All Obituaries

Robert A. Bellas, age 79, Fobes Rd., Morgan Twp., went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 1, 1940 in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Benjamin & Helen (Zontock) Bellas.  He was married to Jeanette “Jan” Turner on May 14, 1966 in Cleveland.  Bob was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, serving in the Laos Combat Zone in 1959. Bob was an upholsterer by trade and also owned and operated...

Bessie L. Parker, 94, passed away peacefully  on November 15, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Art Parker Sr.; sons Lloyd Parker, Anthony Parker, Darrell Parker, and Stewart Parker. Surviving children include sons Mack Williams, Preston Williams, Art Parker Jr, Phillip Parker, Jeffery Parker, Leslie Parker and daughter Shelia Bell. As well, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Bessie was...

Helen L. Wludyga, age 66, Dorset Twp., died Friday morning at her residence following a six-year battle with cancer. She was born March 2, 1953 in Ashtabula, the daughter of the late George & Mary (Simko) Bucko and has been an area resident all of her life.  Helen was married to Michael K. “Casey” Wludyga on July 2, 1982 in Springfield, TN. She formerly worked at the General Electric Plant and Hasco Springs in Jefferson before becoming a full time stay at home mom with...

  Janice L. Lenart, Jefferson, died Friday morning at the Jefferson Healthcare Center following a very brief illness. She was born July 2, 1942 in Dorset Twp., the daughter of the late Harry & Alta (Bolte) Clark.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Lenart, whom she married on August 12, 1961 in Dorset Twp.; three daughters, Debbie Lenart of Jefferson, Sharon (Nate Koleszar) Demshar of Roaming Shores & Kathy (Rich Witlicki) Tracy of Dorset/ two grandsons, Vincent...

Eric E. Friedrich, age 88 of Hillyer Drive, Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Jefferson Healthcare Center. He was born October 27, 1931 in Lenox Township to Ernest W. and Elizabeth (Reiter) Friedrich.  A Lenox resident for 67 years, he moved to Jefferson in 1998.  Eric was married to Marian I. Poling November 28, 1954 in Williamsfield, Ohio.  After growing up a dairy farmer, he worked several years at Douglas Lumber Co., and then 35 years in the offices of...

Gladys Mae (Early) Samay, 88, of Ashtabula died November 9, 2019, leaving behind a husband and four children who know she was the nicest person they ever met.  Born on February 2, 1931 in Negley, Ohio, Gladys was a graduate of Darlington Joint High School in Darlington, Pa., and attended Geneva College.  She worked as a payroll clerk for the Herriott Trucking Company before her marriage on May 20, 1961 to the great love of her life, Tom Samay.  They moved to Ashtabula in the...

Rose Ann Foose   Rose Ann Foose, 66 of Lake Road in North Kingsville, died Wednesday (Nov. 6th) at her home. She was born October 4, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Ernest and Frances (Bruen) Rush. Rose Ann enjoyed shopping, gambling, playing cards and games. Surviving her is her mother, Frances Rush of Jefferson; two sisters, Karen Shadd of Pierpont and Linda Lavoie of Rock Creek; a son and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Rush and her...

Clifford J. Spangler, age 85, Jefferson, died Tuesday morning in the Hospice Unit at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1934 in Sheffield Twp., the son of Raymond & Mae (Weaver) Spangler and has been an area resident all of his life.  Cliff was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the DMZ immediately following the Korean Conflict.  Cliff and Joyce Ann Phelps were married on April 12, 1961 at the Jefferson Methodist Church Parsonage. Cliff was involved...

Raymond Tucker, Sr., age 73, Austinburg Twp., died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his home. He was born December 4, 1945 in Somerset, KY, the son of Arnold & Lois (Bray) Tucker.  He moved to Ashtabula Co. and to Austinburg Twp.  He was married to Alice M. Salem on August 6, 1966 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church in Jefferson.  Mr. Tucker worked at both Rockwell International in Saybrook Twp. and Hubbell Industrial Control in Madison, spending 14 years at each and retired...

Evelyn Ann Hartline, age 45, S. Broadway, Geneva, died Friday at the Carington Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 9, 1974 in Alliance, the daughter of Robert & Karen (May) Hartline and has been a resident of this area most of her life.  Evelyn loved pets.  She was a very grateful and appreciative person, especially grateful for those that took care of her at the nursing home, especially Francine and Hospice of the Western Reserve, especially aide,...