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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
EVELYN MURANKO
Feb 22, 2016
Evelyn Muranko (nee Hartman), age 83, of Medina, passed away February 22, 2016. She was born November 27, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Earl and Ruth (nee Rich) Hartman. Evelyn was a church organist for 40 years at Fairview Grace United Methodist Church. Music was a very important part of her life. She also taught music privately. She...
KATHLEEN ZYTOWIECKI
Feb 22, 2016
Kathleen Zytowiecki, age 73, of Medina, passed away February 22, 2016. She was born June 2, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kathleen worked as a housekeeper at Westfield Insurance Company. She loved animals, shopping, arts and crafts, and gardening. She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband, Dennis; children, Daniel (Ashley), James (Stephanie), Christopher, Therese Kennedy, Diane Spohn; brother, William...
GERALD A. BELL
Feb 21, 2016
Gerald A. Bell, age 75, of Medina, passed away on February 21, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 7, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, to Eliseo and Carmela Bell (nee Palmisano). Gerald married the love of his life, Delores Bell (nee Oravec), on January 5, 1963. Gerald was the owner of Suburban Tire &...
KEITH C. WESTPHAL "CASEY"
Feb 18, 2016
Keith C. Westphal “Casey”, age 73, of Brunswick, passed away February 18, 2016. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his children, Vincent (Stacy) Westphal, Laurie Ann (Roger) Phillips; sister, Kathleen (Alvin-deceased) Davis; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Dawn, Christopher, Adam, Bethany, Emily; great grandchildren, Rebecca, Andrew, and Patrick. Memorial Service will be on Sunday, February 28, 2016...
ROBERT SCHMIEL
Feb 17, 2016
Robert Schmiel, 89, of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by his family on February 17, 2016 at his home. He was born August 21, 1926 in Cleveland Ohio to Robert and Martha (Bissler) Schmiel. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Trolleyville Association. Robert was a musician for many years. He especially enjoyed playing the string bass. Robert...
CHARLINE M. KARSNAK
Feb 14, 2016
Charline M. Karsnak (nee Brooks), beloved mother of Maribeth Edgley (deceased) (Ralph), Teresa (Mark Ohm), Amy Bornhorst (Michael). Grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 2. . Charline found strength in her Catholic faith & took pride in her Irish heritage. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 5075 Windfall Rd. Medina, OH 44256. Memorial Mass Saturday, March 12...
SUN ROSE
Feb 13, 2016
Sun Rose age 57, of Brunswick, OH, passed away on February 13, 2016. She was born on March 21, 1958 in South Korea. She was a homemaker that enjoyed gardening, fishing and arts and crafts. Sun will be dearly missed by her husband of 15 years Charles Kennedy, sister Sun (Alan) Fearns, brother-in-law John, mother-in-law Joyce Kennedy, uncle Dan Olsen,...
VIVIAN D. JACKSON
Feb 10, 2016
Vivian D. Jackson, 87, of Southington, passed away on February 10, 2016. She was born on September 28, 1928 to Charles and Helen (Reese) Myers in Cassville, West Virginia. She was a cook for the Southington School District for 28 years, retiring at the age of 74. Vivian was a member of the Southington Christian Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles,...
JUANITA MAE WROBEL
Feb 10, 2016
Juanita Mae Wrobel, age 74 of Brunswick, passed away on, February 10, 2016, in Raleigh, North Carolina, visiting her son. She was born on December 31, 1941 to Edward and Norma (nee Lee) Saddler. Juanita was raised by her mom and step father Nicholas Halkias. She was a homemaker who was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing, crocheting, the beach, and...
RONALD J. KRAUSE
Feb 6, 2016
Ronald J. Krause, age 79, of Hinckley passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2016, in Brunswick. He was born in Cleveland on August 4, 1936, to John and Teresa Krause (nee Seifert). Ronald married the love of his life, LaVerne Krause (nee Jarmush) on September 5, 1959. Ron was a Veteran of the United States Army National Guard Reserve. He...
GLORIA MAXINE YEAGER
Feb 5, 2016
Gloria Maxine (Chase) Yeager 89, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Sanctuary Medina LLC (Medina Village). Gloria was born April 25, 1926 in Rittman, the daughter of the late Harry William and Edna Ceola (Rauschenberg) Chase. On November 6, 1943 she married Robert Paul Yeager. Gloria retired from GTE with over 35 years of service...
JOYCE I. BARBER
Feb 4, 2016
Joyce I. Barber (nee Schlatter) passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 from the effects of Parkinson’s. She was born on April 6, 1932 to the late Louis and Emma Schlatter (nee Belschner). She is survived by George, her beloved husband of 64 years; sisters Miriam (Leo, deceased) Fritz of Iowa and Evalyn Lueder (deceased). She was the loving mother...
RACHEL KATHERINE MYERS
Feb 1, 2016
Rachel Katherine Myers, age 28 of Lakewood, formerly of Medina passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. She was born on September 6, 1987 in Cleveland to Ernest and Katherine Robin (nee Sliva) Myers. Rachel graduated from Medina High School and went on to the Virginia Marty College receiving her degree in 2007. She...
MARION "BUBBA" QUICKLE
Jan 31, 2016
Marion “Bubba” Quickle, 81, of Windham, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 15, 1934, in Sutton, West Virginia, to Joseph and Nora (Evans) Quickle. Marion married the love of his life, Marie (Mullenax) on May 21, 1955. He liked working on lawn mowers, fishing and hunting. Marion enjoyed storytelling, being a...
MARTHA DESALVATORE
Jan 28, 2016
Martha DeSalvatore, age 88, beloved wife of the late David, passed away on January 28, 2016. She was born on January 1, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Armanag and Azadouhi (nee Kiekorian) Arpajian. During her working years she was employed as a Clerk; for the City of Garfield Heights, Clerk of Courts. Martha devoted her life to her family, cooking...
JOSEPH D FORBRIZZIO
Jan 27, 2016
Joseph D Forbrizzio, age 71 of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2016 at Medina Hospital-Cleveland Clinic. He was born on January 21, 1945 to Joseph J. and Maria (nee Dmytriw) Forbrizzio in Cleveland, Ohio. Joseph was the proud owner of Printed Matter where he enjoyed sharing his knowledge of Lithograph. He was involved for many years with the...
ROBERT MATTHEW ORITI
Jan 26, 2016
Robert Matthew Oriti passed away unexpectedly January 26, 2016 from complications after heart surgery. He was born June 22, 1952. He was the oldest of the 5 children of Nick and Alice (nee Mayher) Oriti. Loving husband of Janet (nee Peterson). Brother of Linda (Mick) Sobie, Lisa (Tom) Norder, Allen (Ann) Oriti, and Jason Oriti. Uncle to many nieces and...
JADWIGA KOTOWICZ
Jan 21, 2016
Jadwiga Kotowicz, age 73 of Lodi, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Hospice of Medina County. She was born on August 14, 1942 to Boleslaw and Leokadia (nee Witczak) Kozlowski in Turek, Poland. Jadwiga and Zdzislaw were married on May 18, 1963. She was a devoted homemaker. Jadwiga enjoyed baking for her family and gardening. She will be...
HELEN M NEELY
Jan 17, 2016
Helen M. Neely, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born on July 4, 1932 to Michael and Barbara (nee Zemlich) Tratnik. She raised her family in Chardon, Ohio, finally settling in Medina. Her life revolved around her loving family. She embraced her Slovenian heritage through her love of cooking and...
KATHLEEN ANN BROCKLEHURST
Jan 17, 2016
Kathleen Ann Brocklehurst, age 53 of Medina, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born in Berea, Ohio on August 6, 1962 to Raymond J. and Annie “Nancy” (nee Dunn) Gilbert. She was employed for 14 years as Office Manager with Packard Insurance Agency. Ken and Kathleen were married on June 28, 1986. She loved life. Kathleen enjoyed...
