All Obituaries

Ann ‘Annie’ M. Bryan, 54, passed away on September 20, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Annie was born on February 19, 1968, in Geneva, Ohio, the daughter of Dixie L. Hamilton. She graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1986. Annie continued with her education by attending Edinboro University where she received her bachelor’s degree and then attended Youngstown State University where she received her master’s degree. On July...

Beverly Jean Balog, 93 of Ashtabula, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 2, at the ACNRC with her daughter at her side. She was born May 10, 1929 in Ashtabula, OH, the daughter of Gilbert and Dorothy Oles. Her faith and service at church was an important part of her life. She played piano and sang in a ladies’ trio at First Grace Gospel Church. She served many years in the nursery at the Federated Church, and for over 20 years loved being part...

Thomas Wolfgang, 79, of Dorset Twp. passed away on August 29, 2022, at his residence following a brief illness. Thomas was born on July 18, 1943, in Kingsville, Ohio, the son of Miles and Martha (Polley) Wolfgang. He was a 1961 graduate of Edgewood High School. Thomas was an Army Veteran, who proudly served his country. Thomas married the love of his life, Shirley Jean (Smith) Wolfgang on January 4, 1971; they shared fifty wonderful years of marriage together until Shirley's...

Dennis “Skip” M. Russell Dennis M. Russell, 73, of Dorset passed away peacefully August 27, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born July 16, 1949 in Ashtabula, and was the son of Maurice and Norma (Sparr) Russell. He was a lifetime resident. Growing up, Dennis had a love of agriculture and farming. He graduated from Jefferson High School and North Carolina State University in agriculture. He was a dairy farmer for 25 years (Russell’s Dairy), and later worked for Sunleaf...

Michael Bradley Stevenson, 33, passed away on August 26, 2022, at his home in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was born on July 12, 1989, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Eugene and Denise (Gabriel) Stevenson, Jr. When he was a child, he enjoyed playing Midget Football, Little League Baseball and fishing. He always had a love for music; and having a great audio system in his car was more important than the car itself. Michael worked as a Supervisor at Plastpro Inc. in Ashtabula, where he truly loved his...

It is with incomparable grief and regret that we announce that Colin James “CJ” Vinh Pho, a resident of Ohio and student of Kent State University, has passed away on the early morning of August 23, 2022 at the age of 22 in the University Hospital Medical Center Trauma ICU. Colin was born on January 19, 2000 in Riverside, California, the son of Debra Diane Pho and Jonathan Viet Quoc Pho, both of whom were at his side in the moments of his passing. Colin moved to the state of...

Elsie June (McCafferty) Weir, 92, passed away on August 20, 2022, at her home in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was born on May 24, 1930, in Champion, Ohio, the daughter of Levi Davis and Ruby Kurfus – McCafferty. Elsie married the love of her life, Athol “Shorty” Weir on May 29, 1952, they shared many wonderful years of marriage together. Elsie was a homemaker; she took great pride in maintaining her household and providing an enriched environment where she could raise her three...

Raymond Calaway 93, of Kingsville died Sunday (Aug. 21st) in his home. He was born February 17, 1929 in Ashtabula, the son of Raymond F. and Elizabeth (Wiker) Calaway, and has been a lifetime area resident. Raymond was a veteran of World War 2, serving in the Army Air Corp. He is a member of the VFW Post #943 and American Legion Post #103. In 1949, he married the love of his life, Mary Carney. He was a skilled butcher, and she was a wonderful cook. For 62 years, they were a...

Dorothy Mae (Scott) Corkrean, 97, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on August 19,2022 . in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Dorothy was born on November 12, 1924, the daughter of James and Mae (Hurst) Scott. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1942, Dorothy went on to marry John Corkrean on November 13, 1943, at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church in Jefferson, Ohio. Dorothy loved reading, bingo, playing cards and traveling. She also loved wintering at her Florida home. She is...

  Michael W. Cox-Stewart, 60 of Plymouth Township passed away on August 16, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic. Michael was born December 19, 1961, in Gatesville, Texas, the son of Donald and Addie (Tackett) Stewart. He was a 1980 graduate of Ashtabula High School. He worked in the construction trades specializing in concrete work. Michael loved watching the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians; and he enjoyed Bingo, but his favorite thing in life was family; he loved being...