All Obituaries

Ladimir (Sparky) Kubichek, Jr. Ladi (81) died at peace in the loving arms of Jesus on January 15, 2022. Ladi was born on the family farm in Sheffield on November 1, 1940 to Ladimir and Mary Kubichek, Sr. He Attended Kingsville School and graduated in 1958. He also Attended Ohio State University for 1 year where he met the love of his life MaryJo McCauley.  He was in the Peace Corp, Nigeria from 1964-66. When he returned home he married MaryJo on December 17, 1966 and were happily...

Anthony “Tony” S. Bucci, Jr., 60, of Monroe Township, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 12, 2021,  at UH Conneaut Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born September 12, 1961 in Ashtabula, the son of Anthony S. and Patricia (Gordon) Bucci, Sr, and Marie Bucci. Tony was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a welder for Roger Brothers. He enjoyed fishing at Pymatuning local creeks and the ocean in Florida. He is survived by his loving...

Cindy L. (Osburn) Bucci, 63 of Kelloggsville, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at UH Conneaut Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born December 8, 1957, in Conneaut, the daughter of Harry Wilson and Verna (Wise) Osburn. Cindy graduated from Edgewood High School in 1976 and worked for Olson's Family Bakery and Happy Hearts School as an instructor assistant. She retired in 2012 after being diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma. She beat cancer, and in 2021 she was...

        Joan Elaine Walrath Laird, 92, died peacefully on July 13, 2021. She was a devoted wife to Duane Laird, . She is survived by her three children, Pamela S. Laird, of California, Stephanie J. Wong, of Oregon and Ned W. (Chip) Laird of Washington State, and four grandchildren, Rachel J. Wong of Seattle, WA, Jessica J. Wong of Portland, OR, Emma S. Laird of Boise, ID and Graham W. Laird of Seattle, WA as well as her brother Gary Walrath of North Kingsville, OH....

Arthur Michael Speer, 70, of Conneaut, passed away at home on June 10, 2022. He was born August 13, 1951 in Conneaut, the son of Arthur J. and Lina (Shreve) Speer. Art was a 1970 graduate of Conneaut High School and served honorably in the Army as an operating room technician. He worked at Webb Manufacturing and Emco Wheaton. Art is survived by his wife and friend, Jeannie (Eaton) Speer; his daughter Heather (Tim Hudson) Speer; his sister Kathleen (William) Cutshall; and his granddaughter...

Sara I Rowe, 85 formally from Ashtabula passed away Wednesday June 15, 2022 at the Villa at the Lake, Conneaut.  She was born August 19, 1936 in New Castle, Pa, the daughter of John and Elva (Powers) Bockius. Sara drove school bus for Buckeye Local School District and for the blind and deaf school in Columbus, Ohio.  She was involved in 4-H, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Buckeye music boosters.  She was very involved with the East Side Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday...

Clarice Jean Stewart, 91, of Conneaut, Ohio passed away on October 29, 2021.  She was born in Conneaut on October 14, 1930, the firstborn child of Edgar and Madeline (Slocum) Speer.  While working at JJ Newberry's in high school, she met Clair W. Stewart when his sister, Helen, introduced the two. They later married and moved to North Kingsville, where they created a family home with five grateful children; John (deceased), Stephen (Laura) of North Kingsville; Paul...

Precious baby girl Jazzlynn Mae Monroe was born May 28, 2022 and passed away peacefully on June 3, 2022, at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH. She is the daughter of Heather Monroe-Smith and Nicholas Renninger of Conneaut. Jazzlynn may have only been on this earth a brief time, but she was loved so much by her family. Survivors include her parents, siblings Kyra Smith, Nevaeh Smith, Peyton Renninger, Aaron Fultz, Mayson Renninger, and Nathan Rockwell; aunts...

Shirley Ann Allen, 89 of Conneaut passed away at home Sunday May 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1932 in Erie, PA to Edward and Betty Winslow. Shirley married William Allen on June 16, 1950 at the First Methodist Church in Conneaut, Ohio. During her life Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed camping, reading, sewing, playing cards, and preparing delicious home cooked meals...

Norman L. Toncre, 84, of Conneaut, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Hospice House in Cleveland, OH. He was born January 6, 1938, in Painesville, OH, the son of Albert and Gladys (Brainard) Toncre. Norman was a veteran of the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked for General Motors as a Draftsman. He was a member of the Kingsville First Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. At his past churches he was Deacon, taught Sunday School and was an Elder. His...