All Obituaries

Rose Mary Chappell, age 80 of Dorset, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center following a short illness. She was born June 29, 1940 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of Clarence A. & Nellie Mae (Hodge) Jones and since 1976 has lived most of her life in this area. Rose’s interests include reading and bird watching. She is survived by her husband, Joe Lee Chappell; four children, Laura Thompson of Dorset, Austin Chappell of Painesville, Samantha...

Roger E. Harnist, age 59, died late Tuesday evening at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland after unexpectedly suffering severe medical issues in the past three weeks. He was born March 16, 1962 in Ashtabula, the son of William F. & Ora Leroy (Fisher) Harnist and has resided in this area most of his life.  Roger was an oil field serviceman with Petro Water.  Roger’s interests and involvements was doing yard work, motorcycles, bon fires with friends, and enjoying life and his...

Diane L. (Wilson) Rannigan of Ashtabula, OH passed away following a lengthy illness at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2021. Diane was born in Caro, Michigan on November 21, 1958 the daughter of the late Ervin and Patricia Wilson. She is also preceded in death by her brother David Wilson. Diane is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 38 years, James Rannigan, daughter Jennifer (Thomas) Overmier and grandchildren Wyatt James and Riley Lynn of...

Stanford W. (“Stan” “Damper”) Rohrig peacefully departed this life April 9, 2021 at Austinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Austinburg, OH following a lengthy illness. Stan was born January 31, 1933 to the late Waldo and Helen Rohrig. He spent his childhood in Kanawha County, WV, attending Dupont High School before enlisting in the United States Army at age 17. Stan honorably served his country in the Korean War, in which he was twice injured in action and...

Howard L. Bradshaw, 79, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2021 at the Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio. Howard was born on May 28th, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Alfred and Margaret (Daily) Bradshaw. He graduated from Findley College with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. Howard married his beautiful bride, LaVonne (Marrison) Bradshaw on June 17th, 1988.  He was employed at Conley’s as a manager for many years until his retirement in 1989.  He also served as a...

Shirley A. Smith, age 73, Denmark Twp., loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed peacefully at Hillcrest Hospital on April 8, 2021 due to complications from Covid and pneumonia. Shirley was born on June 22, 1947 to John E. and Margaret (Wilkins) Morse.  Shirley married the love of her life, Donald “Smitty” Smith on July 3, 1965.  The couple welcomed four children into the world and enjoyed 54 years of marriage until Smitty’s passing in 2019...

Robert Lee Adkins Sr., 77, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Jefferson Healthcare Center. He was born July 21, 1943 in Nitro, WV, the son of the late Thurmond & Reva (Slater) Adkins. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army National Guard.  He also earned his associate degree in mechanical engineering from Kent State University. On December 31, 1992 he married Diana Urch-Weeks; his loving and devoted wife of the past 28 years. Bob was a Class A mechanic and retired...

Loretta Mae (Paris) Lynton, 78, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born on June 13, 1942 in Ivanhoe, Virginia; the daughter of Franklin R. and Agnes M. (Schinault) Paris. Loretta retired after 35 years as a Supervisor at Molder Fiber Glass. Loretta had many interests and hobbies. She enjoyed playing the lottery, spending time with her grandchildren, and collecting jewelry and trinkets.  Loretta is survived by her husband Ronald Lynton of Alvin, Texas,...

     Kenneth Dean Williams a retired Constable/Peace Officer died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 64 while rendering his towing services to a patron.    Kenneth is survived by his wife Patsy Loston-Williams of 11 years, his father Robert Williams, sister Janet Valentine and his brothers Marvin Williams and Harold Poston, his daughter Misty Williams, granddaughters, Ka’shayla and Ke’Ajsha Williams and great grandson, King Kenneth...

Laurence Lee Benham, 71, passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2021 at University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center following a courageous 15 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on March 20, 1950 in Ashtabula, Ohio the son of Laurence and Helen (Sheats) Benham. Laurence graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968. Laurence married the love of his life Ellen Jean (Blough) Benham on August 26th, 1978. He worked for many years at Chi Chi’s and Rockwell...