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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
CAROL SANDRA LEONARD
Jul 22, 2024
Carol Sandra Leonard, 81, of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1942, to the late Stanley and Florence (nee Pawlowski) Pacek.
She was a devoted member of the St. Edward Catholic Church parish. Carol found joy in the connections she made with people,...
MARK A. BRADY
Jul 20, 2024
Mark A. Brady, 61, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born January 8, 1963, in Gassaway, WV, to the late Richard G. Brady and Dolores (nee Sampson) Brady-McCumbers.
He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 1981. Mark was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was lucky...
KAREN LEE ALICE RODRIGUEZ
Jul 18, 2024
Karen Lee Alice Rodriguez, age 75, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born on August 24, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Alice and Salvatore Carameli.
She is reunited with her husband, Jose Rodriguez; her brothers, Leo and Sam; sister, Polly; and special dog, Joe Tuff.
She will be dearly missed by her loving sons; Rocco...
GERALD CARL FORSTNER, JR
Jul 16, 2024
Gerald Carl Forstner, Jr. (aka Jerry, aka Hunk), date of birth, January 15, 1942
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., one of the most unique men to ever grace the world went home to Heaven. Jerry passed away at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. He was 82 years young, born in...
JERRY P. BRADY
Jul 16, 2024
Jerry P. Brady, 70, of Leavittsburg, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born June 27, 1954, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Ray and Hailey (Miller) Brady.
He was a Lead Man at T&M Rubber in Middlefield for many years. Jerry was a life-long musician, mastering guitar and bass. He was an avid fan of the...
ROBERT W. KUNTZ
Jul 16, 2024
Robert William Kuntz, age 53, of Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on October 28, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and the late Carol (nee Bogar) Kuntz.
Robert will be dearly missed by his loving partner for life, Lynne; his children Chelsea (Frank) Rain and Ryan (Mariah) Kuntz; grandchildren, Abigail and Aiden Rain; brothers, Charles...
IRENE "CAROL" MARTIN
Jul 15, 2024
Irene “Carol” Martin, 64, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born January 25, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Ernest and Irene (nee Powers) Collins.
She married the love of her life, Jack Martin, Sr., then settled in the Garrettsville/Windham area and made a home with her family. Carol...
CHARLES "MARK" SIMPSON
Jul 14, 2024
Charles “Mark” Simpson, 64, of Hiram Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1960, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Vandell and Norma (nee Carroll) Simpson.
He was a 1978 Crestwood High School graduate, which is where he attended school with his wife, who was...
THEODORE "TEDDY" JAMES LINDEMAN
Jul 14, 2024
Theodore “Teddy” James Lindeman, age 74 of Medina, passed away on July 14, 2024.
Teddy was born on February 1, 1950, in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. He worked for the City of Garfield Heights in the Sanitation Department for over 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Eileen (Lindeman) McGing, aunt, Jackie Lindeman, and infant brother, Michael McGing.
Teddy will be...
THOMAS E. "THOM" STRAW
Jul 13, 2024
Thomas E. “Thom” Straw, Jr., 53, of Windham, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born July 30, 1970, in Warrensville Heights, OH, to the late Thomas E. Straw, Sr. and Libby (nee Kester) Straw.
He was a 1989 graduate of Windham High School. Thom worked as concrete mixer driver for many years with Associated Associates and O.K....
ELAINE M. LYNCH
Jul 13, 2024
Elaine M. Lynch, age 81 of Brunswick, passed away on July 13, 2024, surrounded by family.
Elaine was born on July 13, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to Hubert and Emma (Kompier) Fields. She graduated from West Tech High School in Cleveland. Elaine worked for Medina County Welfare Department for 37 years as a case worker. She enjoyed playing cards. Elaine lived...
BEVERLY LINGENFELTER
Jul 12, 2024
Beverly “Bev” Lingenfelter, age 83 of Lakewood, New York, passed away on July 12, 2024, surrounded by family.
Bev was born on March 22, 1941, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to Harold and Geneva (Dinger) Hoffman. She graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1959. Bev began working at Southwestern Area Federal Credit Union in 1972 and worked as a manager for over 25...
KATHY ANN KORAN
Jul 9, 2024
Kathy Koran (nee Rice), 74, of Hinckley, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born January 20, 1950, to the late Ray and Millie Rice.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William Koran; son, Sean (Jennifer) Koran; and siblings, Linda Doubrava and Bob (Ilona) Rice.
Kathy graduated from Garfield Heights High School in 1968 and proceeded to...
LOIS MARIE JANOS
Jul 4, 2024
Lois Marie Garvey Janos passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 4th, 2024. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 6, 1927, she married Otto Paul Janos, and raised four children: Paul, Patricia, James, and Ellen, who gave her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lois was the driver behind the wheel of this close-knit family - literally, when it came to exploring...
ERNEST C. "PETE" SPEICHER
Jul 4, 2024
Ernest "Pete" Charles Speicher, Jr. 73, of Windham, OH, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born on November 12, 1950, in Johnstown, PA, to the late Ernest Charles Sr. and Jean Lorraine (Horner) Speicher.
Pete was a U.S Army veteran, who proudly served his country in Vietnam. He continued service to his country and community as a member...
RICHARD "RICH" WAGNER
Jul 2, 2024
Rich Wagner, 76, of Garrettsville/Ravenna, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born August 4, 1947, to the late Robert Grabel and Polly (Luton) Wagner and adopted by the late Charles Wagner.
He was a 1965 graduate of James A. Garfield High School and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as an Aircraft Powertrain Repairman from...
PEGGY A. HOWELL
Jul 2, 2024
Peggy A. Howell (nee Hall), 86, of Medina, Ohio, passed away July 2, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born in 1938 in Diana, West Virginia, to William Paul Hall and Iva May (Eubank) Hall, both deceased.
Peggy was a long-time Medina resident and worked as a printer apprentice for 33 years at Gowe Printing and American Color Graphics, and...
GEORGE M. YURTZ
Jul 1, 2024
George M. Yurtz, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1947, to the late Rose (nee DeFrank) and George Yurtz.
In addition to his parents, George is reunited with his special grandson, Preston Mitchell.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Debbie Yurtz; children, Derek Yurtz, Megan Loveday, and Brandon...
JOAN M. LYNCH
Jun 28, 2024
Joan M. Lynch, age 90, passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born on November 28, 1933, to the late Margaret (nee Benyak) and Marcus Borngen.
She will be reuniting with her dear husband, of 62 years, Richard “Dick” Lynch. She also joins her daughter, Coletta Lynch; son, Richard Lynch; and sister, Carole Almady.
She will be dearly missed...
RAYMOND E. HETTINGER
Jun 26, 2024
Raymond E Hettinger was born on June 15, 1953, in Berea Ohio to his parents Marvin F. Hettinger and Maxine (Vadnais) Hettinger, and entered into the Lord’s presence on June 26, 2024, at age 71 after a battle with cancer.
His friends and family will dearly miss Raymond. Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and cherished his lifelong friend, Steve...
