All Obituaries

Duane T. Crandall, 56, of Ashtabula, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Carington Park Nursing Home. He was born August 7, 1961 in Erie, PA, and was the son of Duane Crandall and Carolyn (Caldwell) Bordner. Duane was a former member of the Conneaut Eagles #408, and was involved with leading many activities at Carington Park, where he had also been the Vice President of their resident counsel. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Bordner of Conneaut; his father Duane...

George R. Emery, Jr. 67, passed away Thursday April 12, 2018 at ACMC with his family by his side.  He was born August 10, 1950 in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of George R. & Jean (Throckmorten) Emery.  George was proud to have been a US Marine, serving during Vietnam. After his service to our country, he went to work for Elkem Metals until his retirement, he then worked for Kister and Fox Electric.  He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed...

Bert J. Pedigo, 77, of Monroe Township, passed away Monday evening, April 9, 2018 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. He was born December 21, 1940 in Pasadena, CA, and was the son of Ray and Alice (Johnstone) Pedigo. After high school graduation, Bert joined the United States Navy, and received his honorary BA from Sierra Madre City College. He later worked in satellite communication for Hughes Network System. Bert enjoyed writing, and was a published author. He...

Laura Anne Webb, 62, was born on May 18, 1955, and passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018, surrounded in love by her family who adores her. Laura was born to Robert and Sue (Kukasky) Crites in Ravenna, Ohio, and lived most of her life in Conneaut, Ohio. A nurse for more than three decades, Laura’s greatest passion was taking care of others. She loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart, and her spirit will be carried on by them in continuing to do the...

Thomas Beatty, 70, of Geneva, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 23, 2018 at his home.  He was born June 25, 1947 in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, to Arvid and Dorothy (Potter) Beatty. Thomas served in the United States Army, and was stationed in Okinawa during Vietnam. He and his team made several trips to deliver supplies to the troops in need during the war. He worked for as a Lathe Operator for General Electric retiring in 2010. He also worked for True Temper, and...

Cynthia Schatz, 67, of Conneaut, passed away Wednesday evening, April 18, 2018 in the Hospice Unit at ACMC. She was born December 11, 1950 in Conneaut, and was the daughter of Lloyd and Helen (Puffer) Hicks. Cynthia was a 1969 graduate of Conneaut High School and worked as a caretaker for Maples in Conneaut, and also for Johnson Group Home when she lived in North Carolina. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in West Springfield, and enjoyed...

Leroy C. Campbell, 80, of Plymouth Township, passed away Wednesday evening, April 18, 2018 in the Hospice Unit at ACMC. He was born October 13, 1937, in Conneaut, and was the son of Clyde and Mary Nora (Bancroft) Campbell. Leroy graduated from Kingsville High School and entered the National Guard where he served for 15 years as an Intelligence Officer. He then worked for MRM Trucking, Polchosky Excavating, Simak Trucking and retired from Truckman in October of...

George Pangratz, 79, of Conneaut, passed away April 6, 2018, at UH Conneaut Medical Center. Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at New Leaf United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jan and Pastor Scott Walsh officiating. George was a faithful member of New Leaf United Methodist and will be missed by many. Inurnment will take place in Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. Sign the guestbook at www.marcyfuneralhome.com.

Shirley A. Cooper, 91, of Conneaut, Ohio passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Lake Pointe Nursing & Rehab in Conneaut, Ohio.  She was born May 13, 1926 in Conneaut, and was the daughter of Rolla & Margaretta (Green) Coates.  Shirley was a 1944 graduate of Conneaut High School, and had lived in Canada for thirty years before moving back to Conneaut.  Shirley was a member of New Leaf United Methodist Church, Tops Club in Canada and Conneaut A.M....

David W. Kizina, 86, of Conneaut, passed away Friday morning, March 30, 2018, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville, OH. He was born May 7, 1931 in Ehrenfeld, PA, and was the son of Karl and Johanna (Wedlewsky) Kizina.  After high school, David enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving as a radar surveillance operator on the Texas Towers, off the mid-Atlantic coast of New England. He served our country for 8 years.  After the service, David moved...