obituaries

Jul 23, 2023

Donald W. Otto (82) of Ashtabula passed peacefully at the Country Club Retirement Center on Sunday July 23 , 2023

Born June 28, 1941 in New Lyme Twp. He was the son of  Charles and MaeBelle (Hodge) Otto. Don was a graduate of Jefferson High school and a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Otto worked...

Jul 6, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Belknap-Henry (63) of Ashtabula passed on July 6, 2023 in Warrensville Hts.

Born may 10, 1960 she was the daughter of Patricia Tobias-Rossetti and David L. Belknap. She graduated from Harbor High School class of  1978.

Survivors include her mother of Ashtabula , sisters Kathryn Belknap , Vickie (David) DeGeorge , brother Alan...

Jun 16, 2023

Ashtabula – Rita P. Gillen, 92 of Ashtabula died June 16, 2023 at The Ashtabula

County Medical Center. Born February 17, 1931, in Ashtabula, she was the

daughter of Marino and Mary (Capitena) Domizi. She was a graduate of

Ashtabula High School Class of 1948 where is played in the band.

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Jun 5, 2023

Gertrude Boone(95) of Ashtabula passed on June 5, 2023 at the Geauga Hospital ,

Born March 24, 1928 in Belfry Kentucky To James Nelson Boggs and Ella Hall Boggs.

On Jan. 9, 1945 she married  Daily D. Boone . who preceded her in death Aug. 7, 2011

She is survived by her children  ...

May 19, 2023

This is impossible to even begin to imagine having to write something like this, but this is for my loving brother. He deserved so much better than what life has put on his plate. He was taken from us way too soon. Cody could lighten up any dark room and lift up everyone's spirit. No matter what he could...

May 16, 2023

Samuel Severino Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on May 16, 2023 at the age of 78. Born and raised in Ashtabula he was the son of Anthony and Grace (DiSalvatore) Severino. He treasured his family and friendships from grade school classmates to new.

Sam served in the U.S. Army from 1965...

May 14, 2023

John Harlow Gray of Ashtabula passed away at Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the age of 80.  Born January 20, 1943 in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of Robert and Georgia (Gildersleeve) Gray.  John graduated from Jefferson High school and in May 1964 he married Donna Gray (Giraro) at Our Lady...

May 12, 2023

DONALD DAVID VINCENZO June 16, 1923 – May 12, 2023 He nearly made his 100th birthday, having lived his entire life in Ashtabula, Ohio. Born to Joseph and Rose (Ray) Vincenzo, he was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran who served in Okinawa and survived an aerial attack by the Japanese while onboard ship and a typhoon on the island....

May 11, 2023

Dennis M. Cox, 76, of Ashtabula, Ohio passed away on Thursday May 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 3, 1947 in Ashtabula, he was the son of Walter and Frances (Rockwell) Cox.

He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1965 and spent most of his life in Ashtabula and knew many people. ...

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...