OBITUARIES

Gay "Pops" A. Carper, age 83, of Ashtabula, passed away August 5, 2019 at his home. Born on January 29, 1936 in Volga, West Virginia, the son of Ora C. & Letha M. (Casto) Carper. "Pops" was a Coal Miner in West Virginia, and also worked at Rockwell International in Saybrook. He enjoyed farming, and Gardening.

Survivors: Children: Charmara Butcher; Steven Carper; Step-Children: Bobby G. Canter, of Ashtabula; Vera Canter; Roger Canter; E. Rose Lantz; Michael Canter, all of West Virginia; William Canter, of PA; Grandchildren: Steven; Lydle; Step-Grandchildren: Christina Hall; & 2 Nieces.

Preceded by: Wife: Ila M. (Burrows) Carper whom he married February 4, 1977 in Ashtabula, Ohio; Brother: Ernest P. Carter; and several Brothers & Sisters; Step-Granddaughter: Bethany Davis.

Visitation: 5-7:00 P.M. August 16, 2019 at Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St., Geneva.