Obituaries - Ohio Newspapers April 2, 2006
ANTHONY A. SUCCI
ASHTABULA -- Anthony A. Succi, age 90, a resident of Ashtabula, Ohio, and a
loving father and friend, died Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the Country Club
Retirement Center.
Born November 9, 1915, in Ashtabula, he was a son of the late Giovanni and
Carmela (Bucci) Succi, and was a Veteran of the United States Navy.
Mr. Succi was retired from Pipe Fitters Local #120, and a member of the VFW, and
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
He enjoyed golf, dancing, baseball, and the Cleveland Browns and Indians.
Survivors include his daughters, Lorraine Clayton of San Diego, California, and
Micheline Succi and her husband Joe Labrozzi of Davenport, Florida; grandson,
Drew Clayton of Santa Monica, California; sisters, Irene Hofstetter of Orange,
California, and Connie Pallutch of Ashtabula; and his companion, Jane Loveridge
of Ashtabula.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ghislaine Succi; brothers,
Tommy, Sam, Angelo, and Joseph Succi; and sisters, Pauline Galvin and Mary
Maunus.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the GUERRIERO
FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula.
FLORA M. HINES
JEFFERSON -- Flora M. Hines, age 83, formerly of Black Sea Road, Jefferson,
Ohio, died Friday afternoon, March 31, 2006, at the Jefferson Health Center,
where she had been a resident for the past five years.
Born October 10, 1922, in Bridgeport, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late
George W. and Maude M. (Linger) Evans, and has been a resident of Ashtabula
County most of her life, living in Hartsgrove, Dorset and Jefferson Townships.
She was married to Wayne J. Hines on June 13, 1939, in Hartsgrove Township.
Mrs. Hines enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, artwork, gardening, and taking care of
children.
Survivors include eight children, Arlene J. Yarish of Gladewater, Texas, Ray W.
Hines of Dorset Township, Holly J. Paisely of Warren, Shirley L. Martin of
Seattle, Washington, Ted A. Hines of Geneva, Kathy C. Selzer of Dorset Township,
Tom J. Hines of Rome Township, and Mary J. Babnick of Bedford, Virginia; 36
grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne, in 1974; four
children, Margie A. Burns, Ronald L., Candy K., and William J. Hines, all in
infancy; two brothers, Daniel and Clarence Evans; and two sisters, Hazel Evans
and Dollie Brisben.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the Jefferson
Home of the FLEMING & BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 49 West Jefferson Street,
Jefferson, with Pastor Michael Williams of the Lenox Federated Church,
officiating. Burial will be in Lenox Center Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2006, at the
Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 12200
Fairhill Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44120.
Guest book and obituary on-line at fleming-billlman.com.
Obituaries - Ohio Newspapers April 3, 2006
PAUL MALINCHAK
ASHTABULA -- Paul Malinchak, age 76, of 3925 North Ridge Road East, Lot #15,
Ashtabula, Ohio, formerly of Brook-field, Ohio, died Friday, March 31, 2006, at
home after an extended illness.
Mr. Malinchak was born in Washington County,
Pennsylvania, on April 21, 1929, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Malinchak.
Following high school, Paul joined the U.S. Army to protect our freedom during
World War II, achieving the rank of SGT.
Paul worked as a Tool Engineer for National Forge,
Erie, Pennsylvania. He was an established inventor and patent holder.
In his spare time, he enjoyed football and basketball,
as well as spending time with his granddaughters. Paul also had a talent to
design and build houses.
Survivors include three children, Michael Malinchak of
Ashtabula, Thom-as Malinchak of Chesterland, Ohio, and Joy Timpe of Ashtabula;
sister, Ellen McIver of New Castle, Pennsylvania; and granddaughters, Anna Timpe
and Sabrina Malin-chak.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife,
Joan E. (Berkley) Malinchak, whom he married October 28, 1950, and who died
March 28, 2002; by his brothers, John, Steve, Mike, Frank, and Andy Malinchak;
and by his sisters, Mary Posego and Ann Grego.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 5, 2006, at MADASZ FUNERAL CHAPEL, 6923 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield,
Ohio 44403, with Reverend Geraldine Williams, Chaplain of the Hospice of Sharon,
officiating. Burial will be private.
Calling Hours will be Tuesday, April 4, 2006, from 7 to
9 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashtabula
County APL (Animal Protective League), 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
Family and friends can send condolences to www.
madaszchapel.com.
BOB G. HALL
MADISON -- Bob G. Hall, age 76, a resident of Madison, Ohio, since 1954, died
Saturday afternoon April 1, 2006, at his home.
Born August 17, 1929, in Bluefield, West Virginia, he
was a son of the late Sebert J. and Elsie L. (Horn) Hall. On June 21, 1952, he
married Gertrude Ward at the Old Stone Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
A Veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of
Ironworkers Local #17 in Cleveland for 56 years. He also owned and operated
Faball Company in Madison for 36 years.
Mr. Hall enjoyed fishing, boating, and building models.
Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (Reilly) Smith
of Dublin, Ohio, and Janet (Carl) Dodaro of Leroy Township; a son, Robert (Jean)
Hall of Unionville; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife,
Gertrude; a brother, Emery; and great-granddaughter, Raven Grace Christo.
Funeral Service will be 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4,
2006, at The Behm Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison,
Ohio, with his son-in-law, Reverend Reilly Smith, officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the
Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his
name to: The American Cancer Society, 7861 Crile Road, Concord, Ohio, 44077, or
the Ironworkers Local #17 Scholarship Fund, 1544 East 23rd Street, Cleveland,
Ohio 44004.
www.behmfuneral.com
JULIA E. NAPOLI
ASHTABULA -- Julia E. Napoli, age 89, a longtime resident of Ashtabula,
Ohio, died Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born November 15, 1916, in Conneaut, Ohio, she was the
daughter of Angelo and Lina Gustaferro. Mrs. Napoli was a graduate of Conneaut
High School.
She worked for the Ashtabula County Treasurer's Office
for many years and recently lived at the Ashtabula County Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center.
Julia had many varied interests and was most dedicated
to warmly caring for her family and those in need. She was a member of Mother of
Sorrows Church.
Survivors include her husband, Francis Napoli of
Ashtabula; daughter, Mary Jo Napoli of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Joanne Kapsanis
of Erie, Pennsylvania; brother, William Gustaferro of Rocky River, Ohio; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mae
Lignetta, Louise Candela, Clara DiMare, and Elma Byrd; and brothers, Joseph
Gustaferro and Armand Gustaferro.
Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 6,
2006, at Mother of Sorrows Church, 1464 West 6th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio, with
burial to follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on
Thursday at the GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula, which
has charge of arrangements.
Obituaries - Ohio Newspapers April 5, 2006
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Robert Robertson
Robert 'Bob' Robertson, age 72 of Austinburg, Ohio, died Sunday, Apr.
2, 2006 at South Point Hospital in Warresville Heights.
Born Mar. 6, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son of
the late Frank and Florence (Wahls), and he graduated from Cleveland State with
an Electrical Engineer degree.
A member of the First Congregational United Church of
Christ in Jefferson, he retired from Reliance Electric in 1997.
Bob was Past Master of Rising Sun Lodge #22 of Free and
Accepted Masons; Past Excellent High Priest of Western Reserve Chapter #8 of
Royal Arch Masons; Past Illustrious Master of Geneva Council #145 of Royal and
Select Masons; and was Arch Adjunct of the 7th Arch; Past Commander of Columbian
Commandery #52 Knights Templar, Past Deputy Division Commander of the 9th
Division; Past Eminent Prior of Ohio Priory #18 Knights of the York Cross of
Honr; Past Sovereign Prince of Bahurim Council and Illustrious 33 Degree of
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Cleveland, Past President of Ashtabula
County Scottish Rite Society; Charter member of Senior DeMolay Mark Master Lodge
#2; Member of Coeur de Lion Chapter Order of DeMolay, Past District Deputy and
Advisor of DeMolay; Charter member and Past Patron of Covered Bridge Chapter
#591 Order of Eastern Star; Charter member and Past Watchman of Shepherds of
Esther Shrine #68 White Shrie Jerusalem; Past Grand Royal Patron of the Order of
Amaranth; Past Monarch of the El Kadir Grotto; Founding member and Charter
Master of Leroy F. Shanower Council #149 Allied Masonic Degrees; Member of
Provincial Grand Lodge of Royal Order of Scotland; Member of Shannon Council #28
of Knight Masons of Ireland; Member of Conclave #8 of True Kindred; and he
recently became a member of Trowelers.
Bob enjoyed bowling, and was Ashtabula County Bowling
Association Secretary for the past seven years, and he loved to golf.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn "Lynn" (Kraus),
whom he married September 5, 1953; six children, Donna (Robert) Thomas of
Chardon, Robert (Melodie) Robertson Jr. of Waipahu, Hawaii, Cindy (James)
Hubright of San Antonio, Texas, Andrew of Ashtabula, Edward (Cassandra) of
Cleveland, and Thomas of Geneva; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and
a sister, Joan (George) Solti of Saybrook.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James; and his
parents.
Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 7,
2006, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 41 E. Jefferson St.,
Jefferson, with Reverend Bruce Larson, Pastor, officiating. Burial will
follow at Greenlawn
Memory Gardens Masonic Section.
Obituaries - Ohio Newspapers April 6, 2006
Shirley P. Dick - Chapman -
RICHMOND TWP. - Shirley P. Dick-Chapman, age 85 of Richmond Township,
Ohio, died Monday, April 3, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, Ohio
Born December 5, 1920 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, she
was a daughter of Ralph Grover an Wilda Ellen (Anderson) Reigleman.
A long-time Richmond Township resident, Mrs. Chapman
was employed by Pymatuning State Park doing cleaning for many years, and she was
formerly employed by Shellito potato farm.
Mrs. Chapman was a member of the Comunity of Christ
Church in New Hamburg, Pennsylvania and attended the
BOB G. HALL
MADISON -- Bob G. Hall, age 76, a resident of Madison, Ohio, since 1954,
died Saturday afternoon April 1, 2006, at his home.
Born August 17, 1929, in Bluefield, West Virginia, he
was a son of the late Sebert J. and Elsie L. (Horn) Hall. On June 21, 1952, he
married Gertrude Ward at the Old Stone Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
A Veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of
Ironworkers Local #17 in Cleveland for 56 years. He also owned and operated
Faball Company in Madison for 36 years.
Mr. Hall enjoyed fishing, boating, and building models.
Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (Reilly) Smith
of Dublin, Ohio, and Janet (Carl) Dodaro of Leroy Township; a son, Robert (Jean)
Hall of Unionville; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife,
Gertrude; a brother, Emery; and great-granddaughter, Raven Grace Christo.
Funeral Service will be 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4,
2006, at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 26 River Street, Madison,
Ohio, with his son-in-law, Reverend Reilly Smith, officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the
Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his
name to: The American Cancer Society, 7861 Crile Road, Concord, Ohio, 44077, or
the Ironworkers Local #17 Scholarship Fund, 1544 East 23rd Street, Cleveland,
Ohio 44004.
MARY ANN DISALVATORE
ASHTABULA -- Mary Ann DiSalvatore, age 76, a resident of Ashtabula, Ohio, died
Monday, April 3, 2006, at her home following a courageous six-month battle with
brain cancer.
Born April 18, 1929, in Ashtabula, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and
Lucille (Fadel) David. A life-long resident of Ashtabula, she was as proud of
her city as she was of her Lebanese roots.
A 1947 graduate of Ashtabula High School, she attended Ohio Business College.
She was co-owner of David Brothers Confectioners Store on Main Avenue in
Ashtabula, which her father opened in 1910, and continued in operation until
1964.
Mary Ann put her faith, family, and friends before herself throughout her 76
years. She was a gentle, compassionate, caring person who was loved by all, and
considered everyone her friend.
She was a life member of St. Joseph Church, where she married Albert G.
DiSalvatore in 1965. For many years, she sang in the Messiah Chorus, worked
bingo for St. Joseph School, was a Girl Scout Leader, and was a member of the
Cedars of Lebanon Club, which her mother founded. She was also active on her
class reunion committee, worked for GNC for over 15 years, and for 12 years
worked for her son at Dr. Tom DiSalvatore's chiropractic office. Her family was
her life, and her home was open to all and was considered the best "Bed and
Breakfast/Hotel" this side of Cleveland.
An avid Fighting Irish fan, she enjoyed football and rooting for the Cleveland
Browns, Bernie Kosar being her favorite all-time player, and spending time with
her family.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years; her son, Tom (Sandi); a daughter,
Marybeth (Alan) Brailer of Lorain; grandchildren, Jessie, Maddie, David, Grace,
Andy, and Katelyn; her sister, JoAnn (Bob) Styles of Ashtabula; nieces, Juli
Anne Oatman, Mary-Helen Petro, Jennifer Brown, and Luci Payne and their
families; and several nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins, aunts, uncles, and
friends from Niagara Falls to California and every state in between.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2006, in St. Joseph
Church, with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2006, at the
GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Joseph Church or Sts. John
and Paul Catholic School.
GERALD G. LUDWIG
HILLSBORO, Tenn. -- Gerald Gene Ludwig, age 78, of Hillsboro, Tennessee, died
peacefully Monday, April 3, 2006, in his home.
Born October 17, 1927, in Ceres, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Gerald
Ludwig and Irene Lloyd, and was a Veteran, serving in Guam. Prior to his
military service, he was a Merchant Marine.
Mr. Ludwig worked on the Nickel Plate Railroad, and retired from Emco Wheaton in
Conneaut, Ohio.
After retirement, he enjoyed traveling and restoring antiques.
Survivors include his brother, Sheldon of Ashtabula; daughters, Sandy Calaway of
Warsaw, Indiana, and Carol Grindstaff of Monrovia, Indiana; son, Dennis Ludwig
of Willoughby, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and Julia Ludwig.
At Mr. Ludwig's request, no funeral service will be observed.
ANIYAH N. SMITH
ASHTABULA -- Aniyah Nicole Smith, age 4 months, of Ashtabula, Ohio, died
Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Chicago, Illinois.
Born November 2, 2005, in Ashtabula, she was a daughter of Amanda and Andre
Smith Sr.
Survivors include her parents of Ashtabula; sister, Kalaya Smith of Ashtabula;
maternal grandmother, Lissa Rousc of Illinois; paternal grandparents, Bennie and
Joyce Smith of Illinois; and godmother, Nicole Watson of Geneva.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Andre Smith Jr.
A Graveside Service will be 11 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2006, at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, Geneva, Ohio.
Arrangements are being handled by the BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY,
175 South Broadway, Geneva.
www.behmfuneral.com.
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