obituaries

Oct 23, 2026

Dean Thomas Rich, born in Ashtabula on July 20, 1951 to James and Marie (DiAngelo) Rich, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Ashtabula and worked for the Perry Nuclear Power Plant for 31 years before retiring in 2011. Prior to that, he worked for Detrix and TruTemper.

Dean graduated from Harbor High School...

Oct 17, 2026

Caroline Girard (93) of Ashtabula passed on Saturday Oct. 17 at the Country Club Retirement Center.

Born April 4, 1933 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Robert and Sophie (DeLuia) Muto.

Caroline graduated from Ashtabula High School class of 1951 and on Dec. 20, 1952 she married Peter E. Girard in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Caroline and her husband...

Oct 6, 2026

Mary K. “Kathe” Palumbo of Ashtabula passed away peacefully October 6, 2026. Kathe was born September 9, 1944. She was the youngest daughter of Geraldine and Clinton Warren.

Kathe graduated from St. John High School and Kent State University Cum Laude. She retired from Ashtabula City Schools after many years of teaching. Kathe enjoyed playing bingo, gardening, summer time, going to...

Sep 30, 2026

Ashtabula – Pat Pucci, age 75 of Ashtabula, Ohio died on Wednesday evening,

September 30, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born October 16, 1950, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Patrick and Jean Pucci. Pat

graduated from Harbor High school. He was formally married to Patricia St. Angelo. Pat

enjoyed being around his family, always cooking, playing music, singing, and laughing

with those he...

Sep 28, 2026

Richard Paul Eskelin passed away at home Monday, September 28th 2026. He was the only son of Paul and Isabel Eskelin, born January 13,1936. He is survived by daughters Judy Carlson and Victoria Hale and son Mike (Laurie) Eskelin, grandchildren Brandon (Felicia) Larson, Jimmy (Thyessa) Hale, Eric Hale, Alanna Crisman, Joelle (Russell) Smith Michael (Leah) Eskelin plus several great grandchildren...

Sep 27, 2026

 David E. Johnson, age 65, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, after a short battle with ALS.

He was born June 20, 1961 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Dennis and Lorraine (Baldwin) Johnson. He graduated from Ashtabula High School and the Ashtabula Vocational School in 1979.

To know Dave was to know someone who was endlessly optimistic and always rooting for...

Sep 19, 2026

Francis David “Fran” Rozzo, 83, of Mentor, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Fran was born on September 22, 1942, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the youngest of ten children. He grew up in Ashtabula and went to St. John's High School, University of Dayton, Edinboro University, and The Ohio State University.

In 1965, Fran married Janet Tarantina,...

Sep 4, 2026

Simone M. Close (83) of Macedonia and formerly of Ashtabula passed on Sept. 4, 2026 .

Born Oct. 12, 1942 in Brooklyn , New York she was the daughter of Angelo and Mary (Santilli) Pirrello.

Simone graduated from Ashtabula High School class of 1960 and on Aug. 2, 1969 she married David L. Close in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

Mrs. Close...

Sep 3, 2026

Alice M. Ylisaari (75) of Ashtabula passed Away peacefully Sept. 3 , 2026.

She was born Aug. 23, 1951 to William and Beatrice Riggleman.

She loved her dog, and breeding them.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Westley D. Ylisaari , and two children Elmer D. Newsome , Russell L. Newsome , and granddaughter Ashley Newsome.

Survivors include her son Edward J....

Sep 2, 2026

Samuel M. Calabris, 94, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at Austinburg Rehabilitation Center in Austinburg, Ohio.

Samuel was born on July 13, 1932, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of Peter and Adela Calabrise.

Samuel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and proud Korean War veteran. Family and community were incredibly important to him, and throughout his...

Aug 27, 2026

Richard Lee Cevera Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully at Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

Richard was born on May 31, 1940, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Madaline (Mongillo) Cevera. A lifelong resident of Ashtabula, he was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

He was married to the love of his life, Brenda (Bishop) Cevera. Richard was...

Aug 25, 2026

Carrie Lynn Welch (52) of Parkersburg West Virginia and formerly of Ashtabula passed on Aug. 25, 2026 at home after a long illness. Born Jan. 29, 1974 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Charles and Christine (Dragon) Stickle.

Visitation will be on Friday September 4 from 10 till 12 in Guerriero Funeral Home 1550 West 19 St. in Ashtabula Ohio....

Aug 11, 2026

Ashtabula – Bertha M. (Gerren) Bartone, 87, a lifelong resident of Ashtabula, passed awaypeacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center.

Bertha was born on August 9, 1939, in Ashtabula, the daughter of Mary (Collette) Raffenaud  and Walter Gerren. She graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1957 and went on tograduate from Ashtabula Cosmetology School. Bertha proudly worked...

Aug 7, 2026

Tonyia L. Severino, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on August 7, 2026 at the age of 77. Born in North Kingston, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Payton Parham and Rebecca Hamilton.

Tonyia spent her early years in West Virginia before moving permanently to Jefferson, Ohio when she was 10. She was the oldest of...

Aug 3, 2026

Anne F. Ray ObituaryBeloved Mother and Grandmother, Anne F. Ray, age 96, completed her final journey at home, surrounded by her family and covered in prayer. She joined her Father in heaven on Monday, August 3, 2026. Anne was born on October 18, 1929 in Cleveland Ohio. The daughter of the late Elsa Kulow and William Frieden. She graduated in...

Jul 30, 2026

Anthony (Tony) Pizzuto, 91, of Ashtabula, passed away July 30 peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.

Anthony owned and operated Kingsville Sohio and Kingsville BP for 23 years retiring in 1995. He had an outgoing spirit and a servant's heart, always going out of his way to help those in need. He was a member of St Joseph Mission...

Jul 16, 2026

Nicholas J. "Nick" Schepis, age 67, passed away peacefully with his family on July 16, 2026, following health complications. Born on November 16, 1958, Nick was a lifelong Northeast Ohio resident. He was raised in Lyndhurst, Ohio, where he graduated from Brush High School. He continued his education at John Carroll University, earning his bachelor's degree before attending The...

Jul 1, 2026

Mr. Willie Gene Carter was born in Louisville, Mississippi on August 16, 1934 to the late Mr. Audie ("Shorty") Carter and Miss Georgia Mae (Harmon-Carter) Cooper. On July 1, 2026, at 2:53am, he peacefully entered eternal rest, and now rests with the Lord. Gene met and married Annie Lois Crosby as a young adult; she preceded him in glory...

Jun 24, 2026

Giuseppe "Joe" Scarpitti, of Ashtabula, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2026, surrounded by

the love of his family following a sudden illness.

Joe was born on August 4, 1942, in Roccasicura, Italy. In 1973, he immigrated to the Ashtabula area with

his beloved wife, Anna, and their two children, Addolorata...

Jun 22, 2026

Thomas (Tommy) David Caurso, Sr., aged 82, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, June 22, 2026 at Ashtabula General Hospital after a brief illness.   Tommy was born September 20, 1943, the youngest boy to a large Italian American family.  He was a life-long resident of Ashtabula.  Tom retired from Union Carbide/Linde Wire and in retirement worked...