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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
He was born February 23, 1935 in Geneva, the son of the late Harry G. & Helen M. (Phelps) Cotton and has been a resident of this area all of his life. Dutch was a 1953 graduate of Austinburg High School, following graduation he entered the U. S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict. On August 16, 1958 he married Barbra A. Maynard at the Harris Memorial Presbyterian Church in Ashtabula. Mr. Cotton was a member of Brick Layers Local #42 and was employed with Buckeye Masonry for more than 30 years. He was a very involved member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. His enjoyment time included raising homing pigeons, riding bicycles, wood carving, raising and showing his Boxer dogs and attending all of his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a very skilled basketball player, in his high school days at Austinburg and while in the Army. In 2012 he was honored by being inducted into the Ashtabula Co. Basketball Hall of Fame. Survivors include his wife, Barbra, two children, Randall T. (Sally, “Roni”) Cotton of Ashtabula & Pamela J. (Greg) Bloom of Jefferson, six grandchildren, Ryan T. (Jessica) Cotton, Lindsey M. Cotton, Brent R. Cotton, Taylor E. Cotton, Kara L. Bloom & Troy S. Bloom, three great-grandchildren, Dylan M., Abigail S. & Ryan T. (R. J.), Jr. Cotton, two sisters, Betty Gochneaur of Medina & Dorothy (Lenny) Delac of Olmsted Falls and a brother, Kenneth (Pat) Cotton of Conneaut. Funeral services will be held Friday at 12:00 P. M. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1342 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, with the Rev. Quincy Worthington officiating. Burial will be in Ridgeview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5-8 P. M. at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula and Friday from 11:00 A. M. until the time for the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Trinity Presbyterian Church at the above address, the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Rd., Kingsville, OH 44048 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookTuesday, May 21st, 2013
She was a graduate of Rowe High School and was a Hair Stylist for different salons in the area until her retirement due to ill health. She and her husband enjoyed golfing and traveling. Surviving her is her husband, Carl Malkie; her children, David Bagnall, Sheri Wilson, Woodrow Bagnall, Douglas Bagnall, Deborah Taylor, Kristen Adkins, Carl Hresan and Tim Hresan; twenty grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ann Nye, Linda Loehr, Ruth Fink, Mary Bagnall and a brother, Ed Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service will be Thursday (May 23rd) at 1:00 PM at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 615 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula with Rev. Michael Meranda officiating. Burial will take place later at Oakdale Cemetery. Calling hour will be Thursday (May 23rd) from 12:00 Pm until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the church. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com View/Sign Guest BookMonday, May 20th, 2013
She was born April 2, 1925 in Lenox Twp., the daughter of Hays & Susie (Smith) Weaver and has lived in northeast Ohio most of her life, returning to Geneva from Mentor in 2011. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Perry, she attended the Baptist Bible Institute and she enjoyed crocheting and baking. She and her late husband Robert had their own personal nursing home ministry. Survivors include two children, Vickie M. Stitt of Aurora, CO & Robert M. Walter of Denver, CO, three grandsons, Cody Walker, David (Carrie) Briggs & Shane (Christine) Briggs, a great-grandson, Shane Christopher and a sister, Harriette Kindig of Geneva. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert in 2011, a grandson, Jeffrey Briggs, a brother, Berchard Weaver and five sisters, Florence Tucker, Vera Kelly, Cora Shinaberry, Susie Cook and Donna Weaver. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A. M. at the Geneva at 11:00 A. M. at the Geneva Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 323 S. Broadway, Geneva with Pastor Stoney Drain of the Painesville Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10-11 A. M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 3001 Narrows Rd., Perry, OH 44081, Geneva Village Activities Dept., 1140 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookMonday, May 20th, 2013
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Jack & Julia (Gutia) McGranahan. She was a long time business owner in Jefferson and Geneva, taking a personal interest in all of her customers and worked hand-in-hand with her husband for over 40 years. She was a loving mother that supported the interests and goals of her children, taking pride in their accomplishments. In her younger years she was a horse enthusiast and competed in horse shows. She loved to cook new recipes and enjoyed gardening and canning. Besides her children Sarah and Richard, she is survived by six grandchildren, Matthew Massena, Jr., Russell (Ericka) Frain, Jr., Rebecca Seibert, Garrett Frain, Erica Idov & Sarah Rosner, five great-grandchildren, Aaron Frain, Emelia Seibert, Darien Shultz, Alex Idov & Natalie Frain and a niece, Rita Trent. Besides her parents and loving husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by an infant son, David and a sister, Rita Trent. No services or calling hours will be held. Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, with locations in Ashtabula, Geneva & Jefferson are handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218-2039. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookSunday, May 19th, 2013 Nancy F. Proctor, 80 of Ashtabula died Friday (May 17th)at University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center. She was born January 27, 1933 in Ashtabula the daughter of Thomas K. and Ethel M. (Francis) Proctor and has been a lifetime area resident.
She was a 1951 graduate of Ashtabula High School and had worked at Garfield’s Restaurant for 13 years and 6 years at Mike’s Farm Market.
She enjoyed her flower garden and reading.
Surviving her is her daughter, Tammy (Ronald L. ) Kaydo of Jefferson and three grandchildren, Heath A. (Megan Buccieri) Kaydo, Ronald A. Kaydo and Reese A. Kaydo. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Marjie, Catherine Wilkinson and Auta Halman and seven brothers, Byrd Metcalf, Cecil Metcalf, Wilber Proctor, Thomas Proctor, Larry Proctor, William Proctor and Norman Proctor who died fifteen minutes after her.
Funeral service will be Wednesday (May 22nd) 1:00 PM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula with Rev. Dr. Stephen Long of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Saybrook Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Tuesday (May 21st) from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Phyllis Andrea of Lake Ave. Ashtabula died Saturday (May 18th) at the Country Club Retirement Campus. She was born in Ashtabula the daughter of Sylvester and Rose (Perrone) Andrea and has been a lifetime area resident.
She had worked at Brunner’s Fabric Store as a Sales person.
She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parrish.
Surviving her is her friend Marjo (Brad) Webster of Conneaut and a special thanks to Harbor Light Hospice for Phyllis’s care. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Angel Andrea and by two sisters, Josephine Lorenzini and Carmel Andrea.
At Phyllis request there will be no services. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery.
The Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com
Friday, May 17th, 2013
She was born December 13, 1923 in Oberhausen, Germany, the daughter of Franz & Anna Luise (Krebs) Meier and has lived in this area the past 65 years coming from Oberhausen. She became an American citizen on November 12, 1952. Mrs. Hurst enjoyed sewing and gardening, dancing and being with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include five children, Barbara Burgess of Wooster, Alfred (Marge) Hurst, Jerry (Janice) Hurst & Ingrid (Paul) LaSalle, all of Ashtabula and Fred (Karen) Hurst, Jr. of Austinburg Twp., 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frederick in 2001 and two sisters, Wilma Schmidt & Friedchen Zimmerman. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 A. M. at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Pastor Philip Kachersky of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Dorset Cemetery. Visitations will be Monday from 10-11 A. M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #943, 4102 Main Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookThursday, May 16th, 2013
She had worked in the cafeteria at Saybrook Elementary School and also as Secretary at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for thirteen years until her retirement. She was an active member of Saybrook United Methodist Church where she was in the Wesleyan Circle and the Morning Glory Circle. For many years she was a member of the Saybrook Township Auxiliary Fire Department. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidery, gardening, camping, traveling but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving her are two sons, Alan L. (Yvonne) Dieffenbacher of Saybrook Twp and William E. (Linda) Dieffenbacher of Ashtabula; five grandchildren, Aimee (David) Gilbert, Joshua Dieffenbacher, Bryant (Emily) Dieffenbacher, Bradley Dieffenbacher and Benjamin Dieffenbacher; two step grandchildren, Jeffery Fenner and Holly Ginnis; two great-grandchildren, Tristen and Teagan and six step great-grandchildren, Jacob, Bethany, Tay, Cody, Peter and Randy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Albert in 1976; a son, James in 2009; five sisters, Veda Sisney, Daisy Whalen, Agnes Myers, Glenna Murphy, and Virginia Donaldson and a brother, Donald C. Small. Funeral service will be Monday (May 20th) at 11:00 AM at the Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 Depot Rd. Saybrook Twp with Rev. Jeff Stoll officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville. Calling hours will be Sunday (May 19th) from 3 to 5 PM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to the Saybrook United Methodist Church or to the Ashtabula County District Library. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookMonday, May 13th, 2013 Lois Jean Oliver, age 84, former Kingsville resident, died Saturday afternoon at the Jefferson Healthcare Center.
She was born February 12, 1929 in Jefferson, the daughter of Algie & Sadie (Chambers) Burr and has lived in this area all of her life.
She was the widow of John “Bill” Oliver, former Ashtabula City Policeman, whom she married on December 3, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2000.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 1:00 P. M. in Oakdale Cemetery with Jerry Danalchak, Spiritual Care Coordinator with Hospice of the Western Reserve officiating the service. The Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, is handling arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com.
Monday, May 13th, 2013
He was a veteran of the US Army with the 82nd Airborne during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed with the United Auto Workers #1045 in Cleveland working for General Motors until his retirement in 1986. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He enjoyed gardening, mowing his lawn and watching Old Westerns. Surviving him are his wife Katherine (Strange) Duhl whom he married July 20, 1957; two sons, William O. (Lisa) Duhl of Rome and Robert S. Duhl of Austinburg; his best friend and caregiver, Jolene Kampf of Rome. He was preceded in death by his parents and by four sisters and a brother. Funeral service will be Wednesday (May 15th) at 2:00 PM at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 West Jefferson St. Jefferson with Alisa Nierzejewski, certified celebrandt officiating. Burial will be in Rome Center in Rome, Ohio. Calling hours will Tuesday (May 14th tonight) from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home and on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to Eagle Pointe Nursing Home in Orwell, Ohio. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookSaturday, May 11th, 2013
He was born March 8, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Cecil & Ursula I. (Leggo) Richards and has been a resident of this area most of his life. He was a veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard, serving during the Korean Conflict. Gordon was married to Frances R. “Fran” Baker on July 24, 1971 at the Austinburg First United Church of Christ. Mr. Richards is a 1987 retiree of Reliance Electric Corp. and has worked security the past 30 years for Don & Henrietta King in Windsor Twp. He was a member of the Austinburg First United Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, camping, his motorcycle trike and miniature horses. He loved to spoil his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Fran, three children, Jay T. Richards of Conneaut Lake, PA, Christopher S. Richards of Richwood, WV & Jodi L. Richards of Jefferson and seven grandchildren, Douglas, Jarrod, Taylor, Gavin, Christopher, Jr., Briana & Briley. Visitation will be held Monday from 5-7 P. M. at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson. A memorial service will be at 7:00 P. M. Monday with Alisa Nierzejewski, Certified Celebrant, leading the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Windsor V. F. D. K-9 Search & Rescue Team, 5360 Mayfield Rd., Windsor, OH 44099, envelopes will also be at the funeral home. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookSaturday, May 11th, 2013
She was born June 14, 1949 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Eldon G. & Frances M. (Sleeper) Roberts and resided in this area for 39 years before moving to Florida in 1988. She was a 1967 graduate of Jefferson Area High School and earned an associate degree in 1993 from Southern Career Institute in Boca Raton, FL. She worked for 10 years at Laird Lumber in Jefferson and then 10 years at Society National Bank in Ashtabula, then spent 22 years with Lockheed Martin in Lakeland, FL before retiring in 2011. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, FL and the Credit Women International. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson where she was very involved, playing the piano and organ, in the choir, leading the children’s choir and musicals, teaching Sunday school and Bible school and was the softball team statistician. She was the 2012-13 secretary for the Ashtabula Co. Reunion held in Eustis, FL and loved music, gardening and being the caretaker for her parents. She is survived by her mother, Frances M. Roberts of Lakeland, FL, a son, Scott B. Rippons and his finance’, Melanie Browne and her son, Philip, all of Boca Raton, FL. Her father, Eldon Roberts preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11:30 A. M. in Oakdale Cemetery with Pastor Ed Pickard of the Dorset Baptist Church officiating. No calling hours will be observed. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 85 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047 or the First Baptist Church at the Mall, 1104 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33801. The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson S., Jefferson, is handling arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookSaturday, May 11th, 2013
She had been employed with Cochran Schools in Pennsylvania and in Ashtabula she had worked for Moses Grocery Store. She along with her husband, Edward lived in Cuba for a year and in Casablanca, Morocco for three years. While in Casablanca she volunteered as a Gray Lady with the Red Cross. She was a 65 year member of the Grand Order of Eastern Star of Meadville, Pa. She enjoyed crocheting, Reading, Knitting and playing cards, especially Rummy, Canasta and Pinochle. Surviving her are two daughters, Nancy (Robert) Adams of Ashtabula and Janet E. (Norman Wortman) English of Conneaut; a son, David E. Snyder of Indialantic, Florida; a son-in-law, Richard (Gail) McIndoe of Fairfield, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren and her sister, Janet (Norman) Rettig of Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Edward Snyder in 1976; her second husband, Clarence “red” Christianson in 1997; a daughter, Norma R. McIndoe in 1997; a son, James E. Snyder in 1957; three grandchildren; three brothers and four sisters. Funeral service will be Tuesday (May 14th) at 11:00 AM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula with Rev. Charles Oplinger officiating. Burial will be in Lulu Falls Cemetery in Kingsville, Ohio. Calling hour will be Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com View/Sign Guest BookThursday, May 9th, 2013
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 9, from 3-8:00 p.m. at Fleming & Billman Funeral Home, 49 West Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, at St. Joseph Calasanctius Catholic Church, 32 East Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH. PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is asked to meet directly at the Church on Friday morning. Interment in All Souls Cemetery. Frank was the proprietor of Jefferson Lanes for 33 years. He was active in junior bowling and a chairman of the Scholarship Committee of the Ashtabula Bowling Association for 25 years. He also sponsored Jefferson area girls’ softball for over thirty years. He was well known to the Jefferson community and loved by all. View/Sign Guest BookThursday, May 9th, 2013
She was a long time member of Sugar Tree Church of God in Camden, TN where she has lived the past 34 years. Her parents, a brother, Richard A. Fairburn in 2009 and a son-in-law, Ronald Buckley in April this year. Survivors include five children, Daniel (Teri)Miller, Katie Buckley, Cris (Sharon) Millr, Karen (Stanley) Terry & Bill (Tammy) Miller, all of Camden, TN area, 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Robert C. Fairburn of Ashtabula and John S. Fairburn of Big Sandy, TN. Funeral services were held May 2, 2013 in Camden, TN. Her cremains are being buried on the Fairburn family plot in Edgewood Cemetery. The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson assisted with local arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookThursday, May 2nd, 2013
He worked for the Pittsburgh Coal docks and Conrail as a stationary Fireman for over 23 years, retiring in 1970. He owned and operated the family dairy farm while working on the docks and upon retiring in 1970 operated the dairy and crop operations full time. He retired from dairy farming in 1985, but continued to crop farm with his son until 2008 at the age of 88. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Calasanctius Church in Jefferson, where he served as an usher and member of the Knights of Columbus #4212. He was also a member of the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau and a member of the Plymouth Grange. He enjoyed being around his family and traveling, especially going to Las Vegas with his wife. He is survived by 5 children and spouses; Joanne E. (Jonathan) Herrmann of Cincinnati, Barbara M. (Rick) Mastriana of Lake Milton, Lawrence J. (Michelle) Meaney of Jefferson, Suzanne E. (Jeffrey) Kelly of Ashtabula and Leo J. (Kathy) Meaney of Austintown. Thirteen grandchildren also survive him, along with two great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters (Mary Sholtis and Margaret Martin) and one brother (Robert J. Meaney). Preceding him in death were his parents, three sisters, two brothers, a daughter (Jeanne A. Falconer) and a granddaughter (Meredith Herrmann). Funeral mass will be held Saturday at 1:30 P. M. at St. Joseph’s Calasanctius Church, 32 East Jefferson Street, Jefferson, with Father Phillip Miller officiating. Dewey Howlett Post #103 American Legion will be performing a military service prior to burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ashtabula. Visitation will be held at the church from 12:30-1:30 P.M. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Rd., Poland, Ohio, 44514 or to St. Joseph’s Calasanctius Church of Jefferson, 32 East Jefferson St., Jefferson. The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, is handling arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest Book Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
She was born June 24, 1925 in Saybrook Twp., the daughter of John I. & Blanche M. (Webb) Corlew and has been an Austinburg resident all of her life. She was married to Harold Montgomery, Jr. on November 19, 1944 in Austinburg. Mary Etta was a retired employee of the Geneva School System where she worked as a crossing guard and an assistant librarian. She was a member of the Austinburg First United Church of Christ where she was active with the Women’s United and the Over 49er’s. Mary Etta also belonged to the Austinburg Grange and the Austinburg Twp. VFD Fireman’s Auxillary. She loved playing the chimes and the piano, where so many memories and good times were had. Mary Etta touched so many lives and cherished her family and many friends. She is survived by six children, William A. (Lois) Montgomery of Phoenix, AZ, Douglas L. (Lou Ann) Montgomery of Unionville, Carol A. Berkowitz of Austinburg Twp., John A. Montgomery of Austinburg Twp., Kathy L. (Sean) Carson of Saybrook Twp. & Jane E. (Cliff) Bowser of Austinburg Twp., 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Dorothy Edwards of Saybrook Twp. and a brother-in-law, Fred Leonard Reushling of Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold in 1995, a brother, Ivan and three sisters, Julia, Florice & Medora. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 P. M. Saturday at the Austinburg First United Church of Christ, 2870 St. Rt. 307, Austinburg with the Rev. Candace Thomas officiating. A gathering for fellowship and food will follow immediately at the Austinburg Town Hall. Committal services will be held Monday at 10:30 A. M. at the Austin Cemetery on College St. in Austinburg. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 A. M. until the time of service at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Austinburg First United Church of Christ. The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, is handling arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookWednesday, May 1st, 2013
He was born September 6, 1928 in Summersville, WV, the son Okey & Annie (Fitzwater) Fockler, was a graduate of Summerville High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He has been a resident of this area since 1959, coming from Summersville, WV. Mr. Fockler retired in 1983 after spending 25 years with Rockwell Plastics. He was also the former owner of a sport shop and gas station in Summerville, WV. He was a member of the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Wanita P. (Painter) Fockler whom he married on April 6, 1952, a son, William H. Fockler of Jefferson, two grandchildren, Jennifer Fockler of Ashtabula & Robert Fockler of Geneva & a brother, Clyde Fockler of Summerville, WV. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Herbert Fockler. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 3rd) at 11:00 AM at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with Rev. Rod Kincaid of the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday (May 2nd) from 6 to 8 PM. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookTuesday, April 30th, 2013
She attended Bible College in Michigan and worked as a foster parent with Indian Children out west. She had also worked as a crossing guard for the Ashtabula Area City Schools. She is a member of the Ashtabula First United Methodist Church. She was a dog lover who knew all the neighborhood dogs; and an avid Browns Fan. Surviving he is her pet bird “Petey” and many friends and her church family. A memorial service will be Sunday (May 5th) at 11:30 AM at the Memorial Garden at the First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave. Ashtabula with Rev. Christine Bell officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church dinning hall. Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the First United Methodist Church. The Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com View/Sign Guest BookMonday, April 29th, 2013
He was born February 21, 1947 in Ashtabula to Raymond A. and Marjorie L. (Ray) Sweet and has lived in Jefferson for the majority of his life. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1966 and enrolled in the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. While stationed at McConnell Air Force base in Wichita, KS, Ken met and married Nancy L. Kraft on July 19, 1969. Ken served 29 years on the Ashtabula City Fire Department as Engineer, EMT, HAZMAT unit member and head of the Toys for Tots program until retiring in 2006. He was a licensed real estate agent and in retirement was a driver/assistant at Fleming & Billman Funeral Homes. Ken was loved by all who knew him and will be fondly remembered for his social demeanor, genuineness and philanthropy. He was a member of Ashtabula Firefighters Local #165 and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce where he was active in the flag project, Manna Food Drive, golf outing, scholarship committee and the Easter Egg Hunt. He is a former member of the Harbor Yacht Club and coached JAGS and Little League while his children were growing up. He and Nancy supported and volunteered for Parents & Children Fighting Cancer and The Fisher House becoming involved in memory of their daughter-in-law, Jessica. He was constantly active and enjoyed traveling, boating, motorcycling, golf, woodworking, good friends and good times. Ken is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy L. (Kraft) Sweet; daughter, Kimberly A. (Michael R., III) Beck of Akron; son, Christopher M. (Danielle R.) Sweet and five grandchildren, Anthony, Katelyn, Ashelyn, Gabby and Ray, all of Bowie, MD. He will be sadly missed by many cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by father Raymond in 2000, mother Marjorie in 2010 and beloved daughter-in-law, Jessica in 2009. Friends may call at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Wednesday from 4-7 P. M. with Ashtabula Firefighters Local #165 standing honor guard. Geneva Post #6846 will provide military honors at 7:00 P. M. to conclude services. The family requests that memorials be made in Ken’s name to the LOVESWEET Memorial Fund, 13100 Filly Ln., Truckee, CA 96161 or at www.LOVESWEET.org The family also expresses immense gratitude to his physicians, nurses and caretakers, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Hospice of the Western Reserve and the Northern Ohio ALS Association. Nancy, Kim & Chris would like to extend an invitation to family and friends to a celebration gathering at the residence following calling hours. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest BookThursday, April 25th, 2013
He was born April 30, 1928 in Ashtabula, the son of the late Michael J. & Sadie (Qvick) Uhrain and has lived in Jefferson the past 36 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Merchant Marines. Mr. Uhrain married Catherine P. Skidmore on October 9, 1948 in Jefferson. Mike worked for Laird Lumber and Detrex Chemical for many years. He and his wife Kay then went on to buy and operate the Jefferson Diner for 17 years before retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Jefferson Eagles Club and enjoyed bowling, baseball, softball and golf. Survivors include his wife, Catherine (Kay) Uhrain, three children, Linda K. (Bill) Cuckler of Ocala, FL, Carol L. (Sid) Schaefer of Waterford, PA and James M. (Rhonda) Uhrain of Denver, CO, seven grandchildren & four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will held Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 89 E. Satin St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Fred Grimm officiating. Private burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery. No calling hours will be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church envelopes will be available at the church. The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, is handling arrangements. Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com. View/Sign Guest Book |
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Harry W. “Dutch” Cotton, age 78, Zima Dr., Ashtabula, died Monday morning at his residence following a short illness.
Virginia L. Malkie, 67 of West 8th St. Ashtabula died Tuesday (May 21st)a t the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born September 15, 1945 in Jefferson, Ohio the daughter of Edward and Eleanor (Stasny) Lawrence and has been a lifetime area resident.
Lucile Walter, age 88, resident of Geneva the past two years, died early Sunday morning at the Geneva Village Nursing Home.
Joyce L. (McGranahan) Prosser, age 74, loving wife of 55 years to the late Richard Prosser, devoted mother of Sarah (Russell) Frain of Austinburg Twp. and Richard (Regina) Prosser, Jr. of Geneva, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18th at her residence in Geneva.
Katharina R. Hurst, age 89, Lee Rd., Ashtabula, died Thursday afternoon at the Saybrook Landing.
Grace E. Dieffenbacher, 93 was born September 20, 1919 in Franklin, Pa and was reborn on May 15, 2013 in Saybrook Township, Ohio. Her parents where David C. and Flossie (Graham) Small and has lived in Saybrook most of her life.
Floyd C. Duhl, 84 of Dodgeville Rd., Rome, Ohio died Sunday (May 12th) at his home. He was born January 27, 1929 in Jackson, Ohio the son of Oscar Moore and Ethel Marie (Childers) Duhl and has lived in Rome since 1963.
Gordon J. Richards, age 80, St. Rt. 46 South, Lenox Twp., died Thursday evening at UHHS-Cleveland following an extended illness.
Cynthia A. “Cindy” Beckwith, age 63, of Charolais Dr., Lakeland, FL and former Jefferson and Ashtabula resident, died late Thursday afternoon at her residence following complications with lung cancer.
Genevieve E. Snyder, 97 of North Bend Rd in Saybrook Township died Saturday (May 11th) at her home. She was born August 12, 1915 in Butler County, Pennsylvania the daughter of Herbert R. and Rebecca Ellen (Beale) Doutt.
Frank J. Miklacic Jr., age 68, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Joan and Loving father of Greg (Camille). Dear Grandpa of Nick, Joseph, Victoria, Samantha, and Shawn. Dearest brother of Jo Ann Harig (Thomas).Uncle of Christopher (Dana).
Isobelle Eloise Miller, age 76, died April 28, 2013 in Camden, TN. She was born in Ashtabula on July 29, 1936, the daughter of Robert C. & Eloise (Burns) Fairburn. She was a 1954 graduate of Edgewood High School.
Lawrence V. Meaney age 93, died Wednesday, at the Hospice of the Valley in Poland, Ohio. He was a resident of Ashtabula County all his life. He was born on October 5, 1919 to Elizabeth Morgan Meaney and Leo J. Meaney of Plymouth Township. He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1938. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1941 until he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1945. He married Coletta C. Boyle at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ashtabula on June 7, 1947. They were married for over 60 years, until her death in 2007.
Mary Etta Montgomery, age 87, St. Rt. 45, Austinburg, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon at her residence.
Robert Paul “Banjo” Fockler, age 84, S. Elm St., Jefferson, died Tuesday morning at the Jefferson Healthcare Center.
Beatrice M. Fleming, 82 of Ashtabula died April 14th at the Austinburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born September 28, 1930 in Williamsfield, Ohio the daughter of Mertis and Aleta Mary (Robins) Fleming. She was raised in the Ashtabula County Children’s Home and graduated from Edgewood High School.
Kenneth L. Sweet, age 66, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday afternoon April 28, 2013 at his residence after an extended battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig ’s disease).
D. Michael Uhrain, age 84, W. Walnut St., Jefferson, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at the UPMC-Hamot Medical Center in Erie.