obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

James Brian Kane (84) ; Long time Ashtabula resident, Brian Kane passed away from heart failure complications December 13, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death and sorely missed his wife of over 57 years, Marie (McCoy) Kane of Ashtabula; survived by sons, Vince of Spring, Texas, and Dennis of El Cajon, Calif. He is...

Dec 4, 2024

Arnold E. Peet, 78, of Ashtabula, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Arnie was born on November 20, 1946 to Albert and Eleanor (Urso) Peet. Arnie was a 1964 graduate of Ashtabula High School. After graduating, he served four years in the United States Navy. Following the navy, Arnie attended...

Nov 24, 2024

Joseph Leo Orlando, age 83, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born on November 5, 1941, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (St. Angelo) Orlando.

Joe lived a life filled with love, hard work, and dedication to his family and community. He married his high school...

Oct 24, 2024

Joseph Dominic Cellitti, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in 1966 to Joseph and Dolores  (Guerra) Cellitti in Ashtabula, Ohio, Joe was a proud graduate of St. John High School. He began his career as a skate guard in his youth...

Oct 12, 2024

Christina M. DeLuiia (62) of Ashtabula passed on Oct. 12, 2024 . She was loved by everyone.

Born  May 28th 1962, she was the daughter of Michael Deluia served in the army and Nancy Hall  who was from Italy.  Christina was originaly from  her home town of Cape Coral Florida and Fort Myers. the family moved to...

Oct 3, 2024

Leonard P. Lemire, 80, passed away peacefully at his apartment in Akron, Ohio

on October 3, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1944, in Cleveland, the 2 nd son of George and Matilda (Simon) Lemire.

He graduated from Pymatuning Valley High School in 1962, The Ohio State University in 1972, and the Le Cordon...

Sep 26, 2024

David Keith Covell (69) of Ashtabula died peacefully at home.

Born Nov. 3, 1954 in Madison, the son of Clarence and Gladys (Barnum) Covell.

Dave retired from Ashtabula Rubber Company with 43 years of service as the maintenance manager.

He enjoyed watching football, baseball, building motors and drag racing. He raced for many...

Sep 17, 2024

Harry "Bud" Seabright Sr. passed September 17, 2024 at the Austinburgh Rehabilitation Center. Under the care of Western Reserve Hospice, following a brief Illness.

Bud was born Nov. 30, 1938 in Wheeling , West Virginia to Harry and Virginia Seabright.

Bud loved spending time with his family, watching the Cleveland Browns, fishing with his brother...

Sep 15, 2024

Philip Joseph Varckette, a beloved family man and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, in Georgetown, Texas, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on June 7, 1953, in Ashtabula, Ohio, Philip's joyful spirit brought warmth to all who knew him.

Philip cherished his role as a grandfather to Decker and Emarie...

Aug 17, 2024

Dean R. Meola, 72, of Ashtabula, OH, passed away on August 17, 2024 at Hillcrest Hospital.

Dean was born September 10, 1951 in Ashtabula, OH the son of Ralph and Genevieve (DiMare) Meola.

Dean attended Harbor High School and remained an avid Harbor High football fan, never missing a game; followed by a successful career...

Aug 12, 2024

Rodger M. Gustafson, 78, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully Monday while surrounded by

his loving family.

Rodger was born in Ashtabula on February 7, 1946, to Gunnard and Leona (Bell) Gustafson

and was a 1964 graduate of Harbor High School where he played basketball, ran track, and was

the star quarterback...

Aug 6, 2024

Steven Robert Cevera, Sr. (70) of Ashtabula, loving husband, father, and Papa "Popsy",  passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 6, 2024, after facing a devastating battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease for the past seven years.

Steve was born on April 30, 1954 to Bernard and Angeline (Lagoni) Cevera....

Aug 3, 2024

Carol E. Ray, 82, born on May 16, 1942 daughter of Marion Kruger, passed away peacefully at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday August 3 rd . Carol was born and raised in Ashtabula where she graduated from Harbor High School. During her high school years is when she met and eventually married the love...

Jul 27, 2024

Bret S. Bennet (62) of Geneva and formerly of Madison passed on July 27, 2024 at home. Born Feb. 4, 1962 in Cleveland Ohio he was the son of Gene and Frances (Kline) Bennett.

Bret graduated from Madison High School class of 1980 and retired from the United States Coast Guard after 20 years of service.

Jul 18, 2024

Wilson Lopez, 80, of Ashtabula passed away on July 18, 2024.

Born April 25, 1944 to Hermanhildo Lopez and Epifania (Rodriguez) in Cayey, Puerto Rico.

Wilson work over 37 years for New York Central, Penn Central, Conrail, and finally retiring from CSX Rail Road as a trackman.

He married the love of his...

Jul 12, 2024

Jacqueline Rivera,47 Ashtabula passed away Friday July 12,2024 at University Hospital Cleveland Ohio.

She was born August 11,1976 in Guayama Puerto Rico.The daughter of Melitón Rivera and Aida Rivera.

Jacqueline loved her son and family very much she was the best friend someone can ever have! She was kind helpful she loved riding around on...

Jul 10, 2024

Christine Renee (Monda) Randolph, 51, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

She was born to Robin Monda on December 22, 1972, in Ashtabula, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Timothy Randolph on September 26, 1999. Christine became a mother to Taner Randolph on November 4,1994 and spent the rest of her years bringing Claire...

Jun 27, 2024

Ann Bruckman, 78 of Ashtabula, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at ARMC, in Ashtabula, Ohio.

She was born March 1, 1946, in Ashtabula Ohio, the daughter of late Nicholas J. and Elda E (Santillo) Gowdy. A lifelong resident, Ann married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life John M. Bruckman on August 7,...

Jun 25, 2024

Ashtabula – Porter Huggins, age 96, passed away on June 25, 2024 after a brief stay at Carrington Park Nursing Home.

Born February 27, 1928, in Logan, Ohio, he was the son of Porter Corwin Huggins and Mary Grace Huggins.  He was married to the late Patricia "Patty" L. Huggins which he married  September 21, 1957.  They...

Jun 21, 2024

Beneath the glow of a Strawberry Moon, Alison Guerini passed peacefully on Friday, June 21 with her family by her side.  Growing up on Harbor Avenue, Alison enjoyed and was privileged to be surrounded by many cousins and family during her childhood.  She was a 1998 graduate of Harbor High School.  She then attended Kent State University, The Ohio...