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Sebring, Ohio Betty I. Zumpft 1923 — 2024 Betty I. Zumpft, 101, of Copeland Oaks, Sebring, formerly of Winter Haven, Florida and Conneaut, died Tuesday evening at Altman Alliance Community Hospital. Betty was born August 16, 1923 in Conneaut, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clayton and Betsy (Guest) Crandall. Betty graduated from Conneaut High School in 1941 and attended Ashtabula Business School. She retired as a Library Clerk from Rowe Junior High School in Conneaut. Previously she had worked as a payroll clerk for Koski Construction Company in Ashtabula. After retiring she and her husband moved to Winter Haven in 1984. She was a member of the New Leaf United Methodist Church in Conneaut and had attended the Lucerne Baptist...

York, South Carolina Glenda Carol Dougherty 1936 — 2024 Ms. Glenda Carol Flegal Dougherty, age 87, of Pineville, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at White Oak Manor of York, SC. Glenda was born on June 14th, 1936 in Clearfield, PA. She was the daughter of the late Gerald Athol Flegal and Elsie Viola Parker Flegal and was the widow of James Frederick Dougherty. She is survived by her sons, James Michael Dougherty (Shirley), William Athol Dougherty (Kathleen), and Lawrence Keith Dougherty (Dee); her grandchildren: James (Jillanne), Catherine (Matt), John (Melanie), Bryan, Kelly, Janelle, Sean (Jocelyn), Eric (Patricia), Jason (Erin), Brandon (Britni), and Shawna (Raymond); and her great grandchildren: Aaron, Brittney, Austin, Kayla, Anthony,...

Aiken, South Carolina Mark Mikos 1963 — 2024 Mark Mikos, age 60, entered peacefully into rest surrounded by his children on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Mark was born in Eastlake, Ohio on July 1, 1963 to the late Stanley and Mary Mikos. While raised in Ohio, Mark spent the last 27 years working and raising a family in Aiken, SC. In addition to a decades long career as an electrical engineer at Crane NXT, Mark was a beloved baseball coach that spent many years coaching little league teams. Mark was a diehard Ohio State and Cleveland sports fan, and when he wasn't working, he could usually be found enjoying a game while spending time with his family. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Mary Mikos. He is survived by his...

Lady Lake, Florida Victoria Schlosser 1939 — 2023 Victoria D. Schlosser passed away on December 30, 2023 after a brief illness. She was at home surrounded by family members. Vicki was born January 24, 1939, in New York, NY to John and Celeste Holzapfel. The family moved to Meadville, PA when she was a young girl. She married the love of her life, Bob, on August 24, 1957. Vicki and Bob moved to Ashtabula, OH later that year to pursue work. In 1976 Vicki became one of the first female real estate brokers in Ashtabula County and became principal broker/owner of Allco Realty in 1978. She operated the brokerage until her retirement in 2001. Vicki was an active member of the Ashtabula County Democratic party and was a tireless advocate for the...

Ashtabula, Ohio Jonnie Lisbeth Elliott 1928 — 2023 Jonnie Lisbeth Elliott, age 95, passed away December 28, 2023 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jonnie grew up in Madison, Ohio where she graduated from Madison Memorial High School as the class valedictorian in 1946. In 1948 she met and married Roy K. Elliott in Madison where they remained to raise their family until his retirement. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison for many years prior to moving to Ashtabula, where she joined Bethany Lutheran Church and remained a loyal member, actively participating in all church activities. She will always be remembered for her unwavering kindness to all, faith, sense of humor, fabulous recipes, beautiful flower gardens,...

Brookfield, Ohio Hilda A. "Tootsie" Obermiyer 1943 — 2023 Hilda A. "Tootsie" Obermiyer, 80, passed away Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge, surrounded by her family. Tootsie was born on June 20, 1943 in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Caputo) Taub Sr. She was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High School. She married the love of her life, Michael Obermiyer on May 14, 1966 and together they had three sons. She was an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish formerly St. Vincent De Paul in Vienna and was a member of the Woman's Guild. She enjoyed traveling and bus trips, gardening, and spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren. Tootsie will be deeply missed...

Defiance, Ohio Floyd A. Culver 1941 — 2023 Floyd A. Culver, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at his residence in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on April 13, 1941 to Floyd R. and Dorothy (Schwilk) Culver in Bucyrus. On August 14, 1965 he married Ann Schaffer, his surviving spouse. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and received his Master's Degree from Bowling Green State University. Floyd worked in Administration at Kent State University for several years until his retirement, and served as Chamber of Commerce Director in both Defiance and Ashtabula. Floyd was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Defiance, and was a former member of East Side Presbyterian...

Fort Pierce, Florida Paula Fay Ingersoll 1948 — 2023 Paula Fay Ingersoll Paula Fay Ingersoll, 75, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away June 29, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida, due to complications from cancer and dementia. All who knew Paula knew she loved fiercely and with her whole heart-especially when it came to her family. She gave selflessly to others through her more than four-decades-long career as a nurse and lived a life of integrity and faith as a devout Christian. A big believer in healthy living, Paula was well-known for her daily exercise and regular lunch of an apple and yogurt while at work. If you wanted to see Paula's face light up with joy, put her around her grandchildren or her pets. A loving wife of 53 years, Paula met her...

Houston, Texas Paula Pitts 1945 — 2023 Paula Ann Plosila Pitts, 77, was born on July 8, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away peacefully June 6, 2023 in Houston, Texas at home surrounded by her family. Paula had a witty sense of humor and would always find something to joke about in every situation. She was a dedicated wife, caring mom, and a loving grandmother whom they called Grammy. Paula's real passion was her granddaughters, Haley, Zoe and Stephanie. Together they enjoyed holidays, cruises, vacations, games, baking cookies, building gingerbread houses, along with the girl's interest in sports, singing, and dancing. She was each girl's #1 fan! Paula is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Walter Plosila, Helen...

Massillon, Ohio Peggy E. Dietz 1950 — 2023 Peggy E. Dietz, age 72 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1950, in Conneaut, the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Applebee) Sheneman. Peggy was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Massillon. Peggy was avid reader and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Peggy is survived by her husband of 52 years, William T. Dietz; three daughters, Penny Dietz, Mindy Dietz, Sherri (Tom) Meola; granddaughters, Jocelin and Journey; two great grandchildren, Jack and Harlenquinn; siblings, Kathy (Glen) Stover, Tim (Lynett) Sheneman,...

Southbury, CT, Connecticut Daniel L. Bowdler 1959 — 2023 Daniel L. Bowdler, 63, formerly of Ashtabula, passed away on January 17, 2023, at his home in Southbury, CT. The son of Donald Bowdler and Dorothy (Nelson) Bowdler Budd, he graduated from Edgewood High School '77 and from The Ohio State University in '81. In September 2022, he was inducted into the Edgewood High School Hall of Fame. A full obituary can be found at www.CarpinoCares.com.

Olmsted Twp, Ohio Natalia Lukjanczuk 1937 — 2022 On Monday, December 12th, 2022, Natalia Lukjanczuk (85) of Olmsted Twp. OH and passed away. Beloved wife of the late Anatol Lukjanczuk. Loving mother of Daniel (Doris) and Elena (Jim). Dear grandmother of Alix (Tom), Sam, Natalie, and Mary. Caring great-grandmother of Wesley. Cherished sister to the late Vera, Ilia, Aglaja, Arkady, and Mikola. Natalia was born in Polyane, Ukraine. She was a founder with Anatol, of Lukjan Metal Products Inc. in 1964 and an active member of Mother of God Zyrovicy Church. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Fri. Dec. 16, 2022, from 6 pm - 8 pm, Parastas at 7:30 pm at Kolodiy-Lazuta Funeral Home 5677 State Rd. Parma, OH. Funeral Service Sat. Dec....

North Bloomfield, Ohio Charles "Chuck" M. Winchell, Jr. 1967 — 2022 NORTH BLOOMFIELD-Charles M. "Chuck" Winchell, Jr., 54, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was born November 11, 1967 in Ashtabula, the son of Charles M. and Sarah A. (Poff) Winchell, Sr. Chuck was employed with Mercury Plastics. He attended Maplewood High School and he was a Gulf War veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army. Chuck loved his dog June. He enjoyed riding his Harley and was an avid hunter. Chuck is survived by his father, Charles; his daughters, Amanda M. (David) Wajda of Akron and Shelby J. Winchell of Orwell; his sister, Julia A. Farmer of North Bloomfield; his fianc?e, Sheila K. Dunbar of North Bloomfield and his nephew, Cody A. Farmer, also of North Bloomfield....

Wooster, Ohio Shirley Snider Ryan 1929 — 2022 Shirley Snider Ryan, 93, of Wooster passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. She was born in Ashtabula on January 21, 1929 to Vier and Bessie Colby Snider. Shirley was a homemaker who was an avid traveler who loved to visit her family and go on bike trips throughout Europe with International Bike Tours. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and the Women's Advisory Board at The College of Wooster. She is survived by her children Cheryl Foster Henn (Gerald), Brad Thomas Foster (Anne), Laura Foster Imperia (Paul) and Matthew Snider Foster; grandchildren Meagan Colby Foster (Patrick), Brandon Tyler Foster, Taryn Elise Scanlan (Justin), Lauren Henn Devany (Michael), Alexa...

Kent, Ohio Jonathan Joseph Fox 1966 — 2022 Jonathon Joseph "JJ" Fox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He is survived by his partner in life Patty Restaine; son Brady Liske; father James Fox Sr; brother James (Kris Kieswetter) Fox Jr; sister Jennette (Tom) Penna; and nieces, Carly Penna and Allison Penna. He was preceded in death by his mother Jean Fox. JJ's loss is felt by enough friends to fill a small city. Born on December 8, 1966, JJ was a talented carpenter and contractor who loved working with his hands. He was a kind and generous man who never met a stranger in his life. JJ was always the first one to answer a call when a friend needed help. He was happy to lend a hand, fix anything broken, help someone...

Smyrna, Georgia Gloria Jean Hudak 1942 — 2022 It's with great sadness that at 8:49 June 5th, 2022, we announce the passing of Gloria Jean (Sulek) Hudak. She was born in 1942 to her parents Adolph and Lillian Sulek in Warren Ohio, and lived her early life in a rural farming community. In her early years, she lived with her parents and extended family in Lockwood, Ohio, in a family run hotel and post office. Eight years later her parents built a home in North Bloomfield, Ohio, on the Sulek family farm. She lived a tough, rural, mid western life. In her alone time she developed a love for music and learned to play the organ. She was an excellent organist and began playing the organ professionally at a local roller skating rink in her...

North Syracuse, New York Walter J. McGill 1938 — 2022 Walter J. McGill, 83, formerly of Ashtabula, OH, and most recently of North Syracuse, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 18th. He was born in Lakewood, OH to the late Walter and Emma Josephine McGill. Walter attended college for Industrial Design at Kent State. His love for industrial design continued throughout his life with his love of drawing of cars and aircraft. He served for 2 years in the United States Army. He worked in various sales jobs, the longest being at Wolf Gordon until his retirement. He was an avid lifetime fisherman and went onto win many fishing awards and bragging rights. Walter was also an avid SU football, basketball and lacrosse fan. Walter will be remembered for...

Warren, Ohio Geraldine E. Dailey 1935 — 2022 Geraldine E. Dailey, beloved sister and aunt, passed away, April 21, 2022. Geri was the tenth of twelve children born October 9, 1935, to Joseph W. and C. Cecilia (Sloan) Dailey, in Warren, Ohio. She was a graduate of St. Mary's in Warren, received a B.S. in Education from Notre Dame College, in Cleveland, and a Master's in Education from Kent State University. She was a Peace Corps Volunteer, serving with the first volunteer mission in Tunisia, North Africa, 1962-1964. Geri taught physical education at all levels: elementary through college. She was Assistant Professor of P. E., Recreation and Dance at Kent State University, Ashtabula Campus from 1965 until 1990, where she taught...

Scott Depot, West Virginia Ernest Morrell Taylor Jr. 1942 — 2022 Ernest M. "Butch" Taylor Jr., 79, of Scott Depot, passed away on April 19, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1942 to the late Ernest M. Taylor and Grace Andrews Taylor in Youngstown Ohio. He graduated Conneaut High School in 1960. After serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida State University. He accepted a job with the U.S.D.A. in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he also earned a Master of Science Degree from the University of Wyoming. He spent 20 years in the Wyoming Air National Guard and retired after 30 years as a Soil Scientist. In 2007, he moved to WV to be closer to his nephew Mike and his family, as well as his "adopted" Wells...

Canton, Oklahoma Robert W. McNutt 1939 — 2022 CANTON - Ronald W. McNutt, 82, passed away on February 14, 2022. Born and raised in Ashtabula, he was a lifelong hard worker, helping support his family at a local butcher shop from the age of twelve. He went on to a career as a telephone installer with Mid-Continent Telephone Corporation. Forty-five years and several mergers later, he retired from Alltel in 2002. In 2003, he moved to Canton, where he enjoyed his retirement. As a loving husband, father, and grandfather, Ron enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a skilled woodworker and carver and spent countless hours crafting gifts for his family. He would obsess about every flaw in what he created, but we truly loved every...

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