All Obituaries

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...

Agnes Emma Gene Hruska, 90 of Jefferson died Thursday (August 1st) at her home. She was born April 16, 1929 in Denmark, Ohio the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Scott) Hanson. She married William Hruska on June 11, 1949 in Denmark, Ohio. Her first job was with the Star Beacon, later she worked at SCM Chemical; Horner Box Co.; Burns Construction and Ron Cheech CPA. She was a member of the Jefferson Grange and the Farm Bureau. She enjoyed reading, knitting, quilting, crocheting, sewing and...

Cynthia Jo Kubitz, 61 of Ashtabula Twp. died Thursday (July 25th) at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born August 2, 1957 in Greenville, Pa the daughter of Robert and Florence (Goodge) Viers. Cynthia had been a nurse at Madison Health Care and also worked at Ashtabula County Community Action. She had a big heart for the elderly. She was also a member of the Kingsville First Baptist Church. She was very creative and enjoyed arts and crafts. She also decorated for weddings...

Robert Arthur Berndt passed away July 21, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bob was an avid golfer, fisherman, bowler and beloved husband, father and “Papa”.  He was a U. S. Army Korean Conflict veteran. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Paula (Mike) & Carla (Jim); grandchildren, Ryan (Marilynn), Lauren (Cory), James, Jr., Sarah, Mary Kate & Rebekah; two great-grandchildren Iza Mae & Milo; brother, Art; nephews and a lifetime of...

Rex J. Knerr, 89 of Ashtabula died Saturday (July 20th) in the Hospice Unit at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1930 in Ashtabula the son of Monroe and Helen (Rex) Knerr and has been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1948 graduate of Ashtabula High School and was employed with Nelson Tree Service for 46 years as a tree trimmer and supervisor retiring in 1994. He was an active member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. He enjoyed helping with communion at the Ashtabula...

David Wayne Park, age 67, Jefferson, died unexpectedly Friday at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation surrounded by his family. He was born October 29, 1951 in Geneva, the son of Leslie W. & Beverly J. (Hunt) Park and has been an area resident all of his life other than living in Florida from 1973-76.  David was a 1970 graduate of Jefferson Area High School.  He was married to Helen M. Robison on October 28, 1972 in Austinburg.  David retired from the State of Ohio Department...

Dorothy “Bonnie” B. Baker, 95 of Plymouth Township died Tuesday (July 16th) at the Jefferson Health Care in Jefferson, Ohio. She was born February 6, 1924 in Gypsy, Pa the daughter of Donald and Della (Rowley) Trimble. She had worked at Betty Dixon Candies and Carlisle’s Department Store retiring in 1989. She is a member of Friends in Christ Bible Fellowship Church in Ashtabula. She is also a member of the Gideons and had been a teacher at Grace Christian...