All Obituaries

Hartsgrove Twp. – James Joseph O’Connor Jr., age 79, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. He was born in Cleveland on July 31, 1946, the son of James Joseph Sr. and Eleanore E. (Sill) O’Connor. James was married to Joyce Marlene (Irwin) O’Connor for 50 years. He was a Cleveland Police Officer for 36 years serving in the Mounted Unit for 21 of those years. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s ...

Orwell – Joanne K. Hopes, age 81, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 28, 2026 surrounded by her grandchildren that she absolutely adored. Joanne’s journey began on April 2, 1944, the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Adams) Kaminski. As a child Joanne grew up around horses in Windsor Ohio, and also spent many hours at her grandparent dairy farm, and enjoyed farm life. Joanne often shared wonderful stories about the time on the farm with close friends. She shared the ...

Ashtabula – Jeanette Marie Easton, age 58, formerly of Jefferson, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born on March 25, 1967 the daughter of Harland Easton and June (Johnson) Dambeck. Jeanette graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1985. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, charity work, thrifting, gambling, remodeling, and renovating. She is survived by her father Harland (Carol) Easton, mother ...

Chardon – Mark Andrew Zubek, age 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Mapleview Country Villa surrounded by his family after a 6-month battle with cancer. He was born on October 24, 1966 in Cleveland, the son of Mark Steven and Catherine (Maynard) Zubek. Mark graduated from Grand Valley High School and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was employed at Vector International Inc. as a screen printer. During his 30 plus years as a screen printer and artist, he ...

Chardon – Orval “Bill” Baier, age 89, formerly of Williamsfield, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at UH Geauga Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1937 in Logan, WV the son of Noah and Myrtle (Runyon) Baier. Orval was married to Beatrice (Hale) Baier on October 29, 1957. He worked for Lordstown General Motors as an auto painter. Orval was an avid runner and golfer. He loved to play basketball, tennis, and football with his children. In his later years, he ...

Orwell Twp. – George E. Simpkins Sr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1945, the son of John George and Irene E. (Bair) Simpkins. George married Shirley Ann Drusko in June of 1967. He was employed at Kennametal for 40 years working in the maintenance department. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and watching football with his sons. George is survived by his sons George E. Simkins Jr., Dale A. (Heather) Simpkins, Timothy G. ...

In Loving Memory of Janice Marie Denihan, (née Collise, also spelled Collisi), age 87, of Mentor, Ohio, who passed away January 22, 2026, at Western Reserve Hospice in Cleveland, Ohio. Born January 29, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Leola Collisi; her brother, James Collisi; and her infant children, Joseph Denihan, Mary Denihan, and John Denihan. Janice graduated from Villa Angela High School in 1956 and from The Frances ...

N. Bloomfield – Perry J. Turner, age 76, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1949 in McClelland, AR, the son of Arlie and Ruth (Kidd) Turner. Perry married Virginia (Williams) Turner on June 24, 1969. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 – 1971 and retired from WCI Steel after 42 years of service. Perry was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a proud Dad, Papa, and Gramps who loved watching his grandchildren play sports. He ...

Trumbull Township - Ann Rose (Kovacic) Wilber, age 93, lovingly known as Annie, was born on February 11, 1932, in Cooperstown, New York. She passed from this life on January 13, 2026, just 19 days after her beloved husband, John Wilber, surrounded by the love and legacy she so faithfully built through her family, her faith, and her service to others. Ann and her seven siblings later moved to Hartsgrove, Ohio, where she attended and graduated from Orwell High School in 1950. During her ...

Orwell – Ray E. Childs, age 94, passed away at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born in Orwell on April 12, 1931, the son of Ray S. and Mable (Lamoreaux) Childs. Ray was married to Nancy (Davis) Childs on November 18, 1950, they just celebrated 75 years of marriage. He was a member of the Orwell United Methodist Church. Ray owned Childs Farm Automation where he sold and installed DeLaval Dairy Equipment and Starline Barn Equipment. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, ...