All Obituaries

           Jennifer L. Aldrich age 49 died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.           Jennifer was born on February 11, 1972, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Tercho Aldrich, Sr.  She attended and was a graduate of Happy Hearts School and later worked for many years at Ashcraft Industries.  She lived in Lutz, Florida with her mom, dad and her brother Richard, Jr. for the...

          Beverly A. Drummond age 75 died July 15, 2021, at her home.           Beverly was born on January 12, 1946, in Conneaut the daughter of Paul and Caroline Iarocci Ruccolo.  She attended St. Mary grade school, was a 1965 graduate of Conneaut High School and Lakeland Community College.            She retired from the Conneaut Area City Schools as a paraprofessional and was...

          Dennis S. Bartfai age 75 died July 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA.           Dennis was born on April 17, 1946 in Cranesville, PA the son of Andy and Mary Sharie Bartfai.  He was a 1964 graduate of Northwestern High School and went on to work at the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1966.  During his tour of duty, Dennis received three Purple...

Carole A. Usher (Arp) age 82 died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Paulding County Nursing Center in Dallas, Georgia. Carole was born on November 29, 1938 in Conneaut, Ohio, and she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Clark) Arp.   Carole was a 1956 graduate of Conneaut High School.  Carole met the love of her life Larry Usher in 1962, and they were married for 59 years.  Carole lived in Conneaut until May 2014. Throughout her life, Carole was a member of the St....

          Lucille E. Bartone, 95, was surrounded by her family when she was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.  Born on August 27, 1925, in Conneaut she was the daughter of Stephen and Anna (Papernik) King.           Lucille was preceded in death by her first husband, James Walters, sons James Walters, Jr., David Walters, son-in-law Dennis Neiger, great-grandson Nash Neiger, sisters, brothers,...

          Emelia A. “Millie” Hall, age 93 died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.           Millie was born on June 19, 1927, in Conneaut the daughter of Benjamin and Katherine Snyder Golaszewski.  She attended Conneaut High School and went on to work at the former Astatic Corp. in production as a shipping...

          Norman A. “Red” Black, Jr. age 70 died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake, Ohio.           Norm was born on January 21, 1951 in Ashtabula the son of Norman and Helen Hreha Black, Sr.  He was a 1969 graduate of Saint John High School.  Norm was a very proud graduate of The Ohio State University Class of 1973, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in...

Raymond Archie Campbell, age 71 died, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Holiday Villages, where he resided. Ray was born on May 24, 1949 in Silver Creek, N.Y.  Ray entered the United States Marine Corps and served his county during the Vietnam War until he was honorably discharged in 1971. Raymond will be cremated, and his ashes will be buried at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with full military honors. The Raisian Family Funeral Home has been honored to assist with his burial.

Karen M. Nelson age 54 died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Tripoint Medical Center. Karen was born in Ashtabula on November 18, 1966 the daughter of Richard and Martha (Goring) Capela.  She was a 1985 graduate of Conneaut High School.  She worked for many years with Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood Home and Broadmoore School in Mentor working with autistic children.  She was recently employed with Biolife as a Phlebotomist.  Karen enjoyed playing...

John D. Blanar age 76 of Conneaut died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at UH Geauga Medical Center. John was born in Conneaut on July 4, 1944 the son of John and Alice Blanar.  John was a mechanic and enjoyed tinkering.  He also enjoyed fishing and old time Western movies. John is preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Jo Mickle and a sister at birth Lydia Blanar. He is survived by his wife Victoria (Brockway) Blanar, his sisters Alice McKendrick of New York, Ann Cosner of...