The Obituary Section

Dale Betts

, Ohio

Dale was born on April 3 1954 in Yurba California the son of William and Joyce Betts. Dale served in the United States Marines in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged. He was employed as a lab tech at General Aluminum until he retired. Dale is survived by his wife Vickie Dalrymple Betts whom he married July 10 1986 son Shaun Betts daughters Stephanie Karl Markley of Andover Trisha Mark Secrist of Arizona and Heather Betts of Conneaut a brother Rodney Betts of Kingsville nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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Christine Koch

, Ohio

Christine S. Koch age 61 of Ashtabula Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Monday May 11 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born on June 12 1964 in Cleveland OH the daughter of Ralph and MaryLou Gorski Salvatore. Christine graduated from Mentor High School in 1982 and later graduated from Lakeland Community College in 2019 with an Associates Degree in Arts which she was so proud of. Her career was being a homemaker though a mom or as she called it a Domestic Engineer. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew Phillip Grim. She leaves behind her loving family and many treasured memories that will live on in the hearts of those she loved. Christine is survived by her husband Donald Koch whom she married December 11 1993 three children John Angela Koch of Madison Maria Koch of Ashtabula and Frank Koch of Ashtabula…

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Charles Starzynski

, Ohio

Charles Edward Starzynski 68 passed away unexpectedly on May 7 2026. He was born in Madison Ohio on July 13 1957 the son of Julian and Alicia Babineaux Starzynski. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1975. Charles was a hard worker throughout his life. He worked as a roofer for many years and also held positions in several area industrial factories. He was known as a free spirit who could easily make friends and strike up a conversation with anyone. He also enjoyed reading especially Stephen King novels. On December 11 1982 Charles married the love of his life Paula D. Maple. Together they shared 37 years of marriage filled with love devotion and companionship. Paula was truly the center of Charles world and his life revolved around the deep love he had for her. After her passing in 2019 at the age of 64 Charles missed her dearly…

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Joel Weaver

, Ohio

April 21, 2026

Born on August 16 1953 in Ashtabula he was the son of Jesse and Josephine Karch Weaver. A 1972 graduate of Ashtabula High School Joel built a life defined by hard work reliability and quiet determination. He spent many years working for Smurfit Stone where he was known for his strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to providing for his family. On January 9 1975 Joel married Eunise Beans in Anchorage Alaska. Together they shared 51 years of marriage rooted in love loyalty and partnership. Joel was a devoted husband a steady presence and a man who took great pride in caring for those he loved. Family was the center of Joels life. He found his greatest joy in being a father and grandfather always showing up with support guidance and a deep sense of responsibility. His legacy lives on through the values he instilledhard work perseverance and dedication to…

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