Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
James E. Nagy
August 23, 1950 - February 1, 2012
Services: February 8th, 2012 at 1:00 PM

James E .Nagy, 61, of Conneaut, passed away at Cleveland Metro Health on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. He was born August 23, 1950 in Geneva, Ohio, to Kathleen (Hall) and Richard G. Nagy, Sr. James grew up in Kelloggsville and attended Edgewood Schools. Mr. Nagy married Agnes Tully in 1972; she preceded him in death on October 28, 2009. He was Catholic by faith. James worked various jobs including A-Z Rentals and later as a security guard at various factories. He enjoyed computers and going to casinos. James is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Agnes. He is survived by his brothers, Richard (Linda) Jr., Donald (Donna) and Steven Nagy; sister, Barbara (Larry) Balzer; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, with Rev. Fr. Phillip Miller, of St. Mary/St. Frances Cabrini Parish, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12 Noon until time of services at 1 PM. Cremation will follow services. Inurnment of cremains at Kelloggsville Cemetery, will take place a later date. Should friends desire memorials in his name may be given to the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Monday, January 30th, 2012
Rebecca Ruffin
September 20, 1923 - January 30, 2012
Services: February 4th, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Rebecca Ruffin, 88, of Dean Ave., Conneaut, died peacefully Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Villa at the Lake. Ms. Ruffin was born September 20, 1923 in Conneaut, to James H., Sr. and Eliza Ann (McClease) Ruffin. She attended The Ohio State University and was employed as an executive secretary with General Electric, retiring in 1987 after 40 years of service. Rebecca was a member of First United Church of Christ, where she served as past moderator. She also belonged to the Mystic Circle and enjoyed singing with the MacDowel Music Ensemble. Ms. Ruffin is survived by her niece, Mary Ann (Robert) Potts of Cleveland; and nephews, Paul, David and Michael Ruffin all of Cleveland and James (Patricia) Ruffin, of Pittsburgh, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, James, Obed, Elizabeth, Mary, Nathaniel and Isaiah Ruffin. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 211 Buffalo St., Conneaut, with Pastor Joyce Shellhammer, officiating. Graveside services will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens. . Services entrusted to the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut. In lieu of flowers, Rebecca requested donations be given to the First United Church of Christ Building Fund or Music Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Friday, January 20th, 2012
Robert B. O'Reilly
January 18, 1954 - January 20, 2012
Services: at 12:00 AM

Robert B. O’Reilly, age 58, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at his home, peacefully. He was born, January 18, 1954 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Edwin and Barbara (Larson) O’Reilly. Rob graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry in 1976. He became a well known and accomplished fine wood worker. He was treasured by his family, friends and colleagues for his zeal of life, his many passions, and his generosity. Rob’s talents and love of the arts was evident throughout his life. Rob is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Gipson O’Reilly; brothers, Douglas (fiancée, Erin Burgess) O’Reilly and Thomas (Yuiko) O’Reilly; sisters-in-law, Kim (Ken) Lang and Denise Gipson; close family friend, Jim Kunkle; nieces and nephews, Katy, Elliott and Autumn O’Reilly, Karmen Conroy and Shannon Callahan. A memorial service is being planned for March and will be announced by the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, Ohio. Online obituary and guest book available at www.thompson-smithfuneralhome.com

Saturday, January 14th, 2012
Barbara J. Bailey
March 4, 1929 - January 14, 2012
Services: January 20th, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Barbara J. Bailey, 82, a lifelong resident of the area, prior to moving to Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2005, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Sentara Nursing Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was born March 4, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to Carl J. and Florence (Parks) Carrier. Barbara was employed with the former Brown Memorial Hospital as director of human resources and a member of the former East Conneaut United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling and crafts. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her son, David E. (Edna) Bailey of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Carl (Amee) Bailey of Jacksonville, FL, Eric (Lisa) Bailey of Virginia Beach, VA and Loryna (Randy) Arnold of Virginia Beach; great-grandchildren, Rowen Benjamin Bailey, Reagan Michelle Bailey, Esme Michelle Wood and Taylor and Marissa Arnold; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ronsel E. Bailey; sisters, Betty Crosby and Martha Alexander; and a brother, David Carrier. Funeral services will be held, Friday, January 20, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut with Pastor Jan Walsh of New Leaf United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday January 19, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM.

Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Shaun M. Benn
September 24, 1979 - January 12, 2012
Services: January 21st, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Shaun M. Benn, 32, of E. 6th St., Ashtabula, died at his home Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was born on September 24, 1979 in Conneaut, Ohio. Shaun was employed with Holliday Crooked Creek Farm and loved being at the farm. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and the Cleveland Browns. He is survived by his fiancée, Victoria Manning; two daughters, Haleigh and Kasshay; father and step-mother Matt and Dora Hannold; sisters, Annette (Lance Boggess) Benn, Christine Benn and Emma Hannold; brother, Robert (Jennifer Hammon) Benn, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Marlene Wick; and extended family Blake and Julia Holliday. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Wick Benn; maternal grandfather, Arthur Wick; paternal grandparents, Sam and Betty Benn; cousin, Jefferey Sutley; and beloved friend George Holliday. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, with Pastor Jan Walsh, of New Leaf United Methodist Church, officiating. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. He will be buried next to his mother at Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut, with Pastor Jan Walsh, of New Leaf United Methodist Church, officiating. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 9 A.M. until time of services at 11 A.M. He will be buried next to her mother at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family in care of the Thompson-Smith Funeral Home. Online guest book and condolences available at www.thompson-smithfuneralhome.com