All Obituaries

Esther K. Bly, 95 of Land O Lakes, Fl., died September 11, 2018 at Genesis Health Care-Orchard Ridge. She was born February 8, 1923 to Wener and Agda (Ojajarvi) Keskinen in Ashtabula, OH. Esther was a long time member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church and in earlier years loved to play bridge and golf. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching the Cleveland Indians and Browns. Survivors include her son Douglas (Rebecca) Bly of Land O Lakes, FL; grandsons Donald (Holly) Bly...

Neiva J. Chapin, age 92, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  She was born March 18, 1926, in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of Arleigh and Effagene Congdon.  Neiva was a lifelong resident of Conneaut until her later years when she moved to assisted living in Macedonia, Ohio.  Neiva had many hobbies, some of which included reading, needlework, and painting.  Her membership in the Conneaut Artist Guild was especially enjoyable.  She also enjoyed music, played piano in...

Edward R. Detrick, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at his Kingsville residence.  Ed was born May 18, 1929, in Ashtabula, the son of Edward M. & Lena (Leatherman) Detrick.  He married the love of his life Lois (Applebee) on October 11,1947.  Ed was known by many as a local businessman.  He owned & operated Detrick Family Restaurant with his wife. Ed’s unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit persisted by founding Detrick Industrial Piping in...

Linda L. Warren, 77, of Conneaut, went home to be with her Lord on September 7, 2018, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. Linda was born January 25, 1941, to Clyde V. and Opal (Wallace) Carlson in Warren, OH. She grew up in Orwell and graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1958 and attended Warren School of Cosmetology. She later found joy working as a secretary at Brown Memorial Hospital in the radiology department. She was a member of the Conneaut Church of God and loved helping in...

John E. Gray, Jr., 76 of Conneaut, passed away Sunday September 9, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic with his family at his side.  He was born July 23, 1942 in Sewickley, PA the son of John & Mae (Hurte) Gray, Sr. John enjoyed visiting family and friends, watching TV, listening to music, electronics, playing the drums and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a past youth counselor for the Conneaut Police Department.  He is survived  by his wife Barbara...

Richard G. “Dick” Speer, Sr., 83, of Conneaut, passed away Sunday evening, September 9, 2018. He was born March 7, 1935 in Conneaut, and was the son of Fred and Leora (Kitchen) Speer. Richard attended Rowe High School and was a member of the National Guard. He worked for ESAB as a machinist, and enjoyed farming, gardening, Cleveland sports, especially the Indians, being home in his chair reading the paper, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 59...

Carol Marie Herb, 88, of North Palm Beach, FL, passed away on August 30, 2018 in the Hospice Unit of Palm Beach Gardens Hospital.  Carol was born on May 4, 1930 in Conneaut and was the daughter of the late William M. and Cecile Thompson Herb.  She graduated from Conneaut High School in 1948 and received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University in 1952 and her Master’s degree in 1957.  She studied further at the New York University and the New School...

Gregory D. Lamb, 59, of Conneaut, passed away Monday evening, September 3, 2018, at David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland, OH.  He was born June 13, 1959, in Meadville, PA, and was the son of Nancy (Toboz) Lamb and the late Robert B. Lamb. Greg was a 1977 graduate of Conneaut High School, and owned and operated GL Heating & Cooling.  He was an avid Steeler and Cavs fan, who especially enjoyed attending many games over the years.  He also enjoyed fishing. Survivors...

Donna J. Thompson, 88, of Saybrook, Ohio passed away Tuesday August 21, 2018 at Saybrook Landing.  She was born October 5, 1929 in Warren, Ohio, to the late Walter H. & Leola E. (Powers) Parshall.  On August 7, 1950 she married Glenn Alva Thompson who died on July 7, 2013.  Donna is survived by children, Donald (Suzie) Thompson of Kingsville, Sandra (Doug) Bowers of Ashtabula and Judith (Louis) Verdi of Marietta, Ohio; twelve grandchildren, Rebecca (Mark) Bartone, Tracy...

Jean M. Allds, 93, of Conneaut, OH, passed away Monday morning, August 27, 2018, at Lake Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  She was born February 10, 1925, in Conneaut and was the daughter of Roy W. and Mary (Sisson) Miller.  A 1942 graduate of Rowe High School, Jean attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Cleveland and later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Edinboro University.  She taught first grade in the Ashtabula School district, and...