obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2026

Danial James Atzemis, 84, passed away on June 19, 2026 at Saybrook Landing.

Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on February 19, 1942, Danny was the son of James and Emmaline (Kuhn) Atzemis. He graduated from Harbor High School in 1960 and joyfully spent his high school years with Danny and the Spinners, disc jockeying local dances and record...

Jun 4, 2026

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John M. Enricco, 78, of Ashtabula, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 4, 2026.  He was born on Dec 14, 1947, in Marseilles, Illinois, to Master Sgt. Jesse and Anna (Marchuk) Enricco.  He graduated from Harbor High School in 1967 and worked at RMI Metals Reduction Plant for over 20 years until it closed in 1988. ...

May 24, 2026

John Vincent Kozel, 85, of Ashtabula, Ohio, peacefully  passed away  on May 24, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 10, 1940 in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, to John and Helen (Bednar) Kozel.  John's family moved to Warren, Ohio in 1951.  After years of education in a two room school house,  he found himself placed ahead...

May 17, 2026

Anna Marie Scott-Cartner, 86, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House in North Carolina. She was beloved by every family member and friend who had the privilege of basking in the bright light of her love, playfulness, and generosity. For them, life is going to be a lot less fun.

Anna Marie was...

Apr 30, 2026

Sheila Renee Ice, 58, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2026. Born on January 16, 1968, she was the daughter of Josie Lynn Vincenzo, Joseph Vincenzo, and William Boggs. Sheila devoted more than twenty years to the family cleaning business before proudly owning and operating Ice's Cleaning Services. Remembered for her warm heart and gentle spirit, she...

Apr 20, 2026

Patricia A. Whitcomb (Goudy), 79, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2026. Born in1946 in Ashtabula, she remained a lifelong resident of the community she loved. Patricia graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1964 and went on to work for many years as a dedicated medical transcriptionist. She was also a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary...

Apr 14, 2026

Norma Jean Hermick, a dedicated healer, a woman of deep faith, and a feisty spirit to the very end, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, Norma Jean's life was defined early on by a calling to serve others. After graduating high school, she entered nursing school—a pivotal...

Apr 6, 2026

Daniel Louis "Junior" Standy (74) of Ashtabula passed on April 6, 2026 at ARMC.

Born April 13, 1951 in Ashtabula he was the son of Louis and Pauline (Povh) Standy.

Dan graduated from St. John High School class of 1969 were he excelled in football. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp....

Apr 5, 2026

Josephine A. Brown (100) of Ashtabula passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born July 24, 1925 in Ashtabula the daughter of John and Eda (Davino) DiMare.

Josephine grew up in Ashtabula and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Ashtabula High...

Apr 4, 2026

Frank D. Spano, a longtime resident of Ashtabula, Ohio, took his final train home on April 4, 2026. He was born in Ashtabula to Frank Gabrielle Spano and Lena (Solembrino) Spano.

Frank was a man defined by his work ethic and his unwavering faith. He dedicated many years of service to the railroad, a career he spoke...

Mar 22, 2026

Marion Louise (Spore) Zalimeni, age 88, of Ashtabula, Ohio peacefully

passed away on March 22, 2026, surrounded by Family. Marion was born

on December 16, 1937 in Media, Pennsylvania. Daughter of the late Harry

Louis Spore and Elizabeth (Freeborn) Spore. She was a graduate of Geneva

High School, then employed at...

Mar 14, 2026

Noah "Jack" Jude passed on March 14, 2026 at ARMC after suffering a long battle with COPD.

Jack enjoyed tinkering in his garage doing body work and detailing cars. He loved Lake Erie, having several boats thru the years, visiting many Lake Erie ports and lots of fishing. He was one of the founding members of Riverside...

Mar 7, 2026

Elsie M. (Prisco) Matejkovic (98) passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 with love and comfort at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

Born in Ashtabula on May 4, 1927, the daughter of Sam and Mary (DeChurch) Prisco. A lifelong resident of Ashtabula, she was born and raised in the "Swede Town" area, living over eighty...

Mar 4, 2026

Madison, Ohio – Barbara J. Presciano Swortwood, born October 17, 1941 in

Ashtabula, Ohio, daughter of Carmel and Peter Presciano passed away at

Chardon Woods on March 4, 2026 of complications from a long illness.

Barbara graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1959, and was a lifelong

resident, except for the...

Mar 4, 2026

Mary Tyson, of Ashtabula, Ohio passed away on March 4th, 2026, age 68. Mary was born to Jacob and Jennie Bartone on January 5th, 1958. Mary is survived by her brother Ronald Bartone, daughter Jennie Cole and her two grandchildren Vaughn and Maryanna Cole. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Jacob Batone, Nick Bartone,...

Feb 19, 2026

Josie Penna DiMare 101 passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 with her family by her

side. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio on June 16, 1924 to Louis and Mary (Severa) Penna. A graduate of

Ashtabula High class of 1942. Josie started her career as a bank teller at the Marine National

Bank in...