All Obituaries

 Virginia Leigh Bilicic, 72, a lifelong resident of Geneva, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15th.  Born on June 24th  1947, the second child of William and Alberta (Thompson) Jamison, “Ginny” lived a full and active life of service. As a young girl, Ginny delighted her parents and family members with her tap-dancing ability—a skill she would employ later in life….  She was a proud student of Spencer Elementary school and went on to...

Irene H. Doll, 97 of Ashtabula died Saturday (Jan. 11th) at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Ashtabula. She was born March 19, 1922 in Brownhill, Pennsylvania the daughter of Peter and Mary (Vasko) Galambus. She had worked for over twenty years at Forsyth Store in Ashtabula. Following she and her husband’s retirement they moved to Interlachen, Florida were the lived for over twenty years. After her husband’s death she moved back to Ashtabula and lived with her daughter...

Paul Laughlin died unexpectedly at his winter home in S. Carolina, Jan. 7th. He also had a summer home at G-O-T-L. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for True Temper, Coca-Cola, and PCS Nitrogen as well as operating his own excavating Co. Paul had many hobbies, but really enjoyed motorcycling, boating, and traveling. Survivors include his brother Bill (Laurie) Laughlin, stepsons Richard and Al Jordon, stepdaughter Dawn Pallutch, two nephews Robert and Paul Laughlin,...

Judy A. Caudell, age 63, of Newton Falls, was unexpectedly found deceased at her residence Thursday morning. She was born November 22, 1956 in Norton, VA the daughter of Virgil & Ruby (Stidham) Strugill.  Judy was a longtime resident of Jefferson and Southington before residing in Newton Falls the past six months.  Her activities included drawing, coloring and watching television. Survivors include her mother, Ruby Sturgill of W. Farmington; three children, Samantha (John)...

Gualberta Diaz, 96 died Saturday (Dec. 28th) at Saybrook Landing, Ashtabula, Ohio. She was born July 11, 1923 In Guayama, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Herminia Rodriquez and Jose Diaz Burgos. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, dancing, listening to music, watching wrestling matches on TV, horse racing and going to the casino. Surviving her are three daughters, Juana (Flor Santiago) Oquendo of Palm Springs, Florida, Hilda...

Jack L. White, 76 of Saybrook Township died Saturday (Dec. 28th) at the Ahuja Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born May 16, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia the son of Charles Clifford and Elsie T. (Mullins) White. Jack was a former member of the Ashtabula Rod & Gun Club who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially also liked taken care of his lawn. Surviving him is his son, Jonathan White with whom he lived; two grandchildren, Brandon Persavich and Stephen White. He is...

Donald E. “Smitty” Smith, age 77, Denmark Twp., died early Saturday morning at his residence. He was born September 8, 1942 in East Millsboro, PA, the son of James & Eliza (Brooks) Smith and has lived in the Jefferson area the past 42 years, coming from Pittsburgh, PA.  Mr. Smith was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp, serving during the Vietnam Era. He was married to Shirley A. Morse on July 3, 1965 in Pittsburgh.  Smitty was a self-employed truck driver,...

Jeanne L. Camensky, 83 of North Kingsviile died Thursday (Dec, 26th) at UH Conneaut Medical Center in Conneaut, Ohio. She was born December 15, 1936 in Ashtabula the daughter of Raymond and Helen McNutt. She had worked for twenty five years for Pre-Mix in North Kingsville. Jeanne was a animal lover and also enjoyed working in the yard. Surviving her is a son, Richard (Louella) Mackey of New Church, Virginia; a daughter, Phyllis (Dale) Platz of Pierpont; five grandchildren, Daniel,...

Christine E. Horn   Christine E. Horn 72 of Ashtabula died Thursday (Dec. 26th) surrounded by loving family at her home. She was born June 30, 1947 in Geneva, Ohio the daughter of Thaddeus and Stella (Green) Brenwald and has been a life time area resident. She was a graduate of Ashtabula High School in 1966. She attended the Trinity Presbyterian Church and enjoyed flowers, crocheting, going on drives and she loved her two cats. Surviving her is her mother, Stella Fuchs of...

Paul A. Miller, 74 of Ashtabula died Wednesday (Dec. 18th) at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland. He was born January 22, 1945 in Ashtabula the son of Donald and Mary (Wolf) Miller and has been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Ashtabula High School. He attended Ohio State University and Kent State University.He then joined his father at D H Miller and Son Greenhouse in Ashtabula until 1984. He spent some time working for Mikkelsen’s Greenhouse and Northeast Box...