All Obituaries

Donald E. Blaney, age 82, of Morgan Twp., died Sunday afternoon at UH-Geauga Medical Center following a very brief illness. He was born June 1, 1937 in Kinsley, KS, the son of Roy E. & Bertha (Fahlsing) Blaney and has resided in the Jefferson and Rock Creek area much of his life.  Donald was married to Patricia A. Harnist on April 21, 1956 in Angola, IN.  He retired in 2000 after 20 years as plant manager with Middlefield Container, now the Menasha Corp. Donald was a member...

Janet Frances Svenson appreciated people, always looking for the best in whoever she was with at the moment, and thereby following God’s will by loving her friends and neighbors.  Her wish is embodied in Hebrews 13:25: “God’s grace be with you all.”  Shortly after noon on Sunday, 22 March 2020, Janet’s mission on Earth came to be completed, and in her own words, “So many miracles were performed and now I live the greatest healing and miracle of all with Jesus and my Daddy in...

Everett Sims, Jr. 82 passed away peacefully Friday (March 20th) surrounded by his family who loved him. He was born November 29, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky. Everett worked for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating company before his retirement. He enjoyed taking care of his yard, going to car swap meets and being with family. He leaves behind his wife Judy, son Jason (Ali) and a daughter Kathy. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Betty, Norma and Jewel. At Everett’s...

Jane E. Wilson, age 73 of Jefferson, died early Tuesday morning at the Western Reserve David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born April 12, 1946 in Meriden, CT, the daughter of the late John E. & Wilna Charlotte (Geehring) Wilson and has lived much of her life in Jefferson. Jane was an artist and missionary.  She served 14 years teaching crafts and the love of Jesus to deaf children in Haiti. She formerly worked for a greeting card company and the Jefferson...

Barbara M. Licate, age 85, E. 26th St., Ashtabula, died Monday morning, March 16, 2020. She was born April 10, 1934 in Jefferson, the daughter of Howard & Dorothy (Chambers) Ames and resided in the Jefferson area most of her life.  Barbara was married to Louis S. Licate on June 29, 1953 in Bel Air, MD. She was employed by the Jefferson Area Local Schools as a cook for 17 years, retiring in 1997.   She was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed ceramics and watching the...

Virginia L Stokes, 92, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Norfolk Virginia. Born in Geneva, Ohio, Virginia was the daughter of Myra "Top Shelf" Pierson (Brotzman) and Stanley Davies. Virginia graduated from Geneva High School in 1945 and attended Bowling Green State University. Virginia was an active member of the United Church in Geneva. She served her church as President of the Women's Association, leader of the Evening Group and Moderator. Virginia also taught Sunday School...

Ricky D. Ward, age 67, Dorset, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday while at his work. He was born January 3, 1953 in Ashtabula, the son of Iwo Charles & Iva M. (Foster) Ward and has resided in Ashtabula Co. all of his life other than spending a short time in Florida.  Rick was a truck driver for Centerra Co-Op.  He also owned and operated BAR-D Farm in Dorset.  Rick was also a Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed NASCAR. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. (Miller) Ward;...

Dottie C. Ventre, age 86, Denmark Twp., peacefully went to sleep in Jesus at her residence Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020. Dottie was born March 23, 1933 in Rockcastle County, KY; beloved daughter of Moses & Ida Jane (Cope) Gatliff.  Since 1987 she has lived on S. Denmark Rd., before that in Willoughby, OH. A faithful member of Bethel Bible Church, Dottie sleeps in Jesus, in the expectation of the glory of God at the resurrection. Her beloved husband, Lou is at sleep in...

William David Myers, age 59, Rock Creek, died Monday morning in the emergency room at UH-Geneva Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1960 in Akron, the son of Gary L. Myers, Sr. & Roberta E. Cavalet.  He has been a Northeast Ohio resident for several years, living in Rock Creek the past seven years.  William was a self-employed truck driver, driving last for Stone Transportation.  He enjoyed doing auto mechanics and could fix just about anything. Survivors include...

Beatrice Ann Knowlson, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 3/1/2020.  She was born on 11/18/1936 in Rochester, PA.  to Keith and Ella “Locke” Ely. Bea married Bill in 1962 and later was blessed with 4 children, Bill Knowlson, Jr., Joyce Petrowski (Greg), Julie Knowlson, Susan Knowlson, and two grandchildren Alex and Madison Petrowski. She was preceded in death by her husband, and by her son, Bill, Jr. Bea enjoyed her nursing career of over 50 years...