All Obituaries

Doris J. Braden, 85, of Conneaut, passed away Monday evening, January 6, 2020 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville, OH. She was born March 1, 1934 in Chardon, OH, and was the daughter of Jake and Audrey (Sprinkle) Meeks and raised by her aunt and uncle Elsie and Morton Sprinkle. Doris worked for Jefferson manufacturing for 5 years, school bus driver for Conneaut Area City Schools, worked at the corner store in Kingsville, and also worked as a waitress at the Sugar Bowl in West...

Phillip G. Warren, 87, of Conneaut, passed away Thursday morning, December 26, 2019 at Uh Conneaut Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1932 in Conneaut, and was the son of Wallace and Ezma (Hunter) Warren. Phillip entered the United States Army and served as Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He worked as a machinist for RPC Valve and was a 35 year member of the Church of God. He was an avid reader of the Bible, enjoyed word searches, fishing, and coached the kids during their...

Leonard J. Sikora, 91, of Conneaut, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born January 7, 1928 in Dunkirk, New York, and was the son of John and Helen (Krzyzanawicz) Sikora. Leonard was a Paratrooper for the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a conductor for the Nickel Plate Railroad. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the American Legion Cowle Post #151, the Springfield VFW, and was a life member of the Bellevue VFW. He was an avid supporter...

Raymond Otto Howell, 57, of Sheffield Township, died unexpectedly Friday, December 27 at UH Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1962 in Conneaut, the son of Franklin Howell and Kathleen (Qualman) Howell. Ray graduated from Ashtabula County Vocational School /Edgewood Senior High School in 1981, after which he managed Lawn & Leisure Small Engine Repair Shop in North Kingsville for five years.  He was employed at Thomas Fence Company in Ashtabula for 28 years...

Edward “Dave” Rettinger, 79, of North Kingsville, passed away Sunday evening, December 22, 2019 at University Hospital Cleveland. He was born May 8, 1940 in McDonald, Pennsylvania, and was the son of Edward J. and Margaret (Wilson) Rettinger. After high school graduation Dave enlisted in the United States Army serving with the 82nd Airborne Special Forces and was a paratrooper. He was stationed in Germany and also Vietnam. He then began working for Union Carbide (now known as...

Ruth H. Long, 97, of Newbury, Ohio and formerly of Conneaut, Ohio passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019 at UH Geauga Medical Center.  She was born September 15, 1922 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Charles and Gertrude (Denison) Hutton. She belonged to the former First United Methodist Church of Conneaut, where she was director of the hand bell choir and was on the child care board.  She was Past President of McDowell Club.  She enjoyed reading, woodcarving, music,...

Elsie L. Reinke, 98, of Fairview, PA, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday December 5, 2019 at Fairview Manor. Born August 17, 1921 in Centerville, PA, she was a longtime resident of West Springfield, PA. The daughter of Samuel Post & Ethel (Van Guilder) Post Bailey. Elsie was never happier then when she was serving the Lord at the Federated Church in East Springfield. She was a senior choir member for years, assisted the choirs in which her children participated, taught...

Denise Cunningham, 67, of Conneaut, passed away Thursday December 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 11, 1952 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth & Barbara (Leonard) Davis. She enjoyed traveling, baking, working with the disabled, but most of all loved spending time with her grandson, Greyson. Survivors include her children, Richard (Gayle) Cunningham of Willoughby and Michael (Jessica Sprinkle) Cunningham of Conneaut; the light of her...

Duane Robert Wheeler, 82, of Conneaut, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic.  Duane was born in Conneaut, Ohio to Marion and Gerould Wheeler on November 21, 1937.  Duane served in the National Guard for three years, training in Erie, PA. He married Shirley Ann Fry on March 2, 1957. Duane and Shirley enjoyed the better part of their 62 year marriage in Conneaut, where they worked, raised a family and formed many friendships. Duane is survived by his...

Thelma J. Szalai, 91, of Conneaut, passed away Friday November 22, 2019 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home with her family surrounded by her side. She was born December 7, 1927 in Conneaut, the daughter of Walter & Hildred (Hicks) Armstrong. Thelma retired from Brown Memorial in 1992. Thelma loved being with her family. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, flowers and farming. Survivors include her children, John (Jane) Szalai of Pierpont, Darlene Dowell of Columbus, Trudy (John Jenyk)...