All Obituaries

Frank Albert Simmons, age 80 of Monroe Center, passed away on June 4, 2026. Frank was born on August 16, 1945, to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Pierce) Simmons. Frank is survived by four nieces and one nephew: Renee (Jim) Dunn of North Kingsville, OH, Robin (Tom) Donnelly of Albany, OH, Rita Aldrich of Jacksonville, FL, Tracy (Jim) Flore of Celina, OH and Rick Towne of Grand Mound, IA.  Frank is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his ...

Charles “Chuck” A. Kent, Jr., 79, of North Kingsville, passed away Thursday morning, May 28, 2026 at Uh Conneaut Medical Center. He was born September 10,1946 in Conneaut, the son of Charles A. and Anna (Trenter) Kent, Sr. Chuck graduated from Conneaut High School before proudly serving in the United States Army from 1963 to 1967. During his military service, he earned the Parachutist Badge, Expert Badge (Rifle E-14), and the National Defense Service Medal. Following his ...

Troy Craft, 63, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born on May 1, 1963, Troy will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his passion for motorcycles and fishing, and the many lives he touched throughout the years. Troy enjoyed spending time on his motorcycle and found peace and happiness out on the water fishing. He loved the simple things in life and treasured the time spent with family and friends. Troy is survived by his Dad Wayne Craft, his two sons, Nicholas ...

Rhoda McCann, 74, of Conneaut, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born July 11, 1951 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Esther (Crump) Kilo, Sr. Rhoda was raised along the Monongahela River, swimming, playing and exploring the creek bed which began her love for waterways and beaches. Her zest for life was contagious, if the sun was shining and people were around, Rhoda was in her happy place. She loved to cook and feed ...

Anita M Housel 70 of Monroe Township passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 19, 2026. She was born on January 24,1956 in Ashtabula, OH to Robert and Doris (Moline) Munger. She worked for CTI Audio until their closing and spent most of her time farming, driving tractors and racing horses. Her greatest joy was her family, spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Anita is survived by her husband Jeffrey whom she married September 5, 1975; daughters Renee ...

Roberta “Bobbi” Marie Watson, 83 of Orwell, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Austinburg Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 31, 1942 in Ashtabula, OH to Robert and Vera (Allen) Mason. She was a graduate of Ashtabula High School and worked in the clerical department for Tru Temper. Bobbi loved to play scratch off tickets and bingo especially at Hide-A-Way Lakes campground in the evenings and helping in the front office to check in campers. She was a ...

James “Jim” J. Call, 83, of Conneaut, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born on February 22, 1943, in Conneaut, a son of James D. Call and Mary (Moroski) Spink. Jim was a lifelong resident of Conneaut and a graduate of Conneaut High School, Class of 1961. Following high school, he attended Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland, Ohio, where he majored in Mechanical Engineering. He dedicated 30 years of his career to P&C Dock Company, ...

Robert “Bob” B. Hicks, 82, of Conneaut, formerly of Ashland, NH, passed away May 1, 2026 at UH Geauga Hospital. He was born June 26, 1943 in Chelsea, MA, the son of Howard and Theresa (Porter) Hicks. Bob was a hard worker who always kept busy with different jobs over the years but most recently retired as the Ashland County building inspector in New Hampshire. He was a man of Christ and devote believer in the Bible and was a pastor of Christian Evangelistic Ministries at one ...

David L. Roach, 77, of Conneaut, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at UH Conneaut Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1948 in Huntington, WV, the son of David Brown and Loris Roach. David worked as a supervisor for CJ Hughes Pipe in Huntington. Alongside his wife, Maxine, he owned and operated Celebrations on Main Street in Conneaut. He was also a devoted member of Kelly Hill Baptist Church. David had a passion for working with his hands and could often be found in his garage, tinkering ...

Kenneth J. “Pottsy” Potts, 71, of Conneaut, passed away Sunday evening, March 29, 2026 at Reserve Care/David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born October 24, 1954 in Sewickley, PA, the son of Fred L. and Sarah L. (Gallagher) Potts, Jr. Pottsy graduated from Moon High School and worked as a laborer at Vesuvius for many years. He was a member of the Conneaut Moose Lodge 472, and the American Legion Cowle Post #151, and enjoyed golfing, birdwatching, nature, and having a ...