All Obituaries

Thomas L. Bigney age 72 passed away January 13, 2022, at his home. Tom was born on January 25, 1949, in Dubois, PA the son of Glade and Joan (Shannon) Bigney.  He was a 1967 graduate of Jamestown High School.  He entered the United States Navy in 1968 and served his country until he was honorably discharged. Tom worked in maintenance construction and at ACMC for 10 years.  He was a member of Conneaut Church of God.  Tom enjoyed fishing, especially stream fishing for...

          James M. Rockwell, Jr. age 76 of Ashtabula passed away January 13, 2022 at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.           Jim was born on October 17, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of James and Elaine (Julio) Rockwell, Sr.  He was a 1963 graduate of St. John High School and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force and served his country proudly until he was honorably...

Dolores “Dody” M. Garn, age 87 of Erie, died December 30, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. Dody was born on April 4, 1934 in Conneaut, the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Toth) Bartone.  She was a 1952 graduate of Conneaut High School.  She worked for many years until she retired from Lord Manufacturing in the accounting department.  She was a member of All Saints Parish in Erie.  Dody loved taking care of animals and her dogs.  She was known to have a green...

Noble F. McCormack age 76 of Conneaut died Thanksgiving evening, November 25, 2021, at the David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland. Noble was born on September 11, 1945, in Ashtabula the son of Roy and Madelyn Estep McCormack. He attended Edgewood High School and later served his country in the National Guard.  For many years, Noble was an automotive bodywork repair man.  He worked for a time at Greg Sweet and later served as the janitor at the Conneaut Eagles. Noble is survived...

Raimondi (Ron) J. Tate, 75, of North Kingsville passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 following a two-year bout with cancer. He was born Dec. 6, 1946 in McKeesport, PA to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Tate, who preceded him in death.  Ron earned his bachelor’s and master's degrees from Edinboro University and pursued a career as a math instructor with Conneaut Area City Schools for more than 30 years. He was a well-regarded teacher who was recognized by his peers for...

Erma R. Castrilla, age 91 of Conneaut, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Jefferson Health & Rehabilitation Center. Erma was born on August 3, 1930, in Beaver Center, PA, the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Whitford) Eldridge. Erma was a 1948 graduate from Conneautville High School. Erma met and married the love of her life Felix A. (Phil) Castrilla on September 11, 1954, and is now reunited with him in heaven after 22 years apart. Erma worked for many years at...

Hannah S. Chase age 42 died December 8, 2021 at UH Cleveland Medical Center.  Hannah was born on November 10, 1979 in Erie, PA the daughter of Edwin and Marie McCumber Sterling.  She was a 1998 graduate of Northwestern High School.  Hannah was a member of New Leaf United Methodist Church.  She had a green thumb, enjoyed making crafts and listening to New Kids on the Block and 80’s pop music.  She also enjoyed Raceway 7 for the dirt track races. Hannah was...

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Campbell age 80 died December 8, 2021, at UH Conneaut Medical Center. Betty was born on September 23, 1941, in Conneaut the daughter of Joseph and Louise Paulinsky Godzsak.  She was a 1959 graduate of Conneaut High School.  She was employed for many years as a bank teller at Farmers Bank in Ashtabula, Society and Key Bank in Conneaut until her retirement in 2003. Betty was a member of Corpus Christi Parish where she was very active in all church...

Michael P. Clancy, age 68 of North Kingsville, died Monday evening, November 29, 2021, at his residence. Michael was brave and strong. He fought pancreatic cancer courageously. He was born May 15, 1953, in Conneaut, the son of James and Joy (Laird) Clancy. He graduated from Conneaut High School in 1972, earned his Bachelor of Science in education from Kent State University in 1977 and attained a Master’s Degree in Education in 2000 from Lake Erie College. Michael retired from teaching...

Flora P. Stillman age 82 passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA. Flo was born on April 8, 1939 in Dededo, Guam the daughter of Joaquin and Candelaria Perez Augon. She married her husband Robert C Stillman on November 11, 1966, in Guam and returned to the United States to work and raise her family. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Millcreek Community Church. Flora worked various jobs throughout her life and loved to volunteer at...