obituaries

May 7, 2023

David Lee Close (81) of Ashtabula passed on May 7, 2023 at Metro Hospital in Cleveland. Born April 13, 1942 in Geneva he was the son of Gordon and Betty (Shore) Close. Dave graduated from Austinburg High School in 1960. Dave is a Veteran of the United States Navy. On Aug. 2, 1969 he married the former Simone Pirrello...

Apr 20, 2023

Gregory Stevens, age 65, died unexpectedly at home on April 20, 2023.Born

April 19, 1958 in Ashtabula to Harold Stevens and Sheila (Bush) Woode, Greg graduated from Ashtabula High School and Ashtabula County Vocational School in 1976. After working many jobs, Greg found his joy in working as a laborer. He worked for many years for WeatherSealCo...

Apr 14, 2023

Lyle T. "Joe" Simmons Jr. (81) of Ashtabula passed on April 14, 2023 at Hillcrest Hospital.

Born Dec. 1, 1941 in Ashtabula he was the son of Lyle and Elizabeth (Lane) Simmons.

On Oct. 1, 1960 Joe married the former Nan Hamilton in Ashtabula, He retired from Molded Fiber Glass after 35 years of service...

Apr 11, 2023

Dannie T. Sawyers Jr., 61, of Kingsville, Ohio, passed away on April 11th, 2023 due to kidney failure. Dannie was born on November 8th, 1961 to Shirley Sawyers in Ashtabula, Ohio. He received his GED in 1988 while also learning to become a chef. Dan met his lifetime love, Lorrie Tilley-Sawyers, in 1977 who he married in September of...

Apr 10, 2023

Nyla Amore' Webb (21) of Ashtabula, Ohio passed peacefully on Monday April 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Born January 12, 2002 in Ashtabula she is the daughter of Michelle and Daunte Pollard and Bobby Webb.

Nyla was a devoted mother, a kind, caring and loving young women. She will definitely be remembered for her infectious...

Apr 9, 2023

Theresa Ann (Pugliese) DeSimio (97) passed from this earth into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Savannah Cottage in Oviedo, Florida. Born September 5, 1925, in Cleveland to parents Peter and Anna (Falis) Pugliese, the eldest child of three. In her early years, Theresa supported the war effort and served as a...

Mar 24, 2023

Joanne Mary Kane-Matrisciano (89) of Ashtabula passed on Friday March 24, 2023 at the home of her daughter.

Born Oct. 15, 1933 in Cleveland she was the daughter of Paul and Mary Frances (Maczuga) Smich.

Joanne graduated from Ashtabula High School class of 1951, in June of 1953 she married her first husband Joseph Kane...

Mar 6, 2023

John Ralph Rich Sr. age 95, of Sheffield Township passed away on March 6, 2023 at Saybrook Landing in Saybrook, OH surrounded by his loving family, near and far.

Born June 24, 1927 in Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of Pasquale and Felicia (Penna) Riccio. He married Doris (Campbell) Rich on July 10, 1945 in Our...

Mar 2, 2023

Amelia Maldonado (60) of Ashtabula passed on Thursday March 2, 2023 at home.

Funeral Service will be on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Noon in Iglesia Primitira Pentecostal Church with burial to follow in Ridgeview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5 to 7 at Guerriero Funeral Home 1550 West 19th St. in Ashtabula and also...

Feb 27, 2023

Veronica Rose (Annick) Campagne (96) of Ashtabula passed on Feb. 27, 2023 at the Country Club Retirement Center , Peacefully surrounded by her  family.

Born Jan. 30, 1927 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Anthony and Florence (Pavolino) Annick.

In her younger years, Veronica was employed by the Ashtabula Hyde and Leather.  Along with...

Feb 13, 2023

June Elizabeth (Riffle) Hall passed peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2022, at home with family by her side. June was born June 20, 1938, in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from Ravenna Twp. High School in 1956.

Preceded in death by her parents, Josephine (Garra) and Raymond Riffle, along with siblings; Robert Moore, Walter Moore, Ruth Reedy and...

Feb 5, 2023

Sandra  Laver, of Ashtabula passed away peacefully at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

She was born March 26th, 1944 in Meadville, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Charles and Katharine Clark.

Survivors include her husband John Collins, sons Charles Laver, Michael Laver and David Laver, her stepson Danny Collins and stepdaughter Jackie Collins.  Her brothers...

Jan 24, 2023

Steve Henry Holland, Ashtabula, Ohio (recently from Arlington, Texas passed away January, 24th 2023 at the age of 67, after a battle with Parkinson's and Dementia . Steve was surrounded by his wife, Joyce Fultz, Holland, Son Will Cunningham, Dante Graham and sister, Deborah Norton. Steve is survived by his wife Joyce; son Greg (Katy), daughter Beth ( Wouter...

Jan 16, 2023

Anthony D. "Puppy" Giampetro passed away on January 16, 2023 at O'Neil Healthcare in Bay Village, Ohio.

Anthony was born on June 9, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio. His parents were Leonard and Mary (Bonamase) Giampetro, both deceased.

Anthony was a graduate and President of East High School in 1938. He also was a graduate of...

Jan 11, 2023

Herman Eugene "Jack" Jackson (83) of Ashtabula passed on Jan. 11, 2023 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.

Born March 4, 1939 in Columbus Georgia he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson.

Jack worked at Union Carbide and retired from Elkem Metals after 40 years of service. He enjoyed watching sports especially...

Jan 6, 2023

Alice L. Tanner (93) of Conneaut passed on January 6, 2023 at University Brown Memorial Hospital in Conneaut.

Born Oct. 5, 1929 in Coventry Conn. She is the daughter of Adelard and Helen (Bartholonew) Marrotte.

Mrs. Tanner was retired from the State of Connecticut, She was a volunteer at the gift shop in Brown Memorial...

Jan 3, 2023

Filomena Jennie Jackson (78) of Ashtabula passed peacefully after a short illness at the University Hospital Geauga Medical Center.

Born Feb. 6, 1944 in Ashtabula she was the daughter of Julius and Florence Azzano Petro.

Filomena graduated from Ashtabula High School class of 1962 and on Nov. 9, 1963 she married Jack Jackson in Ashtabula....

Dec 21, 2022

Kristine "Kristy" Noel Dondrea, age 49, went home to Heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  Kristine was born in Ashtabula on December 26, 1972. She was the daughter of Charles and Donna (Lander) Dondrea.  Kristine was a graduate of Edgewood High School, class of 1991.  Kristine received her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and...

Dec 21, 2022

Charles Cusano, 76, passed away at Jefferson Healthcare on December 21, 2022.

He was born at home in Ashtabula, Ohio on September 4, 1946, the son of James and Florence (Lane) Cusano.

He was the father of six children, grandfather of seven and a great grandfather to two.

Charles was a dedicated father,...

Dec 20, 2022

Lucille Marie Labry (83) of Ashtabula passed on Dec. 20, 2022 in Geneva, Ohio.

Born April 17, 1939 in Ashtabula, she was the daughter of William Sr. and Margaret (Presciano) Ruffo.

Lucille was employed for 29 years by Rockwell International Plastics Division, five years by Ashtabula County Society for the handicapped, and retired after 10...