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Lois M. Goodwin

Lois M. Goodwin

Feb 4, 2025

FARMDALE- Lois M. Goodwin, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 and leaves behind her three children, Wendy Darling, Dawn Tucker and Nathan Jenkin. 

Per her wishes, no services will be held. 

Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, Kinsman, Ohio, assisted the family with final arrangements.  

Bernice Thompson

Bernice Thompson

Feb 4, 2025

Johnston, Ohio- Bernice Lucille Thompson, age 91, died at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1933, in Cambridge, Ohio, the daughter of Martha Elizabeth (Milligan) and Clyde Raymond Conner. Bernice was a 1951 graduate of Cambridge High School. On July 7, 1951 she married William Russell Thompson. She worked for the former Packard Electric...

Linda K. Smith

Linda K. Smith

Jan 30, 2025

Linda Kay Smith, born on March 16, 1952, in Conneaut, OH, to Floyd and Mabel (Baker) Smith, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Hudson,OH, after a life filled with love, faith, and music. Raised in Andover, Ohio, she was a 1971 graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School,  Linda remained a cherished member of her community until her recent move...

Donald A. George

Donald A. George

Jan 29, 2025

ANDOVER-Donald Allen George, age 84, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born September 20, 1940, in Warren, OH, he was a son of the late Allen R. and Dorothy (Carns) George. On December 21, 1960, he married his beloved wife, Shirley Bubel.

In his career, Donald served as the Director of Purchasing at Polychem for several years....

Anna G. Jackson

Anna G. Jackson

Jan 26, 2025

KINSMAN- Anna Gertrude Jackson, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025. 

Anna was born February 9, 1929, to Philip and Anna (Nicholson) Dreer in Glassport, Pennsylvania. She married Howard Jackson March 4, 1950, having had 65 happily married years together. They moved to Kinsman in 1955 where they found a small, loving community in which to raise their...

Mary E. McNeely

Mary E. McNeely

Jan 23, 2025

Greene Township, Ohio - Mary Evelyn McNeely, age 84, died on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1940, in Bristolville, Ohio, the daughter of Wilma Evelyn (Frye) and Bernie Perry Brewster. Mary was a 1958 graduate of Bloomfield High School and a longtime area resident. She was a bookkeeper for KMART in Denver, Colorado, and for...

Ethel Torok

Ethel Torok

Jan 23, 2025

Ethel Torok, married 59 years, to the love of her life, Charles Torok. He is waiting for her in Heaven. They leave behind six children. 

Richard Franklin Granville

Richard Franklin Granville

Jan 17, 2025

NILES-Richard Franklin Granville, 81, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, OH.

Born June 16, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Edmund Joseph and Dorothy (Matchett) Granville.

On November 24, 2019, he married Ruth E. (Feniza) Granville. Richard retired from Kraftmaid in Middlefield, Ohio after working there for over 13 years. Richard...

Joseph E Powell

Joseph E Powell

Jan 7, 2025

Richmond Township, Ohio - Joseph Edward Powell, born on April 1, 1948, in Parma, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Joseph lived a life marked by love for his family and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He was born on April 1, 1948, in Clevland, Ohio, the son of Helen...

Larry Dean Weber

Larry Dean Weber

Jan 7, 2025

Fowler, Ohio - Larry Dean Weber, age 85, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1939, in Bowling Green, Ohio, the son of Beatrice Lucille (Lowry) and Harold C. Weber. Larry was a 1958 graduate of Bowling Green High School and attended the former Stautzenberger Business College for two years. He served honorably in the...

Walter Newsham

Walter Newsham

Dec 27, 2024

Andover, Ohio - Walter Charles Newsham, Jr. age 66, died at his home on December 27, 2024. He was born on February, 20, 1958, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Patricia Ann (Kovach) and Walter Charles Newsham, Sr.Charlie was a 1976 graduate of Beth Center High School in Centerville, Pennsylvania. Formerly of Vestaburg, Pennsylvania, Charlie spent time living with his...

Jo Ann Shaffer

Jo Ann Shaffer

Dec 27, 2024

Jo Ann Shaffer, 83, of Johnston township, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on December 27th, 2024, following a long battle with cancer. Jo Ann was born on October 27th, 1941, in Warren, OH, daughter of Elmer and Daisy (Kennedy) Wood. She was a 1959 graduate of Howland High School. She married John “Jack” Shaffer August of 1989 and...

David Matthew Terrill

David Matthew Terrill

Dec 18, 2024

Howland, Ohio - David Matthew Terrill, age 47, died at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born on August 5, 1977, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Sheila Ann (Martin) and Chester Niles Terrill, Sr. Formerly of Kinsman, Ohio, Dave was a 1995 graduate of Joseph Badger High School. Dave was a member and longtime altar server...

Shirley M. Spencer

Shirley M. Spencer

Dec 6, 2024

Shirley M. Spencer, age 88, of Richmond township,OH, died at home Friday, December 6, 2024. 

She was born May 28, 1936, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Jay and Celia (Beckman) Klingensmith.

Shirley was a lifetime area resident and attended the Andover Christian Church. She belonged to the Button Club.

She is survived by her three sons, John, Don, and Todd; her granddaughter,...

Robert C Smith

Robert C Smith

Dec 6, 2024

WAYNE TWP-Robert C. Smith, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2024, in his home.

Born on January 19, 1931, in Parma, Ohio, he was a son of the late Frank and Nina (Risley) Smith.

On July 14, 1952, Robert married his beloved wife, Ruth Sara Wells. At the time of her passing in 2019, they had been married for 67...

Ernest Lee Eckart, Sr.

Ernest Lee Eckart, Sr.

Dec 4, 2024

HARTFORD TWP-Ernest Lee Eckart, Sr, 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

 Born January 7, 1957, in Meadville, PA, he was a son of the late Vincent Paul and Mattie Jo (Langley) Eckart.

Ernest proudly served in the United States Air Force before being honorably discharged in 1992. On March 8, 1975, Ernest married...

Ronald Richard Rubinski

Ronald Richard Rubinski

Nov 30, 2024

Ronald Richard Rubinski, 68, of Andover, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Born August 27, 1956, in Cleveland, he was a son of Alex and Rosa (Eck) Rubinski. Ronald graduated South High in Cleveland and went on to serve in the United States Airforce before being honorably discharged in 1985. One June 20, 2009, he married Maryann Stryczny. 

Ronald is survived by...

Georgette Marie Zifko

Georgette Marie Zifko

Nov 25, 2024

Georgette Marie Zifko, Ph.D., 69, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, with her kids by her side. She was the daughter of the late George and Sophie (Mistak) Zifko and the sister of the atemporal Monica Zifko. She is barely survived by her loquacious children Preston and Georgette Catriona. Georgette was born in 1954 and raised in Colebrook, Ohio,...

Jill L. Wargo

Jill L. Wargo

Nov 25, 2024

Jill L. Wargo, aged 70, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at UH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, OH. She was born on January 19, 1954, in McKeesport, PA, to Freeman and Vera (Brown) Hite. On September 19, 1975, Jill married Larry A. Wargo, and they recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary.

Jill grew up in West Mifflin, PA, and...

Joseph E. Gerrick, Jr.

Joseph E. Gerrick, Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

ANDOVER- Joseph Edward Gerrick, Jr, age 95, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Andover Village Nursing Home. Born May 13, 1929, in Wabasha, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zemak) Gerrick. On February 28, 1948, Joseph married his beloved wife, Mary Louise Fogel. They had been married 67 years at the time of her...

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