All Obituaries

Patricia M. Berkowitz, 99, of North Kingsville died Friday January 13, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio with her family at her side. Born August 7, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Layton and Marion (Harrington) Covert.  Pat served in the Women’s Army Corps stuffing parachutes while stationed in Florida. She worked at Olson Bakery from 1964 until 1987, when she retired. After her retirement she went to work for Covered Bridge Pizza...

Alyssa Reynolds-Sherman, 28, of Millcreek, PA, passed away Thursday January 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born May 24, 1994 in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of Kevin and Rhonda (Novak) Reynolds. Alyssa graduated from McDowell High School in 2012, Penn State in 2016 with an associate in English and the Institute of Medical and Business Careers in 2019 where she became a certified Veterinarian technician.  She worked for Erie Animal Hospital until she became...

Kevin D. Eddy, 67, of Ashtabula, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born December 14, 1955 in Conneaut, the son of Robert E. and Joyce A. (Giles) Eddy. Kevin was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for Plycraft. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and skeet-shooting in his younger years, being with his family, and frequenting the local “social” establishments. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. Survivors include his...

George E. (Geo) Hogle left this life to continue his journey on January 25, 2023.  He was aided on his journey by Hospice of the Western Reserve following a diagnosis of abdominal sarcoma in November of last year. He was born January 23, 1938 in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of Neal and Friedaline (Hanni) Hogle. George attended Rowe school for all 12 years, graduating in 1956. He participated in band, choir, baseball, and basketball. He was also active in 4-H with the “Cloverleaf...

Pierpont, Ohio Dr. James R. (Doc) Droese passed away at his home on January 18, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Jim was born May 2, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to Norman H. and Grace (Seith) Droese.  He spent his childhood on Antioch Road in North Perry, Ohio on his parents’ vegetable truck farm.   Jim graduated from Perry High School in 1951 and was proud to be a Perry Pirate.  He attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he...

Dorothy M. Myers, 85, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born February 25, 1937 in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Alice (Swap) Hathaway. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of the Conneaut area where she graduated from Conneaut High School in 1955. She belonged to First Assembly of God Church in Conneaut until she moved to Andover in 1996 where she faithfully attended Penn Line Church of Christ.   She enjoyed...

Gerald and Bette Hewlett Together Again Forever Gerald L. Hewlett, 93, of Kingsville, passed away January 6, 2023 at Ashtabula County Medical Center. Gerald was born in Painesville, Ohio to James Hewlett and Marcell (Bediant) Hewlett. Gerald’s wife Bette Hewlett passed away June 6, 2015. Bette was born in Conneaut, Ohio to John Felde and Bessie (Watson) Felde. Gerald enlisted in the United States Army in 1948 and served in Germany until 1954. Upon his return to the states, he...

Jean “Dick” R. Sharp of Conneaut passed away Monday January 2, 2023 at Carington Park.  Born April 18, 1930 in Conneaut, he was the son of Walter “Red” and Laina (Rankinen) Sharp. Dick served in the US Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War before being honorably discharged. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad in 1988 as Brakemen after thirty-nine years of service. Dick belonged Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and the Conneaut Eagles. He enjoyed...

Lyla A. Kightlinger, 74, of Conneaut, passed away Saturday evening, December 24, 2022 at UH Geneva Medical Center. She was born March 15, 1948 in Conneaut, the daughter of Arthur McCumber and Laura (Jones) Fabish. Lyla was a graduate of Conneaut High School and worked as a supervisor for 16 years for T & A Truck Stop. She also had worked as an aide for Happy Hearts School and Home Health. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church where she was a very active member, teaching...

Joyce L. Dunford, 89, of Conneaut and formerly of Dorset passed away December 16, 2022 at the Harrington Home in Conneaut. Joyce was born in Dorset, Ohio to Dale and Alice (Zaebst) Jewell on January 13, 1933.  She attended Dorset High School.  Joyce had many jobs throughout her life and worked for many years in the meat department at Stop-N-Shop and Knights Meat Market in Jefferson.  Before her retirement she worked several years in the Vision Center in Walmart. Joyce...