All Obituaries

Theresa D. Rigo, age 87, Ashtabula Twp., died early Friday morning at her residence. She was born July 20, 1931 in Starford, PA, the daughter of Andrew & Mary (Cichoski) Yaros and has resided in the Ashtabula area all of her life. Mrs. Rigo was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Joseph Church.  Her grandson, Christopher Davis brought great joy to her life.  Her dog, Lacey was always at her side.  She enjoyed outdoor concerts and community events, never missing any...

Norma J. Robinson Smith, age 90, died Saturday, April 13th at the Wellington Medical Center in Wellington, FL. Mrs. Robinson Smith was a long time Jefferson resident before relocating to North Carolina and then on to Florida in 1983.  She attended the First Baptist Church in Jefferson for many years. Survivors include four children, Sharon J. Stevens, Mary S. (Howard) Gifford, William R. (Nancy) Robinson, Jr. & Carol A. (Edwin) Schaubert; grandchildren, Shelley Summers, Ann Nance,...

Thomas Fellenstein, age 70, S. Ridge West, Harpersfield Twp., died unexpectedly Friday, April 12th at his residence. He was born September 29, 1948 in Cleveland, the son of the late Joseph C. & Louise T. (Young) Fellenstein.  Tom earned a master’s degree from the University of Dayton.  He has owned and operated the Raccoon Run Canoe Livery for many years. Tom was a great outdoorsman.  His other activities and positions through the years include teaching at Lake...

Robert W. Bennett, age 72, Jefferson Twp., died Thursday at his residence. He was born March 24, 1947 in Big Run, PA, the son of Robert & Eleanor (Friedline) Bennett.  He was married to Georgia M. Ashenfelter on December 10, 1965 in Big Run.  Robert was a retired truck driver. His wife, Georgia; a son, Thomas R. Bennett of Ashtabula and two grandsons, Kyle (Claire Benson) Bennett of Jefferson & Austin Bennett of Ashtabula survive him. At Mr. Bennett’s request no...

Donna Sjostrom Welton, age 87 of Saybrook Twp., died early Saturday morning at the Saybrook Landing. She was born October 9, 1931 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Charles & Carrie (Pallutch) White and has been an Ashtabula area resident all of her life.  Donna was a full time wife and mother but did manage to work a short while at MFG & Iten Industries. Mrs. Welton was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Joseph Church and the Friendship Club at the Ashtabula Senior...

Phyllis A. Seitz, age 77, died Thursday morning at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1941 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Dorman Glines and Jean E. Colburn.  Phyllis has lived in the Jefferson area since 1988, coming from California.  She was married to Carl A. Seitz on February 1, 1988 in LaHabra, CA. Phyllis worked at the Ashtabula Co. Prosecutor’s Office, was executive secretary for the Ashtabula Co. Board of Realtors and secretary for Ashtabula Co. Job...

Doris A. Short, age 85, resident of Saybrook Twp. much of her life, died early Monday morning at the Lifecare Center in Sarasota, FL. She was born May 7, 1933 in Ashtabula, the daughter of the late Fayette & Aileen (Whitson) McBride, she has resided in the Bradenton, FL area the past 18 months.  Doris married Robert A. Short on June 23, 1956 in Ashtabula.  Mrs. Short was a 5th grade teacher at the Saybrook Elementary School for 37 years prior to her retirement. She was a...

Robert M. Loudermilk, age 81, Saybrook Twp., died Sunday at the Lantern of Saybrook. He was born January 20, 1938 in Saybrook Twp., the son of Ernest & Margaret (Sunbury) Loudermilk and has resided here all of his life.  Robert was married to Carol J. Scott on November 19, 1955 in Saybrook Twp.  He was the truck parts sales manager for R. W. Sidley, Inc. in Thompson, retiring in 2007.  Mr. Loudermilk enjoyed traveling with his group, “The Six Pack”, camping...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Stowers, age 97, of Rudd Rd., Saybrook Twp., passed away peacefully in her home that she shared with her beloved cat Toby.  She was the youngest of 7 children born on September 8, 1921 in Rock Creek, Ohio, the daughter of George & Susanna ((Lederer) Bender. Elizabeth married Ivan H. Stowers on August 28, 1940.  She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She and Ivan enjoyed traveling and camping in nearly every...

Eugene E. Clemens Jr., age 75, of Geneva, died Friday morning at the UH Geauga Medical Center.  He was born March 15, 1944 in Morgantown, WV, the son of Eugene E. & Mae L. (McCardle) Clemens. He was a member of Assumption Church in Geneva. He owned and operated a taxidermy business as well as a Red Wing franchise.  He loved to hunt and fish.  He was a Cleveland sports fan, with either the Browns, Indians or Cavs on the TV depending on the season. He enjoyed playing...