obituaries

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...

Aug 27, 2025

Jo Anne Marie (Potter) Hackathorn, 69, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on August 27, 2025, at ARMC hospital. Jo Anne was a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School. She had many meaningful jobs including Lunch Lady at the local elementary schools and delivering meals to seniors for Meals on Wheels.  She was a member of the Catholic Church, teaching...

Aug 25, 2025

Jill K. Bailey, 79, of Saybrook Township, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the Geneva Center for Rehabilitation. Born June 1, 1946, in Ashtabula, she was the daughter of Merle and Violet (Anderson) Davis. A 1964 graduate of Ashtabula High School, Jill quickly became an invested entrepreneur. Together with her husband Tom, she opened Bailey's SOHIO Service Station...

Aug 24, 2025

FLORENCE IAROCCI- With sad hearts we share the passing of our beloved mother,

Florence Iarocci on

Aug. 24, 2025 ,at Saybrook Landing.

She was born on April 16, 1927 in Little Italy, Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of

Felix and Josephine (Nappi) Esposito. Florence graduated in 1945 from Ashtabula High...

Aug 23, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Savarise June 13, 1942 – August 23, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Savarise, 83, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on June 13, 1942, in Euclid, Ohio, Kathy was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Kerins. She was...

Aug 12, 2025

Gene A. Yoak, 84, of Orlando, Florida , passed away on Saturday, August 19,2025. Born November 6, 1940 in Ashtabula, OH.,he was the son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Ann) Yoak. He was a graduate of Kingsville High School, Kent State, and Loyola University. Gene worked for many years at Rockwell in Ashtabula and Meritor in York,S.C.Gene was...

Aug 7, 2025

Nichelle Justine Dragon (51) born October 17 th, 1973 in Ashtabula, Ohio left for her eternal home on

August 7 th , 2025 in Canton, Ohio after a three-and-a-half-year Courageous battle with cancer. Her fiancé Ryan

Valentine was with her until her last breath. She was the beloved daughter of Nicholas and Judith

...

Jul 31, 2025

Ana Torres Matías (47), residente de Ashtabula, falleció el 31 de julio de 2025 en el Hospital Metro de Cleveland. El funeral se realizará el miércoles 6 de agosto de 2025 a la 1 p. m. en la Funeraria Guerriero, ubicada en 1550 West 19th St., Ashtabula. Posteriormente, el entierro se realizará en el Cementerio Ridgeview. El velatorio será...

Jul 25, 2025

Dolores Candela Forinash Peura (93) passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025

While death is a natural course of a life, her daughter, Deborah McElroy, and her son David Forinash, son-in-law Jim, and granddaughter Lauren are still saddened and heartbroken.

Surviving Dolores also are her stepchildren Lynn (David) Pontius, Lois (Ron) Fritchen and Jim Peura,...

Jul 18, 2025

William E. Labry, age 87, of Ashtabula, died peacefully at his home on July 18, 2025.

He was born on September 27, 1937 in Ashtabula, OH, the son of Gabriel Labry and

Dora (Landolfi) Labry. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by brothers

Gabriel Labry, Jr., Carl Labry, Tom Labry...

Jul 14, 2025

Curtis L. DiAngelo (61) of Ashtabula passed on July 14, 2025 unexpectedly.

Born April 2, 1964 in Geneva, Ohio he is the son of Donald and Donna (Zalimeni) DiAngelo.

Curtis enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and swimming and was a big 107.5 the Fox rock and Roll radio station, especially 1970s Rock.

He is...

Jul 12, 2025

We are very sad to announce the passing of Mary Grace on July 12th, 2025.  She recently celebrated her 91st birthday and most recently her 60th wedding anniversary.  She dedicated her life to her husband, her family, and her faith, had a vibrant zest for life, and epitomized our Lord's compassionate spirit while serving her community.

She...

Jul 11, 2025

ASHTABULA - Laura Jane Leviege Thomas, age 51, died Friday July 11, 2025. Born April 30, 1974, in Warren, OH., the daughter of Rose Mary and the late Gaston S. Leviege. Laura lived a private, quiet, and peaceful life in Ashtabula. She cherished the simple pleasures—preparing meals for family, sharing laughter with friends, and offering kindness and care to...

Jul 11, 2025

Patsy A. (Rich) Richey, 93, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2025.

Born in Ashtabula, Ohio on May 7, 1932, he was the son of Joseph (Rich) and Amelia (Muto) Richey.  He attended Ashtabula High School and served in the US Army.  Patsy married Shirley Butcher on August 28, 1954, and was a member of...

Jul 6, 2025

Cheryl Jean Reddig (79) of Ashtabula passed peacefully on July 6, 2025 with her son by her side.

Born April 18, 1946 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Floyd and Rose (Ensmen) Mercilliott.

She was a graduate of Harbor High School class of 1964. She was the owner of CJ's Oar House , She...

Jun 28, 2025

Jean Marie Meola (94) of Ashtabula passed on June 28, 2025 at the Saybrook Landing. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and a beloved member of her community.

Born Aug. 9, 1930 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Joseph "Jasper" and Rose (Ambrose) Candela.

Jean was a graduate of Ashtabula High School class of...

Jun 17, 2025

On June 17th, 2025, Diane Stern, a beacon of love and dedication to her family and community, peacefully crossed the threshold of life. Diane's life was built around her family and home, and her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and cherished her. Diane leaves behind her devoted husband of many joyous years, Albert...