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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
FRANK R. SOLTIS
Sep 28, 2016
Frank R. Soltis, age 83, of Strongsville, passed away September 28, 2016. He was born April 19, 1933 in Parkman, Ohio. Frank loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson. He also enjoyed traveling and visiting family in West Virginia. Frank was a hardworking man his entire life, including a part time position at Lowes-Strongsville after his retirement. He...
JAMES ROBERT BIGAM
Sep 28, 2016
James R. Bigam, ASIS, FBINA-140th, FABC, CAHSO; currently a Sargent with the Cleveland Clinic Police Department, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2016 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann (nee Hughes) of 44 years. Jim is the loving son of Gerald E. & Betty Marie (nee Thomason) Bigam...
GERALD BLAKE
Sep 24, 2016
Gerald Blake, 86, of Garrettsville passed away Saturday September 24th 2016, with his loving family at his side. He was born 10 April 1930 in Woodside, Long Island, NY to Alton & Claire (Dawiczkovski) Blake. He served proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean War assigned on the USS Essex as an electronic technician. He worked as a...
SUE KAMENTZ
Sep 24, 2016
Sue Kamentz, age 68, of West Salem, passed away September 24, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born June 28, 1948 to Peter Paul and Dorothy (nee Robertson) Konek in Cleveland, Ohio. She and Alexander were married May 18, 1968 and enjoyed 48 wonderful years together. Sue loved her family and dogs and enjoyed playing bingo. She...
CLAIRE GUNDEL
Sep 24, 2016
Claire I. Gundel (nee Dennis), age 85, passed away September 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George “Al” Gundel. Loving mother of Ron (Kim), Linda (Tom) Strausbaugh, George Jr. “Butch” (Debbie), Rich (Paulette), and David. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Jean Shields, Evelyn Smith (deceased), and Andrew Jr. (deceased). She was a past president...
CLARENCE E. KIMPTON
Sep 22, 2016
Clarence E. Kimpton, 90, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on September 22, 2016. He was born on April 11, 1926 in Troy Township, Ohio to Arthur and Ina (Dietrich) Kimpton. He was a member of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church. Clarence enjoyed Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reily. He was a real Republican! Clarence was a very health conscience individual...
MICHAEL ANDREW HUNTER
Sep 21, 2016
Michael Andrew Hunter, age 25, of Brunswick, passed away September 21, 2016. He was born September 14, 1991 to Michael and Donna (nee Shimko) Hunter. Michael was a sensitive and caring young man. He enjoyed sports, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He loved playing with his nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his parents; grandmothers, Jacqueline Hunter...
DAN A. JOHN
Sep 21, 2016
Dan A. John, 64, of Windham, passed away on September 21, 2016. He was born on June 15, 1952 in Warren, Ohio to Delbert and Emma (Schrecengost) John. Dan married the love of his life, Marilyn (Nuzum) John, on July 17, 1987. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local # 171 and Millwright Piledriver Local # 1090. Dan...
JOHN T. MCCULLOUGH
Sep 19, 2016
John T. McCullough, age 78 of Medina, passed away on Monday, September 19 2016 at the Northwestern HealthCare in Berea. He was born on July 22, 1938 to John B. and Evelyn (nee Gutshall) in Cleveland, Ohio. John was a United States Army Veteran. He and Sue E. (nee Van Rooy) were married on January 17, 1959. John loved his...
MARGARET ELIZABETH KOPINSKY
Sep 14, 2016
Margaret Elizabeth Kopinsky, 92, of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 14, 2016. She was born on February 16, 1924 to Steve and Catherine (Harosky) Kopinsky in Tower Hill #2, Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Garrettsville. Margaret enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Margaret is survived...
DAVID A MACPHEE JR.
Sep 13, 2016
David A. MacPhee Jr., age 57, of Brunswick, passed away September 13, 2016. He was born May 20, 1959 in Berea, Ohio to the late David Sr. and Betty Jo (nee Castle) MacPhee. Dave was a hard worker who took care of his family. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and seeing local bands play live. He also liked sailboat racing...
DOLORES ANN ROLL "COOKIE"
Sep 11, 2016
Dolores Ann Roll “Cookie”, age 83, of Medina, passed away September 11, 2016. She was born July 10, 1933 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Dolores loved shopping and playing lottery. She will be dearly missed by her children, Scott, Glenn, Monica (Brent Sr.) Jones; grandchildren; Brent Jr. (Kristen), Aubrey (George), Rae-Lin; great grandchildren, Austin, Kyra, Joseph, and Jillian. She was preceded in...
JOSEPH RYAN NOWAK
Sep 11, 2016
Joseph Ryan Nowak, age 42, of Brunswick, passed away on September 11, 2016. He was born on April 12, 1974 in Parma, Ohio to Robert Nowak and Christine Salajcik. Joe always loved to work on everybody’s cars for them. He especially loved spending time with his family and playing with his children. He will be dearly missed by his beloved...
OGERSHRAY "ORAY" MILLER
Sep 8, 2016
Ogershray “Oray” Miller, 65, of Windham, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 8, 2016. He was born on October 16, 1950 to Leroy and Lethareen Miller in Columbia, Mississippi. He enjoyed fishing and watching the Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Oray retired from Harbison Walker where he was a devoted employee for 46 years. He...
TOBY STEPHENSON
Sep 7, 2016
Toby Stephenson, age 60, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was a Navy veteran, jewelry artisan, and loved by all that knew him. Inurnment will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 10:30 am at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. (Please meet at cemetery)
MICHAEL W. DEMPSEY
Sep 6, 2016
Michael W. Dempsey, age 58, born Michael W. Poutz, of Brunswick, passed away September 6, 2016. He was born October 15, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of Daniela (Dee) Dempsey (Kleckner-Hess). Step-father to Nicholas Kleckner. Son of William E. Poutz and Adrienne (Pat) Larkman. Brother of William J. Poutz, Jody (David) Meyers, Linda (David) Scott, Daniel (Pam) Poutz. Son-in-law...
MARGARET E. PENNINGTON
Sep 4, 2016
Margaret E. Pennington, age 78, of Brunswick, passed away September 4, 2016. She was born August 22, 1938 in Evensville, TN, to the late James and Wilma (nee Heard) Perry. Margaret enjoyed Elvis, karaoke, dancing, and drinking margaritas. She always lived her life for today and not tomorrow. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly...
YVON "FRENCHY" GEORGE CHAUMONT
Sep 1, 2016
Yvon George Chaumont “Frenchy”, age 79 of Lafayette Township, Medina, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1937 in Rollet, Quebec/Canada to Henri and Lucienne (nee Savard) Chaumont. Frenchy and Diane (nee Sayer) were married on March 17, 1995. He was a builder by trade and owner of Chaumont Builders in the Medina area...
EMILY VANEK
Sep 1, 2016
Emily Vanek (nee Brichacek) 104 of Hiram Township died September 1, 2016 peacefully at home. She was born August 27, 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio to Vaclav “James” and Betty “Barbora” (nee Dvorak) Brichacek. She graduated from John Adams High School in 1930 and married Charles J. Vanek in 1933. Emily enjoyed her children, grandchildren, loved animals and was a great...
ELIZABETH "BETTY" PITSINGER
Aug 30, 2016
“Today we lost a precious woman with a heart of gold.” Elizabeth “Betty” Pitsinger, 89, of Nelson passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2016. Betty was born on March 3, 1927 in Fort Valley, Georgia to Charles and Leone (Weaver) Allen where she was raised in The Rock, Georgia. She was a member of the Life...
