# https://wp.gurto.org ## Posts - [Gurto Family Website](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/2024/01/07/48/) ## Pages - [Juniors](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/juniors/): Sharen SpeerBirthdate: September 12, 1943Died: December 21, 2023Parents: Rosie and Bob SpeerSpouse: David WaldochChildren: Greg and PamGrandchildren: Michael and Jacob Waldoch - [Quest 2 Discovery](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/quest-2-discovery/): II Discovery – Family Movement Welcome to the Discovery challenges. Where we come from isn’t always where we’ve been.Track migrations, road trips, relocations, and unexpected journeys across generations. Just click and play Stage 1 -Telescope Looking Forward – Looking at career paths and aspirations of family members Old jobs Dream job The Entrepreneur Tools of the trade Daily grind Changing careers Who’s first? Like Father like Son Work and the world Legacy of work Stage 2 – Footprint Walking in their shoes – Daily life and struggles of our ancestors. Accordion Tab Title 1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur […] - [Quest 5 Celebrations](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/quest-5-celebrations/): V Celebrations – Family Gatherings Welcome to the Celebrations challenges. We gather, we feast, we remember — and we make it count.Celebrate the milestones, weddings, reunions, and shared moments that bring everyone together. Just click and play Stage 1 -Recipes Spill the Beans – Family Recipes Some of our most cherished traditions are cooked, stirred, and served with love. Explore the flavors that have filled our tables, share your own kitchen secrets, and pass down the delicious history of our family. Because every recipe tells a story. Family Favourite Stir the Pot Dish Detective What’s Cookin’? Lost Recipe Revival Reunion […] - [Quest 4 Mind Games](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/quest-4-mind-games-2/): Mind Games Welcome to Mind Games 🧩 Crosswords | 📝 Quizzes | 🔤 Word Scrambles | 📷 Photo Puzzles💡 Think fast. Have fun. It’s all about family!🎯 Just click and Play Crosswords Oldest or youngest Conneaut, Ohio Names we share Our hometowns Italian words Word Searches Moneypenny Family Joe Gurto Family Frank Gurto Family Rosie, Effie, Susie, Pat Jimmy, Christy, Tony Quizzes Male Juniors middle names Female Juniors middle names The Great Grandchildren More to explore Christmas Messages Peter and Mary Immigrating to the USA Early Family History The Boomers The Family Crest Sliding Puzzles Peter and Mary – 1960 […] - [Quest 1 Wisdom](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/quest-1-wisdom/): I Wisdom – Family History Welcome to the Wisdom challenges.Every family has a story – and some are waiting to be remembered. Dig into the names, dates and stories that shaped your roots. Just Click and Play Stage 1 -Book Family History through written or spoken word. Family History 01 Family History 02 Family History 03 Family History 04 Family History 05 Family History 06 Family History 07 Family History 08 Family History 09 Family History 10 Stage 2 – Owl Wisdom passed down through the generations. Words of wisdom 01 Words of wisdom 02 Words of wisdom 03 Identify […] - [Family Reunion 2024](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/family-reunion-2024/): 53rd Gurto Family Reunion Will be held on July 13, 2024 Click here for invitation Click here to acknowledge the day on Gurto Family Facebook Group Effie, Mary, Frank, Jimmy, Susie, Tony, Rosie, Pat, Joe, Christy We Welcome Into The Family This Year Spencer ThomasJuly 17, 2025 Lindsey JohnsonJuly 15, 2023 Andrea Hooper KazimerOctober 20, 2023 Ava Guvlovson GurtoApril 22, 2024 Nick BurkhammerMay 25, 2024 Jamie ThompsonMay 28, 2024 We Say Good-Bye to Sharen Speer WaldochDecember 21, 2023 Flip the card to see this year’s Family Milestones Family Flip-Timeline - [Remembrance Pamela Moneypenny Miller](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-pamela-moneypenny-miller/): Obituaries and Memories Pamela Kay Moneypenny Miller February 25, 1964May 14, 2025 Obituary PAMELA K. MILLER, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on May 14th, 2025 surrounded by her family, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless in Pittsburgh.Pam was born on February 25, 1964, in Conneaut, Ohio the daughter of John and Mary Lou Gurto Moneypenny. She was a 1982 graduate of Sharon High School.Pam loved spending time with her large family and her dog Cody and granddog Obie. She especially loved seeing photos of and visiting with her many great nieces and nephews. She loved going out and listening to her husband’s band […] - [Year at a Glance](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/year-at-a-glance-3/): Event Calendar Code January February March April May June July August September October November December The Gurto Family Reunion is traditionally held on the second Saturday in July. Event Calendar January February March April May June July August September October November December The Gurto Family Reunion is traditionally held on the second Saturday in July. - [Year at a Glance 2](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/year-at-a-glance-2/): Responsive Family Calendar January February March April May June July August September October November December The Gurto Family Reunion is traditionally held on the second Saturday in July. - [Year at a Glance](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/year-at-a-glance/): January February March April May June July August September October November December The Gurto Family Reunion is traditionally held on the second Saturday in July. - [2025 Reunion Invitation](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/2025-reunion-invitation/): Interactive Invitation You’re Invited!to the 54th AnnualGurto Family Reunion Date: July 12, 2025 Place: Saybrook Township Park 5941 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, Ohio – Wood 4 E Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Prayer before lunch Pot-luck style lunch immediately following prayer. There will be a piñata for the little ones. To have an idea of what food we’ll have and what we’ll need, please pass the word around and/or post on the Gurto Family Group on Facebook. BYO: Table service, beverages, snacks, and lawn chairs. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. RSVP to the Gurto […] - [Gurto Family Reunions](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/family-reunions-2/): Family Reunions The next reunion July 12, 2025 Click here to acknowledge the day on Gurto Family Facebook Group Effie, Mary, Frank, Jimmy, Susie, Tony, Rosie, Pat, Joe, Christy Family Reunions… a time to get together. A time to reminisce. A time to rejoice in the arrival of new family members and a time to remember those departed. Most of all a time to celebrate the special bond we all share. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive the Gurto Family Reunions. The music on each page might help to take you back to the year. After the […] - [Wed Peter and Mary](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/peter-and-mary/) - [Gurto Wedding Gallery](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/gurto-wedding-gallery/) - [Remembrance Steve Moneypenny](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-steve-moneypenny/): Obituaries and Memories Steven John Moneypenny March 17, 1955January 30, 2025 Obituary The Raisian Family and Staff extend our most heartfelt love and sympathy to the family and friends of our cousin,STEVEN J. MONEYPENNY.Steven J. Moneypenny age 69 passed away on January 30, 2025 at Pleasant Lake Villa in Cleveland surrounded by his family.Steve was born on March 17, 1955 the son of John and Mary Gurto Moneypenny in Conneaut. He was a 1973 graduate of Conneaut High School. Steve was a lifelong ironworker with Iron Workers Union Local 17.He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Cleveland […] - [Married Couples - Then and Now](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/couples-then-and-now/): Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery - [Remembrance Vincent Jay Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-vincent-jay-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Vincent Jay Gurto January 12, 1963March 20, 1968 Obituary Vincent was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gurto 694 Residence St.He disappeared from a babysitter’s home on Conneaut Row on March 20.Extensive search by police and firemen failed to locate the boy.  Footprints were found leading onto the ice on the lake but none returning.SCUBA divers were called in and as thorough a search as possible of the lake was made.Conneaut police were in charge this morning and deputy coroner, Dr. R. W. Shelby, of Ashtabula, made the coroner’s investigation.Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. […] - [Remembrance Peter Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-peter-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Pietro (Peter) Gurto (Grandpa Gurto) December 15, 1894December 28, 1971 Obituary Peter Gurto – ObituaryTuesday, December 28, 1971 ” The News Herald”Deaths, FuneralsPeter GurtoFuneral services for Peter Gurto, 77, of 717 Wrights Ave., will be held at 10 a.m.Thursday in St. Frances Cabrini Church, the Rev. Fr. Patrick Dempster offering the funeral mass.Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.Gurto, who was born Dec. 15, 1894 in Campobasso, Italy, died in his home early today after a brief illness.He had been a resident of Conneaut 60 years and was employed the the former Nickel Plate Railroad 45 years […] - [Remembrance Mary Del Vecchio Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-mary-del-vecchio-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Mary Del Vecchio Gurto (Grandma Gurto) April 20, 1899February 19, 1972 Obituary Mary Del Vecchio Gurto – ObituaryMonday, February 21, 1972 “The News Herald”Deaths, FuneralsMrs. Mary GurtoFuneral services for Mrs. Mary J. Gurto, 72, of 717 Wrights Ave., will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Frances Cabrini Church.The Rev. Patrick Dempster will offer mass.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.Visiting hours will be observed from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Raisian Funeral Home.Born April 20, 1899 in Rippabatone, Italy she resided in Conneaut for 60 […] - [Remembrance John Moneypenny](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-john-moneypenny/): Obituaries and Memories John Moneypenny October 17, 1925August 26, 1974 Obituary John Moneypenny – ObituaryTuesday, August 27, 1974, “The News Herald”Deaths, FuneralsJohn MoneypennyFuneral Services for John Moneypenny, 48, of 2530 Nevada St., Allentown, Pa., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Frances Cabrini Church with Fr. Frederick Slaven, pastor, officiating.Mr. Moneypenny died Monday morning in Allentown Hospital.Born Oct. 17, 1925 in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Moneypenny resided in Allentown for two years and was a former Conneaut resident.  He was a member of the St. Thomas Moore Church of Allentown and the American Legion.  He served in the U.S. […] - [Remembrance Captain Bob Petrovski](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-captain-bob-petrovski/): Obituaries and Memories Captain Robert (Bob) Petrovski May 30, 1927June 1, 1987 Obituary Captain Robert F. Petrovski -Obituary ORLANDO, Fla. – Capt. R.F. Petrovski, 60, formerly of North Kingsville, died Monday following a short illness.   He was born on May 30, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wis.  He was a Great Lakes captain for 13 years, retiring from USX in Oct. 1984 from the Philip R. Clarke. Survivors include his wife, Sue (Gurto); his mother, Marie of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Rudolph of Denver, Colo., and Carl of Vista, Calif.; and one sister, Margaret Euler of Buffalo, N.Y. He was […] - [Remembrance Bob Speer](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-bob-speer/): Obituaries and Memories Bob Speer March 26, 1912June 20, 1989 Obituary Robert Speer – Obituary Robert G. Speer, 77, of 715 Wrights Ave, died Tuesday at Brown Memorial Hospital. Mr. Speer was born March 28, 1912, in Beavers Center, Pa., a son of the late Fred and Clara (Moon) Speer and lived most of his life in the Conneaut area. He was self-employed as a painter and exterior housewasher.  He had also been employed by Allied Resinous and served as a janitor for the Carnegie Public Library for several years. Mr. Speer is survived by his wife, Rose,  to whom […] - [Remembrance Mary Moneypenny](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-mary-moneypenny/): Obituaries and Memories Mary Moneypenny July 1, 1924February 28, 1994 Obituary Mary Moneypenny – Obituary SHARON, PA. – Mary Lou Moneypenny, 69, of Norris Avenue, Sharon, Pa. died early Monday, Feb. 28, 1994, at the Sharon Regional Health System following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Moneypenny was born July 1, 1924, in Conneaut, the daughter of Peter and Mary DelVecchio Gurto.  She was a lifelong resident of the Conneaut area until 1979, when she moved to Cleveland for five years and then to Sharon to be with her family. She was a former member of St. Frances Cabrini and also St. […] - [Remembrance Ellen Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-ellen-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Ellen Eccleston Gurto May 3, 1932March 11, 1994 Obituary Ellen Eccleston Gurto – Obituary CONNEAUT – Ellen M. Gurto, 61, of Dorman Road, died Friday, March, 11, 1994 in her residence after a short illness with cancer.     Born May 3, 1932, in Conneaut, she was the daughter of M.C. and Ethel Hoover Eccleston.  A lifelong resident of the Conneaut area, she was a 1950 graduate of Rowe High School.   She worked as a legal secretary for Kauffman and Thayer attorneys.  She married Anthony Gurto on Dec. 27, 1952.      She was the East Conneaut United […] - [Remembrance Rosie Speer](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-rosie-speer/): Obituaries and Memories Rosie Speer August 4, 1918November 5, 1995 Obituary Rosie Speer – ObituaryTuesday, November 7, 1995 “The Star Beacon”DeathsRose SpeerOCONOMOWOC, Wis. -Former Conneaut resident Rose Speer, 77, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 1995 at her Wisconsin home.Born in Conneaut Aug. 4, 1918, she was the daughter of Peter and Mary (DelVecchio) Gurto.A 1938 Conneaut high School graduate, she was employed with the Nickel Plate Railroad during war time and also was employed with Brown Memorial Hospital.She was a former hairdresser and owner/operator of Rose’s Pizza Shop in the old Conneaut Creamery.  She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church member.Her hobbies […] - [Remembrance Rose and Michael Best](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-rose-and-michael-best/): Obituaries and Memories Rose Best Jul. 9, 1975 Nov. 7, 1997 Obituary     Share a memory or a condolence     Michael Best February 26, 1976November 7, 1997 - [Remembrance Bill Lewis](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-bill-lewis/): Obituaries and Memories Bill Lewis May 21, 1924April  25, 2000 Obituary Bill Lewis – ObituaryWednesday, April 27, 2000 The Star BeaconWilliam A. Lewis CONNEAUT – William A. Lewis, 75, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at his home.He was born May 21, 1924, in Chillicothe, the son of Andy and Garnet (Baine) Lewis.He worked as a bus driver with CTS Lewis Charters in Ocoee, Fla., for 22 years, and was also a truck and trailer driver for Youngstown Office and Furniture. After moving to Conneaut, he worked at General Aluminum as a security guard.He enjoyed traveling, driving bus and spending time […] - [Remembrance Pamela Waldoch](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-pamela-waldoch/): Obituaries and Memories Pamela Waldoch December 25, 1975December 29, 2001 Obituary Pamela Waldoch Publication Date: Jan. 02, Age 26 years. Passed away suddenly in her sleep on Dec. 29, 2001. Loving daughter of David and Sharen. Cherished sister of Greg. Beloved fiancée of Jeff Ostby. Very dear granddaughter of the late Erv (the late Mae) Waldoch and the late Bob (the late Rose) Speer. Dear niece of Chris (Marsha) Waldoch, the late Dennis Waldoch, Duane (Barbara) Waldoch and Jim Speer. Further survived by cousins, other relatives and many close friends. Pam was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 25, 1975.  […] - [Remembrance The Babies](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-the-babies/): Obituaries and Memories – The Babies The mention of my child’s name may bring tears to my eyes, but it never fails to bring music to my heart. Let me hear their name, it soothes my broken heart. Share a memory, photo, or message of condolence Share a memory or message of condolence here Harlee Della Rae Gurto March 25, 2024June 29, 2024 Obituary Harlee Della Rae Gurto age 3 months, passed away June 29, 2024. She was born March 25, 2024 in Concord Twp. Harlee was the light of everybody’s life. She was the most happy, joyful, loving baby […] - [Remembrance Joe Gurto Sr](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-joe-gurto-sr/): Obituaries and Memories Joe Gurto Sr April 16, 1935August 11, 2003 Obituary Star BeaconWednesday, August 13, 2003Joseph Gurto CONNEAUT — Joseph Gurto, age 68, of Conneaut, died early Monday, August 11, 2003, at UHHS Brown Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gurto was born April 16, 1935, in Conneaut, the son of Peter and Mary (Delvecchio) Gurto He attended Conneaut High and later went to work for the Nickel Plate Railroad. In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean War and until he was honorably discharged in 1957. He went back to work for the […] - [Remembrance Susie Petrovski](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-susie-petrovski/): Obituaries and Memories Susie Petrovski April 2, 1931August 12, 2004 Obituary Susie A. PetrovskiSusie A. Petrovski – ObituaryAugust 19, 2004 – Ashtabula Star BeaconCONNEAUT — Susie A. Petrovski, age 73, of Conneaut, OH, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center, following a brief illness. Susie was born in Conneaut, April 2, 1931, the daughter of Peter and Mary (DeVecchio) Gurto. She was a 1947 graduate of Conneaut High School. She met, and in 1952, married her late husband, Robert, at St. Mary Church in Conneaut. Susie worked at Lerner’s in Wisconsin, where she resided for several […] - [Remembrance Frank Gurto Sr](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-frank-gurto-sr/): Obituaries and Memories Frank Gurto Sr September 11, 1933January 15, 2006 Obituary Frank Gurto – ObituaryJanuary 17, 2006 – Star Beacon FRANK GURTO CONNEAUT — Frank Gurto, age 72, of Conneaut, OH, died Sunday, January 15, 2006, at his residence following a short illness with cancer. Frank was born in Conneaut on September 11, 1933, the son of Peter and Mary (Delveccio) Gurto. He attended Conneaut High and then went to work for the former Nickel Plate Railroad. He enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country until his Honorable discharge in 1956. He remained in the Army Reserves until […] - [Remembrance Bob Burford](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-bob-burford/): Obituaries and Memories Bob Burford September 5, 1951February 26, 2006 Obituary Robert G. Burford Greensburg Robert G. Burford, 54, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at home, after a courageous five-year battle against liver disease. Born Sept. 5, 1951, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Jean Lingelbaugh Burford. He was a former employee of FireDEX of Pittsburgh, where he worked as a senior estimator. Bob was an active member in the community and instrumental in the development of the West Point Little League. He coached and managed baseball teams for over 10 years […] - [Remembrance Rocky Ulrich II](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-rocky-ulrich-ii/): Obituaries and Memories Robert (Rocky) Ulrich II April 1, 1970August 25, 2006 Obituary ROBERT (ROCKY) J. ULRICH, JR., age 36 of West Springfield, PA, was found dead off McKee Road in Conneaut Township, PA., August 24, 2006.     Rocky was born April 1, 1970 in Erie, PA the son of Robert J. Ulrich, Sr. and Barbara Mitchell.    He attended Girard High School and later went on to work as a State Inspector at Jensen’s Auto Service in Fairview, PA.      Rocky loved working on cars and was also a former little league baseball coach.  He enjoyed traveling and spending time with […] - [Remembrance Tony Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-tony-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Anthony (Tony) Gurto December 11, 1927November 4, 2006 Obituary Obituary Anthony (Tony) Gurto, age 78 formerly of Conneaut, died Saturday evening, November 4, 2006 at Community Hospital and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio.  Tony was born December 11, 1927 in Conneaut, the son of Peter and Mary (DelVeccio) Gurto.  Tony was a 1945 graduate of Conneaut High School and went on to work at Nickel Plate Railroad.  He then enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served in the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged in 1952 and then served in the Army Reserve […] - [Remembrance Frank Gurto Jr](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-frank-gurto-jr/): Obituaries and Memories Frank Gurto Jr March 19, 1958June 20, 2020 Obituary Frank Gurto – ObituaryFrank P Gurto, aged 62 of Lima, passed away June 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1958 in Conneaut Ohio to Frank Gurto and Alice C. (Wintringham) Gurto. His mother survives in Conneaut. He married Nadine DiStefano on April 18, 2010 and she survives in Lima.Frank enjoyed making chain-mail jewelry, visiting flea-markets and yard sales and making his wife’s crazy ideas come to life. He enjoyed music of all kinds but loved classic, heavy metal and alternative rock.Additional survivors include his […] - [Remembrance Pat Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/remembrance-pat-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Pat Gurto January 6, 1938November 28, 2020 Obituary Obituary          Pat Gurto age 82 of Conneaut died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at UH Geauga Medical Center.          Pat was born on January 6, 1938 in Conneaut the son of Peter and Mary (Del Vecchio) Gurto.  He was a 1957 graduate of Conneaut High School and went on to serve is country in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged in 1964.  He worked at the former Allied Resinous Products, Emco Wheaton and retired from General Aluminum as a maintenance supervisor.  Pat and his […] - [Remembrance B-Ann Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-b-ann-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories B-Ann Gurto October 29, 1926October 21, 2021 Obituary Age 94, a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 in Mount Pleasant, SC. The greatest job of her life was being a full-time, loving mother and homemaker. Her homemade desserts, sweets, and her Christmas hardtack candy were legendary and enjoyed by many throughout the years. “Bea” was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Wexford, PA for more than 50 years. She was a member of Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society, Norwood Harrington #356 Order of the Eastern Star, and […] - [Remembrance Doug Ward](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-doug-ward/): Obituaries and Memories Doug Ward November 21, 1961September 18, 2007 Obituary ObituaryDouglas F. Ward, age 45, passed away after a short battle with cancer on September 18, 2007. He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, grew up in Tallmadge and lived in Suffield for the last 18 years. Douglas most recently owned DFW Industries, prior to that he worked in sales for Industrial Tube and Steel. Douglas was a member of the Mogadore Moose Lodge #1082. He loved motorcycles and boating on Lake Erie with his family. Preceded in death by his father, John, he is survived by his wife of […] - [Remembrance Lorraine A Smith Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-lorraine-a-smith-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Lorraine Smith Gurto July 19, 1938July 11, 2017 Obituary Lorraine A. Gurto age 78 died at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 with her family by her side.Lorraine was born on July 19, 1938 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Howard and Edna (Dziedz) Smith. She attended Conneaut High School and was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. Lorraine was employed at Premix Corp. and then General Aluminum in production until her retirement in 2004.Lorraine enjoyed playing bingo and puzzle books. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. Lorraine especially loved traveling to […] - [Remembrance Gayle Edwards Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-gayle-edwards-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Gayle Edwards Gurto August 23, 1942January 22, 2017  Obituary Gayle Gurto – ObituaryGayle’s StoryGayle Edwards Gurto Gayle E. Gurto, age 74, of Conneaut, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa.Gayle was born Aug. 23, 1942, in Conneaut, the daughter of James and Esther (Hordesky) Edwards.After graduating from Conneaut High School, Gayle went on to work in Girard, Pa., where she assembled pool tables. She also worked at the former Icy’s Ice Cream in East Conneaut and the former Premix Corporation.Pat and Gayle were also co-owner/operators of “The Pizza Shop” with Tony and Ellen […] - [Remembrance Peggy Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-peggy-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Peggy Gurto September 9, 1924November 12, 1914 Obituary Peggy Gurto Obituary WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA Margaret (Peggy) Gurto, age 89, a woman of Catholic faith, went to the Lord on November 12, 2013.  Peggy was born on September 9, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Madeline (Edel) Harkabus.  She grew up with her two brothers, Bob & Bill Harkabus, and a sister JoAnne Fox.  All preceded her in death. Peggy graduated with Honors from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio.  She volunteered with the U.S.O. during World War II. She moved to Conneaut, […] - [Remembrance Effie Lewis](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-effie-lewis/): Obituaries and Memories Flora (Effie) Lewis August 3, 1929July 13, 2013 Obituary Florence A. Lewis Star Beacon CONNEAUT — Florence A. “Effie” (Gurto) Lewis, age 83, of Conneaut, Ohio, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 13, 2013, at her home. Effie was born on August 3, 1929, in Conneaut, the daughter of Peter and Mary Del Vecchio Gurto. She graduated from Conneaut High School and married her late husband, William D. “Bill” Lewis on Oct. 21, 1948. Along with her sister, Rosie Speer, she was CO-owner of the former “Rose’s Pizza Shop” in Conneaut. Effie was a babysitter for 17 years. She also […] - [Remembrance Johnny Kazimer](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-johnny-kazimer/): Obituaries and Memories Johnny Kazimer March 25, 2024June 29, 2024 Obituary Star Beacon CLEVELAND — John “Johnny” Kazimer Jr., age 24, of Cleveland, Ohio, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. Johnny was born in Cleveland on May 14, 1988, the son of John and Faye (Moneypenny) Kazimer Sr. He is survived by his parents; two loving brothers, Shane Kazimer and Jesse Kazimer; and his paternal grandmother, Gladys Kazimer, all of Cleveland; eight uncles; and seven aunts. Johnny was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Louis Kazimer; and maternal grandparents, John Moneypenny and Mary Gurto Moneypenny. Calling Hours will be held […] - [Remembrance James Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-james-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories James Vincent Gurto March 25, 2024June 29, 2024 Obituary http://www.raisianfuneralhome.com/obituaries.htm James V. Gurto, 88 of Wexford, Pa, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at UPMC Passavant following complications from open heart surgery.     Jim was born in  Conneaut on September 20, 1919 the son of Peter and Mary Gurto.      He was a proud WWII veteran in the 67th Squadron of the Pacific Air Force and a life-long member of the American Legion Post 151 of Conneaut and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.   He was retired from U.S. Airways following 33 years of dedicated service.  […] - [Remembrance Sharen Lee Speer Waldoch](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/sharen-lee-speer-waldoch/): Obituaries and Memories Sharen Lee Speer Waldoch September 12, 1943December 21, 2023 Obituary Sharen L. Speer Waldoch of Oconomowoc, WI found peace on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 80 years.Sharen was born on September 12, 1943 in Conneaut the daughter of Robert and Rosie Gurto Speer. She was a 1961 graduate of Conneaut High School. She enjoyed photography for many years and especially enjoyed keeping track of family birthdays and notifications for the Gurto Family website and on Facebook. Sharen loved the time she spent with her family and grandchildren.Sharen was the beloved wife of David Waldoch […] - [Remembrance Harlee Della Rae Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-harlee-della-rae-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Harlee Della Rae Gurto March 25, 2024June 29, 2024 Obituary Harlee Della Rae Gurto age 3 months, passed away June 29, 2024. She was born March 25, 2024 in Concord Twp. Harlee was the light of everybody’s life. She was the most happy, joyful, loving baby girl you could have ever met. She loved her Mommy and Daddy as well as her big brothers so much, and was loved by them more than anything in this world. She was the true meaning of lighting up a room with a smile. Harlee was the cherished daughter of Jesse […] - [Remembrance Christy Gurto](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-christy-gurto/): Obituaries and Memories Christy Gurto June 24, 1949July 19, 2024 Obituary CHRISTY P. GURTO, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, a man of Catholic faith went to the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Christy was born June 15, 1921 in Conneaut, Ohio he was the son of Peter and Mary (DelVecchio) Gurto.  A man whose greatest love was his family who will miss him dearly,  the love of his life, his wife of 64 years Margaret (Peggy) Harkabus  Gurto, his adoring daughters and sons-in-law  Diane & Barry Vorse of Jacksonville, FL, Lynne & Henry Quartullo, of West Palm Beach, FL,  […] - [Remembrance John Lewis](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/remembrance-john-lewis/): Obituaries and Memories John A Lewis June 24, 1949July 19, 2024 Obituary John A Lewis, 75, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on July 19, 2024, with his wife and daughter by his side. John is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pamela (Steerman) Lewis, and his daughter, Emilee Anne Lewis. He was an amazing husband and father, and was loved greatly by both. He also left behind two 4 legged family members, Baylee and Zoee. He truly loved those two pups! He did not even want to take a nap most days because Zoee would have to go in […] - [Obituaries and Memories 3](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/memories/): Obituaries and Memories 3 James Vincent Gurto March 25, 2024June 29, 2024 Obituary http://www.raisianfuneralhome.com/obituaries.htm James V. Gurto, 88 of Wexford, Pa, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at UPMC Passavant following complications from open heart surgery.     Jim was born in  Conneaut on September 20, 1919 the son of Peter and Mary Gurto.      He was a proud WWII veteran in the 67th Squadron of the Pacific Air Force and a life-long member of the American Legion Post 151 of Conneaut and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.   He was retired from U.S. Airways following 33 years of dedicated […] - [In Loving Memory](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/in-loving-memory/): In Loving Memory Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Maria Gurto June 11, 1920June 11, 1920 Cause of Death Maria died shortly after she was born Family line Maria was the second daughter of Peter and Mary More Filomena Gurto April 20, 1926December 1, 1927 Cause of Death Filomeni fell out of a second story window The story goes that Filomeni fell out of the second story bathroom window on Residence Street.  Grandma Gurto, 10 days before she gave birth to Uncle Tony Gurto, apparently picked Filomina up and ran all the way to the hospital […] - [Family Trees](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/family-trees/): Family Trees Peter and Mary Gurto’s Family Tree Vincenzo and Rosa Iacurti’s Family Tree - [Family Reunion 2025](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/family-reunion-2025/): 54th Gurto Family Reunion Will be held on July 12, 2025 Click here for invitation Click here to acknowledge the day on Gurto Family Facebook Group Effie, Mary, Frank, Jimmy, Susie, Tony, Rosie, Pat, Joe, Christy We Welcome Into The Family This Year Tatum MorganSeptember 9, 2024 Archer Joseph GurtoJanuary 27, 2025 Flora Michael GiorgiApril 21, 2025 Cole John KazimerApril 27, 2025 Lily Rose RaisianMay 14, 2025 We Say Good-Bye to John LewisJuly 19, 2024 Steven John MoneypennyJanuary 30, 2025 Deborah PearceFebruary 10, 2025 Pamela Kay Moneypenny MillerMay 14, 2025 Flip the card to see this year’s Family Milestones Flipbox […] - [Pat](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/pat/) - [Frank](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/frank/) - [Susie](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/susie/) - [Tony](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/tony/) - [Mary](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/mary/) - [Jimmy](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/jimmy/) - [Rosie](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/rosie/) - [Video links](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/milestones/video-links/) - [Effie](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/effie/) - [Christy](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/christy/) - [Joe Gurto Sr](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/joe-gurto-sr/): Joe Gurto Sr Joe married Lorraine on Feb 3, 1954. They had 7 children; Joe Jr, Michael, Tony, Vinnie, Mark, Brandy and Nick - [More to Explore](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/milestones/): More to Explore Family Galleries The Good Old Days Click here Graduation Click here Click here Weddings and Anniversaries Click here MILITARY Some Hidden Treasures Peter and Mary’s Family Tree – July 1, 2024 Gurto Babies Vincenzo and Rosa’s Family Tree June 2024 Gurto star 2005 – 2012 Our Houses This website was created on April 20th 1999—the 100th birthday of Mary Gurto. The most recent updates were done in April 2024 to celebrate 25 years of the Gurto Family Website Thanks to all those family members who have, and continue to contribute to this website. The information and images […] - [Seniors](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/seniors/): Gurto Seniors 1945 Peter and Mary were married on July 7, 1917. Over the next 21 years they had 12 children.  Sadly, 2 of the children died as babies.  The rest went on to have families of their own. As these 10 children grew older and had children and grandchildren of their own, the way to refer to them became confusing.  Were they the children?.. the parents?… the grandparents?  To end the confusion we now refer to them as… The Seniors… 1967 The first generation of American Gurtos.  Our parents, our grandparents, and now our great grandparents.  As I write this […] - [Family Events](https://wp.gurto.org/index.php/gurto-family-events/): For more information about the reunion Click Here The calendar will take a few seconds to load and can be viewed better in landscape orientation Calendar Event Type Colour Key Birthday Wedding Anniversary Anniversary of Passing Family Reunion Special Occasion Special Memory Birthday of Departed - [Gurto Family Website](https://wp.gurto.org/): Click here to acknowledge the day on Gurto Family Facebook Group http://wp.gurto.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bw-grandpa-freeze-3.mp4 Information for and about the descendants of Peter and Mary Gurto http://wp.gurto.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bw-grandma-freeze-1.mp4 Meet the Gurtos Vincenzo and Rosa Peter and Mary The Seniors The Juniors Vincenzo and Rosa Peter and Mary The Seniors The Juniors Peter and Mary’s Family Tree as of July 1, 2024 Our story begins here . . . In the Southern part of the Kingdom of Italy, in the region of Molise, in the Provence of Campobasso, in the farming villages of Santa Croce de Magliano and Rippabatoni Vincenzo Iacurti was born in 1866 […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)