Simpson walked into the statehouse in 1965 and started a historic career. On March 27, he entered the building for the last time, in a flag-draped casket.

John A. “JV” Volak, age 78, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center. He was born January 14th, 1947 in Lorain, OH to John J.

and a military honor guard. Organizers say it took a couple of months of working with the county coroner’s office to identify them along with working with cemetery staff to make today happen.