All Obituaries

Margaret Stoneman, age 87 died Friday August 23, 2019 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Ashtabula. Born Sept. 23, 1931 in Virginia, she was the youngest child of nine; the daughter of Bert & Lemmie. She married Billy Stoneman on July 11, 1952. Margaret was a full-time homemaker and Bill’s co-pilot while driving truck.  She enjoyed camping, picnic’s, traveling (especially taking rides), boating, sewing, crocheting, holidays and going out to eat. ...

Gaylord Herbert Rodgers, age 84, of Lenox Township, died Thursday morning, August 22, 2019 at the Jefferson Healthcare Center. He was born on October 24, 1934 in Jefferson, the son of Glenn Elno and Leola Belle (Goff) Rodgers. A 1952 graduate of Jefferson High School, Gaylord was a U.S. Army veteran. He began his career working for Eskelin Contractors, but also worked for Burns Construction and Tanner Plumbing and Heating before starting his own company—Rodgers Electric in 1978. He...

Karen Ann Martin, age 76 of Rock Creek, Ohio died peacefully from cancer on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Country Club Retirement Center in Ashtabula surrounded by her children. A longtime resident of Rock Creek, she was born July 6, 1943 in Cleveland, the daughter of Thomas McCabe & Violet (Balogh) Gasper.  Karen was a homemaker most of her life. Karen was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rock Creek and she enjoyed crocheting and doing ceramics. She is survived by...

Dorothy I. Fink, age 97 of Geneva, died early Sunday morning at Joy’s Place Assisted Living in Munson Twp. She was born July 1, 1922 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Joseph & Florence (Clark) Timms.  She lived in this area much of her life and retired from Premix in 1987, then resided in Amory, MS for 25 years before returning to Geneva in 2014.  While living in Amory she was active in St. Helen’s Ctholic Church parish and volunteered with the AARP and Meals on...

Mary Ann Ashley Morton, age 80, Doyle Rd., Jefferson, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Jefferson Healthcare Center from cervical cancer.  She was born February 12, 1939 in Ashtabula to Doland B. and Juanita Mae (Goodwin) Ashley.  She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1957 where she and her best friends, Mary (Anthony) Wintz and Sanna (Burlingame) Slanina formed the Future Mothers of America Club. She married Kenneth Dale Morton on January 21, 1961 at St. Paul’s...

Gary Douglas Webster, Saybrook Twp., passed away late Friday evening, August 16, 2019 at his residence. He was the oldest son of Joe & Marjorie (Cochran) Webster.  He graduated from Kingsville High School.  He and his first wife, Sharon Brockelhurst had five children, Gary & Barb, Sheila & Craig, Cindy, Wes & Katie and Casey & Lori.  He married Mary Furman Urban in 1981.  Mary had two children and her and Gary had two more, Catherine & Darrin,...

Arthur Charles Hazeltine, age 88, former Saybrook Twp. resident and currently living at the Country Club Retirement Center, died Thursday afternoon at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1931 in Ashtabula, the son of Archie & Edith (Strong) Hazeltine and has been an Ashtabula resident all of his life.  Mr. Hazeltine was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.  He was married to Helen Dioneff on November 20, 1955 in Ashtabula. Mr. Hazeltine...

Susan E. Raske, 66 of Dorset, Ohio died Thursday (August 8th) at her home. She was born December 31, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Isaac A. and Leatha M. (Warner) Dorsey. She was a 1971 graduate of Willoughby South High School. She was a home health aide with Ashtabula Regional Home Health until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, making crafts, nature, Harley Davidsons and her dogs. Surviving her is her son,  Samuel Raske of Utrecht, Netherlands; two grandchildren, Maya...

With great sadness the family of Betty Jean Cook announces her passing from this life on August 6, 2019 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Emogene (Halpenny) Anderson, her husband James F. Cook, her brothers Herbert and Robert L. Anderson, and her grandson Joel Scheie.  Betty lived a life full of love, kindness, and faith. She was remarkable for her graciousness, generosity, humility, and hospitality. She made a career of service to her family,...

Herb K. Trask, 80 of Geneva died Thursday (August 1st) at the Madison Health Care in Madison, Ohio. He was born February 27, 1939 in Huntsburg, Ohio the son of Halbert T. and Luella (Hammon) Trask. He was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School. He worked for over 40 years at R. W. Sidleys as a truck driver. Herb was a proud member of Teamsters Local 436 since 1958. He enjoyed fishing, sports both Cleveland teams and The Ohio State Buckeyes. When his son was young he coached Little League...