All Obituaries

Roberta M. Hubbard, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020.  Born February 25, 1934 to Robert and Ruth (Rose) Dayton in Geneva, she lived most of her life in Jefferson.  Survivors:  Children Shirley Ball of Ashtabula, Sherry (Gary) DeGroodt of Geneva and  Danny Hubbard of Jefferson; 13 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild and brother Robert (Deb) Dayton of Ashtabula. Preceded by her husband Harold "Bud" Hubbard whom she...

Jane Marie Ranney      1947 - 2020 Jane M. Ranney, 72, a Geneva resident of 22 years, passed away January 13, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Hts.  Born October 31, 1947 in Dunkirk, NY to James and Helen A. (Vendetti) Schibetta.  She was previously employed as a Machine Operator with Perfection.  Jane enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and OSU Buckeyes.   Left to cherish her memory are...

James A. Newman   1956 - 2020 James A. Newman, age 63, passed away January 7, 2020 in Cleveland.  Born March 14, 1956 to James and Edythe (Irons) Newman.   James lived in Geneva most of his life.  He was a truck driver and had also worked in construction.  James liked to go fishing and watch westerns, football and Nascar.  He also enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles.   Survivors:  Partner:  Carolyn Olson of Jefferson; Daughter: ...

Flo Tidy passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  Flo was an active and lively wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.  She could make a new friend wherever she went.  Whether she was working, reading, or watching a parade, Flo put all her excitement and joy into it.   Survivors include three children:  Pamala Sample, Ben Tidy Jr., and Penny Kidner; two sisters:  Marilyn Vincent and Colleen Kettunen; three grandchildren: ...

Dorothy M. Ellsworth-Conley   1926 - 2020 Dorothy M. Ellsworth, age 93, passed away at UH Geneva January 5, 2020.  Born January 23, 1926 to Carl & Colletta (Bost) Eckenrode in Johnstown, PA.   Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Assumption Church in Geneva.  She loved being with her grandchildren, camping, gardening, crocheting and baking.  Dorothy liked the character Betty Boop, taking bus trips to the casinos, instant lottery tickets and playing...

Elaine Rose Testerman passed away peacefully in her home and surrounded by family Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 11:06 pm at the age of 75. Elaine was born June 17, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ed and Ella Yapell. She lived a life full of loving adventure and always brought the light of joy wherever she went. Many who had the pleasure of knowing this beautiful woman can attest to the unconditional love and the warmth felt in her presence. She was always smiling, full of laughter and always...

Lester “Chester” R. Hardy   1944 - 2020 Lester “Chester” R. Hardy, age 75, of Rock Creek, passed away Thursday, January 2nd at UH Hospital in Cleveland. He was born on May 15, 1944 in Ravenna, Ohio, to Clarence N. & Lucille (Frederick) Hardy.  He married Mary L. Woodworth on August 21, 1965 in Rock Creek, Ohio.  Lester was a veteran of the U.S. Army.   Lester was a self-employed general contractor.  He was a member of the NRA and the...

Patti A. Robbins   1951 - 2019 Patti A. Robbins, age 68, passed away Geneva Village, 12/31/2019.  Born August 19, 1951 to Dana and Rosetta (Raines) Robbins Sr. in Painesville, Ohio.   Patti worked in Medical Records at Lake East Hospital, for Chicago Title, and worked as a bartender at Driftwood, Rosie’s, Yogi’s and Roy’s Place. Patti enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She was on a bowling league at North Ridge Lanes.  Patti was a Harley...

Charles Perry Hiles (C.P.) died Saturday, December 28 at his home surrounded by his family, after a lengthy battle with COPD.  With the bases loaded and nobody out, you shoot for the fence, and he did.  He rallied until the very end.   He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 2, 1943 to Strauther Perry and Ethel Hiles.  They moved to Harpersfield when he was a young boy and the homestead remains today.   C.P. attended Geneva High School, had various jobs and at...

Marian I. Ickes   1927 - 2019 Marian I. Ickes, age 92, passed away at Saybrook Landing, Friday, December 27, 2019.  Born April 15, 1927 to Frank and Josephine (Mikus) Krzic in Geneva, Ohio.   Marian lived in Saybrook and Ashtabula for 61 years.  She worked at True Temper for 15 years, and also worked at Molded Fiberglass.   Marian enjoyed dogs, camping, traveling to Florida in the winter, sewing, playing Solitaire, Word Finds, Hallmark movies and the...