Ivan David Cortright, 87, of Rome, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Veteran's Wing of Carington Park Nursing Home in Ashtabula, Ohio after a long life.

He was born January 9, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to Manson and Grace Cortright and graduated from the School of Hard Knocks. Before beginning a long work history, Ivan honorably served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1957.

Ivan was a longtime employee of Quick Plastics, Rockwell, and Molded Fiberglass Ashtabula locations as a maintenance worker, retiring from MFG in 1999. Ivan was a Jack-of-all-Trades and there wasn't anything he couldn't do. He loved spending time outdoors, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and new great-grandson. He also enjoyed sending things to the "stump."

He is survived by his sons, Rick (Helen) Cortright and Jack (Angie) Cortright; grandchildren, Rebecca (Jordan) and Melanie; great-grandchildren, Monique, Devin, Aliah, Victoria, and Arlo; brother, Ray Cortright.
Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, Manson and Grace Cortright; brothers, Manson Cortright Jr., and Norman Cortright.

At his request, there will be no services. A burial will take place at Rome Cemetery at a later date.
In place of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Ivan's memory to any Veteran Association.
The family would like to send a special "Thank You" to the VA, ACMC, St. Vincent's in Erie, Carington Park, and Bella Care Hospice.

Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.
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