All Obituaries

Cassie M. Haines, age 96, longtime Denmark Twp. resident and residing in Jefferson the past few years, died early Saturday morning at Saybrook Landing. She was born May 16, 1923 in Denmark Center, the daughter of Perry & Genevra (Whipple) Paulson and has been a resident of the Jefferson area all of her life.  She was a graduate of Jefferson High School.  She was married to Robert A. Haines on June 16, 1945 in Denmark Center.  Cassie worked as a bookkeeper for the...

Colleen G. Hottle, 67 of Geneva died Monday, Jan. 20th, at the David Simpson Hospice House in Euclid, Ohio. She was born March 16th, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Clifford and Janet (Nelson) Brady. Colleen was a graduate of Wickliffe High School and retired as a medical biller from University Hospitals. She is a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Ashtabula. She enjoyed cooking, hosting parties, gardening, cross stitching, traveling and especially spending time with her...

Charles S. Balog, age 70, died unexpectedly Monday at his residence in Saybrook Twp. He was born January 20, 1950 in Monmouth, NJ, the son of Thomas & Beverly Jean (Oles) Balog and has been an area resident all of his life.  Charles worked with his father in Balog Cleaning Services. He is survived by his mother, B. Jean Balog of Ashtabula; a son, David Balog of Ashtabula; a sister, Carol (Dan) Adams of Cuyahoga Falls; a brother, Lonnie Balog of Lexington, KY and several nieces and...

Larry R. Whitt, 74 of Saybrook Township died Friday (Jan. 17th) at his home. He was born October 28, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio the son of John Thomas and Ruth (Neely) Whitt. He was a veteran of the US army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a self-employed truck driver for many years. He was a member of Geneva Eagles #2243; the Geneva VFW Post 6846 and American Legion Post 103. He enjoyed playing golf and played in many traveling leagues. Larry was a quiet man who loved his two dogs,...

 Virginia Leigh Bilicic, 72, a lifelong resident of Geneva, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15th.  Born on June 24th  1947, the second child of William and Alberta (Thompson) Jamison, “Ginny” lived a full and active life of service. As a young girl, Ginny delighted her parents and family members with her tap-dancing ability—a skill she would employ later in life….  She was a proud student of Spencer Elementary school and went on to...

Irene H. Doll, 97 of Ashtabula died Saturday (Jan. 11th) at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Ashtabula. She was born March 19, 1922 in Brownhill, Pennsylvania the daughter of Peter and Mary (Vasko) Galambus. She had worked for over twenty years at Forsyth Store in Ashtabula. Following she and her husband’s retirement they moved to Interlachen, Florida were the lived for over twenty years. After her husband’s death she moved back to Ashtabula and lived with her daughter...

Paul Laughlin died unexpectedly at his winter home in S. Carolina, Jan. 7th. He also had a summer home at G-O-T-L. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for True Temper, Coca-Cola, and PCS Nitrogen as well as operating his own excavating Co. Paul had many hobbies, but really enjoyed motorcycling, boating, and traveling. Survivors include his brother Bill (Laurie) Laughlin, stepsons Richard and Al Jordon, stepdaughter Dawn Pallutch, two nephews Robert and Paul Laughlin,...

Judy A. Caudell, age 63, of Newton Falls, was unexpectedly found deceased at her residence Thursday morning. She was born November 22, 1956 in Norton, VA the daughter of Virgil & Ruby (Stidham) Strugill.  Judy was a longtime resident of Jefferson and Southington before residing in Newton Falls the past six months.  Her activities included drawing, coloring and watching television. Survivors include her mother, Ruby Sturgill of W. Farmington; three children, Samantha (John)...

Gualberta Diaz, 96 died Saturday (Dec. 28th) at Saybrook Landing, Ashtabula, Ohio. She was born July 11, 1923 In Guayama, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Herminia Rodriquez and Jose Diaz Burgos. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, dancing, listening to music, watching wrestling matches on TV, horse racing and going to the casino. Surviving her are three daughters, Juana (Flor Santiago) Oquendo of Palm Springs, Florida, Hilda...

Jack L. White, 76 of Saybrook Township died Saturday (Dec. 28th) at the Ahuja Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born May 16, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia the son of Charles Clifford and Elsie T. (Mullins) White. Jack was a former member of the Ashtabula Rod & Gun Club who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially also liked taken care of his lawn. Surviving him is his son, Jonathan White with whom he lived; two grandchildren, Brandon Persavich and Stephen White. He is...