All Obituaries

Sandra Beth “Sandy” Waters (nee Silverman) of Newbury, Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2020, at age 64 with her family by her side. Sandy was born on April 10, 1955, to the late Robert and Myrtle (Goldberg) Silverman. She graduated in 1973 from Shaker Heights High School, and spent many years in the direct mail advertising industry as a respected mailing list specialist, many of those years at her father’s company, Robert Silverman Inc. In her later years she took care of her parents...

George Thomas Siekkinen, age 92, died on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Blossom Hill Care Center in Huntsburg. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00AM at Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, Ohio, with Rev. Erv M. Urschitz officiating. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 18th from 10:00AM until the time of services. Luncheon to follow at Middlefield First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., Middlefield, OH 44062. Burial...

Katherine Haslego (nee Oresik), 95, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully at BriarCliff Manor Assisted Living, Friday morning, January 10th, 2020. She was born in Marion Center, PA on March 1st, 1924 to the late Adam and Mary Ann Oresik. Katherine is now once again reunited with her loving husband, John Haslego, who died in 1986. She moved from Pennsylvania to Northeast Ohio in 1951 shortly after being married. Katherine spent many years volunteering at her Church and also for the March...

Jaimie M. Miller, 1 year, 7 months, 21 days old, of Nelson Twp, was granted his angel wings at home, Friday morning, January 10th, 2020. He was born in Claridon, OH on May 20th, 2018 to Marvin A. and Arlene (Miller) Miller. Jaimie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his loving parents, Marvin and Arlene; siblings, Marlene Miller, Andrew Miller, Sara Mae Miller, Carolyn Miller, Marvin Miller Jr., Steven Miller; paternal grandparents, Allen Ray and Kathryn U....

Sondra Lee Hollobaugh, 56, of Burton, OH passed away peacefully at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Wednesday afternoon, January 8th, 2020. She was born in Kittanning, PA on October 6th, 1963. She worked many years helping families in need as a case worker at the Mercer County Community Action Agency. Sondra will be greatly missed by: her mother, Lily (Anderson) Horstman; sons, John Rice Jr., Edward (Christina) Rice; daughter, Gabrielle (Robert) Oney; grandchildren, Conner,...

Kathryn Fisher (nee Schmucker), 86, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 5th, 2020 at Briar Hill Heath Care Residence. She was born in Middlefield on July 31st, 1933 to the late Freeman and Fannie Schmucker. Kathryn is once again reunited with her loving husband, Albert Fisher, who died January 4th, 1994.  She will be dearly missed by: her daughter, Shirley (Richard) Troyer of Bellefontaine, OH; son, Ken Fisher of Middlefield Twp.; and many...

Linda D. Kauffman, 7 months 3 days, of Windsor Twp, OH, was granted her angel wings Thursday evening, January 2nd, 2020 at UH-Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. She was born in Middlefield, OH on May 30th, 2019 to David A. and Linda (Miller) Kauffman. Linda was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by: her loving parents, David and Linda; siblings, Jacob Kauffman, Maurine Kauffman, Miriam Kauffman, Esther Kauffman, Norman Kauffman, Rachel...

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Best, 60, of Ashtabula (formerly of Conneaut), passed away peacefully at Saybrook Landing Health Care in Ashtabula, OH, Tuesday evening, December 31st, 2019. She was born in Conneaut, OH on July 2nd, 1959 to Harold D. and Delores J. (Church) Best. She was a 1977 graduate of Ashtabula St. John High School where she was a majorette. Debbie also received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University and then a Master’s Degree in Library Science...

Albert J. Mast, 79, passed away peacefully only hours after his loving wife, Barbara, Tuesday afternoon, December 31st, 2019. He was at home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Huntsburg, OH on May 10th, 1941 to the late John J. and Martha (Mullet) Mast. Albert later married Barbara M. Mast on August 20th, 1964. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.He will be greatly missed by: his children, Marvin Mast, Martha Mae Mast, Melvin (Elizabeth) Mast, Mary Lou (Daniel...

Barbara M. Mast (nee Mast), 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 31st, 2019 while at home and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Uniontown, OH on March 26th, 1946 to the late Monroe and MaryAnn (Miller) Mast. Barbara later married Albert J. Mast on August 20th, 1964. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.She will be greatly missed by: her children, Marvin Mast, Martha Mae Mast, Melvin (Elizabeth) Mast, Mary Lou (Daniel A.) Miller, Miriam (Chester) Erb,...