All Obituaries

Orwell – Barbara Sue (Gilbert) Sparling, age 91, formerly of Andover, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Windsor House at Champion. She was born on September 18, 1926 in Conneaut the daughter of Bert and Pearl (Tate) Gilbert. Barbara was married to Kenneth Earl Sparling on February 28, 1948. She worked as a Secretary for several different business during her lifetime. Recently...

  Orwell Twp – Betty L. Wysocki, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her home. She was born in Swepsonville, NC on April 9, 1932 the daughter of Fraudie C. and Sara E. (Odell) Hunter. Betty was married to Paul Wysocki in 1983 and retired from Erico Products in Solon. She was a member of the Orwell North Presbyterian Church, American Legion Woman’s Axillary and Rebecca Club in...

Orwell – Mildred Friend, age 77, died peacefully, May 1, 2018 with her children by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born June 25, 1940 in Switzer, WV the daughter of Ernest and Wavie (Caldwell) Vance. Mildred lived a simple but a full life. Her happiest moments were spending time listening to music and time with friends and family. She especially enjoyed her great...

Orwell Twp. - Dorothy Ilona Kovach, age 81, died at her son and daughter in law’s home after a long illness on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born on July 20, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jack and Josephina Bernick (Matejovie). She married her husband, Zoltan (Zolie) Kovach on February 12, 1962 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Dorothy spent her early years working as a...

        Orwell – Elmer Scott Zweyer, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2019 at Eagle Pointe Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 12, 1938 in Kingwood, WV, the son of John Thomas Zweyer Sr. and Nancy Ellen (Stresser) Zweyer. A graveside service officiated by Pastor John Gehring-Anders will take place at...

Rock Creek –Dorothy Frances (Slussar) Highlander, age 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Jefferson Health Care. She was the daughter of Freeland Slussar and Maude McCartney, born April 27, 1927, in Shinnston, WV. Dorothy was a longtime resident of Rock Creek, where she was known as Mom or Granny Highlander by many. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, going to the Morgan Hose Fire Department in Rock Creek and listening to...

Orwell - Richard E Hopes, age 82 passed away on April 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1936 in Orwell the son of the late Helen (Himrod) and Alex Hopes. Dick retired from Kennametal, but was really a farmer at heart and loved farming with his Farmall tractors which he collected.  He often helped neighboring farmers and was just happy to get out in the fields. He enjoyed...

  Cuyahoga Falls - Susan Ann (Baird) DeWitte, age 48 died on Tuesday, April 10th at Akron City Hospital. She was born on November 10, 1969 the daughter of Gerald L. and Charleen M. (Potter) Baird. Visitation will be held at the Windsor United Methodist Church, 5161 Rt. 322, Windsor, OH 44099 on Saturday, April 21st, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Memorial Service officiated by Pastor Laurie Krieg will take place at 12:00 pm following the...

      Orwell - Karl Eric Brugman, age 37, was found Sunday after missing for several weeks. He was born May 12, 1980, in Geneva, the son of Karl Brugman Sr. & Deborah Stepp (Pfleger) and has lived in Ashtabula County all of his life. Eric was married to Angela Brugman on December 6, 2016. If Eric were writing this, he would say he lived more than most, always a little...

Orwell – Laurel Clarence Griffin, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on April 3, 1922 in East Orwell the son of Clarence H. and Elvie Ruth (Sweet) Griffin. He was married to Doris E. (Shivers) Griffin on April 14, 1945. Laurel was a WWII Veteran serving in the 25th Army Air Forces Base Unit 1942 to 1946. Laurel was a Self Employed proprietor...