All Obituaries

    New Lyme Twp. – Alfred Wade Thomas, age 87, passed away on September 1, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 3, 1931 in Welcome, Alabama the son of Herman Oscar and Gladys Fannie (Hill) Thomas. He worked for St. Luke Hospital in Cleveland in the Maintenance Department for 33 years. Alfred enjoyed camping, dancing, country music and going to auctions. Survivors include his sons Dale (Theresa), Albert (Missy), Ronald (Robin), Scott (Jody) and Wesley Thomas, daughters,...

  Rock Creek – Gil David Sanchez Sr., age 60, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2018 in Middlefield, OH. He was born April 17, 1958 in Salinas, Puerto Rico the son of Porfirio Sanchez and Rosalia Rodriguez . Gil was married to Diane (Woolley) Sanchez on September 30, 1994. Gil was employed at Third Dimensions.  He enjoyed cooking, working on cars and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, nine children; Gil David Sanchez Jr., Jose David Medina,...

      Williamsfield – Ray E. Hart Sr., age 67, formerly of Orwell died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at UH Cleveland. He was born in Warren on October 11, 1950 the son of Calvin Hart and Macel (Shaffer) Ferry. Ray was retired from KraftMaid after 17 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Kathy (Gary) Van Pelt of Danville Arkansas, Cheri Bishop of Warren,...

ORWELL TOWNSHIP - Kathleen A. Anspach, age, 75 passed away on August 18, 2018 at Ahuja Medical Center. She was born on July 31, 1943. At the request of the family no service will be held.   

  Orwell Twp. – Joan M. Hines, age 79, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 29, 2018. She was born on May 6, 1939 in Cleveland the daughter of Anthony and Nancy (Goluk) Waskalis-Martin Joan was married to Myron Benjamin Hines on July 27, 1967. She was employed at API, Kennametal for 12 years, and babysat for many families. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, watching the Cleveland Indians and NASCAR. Joan was known as Aunt Joan to many of the children that...

Windsor- Janice E. Martin, 68, died unexpectedly at Univiserty Hospital Cleveland on Friday, July 13, 2018. She was born on February 10, 1950 in Painesville, Ohio the daughter of Raymond E. Phillipp and Jennie (Petrowski) Phillipp. She married John Thomas Martin on June 25, 1994. Janice had previously resided in Perry, Ohio before moving to Windsor, where she has lived the past 13 years. She enjoyed, baking, canning, working crossword puzzles, watching WWE, spending time with her family,...

      Wayne Township -- Norman “Norm” T. Phillips, age 84, passed away on July 12th, 2018 in Marietta, GA due to complications following cancer. Norm was born on November 4, 1933 in Rotterdam, N.Y., to his parents, Franklin and Nettie Phillips.  Norm was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married Grace L. Phillips and he had lived in Wayne Township for the past 32 years.  In his younger years, Norm owned a salvage yard in Rome and a gas station...

Irene Fulop, 88, of Hartsgrove passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 11, 1930 in Garrettsville the daughter of Mike and Elizabeth (Biro) Szabo. Irene graduated from Hiram High School Class of 1948 and would marry the love of her life, Louis Fulop on November 5, 1949. She loved to garden, raising and selling her own produce for many years. It brought great joy to her to see people lined up at her stand before she arrived to...

    Orwell- Jacob Joseph Bolas-Hilston, 1 Month, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at UHHS-Geauga Hospital. He was born on May 8, 2018 in Willoughby the son of Cassandra Rose Bolas and Mark Andrew Hilston. Jacob enjoyed being held by his mommy, getting kisses, going to the park and listening to meditation music. He was a sweetheart and will be missed terribly by his parents and family. Jacob is survived by his mother, Cassandra Rose Bolas; father, Mark Andrew Hilston;...

Orwell – Edward L. Miller, age 66, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He was born on July 1, 1951 in Altoona, PA. A private committal service of his ashes will be held at a later date.