All Obituaries

Bruce J. Pakkala, 52, of Conneaut, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 18, 2022 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1969 in Ashtabula, the son of Robert E. and Patricia M. (Recore) Pakkala. Bruce graduated for Geneva High School and was a dedicated employee for the City of Ashtabula in the Public Works Department. Before working for the city he had worked for Esab. He was a member of the Local Union AFSCME and enjoyed motorcycles and working on cars, he...

Anthony Iorio, Jr. (known as “Butch” to family), 76 of Conneaut, OH passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born June 5, 1945, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the son of Anthony and Virginia (Grunfelder) Iorio, Sr. Tony was raised in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from McArthur High School in Hollywood, FL. He worked for Holly Motors, Point Auto Sales, and had worked as the finance manager for Greg Sweet Ford. He was Christian by faith He had a great love for his family and...

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...

Michael C. Burns, 54, of Conneaut, passed away at his home on January 7, 2022. He was born October 12, 1967, the son of Joseph and Mary Anne (Heasman) Burns. Following graduation from Bellevue High School, Michael joined the National Guard and attended Toledo University graduating with his bachelor’s degree. He worked as a financial auditor before becoming disabled. He had a love for the outdoors enjoying golfing with the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, boating, fishing, and finding beach...

Faith Marie Sherry, 80, of Conneaut passed away January 13, 2022 at UMPC Hamot.  She was born March 29, 1941 in Conneaut.  The daughter of Fred and Anna (Brewster) Kercher, Jr. She retired from General Electric in Conneaut. Faith enjoyed planting flowers, feeding the birds, loved all animals, she was a big fan of true crime programs and a big fan of new seasons of Hawaii 5-0, CSI, NCSI.  She loved to read. Faith loved watching all Ohio sports teams but The Ohio State was her...

Edward "Ed" P.W. Ridenour, 45, of Ashtabula, passed away Monday, January  3, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy battle with CovId-19. He was born March 19, 1976 to Leroy and Deborah (King) Ridenour. Ed graduated from Ashtabula High School and attended Triangle Tech in Erie to get his accounting degree. He worked for Grand River Rubber as a machine operator. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends, and any type of card games. He coached...

Brian Kevin Slocum, 38, passed away at home January 10, 2022.  He struggled with chronic illness for several years.  Kevin was a kind and insightful person, with a hilarious sense of humor.  He loved to read, and he wrote remarkably well.  In his healthier years he enjoyed camping, sailing, skiing, rock climbing, football, and wrestling. Kevin was a terrific musician.  He played guitar in several local bands and enjoyed playing the piano. He was known for his...

Christy Lee “Cia” Brocklehurst, 45, of Ashtabula, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born September 18, 1976, in Conneaut, the daughter of Butch Smock and Judy (Heaven) Smock. Christy was an occupational therapist and worked at Cornerstone Rehabilitation. She enjoyed hiking, hunting, kayaking, running, and coaching her daughter’s basketball and volleyball team. She was a go-getter, had a heart of gold and loved and lived for her family. Survivors include her...

Marie E. Riley, 85, of Conneaut, passed away Friday evening January 7, 2022 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville. She was born July 8, 1936 in Conneaut, the daughter of Adam and Mary (Manz) Roland. Marie worked for Trans Plastics and enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. Survivors include her daughter Diane Madonna of Duluth, GA; step-son Don (Elaine) Riley; step-daughter Ann Marie Savel; and her sisters Carol Chirakos and Marjorie Baker. She was preceded in death by her...

George “Sarge” Richards, 89, of Conneaut passed away Sunday January 2, 2022 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.  He was born September 2, 1932 in North Kingsville, Ohio the son of Miles and Lempi (Hakkarainen) Richards. George graduated from Rowe High School.  He then enlisted into the US Army during the Korean War obtaining the rank of Corporal. He then served in the Ohio Army National Guard for another twenty-six years obtaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He...