obituaries

Jul 14, 2018

Anthony Robert Nigro, 67, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Ashtabula County Medical Center after a long illness.

The son of Anthony Peter and Ann (Slanzan) Nigro, he was born on December 24, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio. Tony was a graduate of Chaney High School in Youngstown, and earned a bachelor's degree in...

Jun 15, 2018

Joyce M. Dispenza (65) of Ashtabula died on Friday evening at the University Hospital of Cleveland.

Born June 18, 1952 in Cleveland she was the daughter of Elias and Vera (Azzano) Dragon.

Joyce graduated from Harbor High School class of 1971 and on June 16, 1973 she married Michael Dispenza in Our Lady of Mount...

Jun 5, 2018

Lucille Madeline Licata (85) of Ashtabula passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday June 5, 2018.

Born Nov. 2, 1932 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Nicholas and Carmel (Fasula) Vocca.

A resident of Ashtabula her entire life. Lucille graduated from Ashtabula High School class of 1951 and on Aug. 8, 1953 she...

May 29, 2018

Stacey A. Thiel (47) of Ashtabula was called by her Creator on May 29, 2018.

Born April 24, 1971 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Rex and Donna ( Dubiel ) Thiel.

Survivors include her son Aaron Pack , daughters Morgan Pack-Burmmitt , Jade Doyle, her mother Donna (Hugh) Hubbard , sisters Jill Leombruno...

May 20, 2018

Joseph Nicholas Minisci (55) of Ashtabula Died on Sunday morning at Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born April 2, 1963 in Ashtabula he was the son of Joseph and Palmena (Merlene) Minisci.

Joseph graduated from Edgewood High School class of 1981, He was retired from Marshall Ford in Solan ,  he enjoyed meeting with friends at...

Apr 11, 2018

Joanne  Santill Rossum (76) of Ashtabula lost her valient battle with cancer on Wednesday April 11, 2018.

Born August 31, 1941 in Geneva, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert and Clara (Corall) Borcicky.

Joanne was a graduate of Geneva High School and attended Kent State University.  She worked as an administrative clerk for the...

Apr 1, 2018

Pauline Elsie Monda (90) of Ashtabula died on Easter Sunday April 1, 2108 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

Born Oct. 10, 1927 in Conneaut ,Ohio she was the daughter of Benjamin and Rose (Krause) Sedmak.

Mrs. Monda was retired from Carrington Park nursing Home , she enjoyed puzzles and was an avid reader.

Mar 21, 2018

Richard DeBinco (77) of Ashtabula died on March 21, 2018 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 17, 1940 in Ashtabula he was the son of Robert and Saddie (Orsuto) DeBinco.

Richard graduated from Ashtabula High School Class of 1958 and was retired from the Western Reserve and Alltell Telephone Company as a supervisor....

Feb 19, 2018

Leana Jean Allen, 71, of Jefferson Ohio went to be with the lord, surrounded by Family at Cleveland Clinic on Feb 19,2018. She is proceeded in death by her parents Mary and Homer Cornell both from jefferson. Jean was born August 12, 1946 in Geneva Ohio and was a life long resident of Jefferson. She was very big on...

Feb 15, 2018

Dennis "R." Johnson, age 78, passed away Thursday evening, February 15, 2018, after a battle with brain cancer.

He was born November 7, 1939 in Blevinsville, Kentucky, the son of David and Martha Johnson. He moved to Ashtabula in 1952 where he met his future wife, Lorraine whom he married on August 25, 1959. He worked for...

Feb 14, 2018

Raymond William Kovacs, 80 passed away on Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 in his home with his wife by his side and other family members in attendance. He was born on June 12, 1937 to Stephen and Dolores (Bourdeau) Kovacs. Ray was an avid reader of several subjects including religion, history and politics, was an avid sports fan and...

Feb 12, 2018

Ralph C. Clay (June 6, 1935- February 12, 2018)

Ralph Clay of Ashtabula went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on February 12, 2018.

Born on June 6, 1935 in Grundy County, Tennessee to Garnet and Hilda Hazel Clay, Ralph was the fourth of five sons. He took pride in his...

Feb 10, 2018

Naomi S. Sparks (88) of Ashtabula died on Feb. 10, 2018 at home.

Born Aug. 15, 1929 in Ivanhoe, Virginia she was the daughter of Lester H. Orren and Erma I. Murray.

Mrs. Sparks is survived by her children William and Dona , Ellen and Hearl , Danny and Char , George , grandchildren Erma...

Feb 8, 2018

Norleen R. Paulchel (83) of Ashtabula died on Feb. 8, 2018 at the Saybrook Landing.

Born Nov. 23, 1934 in Warren, Ohio she was the daughter of Elmer and Ruby (Bishop) Detre.

Norleen was a soft spoken, gentle person.  She never had a bad thing to say about anyone.  She spent her life taking care...

Feb 4, 2018

Kim Renee Barks (57) of Ashtabula passed on Feb. 4, 2018 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born June 21, 1960 in Ashtabula she is the daughter of James and Bonita (Moore) Dioneff.

Kim loved life, dancing and her family. She was a member of the Red Hat Club.

Survivors include her children...

Feb 3, 2018

Mark Alan Maille, age 61 died February 3, 2018 after a short bout with cancer while surrounded by family. Mark was born December 6, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles an Lucille(Hoover) Maille. He attended St. Joe's and St. John's high school and graduated from the class of 1975. Where he went on work for the railroad before becoming...

Feb 1, 2018

Patricia Ann Woodworth, 82, died on February 2 at the Country Club Retirement Center.

She was born in Conneaut Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Neva (Callahan) Swartz.

Patricia worked as a caregiver to her mother as well as at Iten Fiber and Brown Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 1, 2018

Michael Michelini (70) of North Kingsville died on Thursday Feb. 1, 2018 at the University Hospital of Cleveland.

Born Jan. 27, 1948 in Conneaut, Ohio He was the son of Peter and Merceda (Sauline) Michelini.

Michael graduated from St. John High School class of 1966 , was a veteran of the United States Army ,...

Jan 28, 2018

James Joseph Bartone (74) of Jefferson, Ohio died January 25, 2018. He was the son of John and Lena (Giannoscoli) Bartone. James was a member of the American Legion and a longtime supporter of Little League Softball.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, son in law Bill Hall, brothers John and Donald Bartone, and sister...

Jan 27, 2018

Dianna Jean Ellis (73) of Saybrook died January 27, 2018 at Saybrook Landing surrounded by family.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Earl Norman Ellis.  Dianna is survived by David Ellis, Norman Ellis, Frank (Kim) Ellis and Darlene Ellis- Klaue along with many loved grandchildren and great grandchildren.