Monica A Distelrath

Monica A. Distelrath, age 63, of Conneaut, Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 25, 2026 at University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center.

Monica was born on July 8, 1962, the daughter of Gerald and Aileen (Kallio) Armstrong.  She was a 1980 graduate of Conneaut High School and went on to earn multiple bachelor’s degrees from Lake Erie College and Ohio State in Fine Arts.  Monica worked for the Cleveland Public School of Arts and later the State of Ohio in the juvenile delinquent rehabilitation services.

Monica loved dancing especially ballet, she was a very skilled artist, loved painting and crafts, was a talented seamstress, enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her dogs.  Monica especially loved the time spent with friends and family.

Monica was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her loving husband Larry Distelrath whom she married on August 12, 1998, daughter Gabrielle Distelrath of Conneaut, son Jordan Wiser, four step-children Bryan (Kelly) Distelrath of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Denny (Emily) Distelrath of Conneaut, Nick (Jessica) Distelrath of Conneaut, Marky Distelrath of Elyria, and eight grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Monica’s memory to the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League or the Distelrath family.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., concluding with prayer service by Deacon Nicholas Iarocci, at the Raisian Family Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, Ohio.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Raisian Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conneaut.

Condolences at www.raisianfuneralhome.com

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