All Obituaries

Orwell Twp. – Dennis (Stevens) Szczepinski, age 79 passed away at Hospice House in Cleveland on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on May 2, 1943 the son of Ben and Carrie (Niznik) Szczepinski. Dennis was married to Judith (Belz) Szczepinski on October 17, 1964. He was an autoworker for General Motors for 35 years. Dennis was a member of St. Mary Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Judith A....

Roaming Shores – Patricia Ann Sowry, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 9, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1955 in Ashtabula the daughter of Donald H. and Beulah (Warren) Sowry. Patricia was the Office Administrator for Roaming Shores Association for 38 years. She was also a U.S. Airforce Veteran who was an Inventory Management Specialist. Patricia loved to travel and especially going on cruises. She thoroughly enjoyed her job and living in Roaming...

  Roaming Shores – Ruth Ann Deis, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 with family by her side.  Born on September 26, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Loving mother of Erik Ellis (Gina) and Christine Ellis (late Mike) and grandmother of Andy, Paige, Samantha, Tracy and Lillie, Renee, Evan, Emma, Matthew, Andrew, Cassy, Danielle and Emma. Beloved wife of William K. Deis (deceased) and previous marriage to David Ellis (deceased). Beloved daughter of...

Windsor Twp. - Susan Emlyn Cofer, age 70, lifelong resident of Windsor, Ohio, passed away at home on February 22, 2023. She was born December 4, 1952 in Warren, Ohio. Daughter of Helen Racut Shuminski and Stanley Shuminski. Married June 9, 1971 to the love of her life, Robert Cofer. Susan was a passionate steward of nature, an avid reader, and the best custom birthday card creator. She loved long walks in the woods around her home and travel adventures, big and small, with her...

Lenox Township - Lisa Ann (Woutersz) Shank, age 65, passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2023. She was the daughter of Larry James Woutersz and Delores (Dotson) Woutersz born June 23, 1957 in Warren, Michigan. Lisa married Daniel Shank on June 9, 1984 in Laveen, Arizona. Lisa Shank moved to Ashtabula County more than 30 years ago and quickly became a service oriented member of the community, working with several local organizations including the United Way. Lisa was a diligent Human...

Geneva – Joanne “Jody” Louise Runyan, 93 of Geneva, formerly of Jefferson and living in New Lyme for over fifty years, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at The Sanctuary of Geneva Assisted Living. She was the daughter of Ivan H. and Ethel J. (Rufner) Smith born on November 25, 1929 in Newton Falls. Joanne was married to Calvin Runyan on October 26, 1952. A few years after their marriage, Calvin’s brother, Norman married Joanne’s sister Carole....

North Bloomfield – Charles (Charlie) R. Pebbles, age 88, a 78-year resident of North Bloomfield passed away in Leesburg, Florida on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at University of Florida Health Leesburg Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Harold Venn and Annetta (Grover) Pebbles. He was a self-employed Auto Body Technician for 40 years and a US Army veteran. He was a member and former officer of the North Bloomfield United Methodist Church. An avid...

Leesburg, FL – Charles R. Pebbles, age 88, passed away at UF Health Leesburg Hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. We will be scheduling a funeral service at a later date. Please check back for updated details.

Middlefield – Steven A. Hirsh, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at UH Geauga Medical Center on Tuesday February 14, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1962 in Chardon, Ohio, the son of Alfred E. Hirsh Sr. and Evalena A. (Rankin) Hirsh. Steven worked at Wal-Mart and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his son Michael A.(Alisha) Horton, sisters Maryalice Horton and Theresa (Dennis) Sanislo, grandson Kaleb, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great...

Orwell – Kathy Jo Lupold, age 63, passed away at UH Hospital Cleveland on Monday February 13, 2023. She was born on April 26, 1959 in Warren, OH, the daughter of Robert James and Dolores Ann (Deplacito) Cooper. Kathy Jo married Michael Lupold on September 26, 2020. She is survived by husband Michael, daughter Melissa Franklin, stepchildren Ryan, Sara, Jonathan, Sabrina, and Desiree Lupold, father-in-law David Lupold Sr., brother-in-laws Randy and Kevin Lupold, seven...