All Obituaries

Charles J. Golembiewski, 61, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He lost his battle with esophageal cancer on February 21, 2021.  Beloved son of Patricia Ann DeSantis and step-father Michael J. DeSantis, Charles was born in Erie, Pa on November 23, 1959. Preceding him in death is grandfather, Walter L. Golembiewski, grandmother, Helen L. Golembiewski and half-sister, Margarita Patrice Roschnow. Charles was a responsible man and one of integrity, always leading...

Jess W. Finlaw, 87, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021 at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.  He was born May 17, 1933 in Burton, Ohio the son of Raymond & Theresa (Soos) Finlaw. Jess retired from the City of Conneaut Road Department in 1981. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding around in his golf cart, traveling with family and Wintering in Texas.  Jess enjoyed spending time with his family.   Survivors include his children, Terri...

William A. Tennant 78, of Conneaut passed away Wednesday February 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 31, 1942 in Geneva, Ohio, the son of Lonnie & Eithel (Spencer) Tennant. Retiring from Wayne Dalton Plastics as a supervisor in October 2006. William was a graduate of Rowe High School.  He belonged to the Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling with Monroe Fire Sirens on bus trips and getting...

Jacqueline “Jackie” K. Weahkee, 44, of Conneaut, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at UH Conneaut Medical Center. She was born July 22, 1976 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Harry and Betty (Marshall) Baldwin. Jackie graduated from Conneaut High School, and enjoyed fishing, camping, and driving around. Survivors include her husband James Weahkee, daughters Desiree Wagner of Fort Wayne, IN, and Katelyn Weahkee of Conneaut, OH; grandchildren Isaiah and Lilliana Weahkee; and...

Timothy L. Burcham, Jr., 32 of Conneaut, passed away unexpectedly Monday February 8, 2021.  He was born October 16, 1988 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Tim Burcham, Sr., & Debbie (Cropek) Burcham. He enjoyed skateboarding, writing, and spending time with his dog Diego. Timothy was a very spiritual person. Survivors include his parents, Debbie (Joe Yehl) Burcham & Tim (Vickie) Burcham, Sr.; paternal grandmother Janice (Richard Packard) Burcham; maternal grandparents, Sandy...

Richard L. Johnston, 84, of Conneaut, passed away Thursday morning, February 4, 2021 at his home. He was born October 15, 1936 in Conneaut, the son of John and Lillian (Teppo) Johnston. Richard graduated from Conneaut High School and worked as Superintendent for the Water Plant for the City of Conneaut retiring in 1989. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the American Legion Cowle Post #151, the Conneaut Moose Lodge, and was one of the very first members of the Ashtabula...

Barbara J. Schomaker, 87 of Conneaut, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. She was born May 21, 1933 in Vinita, OK, the daughter of Carl and Elsie (Donelson) Brown. Barbara began working at the age of thirteen. She taught dance at Arthur Murrey's studios in Erie, later working as an assembler and then became a forklift operator for Marx Toys for 28 years until the place closed their doors forever.  She then went to work for BWI...

Michael J. Pyle, Sr., 62 of Conneaut, passed away Sunday at Carington Park in Ashtabula.  He was born May 27, 1958 in Great Lakes, IL. The son of Joseph & Irene (Thompson) Pyle. He was an artist, drawing many things for the residents of Lake Pointe, family and friends. Survivors include his wife Marcia (Fertig); children, Michael (Megan) Pyle, Melanie (Mike) Shannon & Melissa (Chris) Treidell; nine grandchildren; siblings, Mark (Shelly) Pyle, Tammy (Mike) Mondy, Kim...

Willard Mullins, 69 of Monroe Twp. Passed away Monday February 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 11, 1951 in Logan, WV, the son of James & Rosie (Blizzard) Mullins. Willard worked in a foundry before going to work for Manfredi Trucking as a mechanic.  He was on the Pioneer Picnic Committee, Coon Hunters Association in the past. He enjoyed cooking and was known for his pumpkin pies making forty at a time, hunting, fishing, four wheeling,...

Larry L. Wheeler, 69, of Conneaut passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born September 25, 1951 in Conneaut, the son of Howard & Esther (Molzon) Wheeler. Larry received his Masters degree from Wester Carolina. He retired from Conneaut School System in 2006 as a Psychologist.  He also worked for Coach USA in Fairview as a bus driver after he retired. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, playing cards, board games especially Yahtzee with his wife. Survivors...