obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Smith Jr, 60, passed away on February 27, 2022 in Jefferson, Ohio after his strong willed fight against cancer.

Kenny was born on August 26, 1961 and was raised in the Ashtabula Harbor by his loving parents Kenneth Smith Sr and Carol Smith. He attended Harbor High School as a graduate of the class of...

Feb 15, 2022

James E. Pal Jr. (68) of Conneaut passed on Feb. 15, 2022 at home.

Born Aug. 14, 1953 in Ashtabula he was the son of James E. Pal and Irene (Rich) Pal.

James was a retired truck driver with over two million miles accident free. He worked for Waste Management, Ensearch Exploration, Manfredi Motor Transport,...

Feb 4, 2022

Helen Jean Kolakowski nee Wincik passed away peacefully at home in Munson Township, Ohio on February 4th, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  Helen was born December 25th, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frances and John Wincik, and grew up on the family farm on Kellogsville Road in Ashtabula County with her brother and four sisters.  She did...

Jan 31, 2022

Richard Phillip Carlo (65) of Ashtabula passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

Rick was born September 15, 1956 in Ashtabula to Philip and Lois (Church) Carlo. He graduated from Ashtabula County Joint Vocational school in 1974, then went to work various jobs leading him getting 2 bachelor's degrees. He worked as an engineer...

Jan 24, 2022

Barbara L. Rollins passed away peacefully at home in Ashtabula, Ohio on Monday, January 24th, 2022, at age 83. Barbara was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 27th, 1938 to Eileen Brown (Chuck), and Leland Artress (Rose).

Barbara was known for her strong work ethic, she worked several jobs throughout the county making friends along the way....

Jan 21, 2022

Michael "Mickey" Melaragno, age 64, of ., Ashtabula, Ohio, died January 21st, 2022 peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born May 3rd, 1957, in Ashtabula, the son of Edward and Dolores (Warren) Melaragno and had been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1975 graduate of Harbor High School and enlisted into the United...

Jan 18, 2022

Kathy Mae (Sims) Goff-Cross passed away unexpectedly at home on January 18, 2022. She was born June 28, 1962 in Columbus, Georgia to Everette Sims and Carolyn Sheets.

She obtained her G.E.D. and then went on to receive her L.P.N. in 1994 from the Knoedler School of Practical Nursing. She worked at the Sisters of Notre Dame...

Jan 17, 2022

Donna Patricia Torquato nee Francestine, 86, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Lantern of Saybrook. She was born December 31, 1935, in Boyers, Pa., the daughter of Ernest and Eva (Gatti) Francestine and moved to Ashtabula in 1963.

Donna was a stay-at-home Mom until her six daughters were in school and then worked as a Cashier...

Jan 16, 2022

Kenneth W. Ray, age 57, of Ashtabula died Sunday, January 16th, 2022 when he lost his battle to congestive heart failure.

He was born June 27th, 1964 in Ashtabula, the son of Kenneth J. Ray and Diane (Keefer) Urso.

Kenny graduated from Harbor High School in 1982 and proudly served in the US Navy from...

Jan 7, 2022

Grace Wood passed away on Jan. 7, 2022 after a brief Illness. Born Aug. 25, 1935 she was the daughter of George and Theresa (Seme) Mantell.

Mrs. Wood recently retired from A. Louis Supply Company after 27 years of service and she was a 70 year member of the Plymouth Grange. Her hobbies include sewing , Humming...

Jan 5, 2022

Robert Lee Gibson was born on August 10, 1947 in Dillion, South Carolina to the union of John C. and Louise Gibson. Lovingly called 'Buddy' by his family and friends.

He attended the local public schools of Dillion.  After completing his education, Robert eventually moved to Cleveland where he worked as a welder for Meyers Products for...

Jan 4, 2022

Thomas M. Volpone 90,of Ashtabula passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 after a challenging illness. Born in 1931, he was preceded in death by his parents; Dominic and Leonilde Volpone; brothers Julius, Dominic and survived by James. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor, children Susan Elliott (John), Thomas (Diana), Laura Rupcic (Paul), Matthew (Cecile), with grandchildren Kimberley...

Jan 4, 2022

The Lord received a Beautiful soul when Janet Laatu Eskelin passed away January 4, 2022 surrounded by her family. Janet was born January 11,1938 in Cleveland Ohio to Edward and Ailie Laatu. Janet was a proud graduate of Harbor High School from the class of 1955. She met the Love of her life and married Richard Eskelin in January...

Dec 31, 2021

Lewis C. Smith, Jr, 67, of East 44th Street died Friday, December 31, 2021 at Ashtabula County Medical Center.

He was born June 10th, 1954 in Ashtabula, the son of Lewis C. Smith Sr. and Frances J. (Domenico) Smith.

Lew worked for many years at both Molded Fiberglass and Ashtabula Rubber Company.

He...

Dec 29, 2021

Joan Lynne Noce 79 of Sheffield Twp. passed peacefully on Dec. 29, 2021 at the Conneaut Medical Center.

Joan was born in Ridgeway, Pa. on Dec. 29, 1942 the daughter of Robert and Peggy Millis. She was an only child. She married William (Bill) Noce on May 22, 1965 and were happily married for 52 years.

Dec 24, 2021

Margaret M. Grippi (102) of Ashtabula passed on Dec. 24, 2021 at the Saybrook Landing surrounded by her family.

Born Dec. 15, 1919 in Conneaut she was the daughter of Cosmo and Maria (Gildone) DiLiello.

On April 21, 1941 she married her husband Steve Grippi of 57 years in St. Mary's Church in Conneaut. Mrs....

Nov 28, 2021

Maxine Frances Trask (90) a resident of Kingsville twp. died late Sunday evening, Nov. 28, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Born April 18, 1931 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Joseph and Alama (Northrup) Leskovsky.

Maxine enjoyed reading, gardening, and was an avid bird watcher.

Survivors include daughter Deborah Lynn (Kenneth) Johnson...

Nov 28, 2021

Ronald V. Karbacka (57) of Ashtabula died on Nov. 28, 2021 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 2, 1964 in Ashtabula he is the son of Ronald and Sandra (Monda) Karbacka.

He graduated from Harbor High School class of 1983, were he participated in football and wrestling.

Nov 21, 2021

Ismael Ruiz Cedeno (30) of Ashtabula passed on Nov. 21, 2021 at the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.

Born Aug. 7, 1991 in Rio Piedras ,  Puerto Rico he is the son of Marilyn Cedeno and Jose Luis Ramirez.

Ismael moved to Ohio in 2010 and was formerly employed at Ashtabula County Children Services....

Nov 10, 2021

John A. Phelps, Jr. born on March 30, 1955 to Jack and Patricia (Gedeon) Phelps in Ashtabula, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2021 at the age of 66. On April 9, 1988, he married Toni Padavick at the Assumption Church of Geneva surrounded by family and friends, embarking on his journey of being a husband, father...