevin) McKew of Round Hill, Virginia; son, Steven Brian (Gail) Voelker of Frederick County, Maryland; and four grandchildren, Ashley Lane and Samuel Chase Harbage, Emily Frances, and Kelley Patricia McKew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Michael David Voelker.

A Memorial Service will be held later at a date and time to be announced.

THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, is handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 16, 2005

GLORIA PIZZI
CONNEAUT -- Gloria Pizzi, age 78, of Cedarwood Road, Conneaut, OH, died Monday, November 14, 2005, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.

She was born December 13, 1926, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Sam Pizzi and Martha (Frox) Best. She resided in Michigan for 39 years, prior to moving to Conneaut.

Gloria is survived by her caregiver, Vicky Peak; and several cousins and distant relatives.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2005, at 1 p.m. at THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, with Reverend Father Raymond Thomas, of St. Frances Cabrini, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conneaut.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 17, 2005

 PAUL (GEORGE) PEARSON
Tucson, AR - Paul (George) Pearson, 82 passed away October 31, 2005. He was born in Ruthven, Iowa, March 18, 1923.

Paul served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II, as a Radio Gunner on B-25's.

He raised his family in Conneaut where he owned and operated Pearson Fish Co. until 1959 when he and the family moved to Tucson, Arizona.

He is survived by his devoted wife Anna Marie, to whom he was married for 63 years. Also his loving daughter Georgeanne Boyle and her husband Robert. Two Grandchildren, Michelle Vetrano (Tom , Robert Boyle (Trisha). Three Great Grandchildren Nicholas, Joseph and Hanna.

He was preceded in death by his son John.

Visitation and Funeral services where held on November 4, 2005 in Tucson, Arizona.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 18, 2005

KAY A. VOELKER
CONNEAUT -- Kay Arline Voelker, age 71, of Lake Road, Conneaut, OH, died Friday, November 11, 2005, at her home.

Born May 7, 1934, in Coos Bay, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Elizabeth (Lane) Price. Mrs. Voelker resided in Hyattsville, Maryland, then moved to Arlington, Virginia, and then to College Park, Maryland, where she resided for 26 years. She has resided in Conneaut for the past 15 years.

She had been employed for several years as the Secretary for the U.S. Army Quarter Master Corp., in Washington, D.C.

In her earlier years, she was active with the Rainbow Girls and the Cedaretts.

She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Voelker; two daughters, Alyson Lane (Tom) Harbage of Laurel, Maryland, and Elizabeth Frances (Kevin) McKew of Round Hill, Virginia; son, Steven Brian (Gail) Voelker of Frederick County, Maryland; and four grandchildren, Ashley Lane and Samuel Chase Harbage, Emily Frances, and Kelley Patricia McKew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Michael David Voelker.

A Memorial Service will be held later at a date and time to be announced.

THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, OH, is handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 19, 2005

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Obituaries - Star Beacon November 25, 2005

HARRY A. GOODENOW
JEFFERSON -- Harry A. Goodenow, age 68, of West Main Rd., Conneaut, died early Wednesday morning, November 23, 2005, at the Jefferson Medical Associates in Jefferson, OH. A Conneaut resident since 1949. Mr. Goodenow was born on July 28, 1937, in North Girard, PA, the son of the late Harry A. Sr., and Dorothy Crow Goodenow.

Mr. Goodenow was a graduate of Conneaut High School, and retired from HMT Inc., as a heat treater and truck driver. Prior to being employed at HMT, he worked for peerless Sand and for many years for US Scrap Iron in Conneaut. As a young man he worked on the Hogle Dairy Farm and maintained an interest in animals all of his life, helping his grandchildren with their 4-H projects. Mr. Goodenow was a member of the "C" Company in Conneaut where he attained rank of Sergeant.

Mr. Goodenow was an active churchman, being involved in the leadership of both the Amboy United Methodist Church and the former Free Methodist Church. He served as lay leader and head of various boards at the Amboy Church and had been equally involved at the Free Methodist Church. Mr. Goodenow enjoyed reading, fishing, and traveling, especially to Florida.

Survivors include his wife Opal (Bennett) Goodenow, whom he married September 7, 1957; two daughters, Debbie Olekshuk, Linda Fertig and Jeff Brown, both of Conneaut; seven grandchildren, Heidi and Shaun Olekshuk, Jeremy, Nick, Shelby, and Ryan Fertig and his wife Ashley; five sisters, June (Chub) Brennan, and Elizabeth (Richard) Ogren, both of Conneaut, Joyce (Michael) Brokos of Painesville, Ruth (Jim) Loveland of Geneva, and Phyllis Zolman of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; and numerous more distant relatives.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev Tami Toothman-Shoup of Amboy United Methodist Church and Nathan Dutton, former pastor of the Free Methodist Church in Conneaut officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory gardens, N. Kingsville. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday, November 25, 2005, from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Expansion Fund of the Amboy United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 26, 2005

VIRGINIA "GINNY" R. KOSTYUN
DEBARY, FL -- Virginia "Ginny" R. Kostyun, age 78, former Conneaut resident died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at her residence in Debary, FL. She was born on March 29, 1927, in Port Allegany, PA, the daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth (Small) Coleman.

Survivors include her husband, Peter Kostyun; a son, Terry (Darla) Weske of Conneaut; two daughters, Debbie (Ed) Hamann of Sanford, FL and Michele (Kevin) Kellum of Deltona, FL; grandchildren, Terry, Troy, and Latisha Weske, Rex Olson, Mandy Brentzel, Darrin Degon, and Shelby Kellum; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Weske, Dylan Weske, T.J. Weske, and Jayde Sharrick; sisters, Genevie Cowher and Chuck Graham of Pittsburgh, PA, Wanny Fisher and Squeak (Mouse) Mundi, both of Conneaut; more distant relatives also survive.

Mrs. Kostyun is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother Leonard Coleman Jr.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2005, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with the Rev. Charles McClung of Lake City Presbyterian Church officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home, Sunday, November 27, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in East Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield, PA.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 27, 2005

BETTY "JODI" BELCHER
ERIE, PA -- Betty "Jodi" Belcher, age 67, of Conneaut, OH, died Saturday morning, November 26, 2005, at Select Specialty Hospital in Erie, PA. She was born on March 4, 1938, in Charleston, WV, and was a daughter of John W. and Virginia (Collins) Crockett.

An area resident for the past 40 years, Mrs. Belcher was primarily a homemaker but had worked for a short time at Channel Products. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. While her children were in school, she was active in the PTA, Music Boosters, and Happy Riders Saddle Club. She enjoyed reading, genealogy, and country western music.

Survivors include her husband Teddy R. Belcher, with whom she celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on July 2; her daughter Sandra Johnson of Conneaut; three sons, Neil (Marilyn) Belcher of Conneaut, Timothy (Pamela) of Darien, WI, and Teddy A. (Kim) of Conneaut; and two brothers, Everett (Gloria) and Howard Crockett all of Texas; also surviving are eight grandchildren, Andrea, Erica and Bobbi Belcher of Conneaut, OH, Craig Johnson and Colin Johnson of Conneaut, Ryan Belcher of Albion, PA, Rylie Belcher of Conneaut, and Josh Burns of Conneaut.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Janice Burgess, and three brothers, Clifford, Raymond, and John Crockett.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 571 W. Seven Hills Rd., with Bishop Rodney Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, N. Kingsville, OH.

Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, on Monday, November 28, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 28, 2005

LEONARD BURDETTE
WILLOUGHBY -- Leonard Burdette, age 42, of North Kingsville, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 26, 2005, in Willoughby, of a probable coronary.

He was born on May 10, 1963, in Oak Hill, WV, and was a son of Theodore R. and Wanda (Adams) Burdette.

Survivors include his fiancee' Joyce Beatty of North Kingsville; daughter, Angela Burdette of Cleveland; son, Leonard (Melody) Burdette Jr., of Cleveland; his children's mother, Dora Vandergriff of Cleveland; three step-sons, Willie (Wendy) Vandergriff of Willoughby, Robert Beatty and Hishaam; four sisters, Barbara Radcliff, Patricia Adkins, Mary Fromknecht and Anna Ita all of Conneaut; seven brothers, John Burdette of Kingsville, Ernest Burdette of Pierpont, Jack Burdette of Scarbro, WV, Teddy Burdette of Andover, Michael Burdette of Conneaut, Fred Carpenter of Sarasota, FL and Roscoe Castle of N. Kingsville; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, including three nieces in the military.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two nephews, Leon Dennison and Terry Rogers and his step- father, Ora Castle.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, December 2, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Kenneth Roberts, pastor of the Revival Center Church, officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marcy Funeral Home

ALICE R. GILBRAITH
CONNEAUT -- Alice R. "Grammy" Gilbraith, age 97, died Saturday, November 26, 2005, at The Villa At The Lake.

She was born on February 15, 1908, in Iron River, MI, the daughter of Louis and Agnes (Hochmuth) Gebhardt.

Mrs. Gilbraith was raised in Jamestown, NY, and graduated from Jamestown High School. She graduated from Fredonia Normal School and taught in a one room school in the Jamestown area. She was married in Jamestown on November 1, 1930, to Lloyd Gilbraith, moving to Conneaut in 1937. Her life was centered around her family. She was "Grammy" to everyone and spent much of her time with her eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In times past, she even took children of families in distress. She loved to travel, enjoyed sewing and working in her garden. Alice was a long time member of the East Conneaut United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Birdena (David) Williams of Conneaut; her son Delbert (Barbara) of Syracuse, NY; granddaughters, Janice and Cheryl Williams both of Charlotte, NC, Dawn (Edward) Maurer of Parish, NY; grandsons, David L. (Nancy) Williams of Bremerton, WA, Ronald (Joanne) Williams of Conneaut, Kevin (Lorrie) Gilbraith of Wyoming, NY, Keith (Gayanna) Gilbraith of West Monroe, NY, and Kenneth (Callie) Gilbraith of Rochester, NY; great granddaughters, Mallory Gilbraith of Wyoming, NY, Alicia Maurer of Parish, NY, and Delany Gilbraith of Rochester, NY; great grandsons, Erich, Ian, and Alex Williams, all of Conneaut, Bryan Gilbraith of Wyoming, NY, Zachary Maurer of Parish, NY, Nathaniel and William Gilbraith, both of West Monroe, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Gilbraith is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd on January 1, 1971; and two sisters, Clara Kommling and Louise Johnson.


Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2005, at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Paula Marbury of the East Conneaut United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, November 30, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to East Conneaut United Methodist Church, or to the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the church and at the funeral home.

GEORGE V. OJAJARVI
CONNEAUT -- George V. Ojajarvi, age 88, of Conneaut, died Sunday morning, November 27, 2005, at The Villa At The Lake.

He was born on February 21, 1917, in Conneaut, and was a son of Kalle (Charles) V. and Liisa (Sammalisto) Ojajarvi.

A lifelong area resident, Mr. Ojajarvi graduated in 1935 from Kingsville High School and served with the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II. He retired as a stationary engineer from the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. power plant and had also sailed on the Great Lakes and worked at the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company.

Mr. Ojajarvi was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served on the council, and was a member of the choir and the Pairs and Spears group. He was a ham radio operator with the call letters N8KTV, enjoyed golfing, and bowling, and helping with maintenance at Camp Luther. He was very proud of his Finnish heritage, and was a member of The Finnish-American Heritage Association of Ashtabula, and the Former Friends of Finland.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Douglas) Bouck of Solon, and Linda I. Ojajarvi (John) Lelak of Largo, FL; two granddaughters, Liisa Johnson and Joy Barton; seven great grandchildren; and the family of Mildred Macaro Ojajarvi; a number more distant relatives also survive including his niece, Esther Bly of Conneaut.

Mr. Ojajarvi was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mayme I. Ojajarvi on May 8, 1984; his second wife, Lildred Macaro Ojajarvi in 1994; three brothers, Sgt. Charles A. and Lt. Reino M. Ojajarvi both during WW II and Martin T. Ojajarvi in 2003; a half brother, J. Bernhard Ojajarvi; four half sisters, Martha A. Ojajarvi, Agda M. Keskinen, Elsie E. Kujala and Esther Germain.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lake Rd., and Grove St., Conneaut, with the Rev. Franklin J. Gore officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut.

Friends may call at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday at the church beginning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abiding Memorial of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or to the Finnish-American Heritage Association of Ashtabula. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 29, 2005

PAULA JANE DRUMMOND
PIERPONT -- Paula Jane Drummond, 44, formerly of Pierpont, died November 26, 2005, at Orange Village Care Center in Masury, Ohio.

She was born August 25, 1961 in Conneaut to the late David W. and Pauline (Lower) Drummond.

Paula is survived by her three brothers; Rex (Audrey) Drummond, Frank (Patricia) Drummond, and David (Beverly) Drummond; nieces and nephews, Tracy, Kimberly, Frank Jr., Gregory, Cherie, Emily, Nicole, Deanna, and Rex M.; and several great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Bruce Drummond.

At this time there will be no services, cremation will take place. Burial will be in Kelloggsville Cemetery in Monroe Twp. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorials be made to a charity of their choice. Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut is handling arrangements.

Obituaries - Star Beacon November 30, 2005

RANDY LEE DERSCH
EAST SPRINGFIELD, PA -- Randy Lee Dersch, 41, of 3003 Scott Road in East Springfield, PA died suddenly of natural causes on Monday, November 28, 2005 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie. He was born February 2, 1964 in Crawford County, a son of the late Lewis and Ann Mae Robinson Dersch.  Randy was employed as a molder at General Aluminum Mfg. in Conneaut, Ohio. He loved hunting and taking long walks.  He was always helping other people and Randy had a passion for his motorcycle. He was a graduate of Conneaut Valley High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Brooke Nicole Eaton.   Randy is survived by his wife, Theresa Campbell Dersch; 1 son: Joshua Dersch who is serving in the U.S. Marines stationed in Miramar, CA; 3 daughters: Jessica Dersch who is serving in the U.S. Army near Freeburg, Germany, Autumn and Hope Dersch, both at home.  He is also survived by 7 brothers: Lloyd and wife Janet, Glenn and wife Bonnie, Robert and Eric, all of Springboro, Russell and wife Monica of Virginia, Larry of Albion, Dale and wife Carmen of Saegertown; 3 sisters: LuAnn Dersch of W. Springfield, Carlene (Sam) Marvin and husband Dan of Springboro, Betty Jo Eaton and husband Curtis of W. Springfield; and 24 nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East in Girard on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and one hour before the service at Bethel Assembly of God in Girard at 1 PM with Rev. Marty Critchfield officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. You may send condolences or order flowers at www.burtonfuneralhome.com.

DORIS M. ROBERTS
CONNEAUT -- Doris M. Roberts, 80, of Conneaut, OH, died Monday evening, November 28, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for 11 days. She was born May 24, 1925, in Grove City, PA, and was the daughter of Fred F. and Grace C. (Weber) Sayre.

A Conneaut resident since 1930, she had worked at one time at Baton's and Frew & Jackson's flower shops and also at the former Crombie Pharmacy. She was a member of East Conneaut United Methodist Church, Rose Chapter #22 O.E.S., and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, collectibles, and being with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Kenneth L. Roberts whom she married January 7, 1945; two daughters Lynn Schultz of Irvine, CA, and Anne Mantini of Charleston, SC; her son Rexford S. Roberts of Chardon, OH; her brother Charles J. Sayre of Newark, OH; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 2, in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, OH, with the Rev. Paula Marbury, pastor of East Conneaut United Methodist Church, officiating. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Conneaut Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the graveside service and at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, Which has charge of arrangements.