All Obituaries

Benjamin M. Fetters, 49, of New Lyme, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Ashtabula County Medical Center, from complications of a long term illness. He was born April 7, 1974 in Warren, Ohio to Roger Fetters, Jr. and Cindy (Heath) Fetters. Ben graduated from Pymatuning Valley High School in 1992 and then from Ohio Diesel Tech in 1993.  Ben enjoyed participating in 4-H as a youth, going to heavy metal concerts and sitting around the campfire with family and...

Jeanne M Smith, age 90, formerly from Andover, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Mission, Texas.  Jeanne married William A Smith and together they owned and operated The Andover Hardware and Village Shop for many years. Jeanne is survived by her son, Mark (Diane) Smith of Mission, TX, daughter, Linda (Tim) Egli of Pooler, GA, and daughter Susan King of Maryville, OH; sister-in-law, Barbara (Warren) Cain; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren....

Conneaut, Ohio -  John Preston "Jack" Mathay died June 2, 2023, in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was born January 27, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Howard Ellsworth Mathay, M.D., and Mary Clara (Siple) Mathay. Known as “Jack”, he was a true “Renaissance Man.” Jack graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1960 and earned a degree in history and economics from Virginia Military Institute in 1964. His graduate studies at Michigan State University were interrupted...

Vernon, Ohio- Cheryl L. Brewer was born July 20, 1959, to Charles A. Starling and Gertrude E. (Marshall) Starling. She died June 1, 2023, after a short illness. She grew up in Gustavus, Ohio, and was a 1977 graduate of Joseph Badger High School. She married Randy Brewer on December 22, 1981. Cheryl was a homemaker and retired from being an STNA in 2019 after 19 years. Cheryl enjoyed being with her family, crocheting, and true crime mysteries. She will be deeply missed by her husband of...

Rebecca L. Peters, age 64, of Hartford, OH, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren, OH. She was born March 28, 1959, in Warren, OH, the daughter of Calvin F. and Martha L. (Eastlick) Bartak.  She was a 1977 graduate of Joseph Badger High School. Rebecca was a lifetime area resident and was happily retired.  She enjoyed being a homemaker taking care of her family.  She was a stained glass artist and loved to travel.  She always enjoyed...

Kinsman, Ohio - Lottie Elizabeth "Betty" VanGorder, age 90, died on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Concord Care Center in Fowler, Ohio. She was born April 27, 1933, in Kinsman, Ohio, the daughter of Norman O. and Mary Alice (Lindsey) Fitch.  Mrs. VanGorder graduated from Kinsman High School in 1951, and she married James Dwane VanGorder on August 2, 1952.   She attended the Kinsman Chapel of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.  Mrs. VanGorder enjoyed dancing with...

Lois J. Ragalyi, age 91, of Vernon Township, OH, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Lake Vista in Cortland, OH. She was born August 14, 1931, in Andover, OH, the daughter of Arvo A. Arnio Sr. and Pauline M. (Johnson) Arnio.  She was a 1949 graduate of Deming High School in New Lyme. Formerly of Gustavus, Lois had been a long time Vernon resident.  She helped operate a dairy farm with her husband, Julius Ragalyi, Jr., whom she married on June 27, 1950.   She was a member of...

Marlene M. Waters, age 70, of Andover, Ohio, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Cherry Valley township, OH.  She was born January 9, 1953, in Greenville, PA, the daughter of Kenneth A. and Carrie Marie (Gilmore) Fleming.  Marlene was a lifelong area resident and attended Joseph Badger High School.  She was employed as manager for the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Andover for 34 years retiring in 2021.  Marlene was a member of the Linesville Sportsman Club and a life member...

Timothy J. Reynolds, age 69, of Andover, OH, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.   He was born March 18, 1954, in Ashtabula, OH, the son of Charles R. Reynolds, Sr., and Dorothy E. (Bell) Reynolds.   A lifelong Andover resident, Tim worked on small engines and tinkered with classic cars and race cars.  He enjoyed mowing his lawn, loved his animals, and spending time with family.   He enjoyed the simple things in life and lived...

Jesse Z. Britton, age 46, of Jamestown, PA, died Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born February 7, 1977, in Phoenix, AZ., the son of James A. Britton and Terri Rae Moore. A resident of Ohio and Pennsylvania for the past 20 years, Jesse was formerly of Oregon and Arizona.  He was employed as a carpenter for many years in construction as well as satellite installation with his father. He loved the outdoors, camping and fishing in the Arizona mountains to rafting the lower Rogue River in...