All Obituaries

Jennifer “Ferny” Kathleen Barciz, 37, passed away on April 12, 2024, from complications of Type I Diabetes. She was born on November 21, 1986, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, the daughter of her proud and loving parents, Erik O. and Kelly Sue (McCabe) Barciz. After graduating from high school Jennifer enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served her country for three years. Jennifer was passionate about many things. She had a creative and artistic mind, whether she was...

Monroe Township – Betty J. Whitford, 89, passed away in the early hours of Saturday April 6, 2024, in her home with her husband of almost 72 years by her side. She was born in Ripley, NY on September 17, 1934, the daughter of Norman and Edna (Foster) Corbin. Betty graduated from East High School in Erie, PA in 1952 and on May 29 of that same year she married Glenn L. Whitford. Betty and Glenn were blessed with 5 children, 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 2...

Marlene Warner ASHTABULA – Marlene Warner, 67, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on March 27, 2024. She was born in Ashtabula on June 9, 1956, the daughter of Garnest and Maxine (Johnson) Hall. Marlene was 1 of 10 children born to Garnest and Maxine and she always felt so very blessed to be part of such a big family with such great parents. Marlene’s kind and tender heart led her to a 35-year career as a nurse’s aide; she worked the majority of her...

Edward Pawlowski JEFFERSON- Edward Pawlowski, 74, passed away at Hillcrest Medical Center on March 25, 2024. He was born in Ashtabula on October 10, 1949, the son of Edmund and Edith (Abbott) Pawlowski. Ed graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968.  Following graduation, he went on to proudly serve his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  After his honorable discharge he started a 30-year career in the maintenance department of the Geneva Area City School...

Lynn Santiago, affectionately known as Lynn “Bubba Bear” Santiago passed away peacefully, in his hometown of Youngstown, on Sunday March 24, 2024, at the Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House. He was born to Julio R. Santiago and Margarita Maldonado on June 27, 1967. He graduated from Eastside High School, Youngstown, Ohio in 1986. Lynn was a “Jack of all Trades”; a roofer, a bouncer, a D.J., a car salesman, and he even had his own barbecue business until he had to...

Lisa Spring, 63, of Ashtabula, Ohio passed away on Marh 6, 2024 at the Ames Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio, after a brief illness. She was born January 2, 1961, the daughter of Robert E. and Beatrice (Estefan) Spring. Lisa was a proud graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School where she was a member of the drill team. She graduated from Allstate Hairstyling and Barber College in Cleveland, OH and opened Spring Hair Design Studio in Ashtabula where she owned and operated for many...

Irene May (Ludlow) Spiegel, 71, passed away on March 4, 2024, at her home in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was born on May 27, 1952. Over the years Irene worked as a Chef and a Security Guard at Enios. Irene enjoyed cooking, collecting coins and doing jigsaw puzzles. She was an animal lover and spending time with her beloved family was her greatest source of joy and happiness. Irene is survived by her loving children: Lisa (Ricky) Dean, Charles (Nicole) Spiegel and Annie Spiegel; her...

Shirley E. Burns, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024 at home in Doylestown Ohio. She was born on January 25,1931 in Jefferson, Ohio to Harry and Katherine (Durkovic) Barnard. She had twelve Brothers and sisters. Shirley loved her family and found great joy and pride in each and every one of them, she gave a life time of love care and devotion to her disabled son Arthur Anderson. Shirley was a devote Catholic who loved God and shared her love of God by her examples to all in...

Violet Cecelia (Dewey) Knapp ASHTABULA – Violet Knapp, 78 passed away February 23, 2024, at Saybrook Landing Nursing and Rehab Center.She was born in Erie, PA. on May 26, 1945, the daughter of Robert and Jane (Henry) Dewey.Violet was a very hard-working mother of 4. She worked locally as a bartender for over 20 years. She worked most of those years at the Spot Café, but also at the Frontier Bar and the ANU. Her funny and outgoing personality was always enjoyed by the customers....