All Obituaries

Glenda Rae (Spangler) Graham, 88, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at her home in Jefferson, Ohio, with her son, Steven by her side. She was born on August 1, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Charles E. and Isabel M. (Rex) Spangler. On June 1, 1957, Glenda married Rondie L. Graham, they shared forty-six wonderful years of marriage together until his passing in the summer of 2003. Glenda worked for the Mentor Public Schools System for twenty-two years, she was the...

Nancy Lee (Tomlinson) Page, 84, of Kingsville Ohio, passed away on March 21 at the Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. Nancy was born in June of 1939 in Roann, Indiana to Lorin & Ruth Tomlinson. She graduated from Earlham University in 1962 with a degree in Math Education. She started her career as a High School Math teacher in Cleveland, Ohio, where she taught 1961-1963 and met her husband, Chuck. She then taught in Harbor High School...

Ronald "Ron" Robinson, 82, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois passed away on March 17, 2024. He was born on December, 22, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio. Ron was a 1960 graduate of Girard High School where he was known as "Mr. Ability" for his many talents. After earning an electrical engineering degree from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University) in 1964, Ron began a distinguished career in the emerging personal computer industry. He helped start the NEC USA company in 1981 that...

  Olive Jean “Jo” Lehtonen, recently of Saybrook, Ohio, died on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 99, going to her eternal home in time for the joy of Easter. Jo was born on March 14,1925, in Sault Sainte Marie, MI to the late Alexander and Myrtle Smith, the tenth of sixteen children. Jo was known for her kindness, generosity of spirit, her involvement at St. Peter Episcopal Church, and her love for her family, which included just about everyone she met. She...

Heastrine Karsikas, 73, passed away on April 21, 2024, at home in Ashtabula, Ohio. Heastrine was born on July 30, 1950, in Bevinsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Garnest and Maxine Hall. Heastrine graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1967. She married the love of her life, Gary Karsikas on July 25, 1968, they shared fifty-three wonderful years of marriage together. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for twenty-five years. She enjoyed music, gambling, shopping and spending time with her...

Austin Shaun Pal, 17, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2024, in an automobile accident in Sheffield, Ohio.   He was born on November 10, 2006, in Ashtabula, Ohio; the son of Dustin and Erica (Boggs) Pal. Austin was a Junior at Edgewood High School in Ashtabula, Ohio. He worked recently at Harvey’s Auto, D&D Auto and Severino Construction.   Austin had many interests: he loved ATV riding, golfing, fishing, spending time outdoors, playing PS5...

Frederick Eugene Burtt, 76, passed away on April 13, 2024, at Lake Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Conneaut, Ohio. He was born on August 15, 1947, in Painesville, Ohio; the son of William Alfred and Joyce (Hand) Burtt. After graduating high school, Frederick enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country for 2 years. Frederick worked as a repair man and welder for Olin Chemicals. As a second job he was the owner and operator of Burtt Construction for...

Cheryl Lee (Coy) Offensend, 76, passed away on April 15, 2024, at her home in North Kingsville, Ohio. She was born on July 4, 1947, in Mingo Junction, Ohio; the daughter of Ernie and Juanita (Higley) Coy. Cheryl graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1965. Cheryl was a workaholic, she worked as a Unit Clerk for the Ashtabula County Medical Center for thirty years and also cleaned the North Kingsville Municipal Building and Police Department for twenty-eight years. She enjoyed going to...

Carrie-Sue A. Bradbury, 60, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2024, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was born on October 27, 1963, in Ashtabula, Ohio. Carrie graduated from Harbor High School in 1981 and went on to attend Lakeland Community College where she received a degree in accounting. Carrie had a successful career in accounting with many years spent at the Gazette and most recently with Community Care Ambulance.  On January 3, 2009, she...

Tamara Barnard DORSET- Tamara "Tami" Barnard, 71, passed away at home on March 23, 2024, following a short battle with cancer. She was born in Warren, Ohio on September 29, 1952, the daughter of Harold and Marian (Page) Reed. Tami lived her life around the love she had for her family.  She was so proud of each and every one of the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She will be missed dearly.  She enjoyed crocheting, making jewelry, loved all...