All Obituaries

Agnes Ann Fields age 90 passed away on April 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Agnes was born on December 24, 1933, in Conneaut, the daughter of Benjamin and Katherine (Snyder) Golaszewski.  She was a graduate of Conneaut High School.  She worked at the former Ohio Theater in downtown Conneaut, the Astatic Corp for 7 years and 30 years at Transplastics until her retirement.  Agnes was a member of Corpus Christi Parish.  She was an avid NASCAR racing...

Dale Ray Reffner, age 83 formerly of Conneaut, died April 4, 2024 at the Erie VA Medical Center. Dale was born February 10, 1941, in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of Maxwell and Arlene Thayer Reffner. He was a 1959 graduate of Conneaut High School and following graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force until he was honorably discharged in 1962. He attended Gannon University and earned his Accountant’s degree in Certification. Dale worked for many years as an Accountant at the...

Gunnar Grant Hagerman age 17 passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2024. Gunnar was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 25, 2006, the son of Thomas R. Hagerman and Ericka (Molnar) Post.  He was currently a junior at Conneaut High School and attended ATECH studying computers. Gunnar had a love for music and everything about it from song writing to mixing music on his computer and producing freestyle music.  He also enjoyed video games and hanging out with his best friend Ethan...

          Jennie L. Richcreek age 100 formerly of Conneaut passed away on April 1, 2024 at the Avenue at Aurora Care and Rehabilitation Center, Aurora, Ohio.           Jennie was born on March 8, 1924 in Conneaut the daughter of Frank and Mary Gurto Charles.  Following high school, she married her husband, Howard K. Richcreek on August 1, 1942 and together they raised their...

George N. Hlifka age 88 of Conneaut passed away on February 27, 2024 in Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. George was born on October 4, 1935 in Erie, PA; the son of George R. and Anna Polk Hlifka.  He was a 1953 graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School in Girard, PA and entered in the United States Marine Corp following high school.  He proudly served his country for three years in the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant until he was honorably discharged in 1956,...

Daniel E. Soliday, Jr. age 76 passed away on February 21, 2024, at Southwest General Hospital. Danny was born on September 10, 1947, in Ashtabula, the son of Daniel E. and Anna Gilogie Soliday, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Harbor High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968 and served his country during the Vietnam War until he was honorably discharged in 1971. He served three more years in the reserves until 1974. Danny worked at the Molded Fiberglass plant as a security...

Deborah Frances Lower, age 75 of Ashtabula, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence. Debbie was born June 24, 1948, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the daughter of John J. McCarthy and Allie Mae Prevatte. She was a graduate of Riveria High School and later came to Ashtabula County to live and raise her family. Debbie loved the outdoors and nature. She really enjoyed watching the Eagles in the area. She was an avid Cleveland sports fan. She watched every Indians, Browns...

Gail Elizabeth Marshall Mathews, loving mother, grandmother, devoted nurse and cherished member of the Monroe Township community, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10th, 2024. Her life was a testament to compassion, selflessness, and unwavering love. Gail dedicated her career to nursing, touching countless lives with her kindness and expertise. She approached her work with a gentle touch and a compassionate heart, earning the respect and gratitude of her patients and colleagues...

Thomas R. Perkio, age 31 of Conneaut, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2024. Tommy was born on May 12, 1992, in Conneaut, the son of Thomas A. Perkio and Rochelle Mooney. Tommy was a 2011 graduate of Conneaut High School.  Tommy was a welder and a micro-welder who had worked at smaller welding companies in the area. Tommy loved to fish, snowboard and play basketball at Township Park. He enjoyed playing video games, his guitar and music. He was a very talented artist. Tommy...

Paul C. Specht, 87, of Conneaut, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was the son of Francis and Marian (Nickles) Specht. Paul was a Conneaut High School graduate of the class of ’54.  He spent many years working as a Stationary Engineer for a company currently known as Duke Energy.  Additionally, Paul was also the owner/operator of Specht Siding Contractors.  Paul loved outdoor activities. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and...