The Marcy Funeral Home

01/20/2026

Nancy E. Wadsworth

The Marcy family and staff extend their deepest sympathy to her family.

Nancy Elizabeth Wadsworth, age 83, of Monroe Center, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
She was born June 18, 1942, to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Pierce) Simmons. On April 17,1971, she married Donald A Wadsworth who proceeded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Renee (Jim) Dunn of North Kingsville, OH, Robin (Tom) Donnelly of Albany, OH, Rita Aldrich of St Augustine, FL, Rick Towne of Grand Mound, IA, Tracy (Jim) Flore of Celina, OH, Doug (Jackie) Wadsworth of Beaufort, SC, Reid (Debbie) Wadsworth of Monroe Center, Luke (Diane) Wadsworth of London, OH, and a brother, Frank Simmons of Monroe Center. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Randy Towne and a daughter Dore Gill.
Nancy retired from Conneaut Area Schools where she drove school bus for 30+ years. Nancy was a member of Monroe United Methodist church where she spent 45+ years playing the organ. She and her husband were lifetime members of the Covered Bridge Committee where she was secretary and spent many seasons pulling the mini-covered bridge. She enjoyed rose gardening, cooking, bowling, tractor pulling with her husband and spending time with family. She was known for her love of purple and a glass of iced tea.
The family would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at the Villa At the Lake and Hospice of the Western Reserve for the care that they have shown Nancy over the last few years.
Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until the time of the service at noon.
In the lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve or Monroe United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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01/19/2026

Allen M. Cole

The Marcy family and staff extend their deepest sympathy to his family.

Allen M. Cole, 54, of Conneaut, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.

Born on May 15, 1971 at Brown Memorial Hospital to Merle and Arlene Cole, he grew up in Conneaut. Graduating from South Ridge Christian Academy, he attended Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL.

Allen held a variety of employment positions, including Conneaut Sub Shop, Mellon Bank in Erie, Merrill Lynch in Jacksonville, YMCA Camp Fitch in North Springfield, and a guard at the Lake Erie Correctional Institute. He was the proprietor of Grandma’s Country Cooking in Albion and most recently was serving as an officer for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections at the Trumbull Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg, Ohio.

Cooking, mowing, singing, and driving are only a small list of his enjoyments. However, Allen’s passion was his family – both immediate and distant.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Merle and brother Bill Hall.

His survivors include his mother, Arlene; siblings Lori Maurer and Andy (Darlyn) Cole; nephew, Michael (Nicolette) Maurer, niece Katie (AJ) Porterfield and niece Annie (Todd) Krieger; grand nieces and nephews – Kaden, Cash, & Calloway Maurer; Adrian and Olivia Porterfield; Katelynne, Daniel, and Amenia Krieger; and numerous dear aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be 11am – 1pm with a service to follow on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Marcy Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St, Conneaut, OH 44030.

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01/19/2026

Phyllis Tome

The Marcy family and staff extend their deepest sympathy to her family.

Phyllis M. Tome 86 of North Kingsville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 16, 2026 at her home. She was born October 22, 1939 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Clarence and Mildred (Zuercher) Bohrer.
Phyllis was a high school graduate and a homemaker most of her life.
She was a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness where she and her husband Larry would travel all over with their food trailer providing meals to hundreds of people building each Kingdom Hall over the years.
Phyllis loved to cook and can, gardening and being outdoors watching wildlife, watching the weather channel often and caring for family and friends. Her greatest joy was being with her family, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren brought so much love and joy to her heart.
Surviving her are her children Katie (Brian) Martin of Minerva OH, Kathy (Tim) Little of North Kingsville, Karla (Ben Manuel) of Conneaut, OH and Steve (Tracy) Tome of Albion, PA; grandchildren Rachel (Tim) Whitfield, Samuel Tome, Nicolas Nolan, Vincent Nolan, Alexis Flack, Brandon Martin and Dustin Martin; two great grandchildren Lilliana Nolan and Vada March.
Preceding her in death is her parents; her husband and love of her life Larry whom she married June 13, 1959, a brother Donald Bohrer and half-sister Dorothy Bohrer.
In keeping with Phyllis’s wishes, there will be a private zoom service held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness at the convenience of her family.
The Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH is honored to be entrusted with her arrangements.
Please visit www.marcyfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence for her family or light a candle.

01/16/2026

01/13/2026

Roger C. Osburn

The Marcy Family and Staff extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

Roger C. Osburn, 82, of Kingsville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on January 11, 1944, in Conneaut, he was the son of Harry and Elsie (Lawrence) Osburn, Sr.
Roger attended DeVry Technical Institute and then earned his associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kent State University. He spent his career with the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, where he served as a supervisor until his retirement in 1993. Even after retirement, he remained active in the workforce, holding several additional positions later in life.
A Mason for 50 years, Roger was a proud member of the Orion Lodge in Kingsville. He was also active in the YMCA and the local racing community. He enjoyed racing his car #357 at Raceway 7. He later became the flagman at the track. For many years, he and his wife owned and operated The Gas House Speed Shop, as well as the Pit Stop Bar.
Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending dirt track races, and following NASCAR. One of his favorite hobbies was restoring vintage cars and golf carts. He always attended all sporting events and activities for his children and grandchildren. He loved staying active.
Survivors include his wife Sharon (Mosier) Osburn, whom he married June 30, 1963; his daughter Shelly (Seth) Jaffee of Kingsville; his son Mark Osburn of Kingsville; grandchildren Joshua Miller of Kingsville, and Chelsey (Leo Talikka) Miller of Jefferson; and brothers Harry (Verna) Osburn of Kelloggsville, and Dennis (Loretta) Osburn of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral service will be 6:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time of the service at 6:00 PM.
Contributions may be made in Roger’s memory to Ashtabula Regional Home Health and Bella Care Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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01/09/2026

Service announced:

Saturday, January 17, 2026
2:00-6:00 PM
Conneaut Eagles #408
171 Main St.
Conneaut, OH 44030

Carol "Noah" (Harris) McGahey

The Marcy family and staff extend their deepest sympathy to her family.

Carol “Noah” JoAnn McGahey, 70, of Conneaut, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Pine Grove Healthcare Center in Geneva, OH. She was born April 15, 1955, the daughter of Kenneth and Lillian (Johnson) Harris.
She spent many years working as a laborer for General Aluminum before dedicating herself to private home care. In her younger days, she loved playing softball, and throughout her life she found joy in the outdoors, camping, fishing, gardening, and traveling. She enjoyed shooting pool, had a deep affection for horses, and especially cherished her trips to the Kentucky Derby.
Noah loved spending time with her best friend Wayne at Dr. Feelgoods, getting people together for cookouts and had her own business for a short time called Noah’s Wing Dings. Noah had a love for people, and you always knew exactly where you stood with her.
Survivors include her daughters Brenda Harris of Ashtabula, T-Mara Harris of Conneaut; her son Kenneth “Pete” Harris of Erie, PA; grandchildren Sean Harris, Ernie Harris, Tia Harris, Mariah Williams, and Harlem Zeitler; great-grandchildren Jaye’ Sean Porterfield, Cincere McElroi, Sereniti Seawood, Journee’ Seawood, and Elva and Nora Harris; and sisters Kim Harris of Ashtabula and Phyllis Harris-Bumpers of Buffalo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and numerous siblings.
Celebration of life will be 2:00-6:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Conneaut Eagles Lodge #408, 171 Main St., Conneaut, OH, 44030
Contributions may be made to her family, envelopes will be available at the celebration of life and at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, which is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Light a candle or leave a memory at www.marcyfuneralhome.com.

01/03/2026

Robert "Bob" Jones

The Marcy family and staff extend their deepest sympathy to the Jones family.

Robert “Bob” E. Jones, 75, of Ashtabula, passed away Wednesday, December 31,
2025. He was born February 15, 1950 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Robert and Agnes
(Skul) Jones.

Bob graduated from Willoughby South High School and enlisted in the United States
Navy where he was a boiler operator serving from 1969 until 1973. After his honorable
discharge, he worked a variety of jobs including auto parts distribution for Saturn, a floor
polisher for Jim Dandy Services, and most recently a bus driver for Madison School
District.

He was a member of the Disabled Vets Associations. Bob had a passion for cycling,
especially in the Cuyahoga Valley area. He had a great sense of humor, always telling
dad jokes and puns. He also had a love for classic cars, going to car shows, and being
with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Cynthia (Champlin) Jones whom he married April 7, 2007; his
daughter Tracy (Keith) Gamble of Morgantown, WV; step-daughter Crystal (Larry)
Hamm of Conneaut; daughter-in-law Pam Jones of Perry, OH; grandchildren Annmarie
and Jack Gamble of Morgantown, WV; Ashlee (Marcus Jewell) Jones of Willoughby,
Aiden Jones of Camp Pendleton, CA, and Matilyn Jones of Perry; Larry III, Noah, and
Liz Hamm, all of Conneaut; and great-grandson Isaiah Jewell. He was also survived by
his sisters Patty (Frank) Fox, Judy Gleason, Peggy Kiikka; brother Ron (Lois) Jones;
sister-in-law Terry Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Rob; brother Raymond; and brother-in-
laws Bill Gleason and Scott Kiikka.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, no services will be held.

Contributions may be made to Western Reserve Greenway Trail, payable to Ashtabula
County Metro Parks. Envelopes will be available at the Marcy Funeral Home and
Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, which is honored to be entrusted with
arrangements.

Light a candle or leave a memory at www.marcyfuneralhome.com.

01/02/2026

Linda L. Summers

Linda L. Summers, 79, of Conneaut, OH, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by family at Lake Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on May 11, 1946, in Conneaut, OH, the daughter of Harold and Elsie (Albee) Bowers.
Linda worked for many years at the Silver Diner, where she was known for her cooking and baking. She also spent time working at the Pie Factory in Lake City, PA, and later operated her own restaurant, Mom & Dad’s Family Restaurant. Creative and talented, Linda loved crafting and especially enjoyed crocheting baby blankets for those she loved. She was also an enthusiastic Cleveland Indians/Guardians fan.
Linda will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and the gentle way she treated everyone she met. Her family is deeply grateful to the nurses at Lake Pointe and to Hospice for the compassionate care they provided.
She is survived by her son, Gregory Summers Jr.; her brothers Perry (Merle) Bowers, Gary (Stephanie) Bowers, and Robert Bowers; her grandchildren Kendra and Gregory Summers; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Harold Summers; her son William Summers; brothers Leonard Bowers and Harold (Red) Bowers; her sister Shirley Williams; her paternal grandparents, Charles and Maisie Bowers; and her maternal grandparents, William and Florence Albee.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

12/31/2025

The Marcy Family and Staff extend our deepest sympathy to her family.

Jennifer Carpenter, 54, of Dorset, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1971, in Painesville, OH, the daughter of Jay and Ann (Fobes) Sutch.
Jennifer worked as a cook at Braden Middle School, a role she embraced with pride and devotion. She loved greeting the students each day and took joy in being a part of their lives. Outside of work, Jennifer found happiness in baking, cooking for family and friends, gardening, painting ceramics, and scrapbooking. She also had a special fondness for collecting dolphin figurines, a reflection of her gentle spirit and kind heart.
Above all, Jennifer cherished time spent with her daughter and grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Her heart remained forever connected to her late husband, Bernie, and some of her most treasured memories were made riding beside him on their Harleys exploring new places and savoring the freedom of the open road together.
Jennifer is survived by her mother Ann Sutch of Jefferson, OH; her daughter, Jessica (Dan) Pocci of Roaming Shores, OH; her brothers, Jeremy (Faith) Sutch of Austinburg, OH and Jason Sutch of North Folk, VA; her sister Julia (Chris Salyers) Sutch of Rock Creek, OH; her grandchildren, Michael and Emma Pocci; and her nephews, Joshua (Riannon) Sutch, Dustin, and Gabriel Salyers.
She was preceded in death by her father and her beloved husband, Bernard “Bernie” Carpenter.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contributions can be made to her family.
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12/29/2025

William "Bill" Porter

The Marcy family and staff extend their deepest sympathy to his family.

William R. “Bill” Porter, 82, of East Springfield, PA, passed away December 27, 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland, OH. He was born February 7, 1943 in East Cleveland, the son of Raymond R. and H. Lorena (Pratt) Porter.

Bill graduated from Rowe high school in 1961 and attended classes at Case Institute and Kent State University. He began his long term career at the Pittsburgh and Conneaut Dock Company in 1971 and completed the Machinist Apprenticeship program in 1975. He continued at “the Dock” serving in a number of positions, including Machine Shop foreman, Vibrations Specialist and eventually became Manager of Dock Operations, retiring after 31 years of service, January 31, 2002.

During the 1970s, Bill was a founding member of the OH-Penn Paddlers Canoe Club and served as leader of Explorer Troop 34 which organized and ran the Conneaut River Canoe Races. He contributed to his community as a member of the Springfield
Township Planning Commission and led as President of the Springfield Cemetery Association, where he also served as the MC for Memorial Day ceremonies. A devoted traveler, Bill and his wife, Mabel, explored all 50 states and every Canadian province in
their motor home. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, bird watching, and setting up model trains throughout his living room. Bill taught himself woodworking and crafted innumerous items ranging from serving trays to picnic tables. Bill was also an avid
Cleveland Indians/Guardians fan.

Survivors include the love of his life Mabel (Hanneman) Porter, whom he married May 16, 1963; his children Scott W. (Crystal) Porter of Seeley Lake, MT, Kimberly (Bryan) O’Connor of Berwick, ME, and Russell A. (Christine) Porter of Cranesville, PA;
grandchildren Thaddeus Porter, Chelsea Porter, Meghan O’Connor, Aidan O’Connor, Gabriella (Isaac) Merritt, and Cassandra Porter; great-grandchildren Eden and Emmet Merritt; and sister Elizabeth “Betsy” Buchler of Prophetstown, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Funeral service will be 12:00 PM noon, Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Marcy Funeral Home, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at noon. Burial will follow in Springfield Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to Springfield Cemetery Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Light a candle or leave a memory at www.marcyfuneralhome.com.

12/28/2025

The Marcy Family and Staff extend our deepest sympathy to her family. Margo was a dear friend to us and will forever be missed.

Margo S. Kaihlanen 79, of Ashtabula, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Ashtabula County Nursing home on December 27, 2025. She was born March 3, 1946 in Bellevue, OH to Chester and Margaret (Kutting) Decker.
She graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1964 and once worked at Orlando’s Grocery Store in North Kingsville before focusing on bookkeeping at various car dealerships in the area and retired from Greg Sweet Ford in North Kingsville, OH where she had been for many years.
Margo was a member of the Our Lady of Peace Church and the Conneaut Boat Club.
She had a fun spirit and a gift to gab, enjoyed crocheting and boating on Lake Erie but her favorite thing in the world was being “Yaya” to her grandchildren. She loved attending their school functions and having them close to her.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Stephanie and Daniel Patriarco of North Kingsville, OH; a son Doug Kaihlanen of Haprersfield, OH; sister Marsha (John) Tandy of Fancy Gap, VA and grandchildren Grace and Luke Patriarco.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband George whom she married December 29, 1966; a son Dale Kaihlanen and her faithful dog Molly.
Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 PM Friday January 2, 2026 at the Marcy Funeral Home 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH 44030.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday January 3, 2026 at Our Lady of Peace, Mount Carmel Church with Father Francis Muriithi
officiating.
Memorial Contributions in Margo’s name can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. Envelopes will be available at the funeral and the church.
Please visit www.marcyfuneralhome.com to light a candle or leave a condolence to her family.

12/23/2025

Funeral service for Maria Miller