All Obituaries

          Randy L. Strader age 66 of Conneaut passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Lake Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.           Randy was born on November 18, 1956, in Conneaut, the son of Harry and Rosemary Beckner Strader.  He was a 1975 graduate of Conneaut High School.  Following high school, Randy worked on a fishing troller and later became a machinist and retired from PHB Industries...

Celestine M. “Sis” Arcaro, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, September 23, 2023 on her 94th birthday at her residence. Sis was born on September 23, 1929, in Erie, Pa., the daughter of Frank and Laura (Cacchione) Berarducci.  She was a 1948 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and worked for a short time at the Boston Store in Erie. She took great pride in being a homemaker for her large family. She also operated CJ’s Quickstop store in Conneaut along...

Dennis W. McClellan, age 80, of Conneaut, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning September 6, 2023. Dennis was born on February 24, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Hugh and Marjorie (Garvin) McClellan. He graduated from St. John High School in 1961 and attended Gannon University. Dennis then spent time traveling out west before he was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War and served his country until being honorably discharged in 1967. Dennis returned to...

Eleanor M. Goodman, age 88 of Kingsville, passed away on September 5, 2023, at the Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehabilitation Home. Eleanor was born on February 18, 1935, in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of Gabriel and Agnes Crownapple Moross.  She was a graduate of Conneaut High School.  Eleanor worked for many years as a Veteranian Tech at Pleasant’s Animal Hospital in Ashtabula. She loved taking care of all the various animals and pets. She also enjoyed her knick...

Mary E. Armeni, age 101, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born in Conneaut on April 25, 1922, the daughter of James and Angeline DiPlacido Armeni.  She was a 1941 graduate of Conneaut High School.  Mary spent her life taking care of her family and her home.  She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Altar Rosary Society and served as a Eucharistic Minister.  For many years, Mary volunteered...

Kathryn Anne Specht loved spending time with her family but come the end of the evening she would declare it was chair time. So it seems fitting to start her obituary with that phrase. Kathy died August 29, 2023 in Conneaut at age 78 at her home, surrounded by her family. She must have decided it was chair time again. Kathy was born April 16, 1945 to H. Kent and Alberta Bennett Ericksen. She graduated Rowe High School in 1963 and kept in contact with her classmates throughout her life. She...

Sandy L. Zilch, age 66, surrounded by her family, entered into the Gates of Heavenly Kingdom, Friday evening, August 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born July 22, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Basil and Verna Brown King. She was a 1975 graduate of Cardinal High School in Middlefield, Ohio and worked in management for Webb Manufacturing, CW manufacturing for over twenty years and three years at Creative Mill Works. Sandra met the love of her life Denny...

Theodore J. “Ted” Grubke, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Ted was born on July 11, 1943, in Conneaut, the son of Theodore and Zenobia Komorowski Grubke. Following graduation from Rowe High School, Ted enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1961. He served his country and retired honorably as a Master Sergeant in 1981. Ted’s duty service included three years at the White House under President Carter aboard Marine...

LeRoy Richard Maleckar, age 86 of Conneaut, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 to join the love of his life, Sharon in heaven. LeRoy was born on July 15, 1937, in Conneaut, the son of John and Mollie Walter Maleckar. He was a 1956 graduate of Conneaut High School and served in the National Guard for six years until being honorably discharged. Leroy worked for several years at the former Olin Chemical plant, General Tire, and later retired from Millennium as a Lab Technician. LeRoy was a...

Joseph L. Robison, aged 68, of Ashtabula, passed away on August 2, 2023. Born on December 28, 1954, in Conneaut, he was the son of James W. and Janis Joslin Robison. Joe's legacy is one of perseverance, craftsmanship, and love for his family. Joe graduated from Conneaut High School in 1974. He was employed with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Co before joining the Conneaut Telephone Company, where he worked for 29 years until his retirement. In addition to his professional...