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Recent obituaries in Ashtabula, Ohio.

The obituaries in the Ashtabula, OH area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy.

Wayne William Baker

Wayne William Baker

Jan 23, 2018

Wayne William Baker73, of Ashtabula passed away on January 23, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loved ones.

Wayne was born in Ashtabula to Robert Baker and Ruth Higley on July 27, 1944.  He worked at Jerry Sinkler Ford and Elkem Metals where he was known as "Bubba by his coworkers."

Wayne married...

Justin Paul Digiacomo

Justin Paul Digiacomo

Jan 21, 2018

Justin Paul DiGiacomo of Ashville, North Carolina was tragically killed on January 21, 2018.  Justin was born in Madison to Robert and Janice (Garnett) DiGiacomo on June 7, 1978.

Justin enjoyed camping and hiking and had an interest in music and art.  Justin loved spending time with family and friends especially his children.

Justin is...

Leanne Sheffey

Leanne Sheffey

Jan 6, 2018

Leanne Sheffey (58) of Ashtabula Died on Jan. 6, 2018 at the ACMC.

Born July 2, 1959 in Ashtabula ,Ohio she was the daughter of William and Henritta Fuller Sheffey Sr.  Leanne graduated from the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School and worked many years as a secretary.

Survivors include her daughter Latasha Sheffey , sons...

Gene L. Anderson

Gene L. Anderson

Jan 1, 2018

Gene L. Anderson (77) of Ashtabula died on Monday Jan. 1, 2018 at the Lantern of Saybrook.Born Jan. 10, 1940 in Spencer, West Virginia he was the son of William W. and Zanna O. (Bailey) Anderson.

On Nov. 7, 1959 he married the former Mary Ann Laszlo in Ashtabula.  Mr. Anderson was employed with MFG, Roadway Express,...

Antoinette J. (Sposito)  Sabatine

Antoinette J. (Sposito) Sabatine

Dec 31, 2017

Antoinette J. Sabatine (82) passed away with her family at her side on Sunday morning, December 31, 2017 at Ashtabula County Medical Center after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born April 6, 1935 in Ashtabula, Ohio, she was the daughter of William and Carmel (Carlo) Sposito. Antoinette was a 1953 graduate of Ashtabula High School and...

Helen Clarice (Green)  Lee

Helen Clarice (Green) Lee

Dec 27, 2017

Helen C. Lee (76) of Ashtabula died on Dec. 27, 2017 at home.

Born Feb. 8, 1941 in Albany Louisiana she was the daughter of John and Florence (Carpenter) Green.

She was retired as a cook working at County Club Retirement Center.

Survivors include her son Harvey Curtis of Geneva, daughter Karen Gaskins...

Kathleen A. (Phillips)  Meola

Kathleen A. (Phillips) Meola

Dec 8, 2017

Kathleen A. Meola (64) of Ashtabula died on Friday morning.  Born December 10, 1953 in Frostburg, Maryland she was the daughter of Glen and Lucille (Criger) Phillips.

Kathleen grew up in Geneva and was a 1971 graduate of St. John High School.  She was a homemaker devoted to the care of her two daughters.

She...

Ida Colucci

Ida Colucci

Dec 5, 2017

Ida Colucci (91) of Ashtabula died on Dec. 5, 2017 at the SaybrooK LandingShe is survived by her daughters Donna (Charles Kantola ) Coutney and Mary (Alan) Ciesicki and three grandchildren and many  great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.Committal service will be on Tuesday Dec 12, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of St. Joseph Cemetery with Deacon...

Anthony V. Paolillo

Anthony V. Paolillo

Dec 2, 2017

Anthony V. "Punt" Paolillo (84) of Ashtabula died on Saturday afternoon at the Country Club Retirement Center.

Born Jan. 13, 1933 in Bronx N.Y. he was the son of Anthony and Marian (DiMare) Paolillo.

Punt was a graduate of Ashtabula High School class of 1950, He was a Veteran of the United States Army. On...

Darlene (Darlene Sheffey)  Mcclain

Darlene (Darlene Sheffey) Mcclain

Nov 30, 2017

Darlene McClain (55) of Ashtabula, died  unexpectedly on November 2, 2018 in Ashtabula.

Born October 17, 1963 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of William and Henrietta (Fuller) Sheffey and she remained a a resident her entire life

Darlene attended Ashtabula High School and Jesus Only Pentecostal Church as a child and young adult. She...

Shirley A Massucci

Shirley A Massucci

Nov 24, 2017

Shirley A. Massucci, 84, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday morning.

Born October 4, 1933, in Ashtabula Ohio, the daughter of Dominic and Lena (Bassignana) Massucci.  Shirley was retired after 37 years from Ohio Bell and AT & T as a supervisor both in Ashtabula and Cleveland.  She was a lifetime member of...

Lucille D. (Buccino)  Gustafson

Lucille D. (Buccino) Gustafson

Nov 12, 2017

Lucille D. (Buccino) Gustafson, 70, of Ashtabula passed away peacefully Sunday morning.

Born on December 4, 1946 in Belleville, NJ, she eventually moved to Ashtabula after meeting

Rodger, the man of her dreams, who she'd be married to for the next 50 years. She was a wonderful stay-at-home-mom for many years to her three kids,...

Albert Riesterer

Albert Riesterer

Nov 8, 2017

Albert Riesterer, 89 years old passed away on November 8, 2017. Albert was born in Dunkirk, N.Y. on September 14, 1928. His mother was Irma Carstens and father Albert Riesterer. He served his country in the army during the Korean war. He married his wife Theresa Dolce on February 23, 1957. Albert started his carrier as a welder with...

Josie Lynnette (Sweeney)  Vincenzo

Josie Lynnette (Sweeney) Vincenzo

Nov 2, 2017

Josie Lynnette Vincenzo (66) of Ashtabula died at home on Nov. 2, 2017

Born Feb 27, 1951 in War, West Virginia she is the daughter of James and Betty (Trump) Sweeney.

She was co owner with her husband of Miracle Ear of Ashtabula , and also owned her own cleaning business Lynn's Cleaning Service. Josie...

John M. Woissol

John M. Woissol

Oct 25, 2017

John M. Woissol (71) of Ashtabula died on Wednesday morning at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 29, 1946 in Long Beach Ca. he is the son of Michael and Helen Woissol.

John was a professional painter for over 45 years and he enjoyed fishing and going to dinner and for...

Carmel (Izzi)  Mackey

Carmel (Izzi) Mackey

Oct 17, 2017

Carmel Izzi Mackey passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Newtown, Pa. She was 94 years old.

Born July 22, 1923 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Cosmo and Gioconda Izzi. She was the youngest of their eight children.

Carmel was the last surviving sibling of Theresa,...

Michael E. Mullins

Michael E. Mullins

Oct 14, 2017

Michael E. Mullins (58) of Jefferson died unexpectedly on Oct. 14, 2017.

Born Oct 27, 1958 in Ashtabula he was the son of Garnett and Zelda (Blair) Mullins.

He was a dedicated and loving father, brother, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his brother Kenneth (Kimberly) Mullins , sister Linda (Frank) Slanina ,...

William P. Cevera

William P. Cevera

Oct 4, 2017

William "Bill" Patrick Cevera, 90, passed away peacefully and went home to the Lord on October 4, 2017.

Beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bill was born on June 20, 1927 in Ashtabula to James and Josephine Cevera.  Bill entered the US Army when he was 18, serving on the USS Wisteria, a hospital ship,...

Walter Gerren

Walter Gerren

Sep 23, 2017

Walter E. Gerren (79) of Ashtabula died at the Ashtabula County Medical Center on September 23, 2017.

Born July 11, 1938 in Ashtabula he was the son of Walter and Mary (Gioiello) Gerren.

Walter attended Ashtabula High School, was a veteran of the United States Army, in 1960 he married the former Jean Montgomery in...

Sandra K, Gould

Sandra K, Gould

Sep 23, 2017

Sandra Kay Gould (73) of Ashtabula died on Saturday evening at the Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula.Born March 22, 1944 in Weston, West Virginia the daughter of James Edwin and Cora Esther (Throckmorton) Gould.     A 1964 graduate of Mentor High School, she then attended Lakeland Community College.  She worked as Super Aide at NEO Hospital, Broadfield Manor, Con...

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