All Obituaries

    New Lyme Township – Robert Lee Willis Jr., age 59, passed away on February 8, 2020 at UH Hospital ER Andover. He was born on February 27, 1960 in Indiana, PA the son of Robert Lee Willis Sr. and Loretta (Webber) Willis. Robert was a member of the Pentecostal Community Church, Jefferson. He was an avid Steelers and NASCAR fan.  He also, enjoyed taking road trips and driving. Robert is survived by his mother Loretta Willis, children Katie (Nelson) Fisher, Virginia...

Morgan Township – Alan C. Rice, age 90, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Orwell. He was born on February 13, 1929 in Morgan Township the son of Chauncey J. and Rosa C. (Kampf) Rice.He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea and Japan as a radio operator. Alan was a life time farmer, member of the Grange and Farm Bureau. In his younger years he enjoyed water skiing but gave that up at the age of 70. He is survived by his sons...

Roaming Shores - Michael Paul Barrowman, age 56, died unexpectedly at his home in Ohio on Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was the son of Robert J. Barrowman and Kathryn A. Barrowman born on August 27, 1963. Michael was married to Gail L. Barrowman on June 25, 2004. Michael was an O.T. R. driver for 35 years and made many friends across the U.S. For the last five years he drove for Pride Transportation. Michael loved watching NASCAR, football and most sports. He was on the...

Rev. Dorothy "Dottie" A. Benes, 86, of Williamsfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born June 10, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to William G. DeKnipp and Thelma V. Foote. Dorothy was affectionately known by her family as "Pepper", a nickname given to her as a young child. After graduating high school, she was awarded a scholarship from Fenn College to study Business Management. Upon completing...

Rock Creek - Dorothy May Salaben, age 82, died peacefully during her sleep on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Geneva Village Retirement Home in Geneva OH. She was the daughter of Michael Salaben and Dorothy Burgess Salaben, born on May 1, 1937, in Cleveland Ohio.  Having the same first name as her mother, she was always known by friends and family as “May.” May moved to Ashtabula County in the late 1950s, and worked various jobs such as an au pair, waitress, house...

  Rock Creek – Brenda Martin Claycomb, age 63, loving and affectionately known by her family as “Aunt B” was born on April 23, 1956 the daughter of Virgil and Joyce (Bowen) Martin. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly life after a long fought and courageous battle with cancer on January 14, 2020 with her loving family by her side. A lifelong resident of Rock Creek, Brenda married William K. Claycomb on July 24, 1993, who survives her and cared for her with...

  Bristolville - Daniel "Dan" Gwinn, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, January 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born June 15, 1947 in Chardon, the son of the late Lewis "Bill" Gwinn and Irene (Finlaw) Gwinn. He started his days by hanging out at the local coffee shop with his coffee club cronies, which included his best buddy, Fred Smith.  Then he'd head to his office, Gwinn Brothers Construction, where...

Colebrook Twp. – Louella F. Somerville, age 77, passed at Briar Hill Heath Care on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was born in Farmington on January 28, 1942 the daughter of Theodore W. and Henrietta May (Fairchild) Housel. Louella was married to Herman Clair Somerville on July 2, 1981. She worked at Kennametal Inc., Orwell as a Press Operator for many years and was a member of the Bristolville Freewill Baptist Church. Louella was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking and making...

Orwell - James W. Jones, age 93, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1926 in Greenville, PA the son of Lloyd and Grace (Gillis) Jones. James Graduated from Orwell High School in 1944 and served in the United States Army Air Corps during WW II.  After his honorable discharge he attended Baldwin Wallace College receiving a BA Degree in 1951. After graduating from college he married Rosemary (Deimling) Jones on October 20, 1956.  He worked...

  Rome Twp. – Wilma E. Bogdan, age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Lantern of Saybrook. She was born on March 16, 1928 the daughter of Emil M. and Nellie A. (Johnson) Ahola. Wilma was married to Peter P. Bogdan on July 9, 1949. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Orwell and American Legion Post 719 Woman’s Auxiliary. She was an avid bowler and loved to cook and bake.Survivors include her children Andrew (Pat) Bogdan of Rome, Philip...