obituaries

Jun 20, 2024

On Thursday night, June 20,2024, Mae Marie (Anderson) Sholtis went home to dance with her husband in God's dance hall. She was 88 years old and born on May 12, 1936.

She lived a long, happy life filled with love and much, much laughter. She loved quilting, her Red Hat ladies, meeting with class reunion buddies, doing...

May 11, 2024

Louis Virgil Snyder, born December 1, 1937, passed peacefully on May 11, 2024. He will now reunite with the love of his life, his late wife, Caroline. He is survived by their seven beautiful children; Rose Ann Ciaravino (Joe), William Snyder (Sharon), Mary Snyder-Fox, Louis G. Snyder, Josephine Notter, Carolyn Halloran (Terry), and Nancy McGhin (Jim), his nine grandchildren,...

Apr 26, 2024

Arlene D. (Mero) Niemi of Ashtabula, passed away on April 26, 2024, at the Ashtabula County  Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arlene was the daughter of John and Beatrice Mero and was born on June 11, 1948, in Ashtabula , Ohio. Arlene attended Harbor High School and worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Altier, Dr. Kondru and various local...

Apr 25, 2024

Nicolette Huffman (81) , of Ashtabula passed away on Thursday April 25 , 2024 at the Country Club Retirement Center.

Born June 27, 1942 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Nicholas and Rita (Brazington) Massi.

Nicolette graduated from St. John High School class of 1960 On April 15, 1967 she married Gerald Huffman.

Apr 25, 2024

John C. Summanen (78) of Madison passed on April 25, 2024 at the Chardon Healthcare Center.

Born September 23, 1945 in Ashtabula he was the son of John and Irene (Holm) Summanen

Private family services will be held.

Apr 20, 2024

Esther K.C.(Anderson) Northrup

Age 91(03-15-1933) passed to be with parents,all of her siblings and  her husband. At Austinburg Rehab. Where she resided for the last 3 years. On April 20 2024 at 4:06pm.

She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Arthur and Mary (Misczik) Anderson. Always a resident of "Swede Town" on East...

Apr 19, 2024

Gene A. Modarelli  (October 2, 1940 - April 19, 2024)

Gene A. Modarelli died on April 19, 2024, at his home in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, after battling heart disease for many years.

He is survived by his life partner Jan Hutzell; his daughters Holly Earley (Richard) and Heidi Modarelli-Frank (Roger); Jan's children Donny (Janine), Rick (Sherry),...

Apr 18, 2024

Ale M. Ferrell , 64 of Ashtabula passed April 18 2024 ,At the David L. Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.

Born Aug. 11, 1959 in Ashtabula he was the son of Ale and Marry (Dennis) Ferrell. Ale graduated from St. John High School class of 1977 and received an Associate Degree from Kent State University .  On...

Apr 16, 2024

Nancy Jean DiSalvatore of Akron, Ohio, born in Akron to parents Edwin and Marie Wooddell on October 10, 1935, passed away the morning of April 16 from complications following a broken hip. Nancy is survived by her husband, Reuben DiSalvatore, her sisters Sara Ward and Becky Shepherd, her daughter Kim Stover (Rick), her sons Tim Assaf (Sudie) and Jamie...

Apr 15, 2024

Ken Trent, 65, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 15, 2024. Ken was born on November 1, 1958 in Ashtabula, Ohio to William (Bill) and Arlene (Huffman) Trent. He lived almost all of his life in the Ashtabula area with exception of a couple of years in Florida. Ken worked for construction companies as a laborer...

Apr 13, 2024

Evelyn Jo-an Forinash (91) of Saybrook Twp. passed on April 13, 2024 at the Lantern of Saybrook Assisted Living where she had been a resident since March 2, 2024. Born September 30, 1932 in Saybrook, Ohio at the home of her grandparents Aleck and Susie Reed. She was the daughter of Lindsey "Ginger" Reed and Ellen (Johnson) Reed. She...

Apr 10, 2024

Linda Jeanne (Lilley) Pohto, of Saybrook Township, 68, passed peacefully on April 10th, 2024.

She was surrounded by loved ones while listening to the birds singing and the waves of Lake

Erie at the David Simpson Hospice House after being in the ICU of Geauga hospital.

Linda was born in Ashtabula on August...

Apr 8, 2024

Carolyn Mae Vargo (88) of Garrison road passed away, on April 8, 2024 at Country Club Rehabilitation Center following a five year battle of Congestive Heart Failure.

Born July 9, 1935 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Fred and Ruth Sward.

Carolyn worked at Carlisle's where she met her husband, James Vargo. She also...

Apr 7, 2024

Leonard C. Moscorelli (96) of Ashtabula passed on April 7, 2024 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.

Born March 9, 1928 in Ashtabula he was the son of Steve and Rachael (Baffa) Moscorelli.

Leonard was married to the former Veronica Styborski in March of 1950. He retired from Reliance Electric. He enjoyed playing golf and...

Mar 27, 2024

Marilyn M. (Jute) Strubbe, age 85, of Plymouth Township, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. She was born October 16, 1938 in Ashtabula, Ohio the daughter of Emerick and Elizabeth (Chismar) Jute and has been a lifelong resident. She was a 1956 graduate of Ashtabula High School. She married Robert C. Strubbe Sr. on...

Mar 21, 2024

Mary Lou Trent, 66, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 following a short illness. Mary Lou was born on October 19, 1957 in Ashtabula, Ohio to William (Bill) and Arlene (Huffman) Trent. She lived almost all of her life in the Ashtabula area with exception of several months in Florida. Mary Lou worked at Iten...

Mar 19, 2024

Carol Jean (Izzi) Fowler, 77, passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 28th, 1947, to Palmina (Romano) Izzi and Anthony Izzi in Ashtabula, Ohio. Carol was a beloved mother, sister, cousin and friend whose kindness, warmth, and strength touched the lives of all who knew her. Carol grew up...

Mar 3, 2024

Lois E. Powell (90) of Ashtabula passed on March. 3, 2024 at the Jefferson Healthcare Center.

Born Feb.10, 1934 in Conneaut she was the daughter of Harley and Dorothy (Crandall) Tisdale.

Lois graduated from Ashtabula High School, and retired from Premix after many years of service.

Survivors include her children Wayne (April) Guest,...

Mar 3, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Rose DeGennaro Milano. Rose was born March 17, 1932 to the late Frank and Lena DeGennaro.

Our mother was a selfless, loving, caring mom to Renee Corbin, JoAnn (Dan) Weir, Terri Keisel, John (Cris) Rutz. Grandmother to Samantha (Paul) Guidry, Gina (Pete)...

Feb 28, 2024

Dolores G. Holcomb (82) of Jefferson passed on February 28, 2024 at home.

Born October 13, 1941 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Bernard and Florence (Artman) Weir.

On Dec. 9, 1962 she married Leonard Holcomb and just celebrated 62 years of marriage.

She enjoyed crocheting, word search puzzles and her grandchildren...