All Obituaries

Jeffrey C Davis Jeffrey Clair Davis passed away at his home on November 12, 2019 surrounded again and again by his loving family.  A resident of Geneva Ohio since 1998.  Jeff was born to Harley Clair Davis and Dorothy Lois (Hartley) Davis on September 1, 1946 in Ashtabula, Ohio.  Jeff fought his fight against cancer as fiercely as he fought for his country as an Army Sergeant with the 25th Infantry Division in the Vietnam War, exposed to Agent Orange, ultimately leading to...

Pauline M. Craft Pauline M. Craft, age 76, passed away at her home Monday, November 11, 2019 in Geneva.  Born February 17, 1943 to Wallace and Marion (Morgan) Eddy in Painesville, Ohio.    Pauline worked as a nurses aide for many years at Broadfield Manor Nursing Home.  She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her dog Oscar and her cats. Survivors:  Children:  Terry Craft; Anne Craft; Carol (Scott) Richardson and Joel Craft. ...

Dawn N. Joswick, age 64, passed away at her home Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in North Carolina.  Born November 19, 1954 to Cecil and Alice (Sprague) Spade in Geneva, Ohio.   Dawn lived her life in Geneva, except for her last two years in North Carolina. Dawn was a member of New Life Assembly, was on the church board and worked the sound system.  She attended the Faith Baptist Church in Selma, North Carolina.  For 20 years Dawn worked in the production department and...

Wesley W. Foust, age 73, passed away unexpectedly November 4, 2019 in Geneva Memorial Hospital.  Born October 31, 1946 to Myron and Marjorie (Clarke) Foust, Jr in Akron, Ohio.  Wesley joined the marines and served in Vietnam.  He worked as a Supervisor for ODOT at the Rome Post. Wesley loved animals, especially feeding and watching the birds.  He was considered a naturalist and was a member of Ducks Unlimited.  When Wesley was younger, he did enjoy camping in a...

Bruce L. Colflesh     1954 - 2019 Bruce L. Colflesh, age 65, passed away October 29, 2019 at his home in Ashtabula.  Born September 26, 1954 to Raymond and Faye (Ringler) Colflesh. He spent his whole life in Ashtabula.  Bruce joined the United States Marine Corp in 1972 and received the Good Conduct Medal.  He remained a member of the Reserves after he left the service. Bruce worked for Apple Heating as an installer and service man for 32...

Jerry L. McGehee Jerry L. McGehee, age 74, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his home in Ashtabula.   Born September 3, 1945 to Neal and Billie (Grady) McGehee.  Jerry was an Agricultural and Shop Teacher for schools in Texas.  He enjoyed bowling and camping.   Survivors:  Wife:  Barbara; Children:  James McGehee; Kimber (Warren) Johnson.  Brother:  Dr. Robert (Jane) McGehee of Benbrook, Texas.   Preceded by: Son:  Jeffery...

Anna-Mae Marie Burns    1924-2019 Anna-Mae Burns, age 94, passed away October 12, 2019 at Saybrook Landing in Ashtabula.  Born December 15, 1924 to George and Sara (Schaffer) Kriglein. She spent most of her life in Geneva.  Anna-Mae worked in the laundry room at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland, MD.  She married Jesse Burns June 24, 1952 in Cumberland.  Anna-enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, cards and board games. Survivors include ...

  Earle G. Polkow   1948-2019 Earle G. Polkow, age 71, passed away October 5, 2019 at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  Born August 4, 1948 in Painesville to John and Doris (Pettit) Polkow. He spent his whole life in Geneva.   Earle was a Hostler Helper and worked for Conrail/CSX in Collinwood for 30 years.  He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 58.  Earle belonged to many clubs including the Geneva Fraternal Order of Eagles, the National Rifle Association,...

Charlotte M. Love, age 52, passed away October 5, 2019 at Madison Health Care.  Born February 1, 1967 in Painesville, Ohio to Kenneth and Bonnie (Clark) Love.  Charlotte spent most of her life in Geneva and worked at Bali Hai and Doxie Deli and enjoyed camping. Survivors: Children:  Alicia Kerestman; Amanda Kerestman; Joseph Kerestman;  all of Geneva; Brieanna Hanger of Ashtabula; Connor Raines of Michigan. Granddaughter:  Avianna Kerestman of Geneva. Parents:...

Mark R. Derminer, age 58, of Geneva, passed away 09/28/2019.  He was born 10/19/1960 in Detroit, MI to Edward and Loraine (VanMeter) Derminer.  Mark was a self-employed insurance adjuster who enjoyed music, and writing songs; wrote creative novels, enjoyed history and current events.  He liked to watch classic movies and westerns and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs.  Mark was very proud to have served in the US Navy. Survivors:  His wife Linette Derminer, whom he...