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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
CAROLYN JUNE RIFFLE
Nov 30, 2015
Carolyn June Riffle, 77, a former resident of Garrettsville and for the past five years a resident of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at her residence at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. She was born January 6, 1938 in Elkins, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Amos Ross and Verda Irene (Swecker) Arobogast. On September 1,...
TIMOTHY FRANCIS SINCLAIR SR.
Nov 29, 2015
Timothy Francis Sinclair, age 65 of Medina, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born on March 9, 1950 to Eugene and Elizabeth (nee Stropko) Sinclair. He served during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Tim and Patricia (nee Ryan) were married on August 26, 1972. Tim was previously employed with the Benjamin Steel Company in...
GLENN H. SHOWALTER
Nov 28, 2015
Glenn Showalter,73, of Windham, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1942 to Lewis and Myrtle (Vincent) Showalter in Ravenna, Ohio. Glenn married the love of his life, Penny (Thompson) on October 5, 1963. He was a Dairy Farmer for 26 years, worked at the Ohio Turnpike for 17 years, a...
LARRY L. DUTTER
Nov 28, 2015
Larry L. Dutter, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born May 10, 1946 in Ravenna, the son of Ralph and Marie Dutter. He owned several businesses, including Kalispell Cycle Center and Yamaha of Ravenna. Larry served for many years...
HULDA GROSS
Nov 25, 2015
Hulda Gross, age 89, of Brunswick, passed away November 25, 2015. She was born March 23, 1926 in Poland to the late Johann and Helen Steinberg. She was a private, German woman who enjoyed her gardens and her family. She will be dearly missed by her beloved children, Trudy Hitsman, Oscar (Christine), Edgar (Heidemarie); sister, Anni Schickler; grandchildren, Robert, Michael,...
LILA MAE BARKER
Nov 24, 2015
Lila Mae Barker, 91, of Macedonia, passed away on November 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1924 to Howard and Maude (Simmons) Mace in Elkins, West Virginia. Lila married the love of her life, Glen, on May 3, 1952. Lila was a former police dispatcher in Windham, Ohio for many years. She enjoyed cooking...
KATHARINE CARLSON
Nov 23, 2015
Katharine Carlson (nee Colaric), our matriarch, passed away November 23, 2015 at her residence. As she always stated, “It’s been a slice.” She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Earl in 2000. With seven children, twenty-one grandchildren, and twenty-one great grandchildren, she delighted in confidential listening. She and Earl came to Brunswick in 1961 to open a family...
CAROLE ANN ZINSKY
Nov 23, 2015
Carole Ann Zinsky, age 78 of Montville Twp. Medina, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. She was born on February 23,1937 to Russell and Frances (nee Krash) DeBolt. When Carole was employed she worked in administration/admitting Department at Kaiser Hospital. Ronald Zinsky and Carole were married on February 8,1958 after meeting on a blind date the day before Thanksgiving....
JOYCE R. ADAMS
Nov 21, 2015
Joyce R. Adams age 76, of Aurora, formerly of Cleveland, left to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday November 21, 2015 in Aurora, Ohio. She was born February 4, 1939 to Leroy and Rosalind (nee Wagner) Adams in Cleveland, Ohio. She was formerly a Poor Clare Nun (Sister Rosealee), and a nurses aide at St. Alexis. Joyce loved...
BARTO TAYLOR KERSTETTER
Nov 20, 2015
Barto Taylor Kerstetter age 71, of Diamond passed away on Friday November 20, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to Henry and Lena Mae (nee Jones) Kerstetter. He was proud to have served his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to golf, bowl, do yardwork...
TERESA DIANE BEATTY
Nov 19, 2015
Teresa Beatty, age 60 of Medina, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Manor Care in Barberton. She was born on September 7, 1955 to Jack and Evelyn (nee Cox) Cowan in Huntington, WV. She and Glen Andrew Beatty were married on June 30, 2007. Teresa was employed for 10 years with American Building Materials as Office Manager. She...
SUSAN M. KOTASKA
Nov 18, 2015
Susan M. Kotaska (nee Phillips), age 53, of Brunswick, passed away November 18, 2015. She was born July 12, 1962 in North Royalton, Ohio. She was employed as a professional accountant. She was very athletic and had a fondness for sports. Susan will be dearly missed by her parents, Elmer and Marie (nee Furman) Phillips; brothers, Ken, David, Daniel (Lisa),...
RICHARD PAUL WALKER
Nov 17, 2015
Richard Paul Walker, age 72, of Medina passed away on November 17, 2015. He was born on February 15, 1943 to Walter and Mary (nee Sokalski) in Cleveland, Ohio. Richard was a Veteran who served in the United States Air Force. He will be missed by his son Kenneth of Medina, his brother Robert (Pamela) Walker of Arizona and his...
KATHRYN J JODOIN
Nov 17, 2015
Kathryn (Kathy) J. Jodoin, age 52 of Seville, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Floyd and Jean (nee Lawson) Jaye. She was employed with First Energy as Director of Sales. She married Jonathan Scott on July 6, 1991. She loved her family; they enjoyed showing their horses, going to horse shows, traveling...
MILDRED K. SVONAVEC
Nov 17, 2015
Mildred K. Svonavec, 94, of Ravenna, passed away surrounded by her family on November 17, 2015. She was born on August 24, 1921 to Fred and Frances (Grabowski) Kaiser in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Mildred dedicated herself to her family. Mildred is survived by her son, Mark (Mary Jane) Svonavec of Nelson; daughter, Andrea (Jeff) Scott of Garrettsville;...
WALTER EDWIN QUERRY
Nov 11, 2015
Walter Edwin Querry, 89, of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by his family on November 11, 2015. He was born on December 3, 1925 to George Walter and Edna Margaret (Fors) Querry. Walter served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1952 during both WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 674....
MARGARET "PEG" ANN BRAY
Nov 7, 2015
Margaret (Peg) Ann Bray joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday November 7, 2015. She was born on September 13, 1928 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Ira and Mary (Hanson) Shiplett. Peg loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, “kids were her thing”. She was a member of St. Ambrose Altar & Rosary Society, she worked many funeral luncheons...
JOHN D ZAVISZA
Nov 6, 2015
John D. Zavisza, age 48, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 suddenly as a result of an auto-bicycle accident. He was born on July 3, 1967 in Stamford, Connecticut. John and his wife Theresa (nee Kyle) were married 13 years and resided in Brunswick. He was an avid sports fan. He was employed as a customer service representative; trouble shooter...
RUBY E. WATTS
Nov 4, 2015
Ruby E. Watts, age 70, of Avon, Ohio, passed away November 4, 2015. She was born November 14, 1944 in Harts, West Virginia to the late Ellis and Ursula (nee Vance) Watts. She will be dearly missed by her loving children, Sherman (Martina) Lester, Richard (Thressa) Lester, Lanny (Rebecca) Lester, and James (Tabitha) Hines; brother, Melvin Watts; sister, Justine (Jim)...
JANET DOLORES FARNSWORTH
Nov 3, 2015
Janet Dolores Farnsworth age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Hospice of Medina County. She was born on January 7, 1936 to Anthony and Ethel (nee McConnell) Rodenbucher. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a life-long, dedicated Dairy Farmer. Janet will be dearly missed by her sons; David (Lorrie) and James Farnsworth,...
