All Obituaries

Charles W. Cash,81, passed away on February 23, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born on December 23, 1944, in Conneaut, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Ashtabula County. A graduate of Grand Valley High School, he also attended Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY, where he met the love of his life Hildreth L. Haug and enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Charles was employed as a professional long-haul driver for most of his life, and combined with his passion for playing ...

OBITUARY OF EDWARD S. ​ ZASADZINSKI Edward "Mr. Z" Zasadzinski went home to the Lord on February 21, 2026. ​ He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 23. ​ 1936 to Edward Zasadzinski and Stella Donikowski. ​ He is a 1954 graduate of Pompton Lakes High School, Pompton Lakes, N.J. ​ Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for ten years. ​ During his fifth year of service, he married Mildred Shahan of Madison, Ohio, December 1958. ​ Shortly after in the ...

Randall Thomas Cotton   Randall “Randy” Thomas Cotton, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children, after an almost year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 12, 1959, in Ashtabula, he was the son of Harry “Dutch” and Barbra (Maynard) Cotton. Randy graduated from Harbor High School in 1977 and went on to Ferrier School, where his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit first took ...

Harold E. Barnard, 74, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 8, 2026. Born on May 20, 1951, in Elyria, Ohio, he was the son of Cecil and Catherine (Wohlever) Barnard. Harold’s life was a true reflection of his Christian faith—he served faithfully in his church, cared deeply for others, and lived each day with gratitude and humility. A proud graduate of Elyria High School, Class of 1969, Harold went on to earn his degree in electronics, a field that ...

Charlotte B. “Char” (Bishop) Williams, of Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, just four days shy of her 99th birthday. Born on February 13, 1927, in Beaver Center, Pennsylvania, Charlotte lived a long and meaningful life marked by dedication to family, community, and service. Charlotte was the daughter of Howard and Lucy (Fox) Bishop. She grew up in a close-knit family and carried the values instilled in her throughout her life. After completing her ...

Donna Jean Hines Adams was born January 26, 1957, to Mary Lou Flack Hines and Harland Wendell Hines, in Ashtabula, OH. She was their second of seven children. She died February 11, 2026, in Pickerington, OH, surrounded by family and close friends gathering near her bedside in worship as she walked through Heaven’s Gates. Donna met Michael S. Adams at the age of 15 at a youth event in Louisville, OH. Michael says it was love at first sight…all due to a piece of Double Mint Gum. ...

ROAMING SHORES – Alan O’Donnell, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 5, 2026, in Medina, Ohio, after a brief illness. Alan was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 26, 1940, the son of Stephen and Blanche (McPhail) O’Donnell. A graduate of Independence High School, Class of 1958, Alan went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army. In 1962, fate brought him together with the love of his life, Carol Ann Wallace — a moment he would ...

John Thomas Polchin, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on February 14, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 22, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Theresa (Repasky) Polchin, John grew up with a deep appreciation for faith, family, and hard work—values that shaped every part of his life. A proud graduate of Deming-New Lyme High School’s final class of 1961, John attended Kent State University - Ashtabula branch. On ...

Jefferson, Ohio — Phillip Lee Johnson, 56, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1970, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Lee and Hannah (Hatfield) Johnson. Phil was a proud member of the Jefferson High School Class of 1988. Shortly after graduation, he began his lifelong career as an electrician. He worked with the IBEW Local #673 before following his dream of starting his own business, Quick Connect Electric. On May 3, 1997, Philip married the love ...

Bobby Bryan Crenshaw July 22, 1943 – February 1, 2026 Bobby Bryan Crenshaw was born on July 22, 1943, in Monroe, North Carolina. He lived most of his life in Morgan Township, Rock Creek, Ohio. Bob passed at the age of 82 on February 1, 2026, in Rotunda West, Florida, where he and his wife spent their winters. He lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family & a deep love for the simple joys that made life meaningful. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby ...