All Obituaries

Steven L. Lautanen, age 57, of New Lyme, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at UH Geauga Medical Center.   He was born February 2, 1965, in Ashtabula, OH, a son of Donald G. and Patsy L. (Offutt) Lautanen.  Steve was a 1983 graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School.   He owned and operated "Steve Lautanen Trucking" for many years and operated a farm.  Steve mostly loved to spend time with his daughter and helping her with her 4-H...

Andover, Ohio – Ruth Ellen Jones, age 87, died on Monday, June 20, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on February 16, 1935, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Izora Jane (Miller) and Elwyn Albert Hall. Ruth worked for Kennametal of Orwell, Ohio for many years and retired in 1976. On December 31, 1984, she married Paul Jones.  She was a member of the New Lyme Christian Fellowship Church. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, making blankets for all her grandchildren,...

McDonald, Ohio - Phyllis Arlene Manges, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1930, in Berlin, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Ruth Marie (Shumaker) and John William Foust. Phyllis was a 1948 graduate of Berlin High School.  On May 15, 1949, she married Donald Eugene Manges. She was a member of the Shiloh Full Gospel Church of Girard, where she was the church treasurer for over thirty-seven years. Phyllis was active in many roles...

Jamestown, Pennsylvania – Leonard L Zook, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his home. He was born on June 29, 1949, in Hartville, Ohio, the son of Leroy N Zook and Iva (Raber) Zook. On September 11, 1969, he married Mary M Shrock. A member of the Greenville New Order of Amish, Mr. Zook did deliveries for the Rolling Ridge Metals of Greenville. Mr. Zook is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Leona Byler. Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, eight...

Cherry Valley, Ohio – Clarissa Mae “Sam” Stritch, age 79, died on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 23, 1942, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of Katherine Marie (Ferrell) and Coleman Boyd Pauley. On September 20, 1959, she married Arthur William “Buddy” Stritch. Taking care of her family, crocheting, doing word search puzzles, and loving on her chihuahua's were what Sam did with her time.  Sam is preceded in death...

Carol J. Baumgardner, age 82, of Andover, Ohio, died at her home with her family around her on Monday, June 6, 2022.  She was the daughter of Cress and Viola (Kennedy) Sowry born August 13, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio.   Carol was a 1957 Andover High School graduate.  She earned her nursing degree in 1960 from the Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Warren, Ohio, where she made lifelong friends.  She married her high school sweetheart, Sanford...

New Lyme Township, Ohio - Dannie B Byler, Sr, age 75, died on Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born on August 5, 1946, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, the son of Sarah J (Miller) and Benedict J Byler. On September 21, 1967, he married Saloma L Yoder. Dan worked for Middlefield Tire as a mechanic for over forty years, retiring in 2008. He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan.  Dan is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Saloma L Byler of New...

Johnston, Ohio - James Allen Hines, age 72, died on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his home. He was born on November 10, 1949, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Floyd and Mabel Eleanor (Ogilbee) Hines. A lifelong Kinsman, and Johnston resident, Jim worked thirty-six years for the former Kraft Foods in Kinsman until they closed in 2006. Jim worked for a few years for Premium Meats of Warren. On March 19, 1970, he married Linda Lou Free. He was a Teamster and a member of the former Mecca Coon & Fox...

Robert J. McGann, age 77, of Andover, OH, died at home, Sunday, May 22, 2022.   He was born June 18, 1944, in Ashtabula, OH, a son of Robert C. and LaVonna "Bonnie" (Landon) McGann.  He was a 1963 graduate of Andover High School; and went on to serve in the Army National Guard. A lifetime area resident, Bob was employed as a telephone lineman for the Sprint telephone company for 40 years retiring in 2002.  He was a member of the Triandria Masonic Lodge #780 Rock...

In the early morning hours of Monday, May 16, 2022, at the age of 82, Leonard C. "Buck" Kirby of Andover, Ohio passed away peacefully while holding the hand of his wife of 30 years. Buck was born on Thursday, August 17, 1939 in Bloomfield, Ohio; the son of George and Lona (Koon) Kirby. He had lived in the area for most of his life and was well known by so many. There aren't enough words to describe a man like him, whose presence was unlike any other. He was a force. Full of...