obituaries

Jan 17, 2026

Joseph "Radar" Ray

Joseph Anthony Ray, 79, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2026. Joe was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on July 26, 1946 and graduated from St. John High School in 1964, where he earned his nickname "Radar" on the basketball court. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army in...

Jan 6, 2026

Marcieta Ruth Giannelli

Marcieta was born at home in Ashtabula February 12th, 1932 to Etalia (Altomare) and Samuel Giannelli. She attended Ashtabula High School and had various jobs in her life - at a sewing factory, in nursing homes, and as a personal caretaker for the elderly. She enjoyed taking drives, visiting the park, and spending time...

Jan 2, 2026

Isabella Marie (Dascoli) Mariotti, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Jefferson Healthcare Center. Born June 29th, 1929, a lifelong Ashtabula Ohio resident, she was a devoted wife and loving mother.

Isabel made her family the center of her life, always supporting and caring for their every need. Being a "Mom" was her full-...

Jan 2, 2026

Cecelia Rose Giannelli, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1927 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Rachel Pavolino Rose and Anthony Rose.

Cecelia was a proud graduate of Ashtabula High School, Class of 1945, where she was a majorette in the Ashtabula High School Marching Band—an accomplishment she always cherished....

Dec 30, 2025

Miquelina "Mikki" (Hoegler) Cox, 77, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  Born July 8, 1948 in Fall River, MA she was the daughter of Frederick and Silvana "Sylvia" (Ferreira) Hoegler. She graduated from Harvey High School in 1967.  She married her beloved husband of 55 years Dennis M. Cox on July 8, 1967...

Dec 29, 2025

Teresa Licate, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on December 16, 1943, in Ashtabula to Michael and Minnie (Giannell) Lignetta and graduated from Ashtabula High School. Teresa was employed as an office manager and retired as a paraprofessional from Ashtabula Area City Schools. Teresa treasured time spent with family and...

Dec 28, 2025

Durene Burns, 82, of Ashtabula passed away on December 28th 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wife. She was known for her quick wit, sense of humor, caring nature and feisty personality. Durene loved to spend time with her family and friends. She loved to travel, eat good food, read,...

Dec 20, 2025

Shauna, age 35, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a love and light that will never be replaced. She was a devoted mother to her three precious boys JayShawn, Mont & Dj who were the center of her world and the greatest joy of her life.

Shauna was one of those rare people who made everything...

Dec 11, 2025

Tabitha (Jackson) Johnston (55) OF Ashtabula passed away on Dec. 11, 2025 unexpectedly in her home.

Born on June 5, 1970 in Ashtabula she is the daughter of Mike and Gloria (Jackson) Johnson. Tabitha was married twice. First husband James Long of Ashtabula, and second was Rich Johnston of Ashtabula and her current Fiancé of the last...

Dec 10, 2025

Amelia "Millie" Tulino

1925 - 2025

Amelia (Millie) Tulino, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania on February 23rd,1925 to Anthony and Gaetana (Monaco) Frangona, Millie lived a life filled with faith, family, and service to...

Dec 6, 2025

Santo Charles Paul Parisi January 4, 1937 – December 6, 2025 Sam passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2025. He was the son of Paulo and Giuseppina Parisi; Father of Christina (Tim) and Dina (deceased); Brother of Marianne Parisi McCune (John deceased) and Claire-Marie Kudlak (Raymond); Uncle of Joelle (Dave) and Paul (Kelly) and Grand Uncle of Nick, Ike...

Dec 6, 2025

Pasquale (Pat) Mauro (age 94), died peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Born January 14, 1931 in Ashtabula, Ohio and a graduate of Harbor High School, he is

survived by his sisters Theresa (Mauro) Warren, and Patti (Mauro) Henson, both of

Ashtabula, Ohio, along with his children Beth (Mauro) Anderson and son-in-law Mark...

Nov 30, 2025

Elizabeth Rose Stitt (73) of Ashtabula passed on Nov. 30, 2025 at the Geneva Rehabilitation Center.

Born Aug. 16, 1952 in Geneva Pa. she was the daughter of Charles and Violet Fultz.

Elizabeth graduated from Edgewood High School and was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a medic. She ran a Harvest...

Nov 29, 2025

Gloria Broyles (75) of Ashtabula passed on Nov. 29, 2025 in Cleveland Ohio.

Born Dec. 28, 1949 in Rock Creek Ohio she is the daughter of Henry Lee and Iola (Stevenson) Story.

Mrs. Broyles  graduated from Grand Valley High School and she had a degree in Theology . She was retired from Reliance Electric. She...

Oct 30, 2025

DeAnna Morris-Jordan (77) of Andover passed on Oct. 30, 2025 at the Ashtabula Regional Medical Center.

Born July 28, 1948 in Wheelwright Kentucky she was the daughter of Edward and Elle (Hall) Morris.

Mrs. Jordan was retired form Zehrco Plastics . She enjoyed crocheting and shopping.

Survivors include her sons William (Samantha Hamilton)...

Oct 18, 2025

Ashtabula -Jeffrey A. Rocco, 62, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at UH Geauga Hospital after a brief illness.

A resident of Ashtabula most of his life, he was born on July 14, 1963, the son of Alfonzo (Al) and Joyce (Kinch) Rocco. He graduated in 1981 from St. John...

Oct 13, 2025

ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — Albina M. (Secchiari) Cellitti, age 90, a life-long resident of Ashtabula, died peacefully  Monday morning, October 13, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Main after a brief illness. Born April 21, 1935 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Guilio and Valia (Bellone) Secchiari.  Her Aunt and Uncle Santina and Steve Tomassini closely guided her young life.  Albina was...

Oct 12, 2025

Genevieve Rita Balog (46) of Ashtabula passed away on October 12, 2025 after a long illness.

Born Oct. 9, 1979 in Ashtabula. Genevieve was known for her creativity, making jewelry, writing poetry and painting. She loved horses and rode ponies and horses form an early age.

Genevieve lived in Wisconsin for several years and also...

Sep 24, 2025

Nicholas A. Zalimeni, Sr., age 87, of Ashtabula, Ohio peacefully passed

away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by Family. Nick was born on

December 29, 1937 in Ashtabula, Ohio, Son of the late Nicholas Dominic

Zalimeni and Angelina Morell Zalimeni. He was a graduate of Ashtabula

High School and went on...

Sep 4, 2025

James "Jim" Rebera (81) of Orlando, FL and formerly Ashtabula passed on September 4, 2025 peacefully surrounded by family. Private funeral services were held. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Violet brother Donald and brother in law Fred Rossetti. He is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Toni, granddaughter Kennedy, sister Mariann Rossetti, sister in...