All Obituaries

Drusilla S. Bartone, age 87, of Conneaut, OH died on April 2nd at her home, surrounded by her loving daughters.  She was born November 19, 1932 in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of Richard L. and Katherin (Wilson) Swanson. Drusilla graduated from Bradford Junior College and Denison University with a degree in English. She worked in Cleveland, OH at University Hospital as a medical recorder for several years before her marriage to George M. Whitney in 1956, after which she moved to...

Ronald P. Altsman, 81, of North Kingsville passed away unexpectedly Saturday March 28, 2020 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.  He was born May 8, 1938 in Erie, PA the son of Edward and Madeline (Wittenberg) Altsman. Ronald retired from A. Louis Supply Co. He had a deep love for his family, enjoyed driving his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 to car shows.  He was part of the Lighthouse Cruisers of Conneaut and loved his German Sheppard, “Brandi”. Survivors include his...

Paulette Osborne-Hillyer, 71, of Conneaut, passed away Friday morning, March 27, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born October 17, 1948 in Conneaut and was the daughter of Albert Pape and Grace (Kovacs) Roberti. Paulettes compassionate spirit and dedication earned her the Ashtabula County’s Senior of the Year Award for 2018. Her love for cooking carried into her career serving many years at Conneaut Giant Eagle. After its closing, she went on to work in dietary at UH Conneaut...

Robert N. Smith, 78, of Conneaut, passed away Thursday March 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 14, 1941 in Conneaut, Ohio the son of Joseph & Betty (Tanner) Smith. Robert retired from Raytheon as a machinist.  He belonged to the Conneaut Moose, Eagles and the American Legion Cowle Post #151 and was a former member of the Mason’s. He enjoyed fishing, green house gardening, wood working especially furniture & cabinets and loved to read.   Survivors...

Alexandria Victoria “Ali” Webb, 28, of Geneva, passed away in West Chester, Ohio March 26, 2020, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. She was born October 2, 1991 and was the daughter of Joseph and Missy Webb. Ali grew up in Geneva, attending Geneva Schools. While in middle school, she was Student Ambassador, visiting Australia and New Zealand. Ali was a member of the Geneva Marching Band and was the Field Commander for three years. She played soccer and received her...

Viola Esther Beckwith, 94, of Conneaut, died March 20, 2020, at The Villa at the Lake Assisted Living Facility. Viola was born November 7, 1925 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Clyde G. Bishop and Ethel Gerwig Bishop. She was a 1943 graduate of Conneaut High School. Viola worked at Stop and Shop, in the meat department for Charles Dickson in Conneaut, and Charlie Moses in Ashtabula for 40 years. Before that she worked with her husband at Dean Beckwith Feed and Supply in East Conneaut. All the...

Michael S. “Shoe” Shumake, 65, of Conneaut, passed away March 16, 2020 at UH Cleveland. He was born August 30, 1954 in Conneaut and was the son of Robert B. Shumake and Marian J. (Cummins) Reinke. Michael graduated from Northwestern High School and had been employed at Lake Erie Correctional Institution, the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department, and the North Kingsville Police Department, before becoming disabled. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, watching Star Trek...

James “Jamie” Janco, Jr, 41, of Painesville passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2020 at his home.  He was born August 4, 1978 in Ashtabula, Ohio the son of James Janco, Sr. and Bonnie Korabek. He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and being with his family. Survivors include his mother, Bonnie Korabek of Ashtabula; brothers, Chuck (Jonah) Janco of Portland, Oregon and Doug Janco of Los Angeles, CA; aunts and uncles, Richard (Amelia) Janco of Madison, Jerry Janco...

Barbara J. Poff, 96 of Conneaut, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. She was born April 29, 1923 in Cleveland, OH, and was the daughter of John and Edith (Harvey) Erb. Barbara attended the Andrews School for Girls in Willoughby. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, where she loved working in the kitchen, and helping with many luncheons and activities. She was known as the “Pie Cutter.” She enjoyed quilting,...

On March 1, 2020 David (Dave) Iler Moon, set out on his next adventure heaven bound. Jesus was there waiting for him with open arms saying well done good and faithful servant. His loving wife of 34 years Laurie (Funk) and his family were present by his side as he began his journey to his Eternal home.   David was born December 18, 1932, the youngest of four boys born to the proud parents of Argyle J. and Garland (Sterner) Moon in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. After graduating high school, he...