All Obituaries

Darlene R. Dain, 79, of Conneaut, passed away Tuesday evening, November 13, 2018 surrounded by her family, at Hillcrest Hospital. She was born June 4, 1939 in Galloway, WV, and was the daughter of John and Margaret (Robinson) McCoy. Darlene was a cook at Sportsline Bar and was a member of the Conneaut Eagles, Elks, Moose, VFW, and American Legion. She was mostly active with the Eagles Club #408, where she was past President of the Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, painting, doing...

Lawrence B. “Larry” Brammer, Jr., 74, of Conneaut, surrounded by his family, passed away Wednesday evening, November 7, 2018 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. He was born September 10, 1944 in Huntington, WV, and was the son of Lawrence and Virginia (Bryson) Brammer, Sr.  Larry graduated from Edgewood High School and enlisted in the US Navy where he served in Vietnam. After his military career, he enrolled at Kent State Ashtabula, where he was the 1st student body...

Patrick T. Soltis, 68, of Shaker Heights, passed away peacefully October 9. 2018, after a brief illness. He was born August 12, 1950 in Conneaut, and was the beloved son of the late Thomas and Joyce (Hewlett) Soltis. Survivors include his sisters Susan Soltis, and Kathleen Klecan; and his brother Daniel Soltis.  Patrick worked at Lincoln Electric in Euclid, Ohio for over 35 years and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  A private ceremony will be held at  St....

Laura L. Hill, 37, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Tuesday October 2, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born May 1, 1981 in Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter of Carl and Connie (Staib) Moyer. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, sporting events and concerts. Laura is survived by her husband Ryan Hill of Columbus; father Carl Moyer; siblings, Todd (Taryn) Moyer and Chad (Karen) Moyer; mother-in-law, Sandi Hill of Ashtabula; sister-in-law, Erica (Mike) Dragon...

Esther K. Bly, 95 of Land O Lakes, Fl., died September 11, 2018 at Genesis Health Care-Orchard Ridge. She was born February 8, 1923 to Wener and Agda (Ojajarvi) Keskinen in Ashtabula, OH. Esther was a long time member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church and in earlier years loved to play bridge and golf. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching the Cleveland Indians and Browns. Survivors include her son Douglas (Rebecca) Bly of Land O Lakes, FL; grandsons Donald (Holly) Bly...

Twila L. McBride Morrison, 92, died September 21, 2018 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville, OH. She was born on March 16, 1926 in Clarks Corners, OH, to Alfred and Blanche (Mansfield) Borowsky. Twila was a member of the First Assembly of God Church for many years, enjoying be a part of the Women’s Ministry. She was a homemaker and loved sewing, crocheting, knitting, baking and gardening, but above all, spending time with her family is what brought her the most...

John P. Kotnick, 76, of Monroe, passed away Friday morning, September 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 4, 1942 in Ashtabula and was the son of John and Grace (Reed) Kotnick. John graduated from Rowe High School in 1960. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy from 1960 to 1964. He worked for Olin Corporation prior to General Electric Conneaut Base Plant where he retired in 2002 after 29 years of service as a Maintenance Mechanic. John attended the...

Neiva J. Chapin, age 92, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  She was born March 18, 1926, in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of Arleigh and Effagene Congdon.  Neiva was a lifelong resident of Conneaut until her later years when she moved to assisted living in Macedonia, Ohio.  Neiva had many hobbies, some of which included reading, needlework, and painting.  Her membership in the Conneaut Artist Guild was especially enjoyable.  She also enjoyed music, played piano in...

Bonita J. Braden, 75, of Conneaut, passed away Friday morning, September 21, 2018. She was born February 10, 1943 in Conneaut, and was the daughter of Theodore and Gertrude (Adamson) Schailch. Bonita worked at the Main Restaurant & Bar, and Springside Tavern where she enjoyed the friendships she made taking care of her customers, and loved her cats and going to casinos. She will be missed by many. Survivors include her daughter Pamela (Tony Onion) Braden of Conneaut; her son Randy...

Edward R. Detrick, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at his Kingsville residence.  Ed was born May 18, 1929, in Ashtabula, the son of Edward M. & Lena (Leatherman) Detrick.  He married the love of his life Lois (Applebee) on October 11,1947.  Ed was known by many as a local businessman.  He owned & operated Detrick Family Restaurant with his wife. Ed’s unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit persisted by founding Detrick Industrial Piping in...