All Obituaries

Brandon Lee Butts, Aka "Brando", aka "the rocket", died on June 25, 2026, at his home. Circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation. Brandon was born at Brown Memorial Hospital on August 11, 1992, to his parents Lenette (Dello) Butts and Randolph Butts, both of Conneaut. At a young age, Brandon found his love for anything with wheels and a motor. He had a passion for tinkering and fixing. When his mind was clear he could accomplish anything.  He ...

Nancy P. Cifelli, age 90, of Conneaut, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Meadow Falls of Conneaut. Born on May 21, 1936, in Conneaut, Ohio, Nancy was the daughter of Emil and Dorothy (Mucciarone) Zappitelli.  A lifelong resident of the Conneaut area, she was a proud 1954 graduate of Conneaut High School. Nancy was the devoted wife of Pasquale “Pat” Cifelli, married on August 18, 1956, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and memories.  Together they owned ...

Stephen “Steve” H. Hathy, age 69, of Conneaut, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 8, 2026. Steve was born on October 19, 1956 in Conneaut, the son of Robert Alic Hathy and Larena Jean Taylor.  A dedicated and hardworking man, Steve spent his career as a Journeyman Concrete Finisher with Allied Crafts Local 42.  Beginning his trade at the age of 18, he worked proudly in the industry until his retirement at age 62. Steve was ...

Lois C. Madonna, age 93, formerly of Conneaut, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at UH Geauga Hospital. Lois was born July 25, 1932, in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of Harold and Elvina Furman. She was a 1950 graduate of Coudersport High School. Lois and her late husband Anthony “Tony” Madonna lived and raised their family in Conneaut. Lois worked for years at the former Astatic Corporation as a telephone operator. Later she was an Ashtabula County Sheriff dispatcher who also became a ...

Eunice (Hicks) Hogle, age 50 of Conneaut, died at the Lake Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Eunice went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 6, 2026.   She was born on August 27. 1975.    She is survived by her husband James Hogle Jr., sister Ruthie Hosier, an uncle, an aunt, brother and sister in laws, as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and mother-in-law. She was preceded in death by her father William (Bill) Hicks, her mother ...

Dale C. Betts age 72 passed away May 12, 2026 at his home. Dale was born on April 3, 1954 in Yurba, California the son of William and Joyce Betts.  Dale served in the United States Marines in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged. He was employed as a lab tech at General Aluminum until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Valarie Luce. Dale is survived by his wife Vickie Dalrymple Betts, whom he married July 10, 1986, son Shaun Betts, daughters ...

Christine S. Koch, age 61, of Ashtabula, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born on June 12, 1964, in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Ralph and MaryLou (Gorski) Salvatore.  Christine graduated from Mentor High School in 1982 and later graduated from Lakeland Community College in 2019 with an Associate’s Degree in Arts, which she was so proud of.  Her career was being a homemaker though, a mom, or as she ...

John Irvin Cole, age 75, of Conneaut, passed early Saturday evening, May 2, 2026 at his beloved hunting camp in Crawford County. John was born on March 19, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Irvin and Zula Hansford Cole.  John served in the Unites States Marine Corp from 1972 to 1977 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant until he was honorably discharged. John worked as a golf professional and manager at the former Conneaut Shores Golf Course, he was also a volunteer ...

Elsie L. Burr, age 90, passed away on  April 28, 2026, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. Elsie was born June 7, 1935, in Oil City, Pa., the daughter of Clifton Myers and Myra McKelvey. Elsie’s family moved to Erie, and she attended high school and later moved to the Conneaut area and married her husband Harry “Pat” Burr. Together they worked and raised their family. Elsie worked in production at the former Eighmy Corporation and Springfield Plastics. Elsie was an ...

Mary Ellen Lauer age 94 passed away April 28, 2026, at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. Mary Ellen was born on April 18, 1932, in Altoona, PA., the daughter of Thomas and Leona Bettwy Moser.  She was a 1950 graduate of Altoona High School. Mary Ellen married her late husband James H. Lauer on November 14, 1953. Mary Ellen went on to Nursing school and became a registered Nurse. She worked for many years until she retired from the former Brown Memorial Hospital. She was a member of ...