All Obituaries

          John E. Kapella age 69 died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.           John was born on January 25, 1952 in Conneaut the son of John J. and Dorothy Gosche Kapella.  He was a 1970 graduate of Conneaut High School. John worked at the former Conneaut Sugar Bowl as a cook and janitor, Steve Bartone’s Gas Station as an attendant and mechanic and later was the fuel desk manager at Bartone’s...

           Anthony Emil Zappitelli, age 77 passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021 at the Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Kingsville, Ohio.      Anthony was born on November 8, 1943 in Conneaut, OH the son of Emil & Dorothy Zappitelli.  He was a graduate of Conneaut High School, class of 1961.      After graduation he served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Norfolk, VA. During...

         Richard E. “Dick” Volkman age 73 died Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Austinburg Rehabilitation Center.           Dick was born on April 13, 1947 in Conneaut the son of Edmond and Ruth Speaks Volkman.  He was a graduate of Conneaut High School.  For many years he worked as a lab tech at Elkem Metals and later during his retirement he worked as a janitor at the...

Judith “Judy” D. Hedrick age 81, formerly of Conneaut, died Monday morning, February 1, 2021 at Summa Health Systems Akron City Campus Hospital. Judy was born on July 23, 1939 in Conneaut the daughter of Louis and Tresa Anthony Colangelo. She was a 1957 graduate of Conneaut High School.  Judy went to work for her Uncle Ben at Anthony’s Grocery Store on Chestnut Street and then at the Conneaut Leather Company. She later retired from Pat’s Fireside Pizza after...

Nancy M. (Rice) Gregory, age 85 passed away Friday evening January 29, 2021 at Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Nancy was born August 1, 1935 in Washington, PA., the daughter of Gerald V and Myrtle Gardner Rice. She lived most of her life in Conneaut working and raising her family.  Nancy was a homemaker and worked for many years at the former Larry’s House of Donuts in Conneaut and the former Brown Memorial Hospital. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her...

          Anthony Ronald Ross age 77 of Conneaut died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at UH Geauga Medical Center.           Ron was born on October 30, 1943 in Conneaut the son of Joseph and Agnes (Chicatelli) Ross.  He was a 1961 graduate of Conneaut High School.  While growing up Ron worked at Betty Jays and then for his Uncle Jake at El Camp Lanes and for his Uncle Pat Contino at the shoe repair shop. ...

On the 19th of January 2021, James E. Rivers Jr. passed away in Columbus, Ohio, at 74 years of age.   Mr. Rivers is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Mary J. Rivers, children and grandchildren.   James was a brilliant, caring, and resilient man; he had an unbreakable spirit and a heart of gold. In his youth, James honorably served his country as a United States Marine. He loved to laugh, sing, and play musical instruments. Even in his old age, James never lost his...

          Edward G. Mathews of Monroe Township, at age 86 died Sunday, January 10, 2021 of a sudden illness at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home.           Ed was born on January 31, 1934 in Monroe the son of Grant and Sophie (Szewszuk) Mathews.  He was a 1952 graduate of Conneaut High School.  Ed proudly served in the United States Air Force as a radar mechanic until he was honorably discharged in 1956. ...

Dennis James McKinley age 52 of Ashtabula died January 12, 2021 at his residence. Dennis was born on November 16, 1968 in Conneaut the son of Francis and Marian Specht McKinley, Sr.  He was a 1986 graduate of Conneaut High School.  For several years Dennis worked at Broadfield Manor as an Ambulette driver and was currently employed with First Energy Electric Company for over 10 years serving as a supervisor. Dennis enjoyed fishing and boating with family and friends on Lake Erie...

          Harry William “Bill” Cooper age 87 died January 14, 2021 at his home.           Bill was born on February 20, 1933 in Carlisle, Pa the son of William and Madelyn (Bortz) Cooper.  He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and the police academy in 1950 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953.  He worked many years in the foundry industry and...