This memorial website was created to remember our dearest students and staff from the AACS School District who died and are always remembered for the impact that they had on lives in their strive to succeed. They were mainly all born in United States and passed away in the United States. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Sid Dowdley III
Born - October 4, 1992
Died - September 9, 2007
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An 8th grade student at Lakeside Junior High School, Sid was a key member of the basketball and football teams. He had a great smile and had high aspirations of someday being a U.S. Marine.
He enjoyed dancing, “flexing his muscles”, and working on cars, someday wanting to be a collector of antique automobiles.
R.I.P Sid Dowdley III
Austin Tome
Born - January 20, 1996
Died - June 24, 2010
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He loved life, his family and his friends. He enjoyed playing all sports and was previously in the Ashtabula Little League, the YMCA basketball and soccer programs and played a year in the Jefferson Midget Football Program. Austin loved to run and enjoyed swimming, kickball, flashlight tag and skateboarding. He liked video games, movies, amusement parks and spicy food. He also loved family trips to Ocean City, Md. He played saxophone and electric guitar and his “favorite thing” was his dirt bike.
Austin was a former student of Thomas Jefferson Elementary and was a recent graduate and Honor Society Member of Lakeside Jr. High. He was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and all the youth programs there.
Austin’s life dramatically changed in February of 2007, when he was diagnosed with DSRCT-Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor-a rare and aggressive type of cancer. Austin took the news like he did his treatments to come, with an attitude of “Okay, let’s do this.” He was a part of every decision from his chemotherapy to his many surgeries, his liver/pancreas and stem-cell transplants, his radiation treatments, his pain management treatments and everything in between. Through it all he remained positive and often thought of others before himself.
Austin displayed unceasing courage, faith, strength and hope. He was one of three recipients of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Courage Award for 2009. He focused on the bright spots of his three and a half years of treatments, such as old and new friendships, participation in kid’s camps, trips and pro-sporting events. He liked spending time with kids and especially enjoyed being a big brother to Bryce, 13 and Gage, 2. Cancer took many things away from Austin and it ultimately took his earthly life at 1:40 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010. However, cancer could never take away who he was-a child of God.
R.I.P Austin Tome
Joe Lathan
Died - July 27, 2010
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Joe was the most upbeat, happy and fun loving person. He had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back.
He had plans to enlist in the U.S. Army after his sister, Nicole. He loved being around people and loved to enjoy life. He enjoyed playing basketball, football and track, which he excelled in. Spending time with his brothers playing NBA 2K10 and Guitar Hero were his favorite pastime. He spent a lot of time with his nephews, whom he loved more than life. He was always surrounded by his close friends who were there for him.
R.I.P Joseph Lathan
LaTasha Moore
Born - December 10, 1989
Died - June 27, 2007
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She had attended Lakeside High School and, while living in Michigan, had broken a school track record in the 100m dash at Wyandot High School.
Tasha loved life and was a dear friend to many. She enjoyed competing in track and basketball, loved to dance, and was great at fixing hair. She was so excited about becoming a mother.
R.I.P LaTasha Moore
Mrs. Amy Stamp
Born - April 21, 1963
Died - November 30, 2010
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Mrs. Stamp earned her bachelor’s degree from Houghton College and her master’s from Youngstown State University.
She was employed as a science teacher at Lakeside High School in Ashtabula, Ohio, where she helped run the Academic Decathlon and the After School Discovery Program.
She was a member of Federated Church of East Springfield, Pa., where she taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts and Conneaut High School Band Boosters.
Mrs. Stamp enjoyed gardening, crocheting and selling her items at local craft shows. Her number one priority in life was her children and raising them in a loving and strong Christian based home.
R.I.P Mrs. Amy Stamp
Darrin Smith
Born - October 9, 1992
Died - February 17, 2010
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Darrin was christened on Nov. 15, 1992, at Miracle Temple COGIC by Pastor Herman Fleming.
Darrin was a very outgoing person. He loved to sing, dance and rap. He had recently formed his own music group (T.N.O.D.) and had begun a solo career under the name of “Yng Trajik”. At the time of his death, he was participating in the YO program and had anticipated joining the Marine Corps. A young man of many interests, he liked watching and participating in basketball and football, bike riding, talking on the phone and spending time with his brothers.
R.I.P Darrin Smith
Lance Corporal Kevin Cornelius
Born - April 5, 1990
Died - August 7, 2010
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Kevin was born April 5, 1990, in Ashtabula, Ohio and graduated from Lakeside High School in 2008 after being active in the wrestling and football programs. One of Kevin’s favorite times was the bicycle trip he took in 2006, when he rode his bike from East Glacier, Mont. to Ashtabula, a distance of 1,975 miles.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps immediately following graduation and at the time of his passing, had earned many honors during his time in the service including: Combat Action Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Purple Heart.
A lifetime member of Bethany Lutheran Church, he served as the only acolyte for many years and even filled the position again during his visit home this past Christmas.
Anyone that knew Kevin can attest to his personality - always smiling, always caring, always willing to help those in need and always finding a way to make people laugh or smile (even when they did not want to). Kevin loved his family and friends and was so proud of being a United States Marine.
R.I.P Lnce. Cpl Kevin Cornelius
Mr. Anthony Leonelli
Born - September 28, 1948
Died - June 23, 2009
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He was a 1966 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and graduated from Y.S.U. in 1970 with a bachelor degree in History.
He was employed as a Social Studies Teacher and also served as the Dept. Chair at Lakeside High School in Ashtabula.
R.I.P Mr. Anthony Leonelli
Arlette Rocha
Born - June 15, 1998
Died - April 17, 2010
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A 6th grade student at Lakeside Intermediate School, she previously attended McKinsey Elementary School for 5th grade and Chestnut from K-4.
This year, she was involved in the Little Dragon Volleyball and Basketball Programs, Celebrate Program and After-School Discovery. A high achieving student, her academic scores on all Ohio Achievement Tests were advanced and accelerated.
Arlette was a successful student, role model to others and a leader in her school. She was an inspiration to her family and was living the “American Dream”.
R.I.P Arlette Rocha
If there are any other kids that are not listed that have passed, please notify me at:
olajuwan.smith@live.com
