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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
ROBERT C. KILNER JR.
Jan 16, 2016
Robert C. Kilner Jr., age 58, of Madison, Ohio passed away January 16, 2016. He was born July 21, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert Sr. and Esther (nee Sampsell) Kilner. He will be dearly missed by his sisters; Roann (Terry) Lucas, Kathleen (Tom) Ford; nephew, Joseph; nieces, Dawn, Christa, and Emily. Robby was special to us all and our...
RICHARD A. FAY
Jan 12, 2016
Richard Alan Fay, 86, of Garrettsville, OH, died January 12, 2016. Born to William and Agnes Fay on June 3, 1929, in Cincinnati, OH, he attended Milford High School (Class of '47) where he was active in Glee Club, Drama Club, the Golf Team and Band. Richard attended The Ohio State University (Class of '51) where he studied art and...
THEODORE M. HROBAK
Jan 11, 2016
Theodore M. “Ted” Hrobak, 60, of Garrettsville, passed away on January 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 12, 1955 to Steve and Genevieve (Hojnowski) Hrobak in Ravenna. Ted married the love of his life, Barbara Barstow, on November 6, 1976. He enjoyed bowling, woodworking, fishing and gardening. Ted was an avid fan of the Cleveland...
ROBERT "JINGLES" SIWIK
Jan 8, 2016
Robert “Jingles” Siwik, age 75, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2016. He was born on August 19, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Philip and Helen (nee Shaniuk) Siwik. Robert was a District Manager Driver at the Cleveland Plain Dealer for over 40 years. He loved his grandchildren, family and friends. He enjoyed casinos, animals and nature, especially...
CHERYL JOAN SINE
Jan 6, 2016
Cheryl Joan “C.J.” Sine, 65, of Garrettsville, passed away on January 6, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1950 in Ashland, Ohio. She enjoyed visiting beaches with her family and catching up with her close friends. Cheryl was a proud mother to her children. She was an eternal optimist! Cheryl cherished spending time with...
NANCY PARKS
Jan 5, 2016
Nancy Parks, 78, of Kent, passed away on January 5, 2016. She was born on January 21, 1937 to Malcolm and Rena (Joseph) Williams in Bellevue, Ohio. Her lifetime passion and love were children and plants. Nancy was a master gardner, early childhood educator and caregiver. She cherished spending time with her beloved family and friends. Nancy is survived by...
MARILYN RUTH STETKA
Jan 5, 2016
Marilyn Ruth Stetka (nee Slama), age 86, passed away January 5, 2016 after a long illness. She is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Stephen) Skinner, Janet (Joseph) Yaniga; grandchildren, Robert (Katherine) Skinner, Marjorie (Jesse) Champlin, David (Angela) Yaniga, Katherine (Andy) Jedrzejczyk; great-grandchildren Jonathan and Sarah Yaniga, Maegen, Stephen, and Quincy Skinner. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents,...
KATHLEEN KNOX
Jan 4, 2016
Kathleen Knox (nee Patrick), age 56, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away January 4th 2016. She was born June 28th, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. Kathleen was a kind and considerate woman who showed kindness to all, and loved her friends and family. Kathleen was a respected pediatric nurse for more than 35 years; and showed as much love to her patients...
CRAIG J BAILEY
Jan 3, 2016
Craig J. Bailey, loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and treasured friend, age 63 of Sharon Twp, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. The true Grill Master and family man is now at peace. He was born on November 20, 1952 to William and Wilma (nee Bramlett) Bailey. Craig was a graduate of Copley High School, then went on to...
JESUS JOHN RAMIREZ
Jan 2, 2016
Jesus John Ramirez, age 59, of Medina, passed away on January 2, 2016 at the Villa St. Joseph’s in Garfield Heights. He was born on February 9, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Jesus and Damiana (nee Arriaga) Ramirez. Jesus was a very social man; he was a retired Tech Sargent in the United States Air Force serving for...
RUTH K WALLACE
Dec 31, 2015
Ruth K. Swaney-Wallace, age 82 of Copley, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. She was born on July 20, 1933 to Emil and Matilda (nee Krantz) Kotnik. Ruth was employed in her earlier years as a secretary and enjoyed playing cards, traveling, movies, boating and the Cleveland Indians. Ruth was known to her friends as their “favorite”. She will...
VIRGINIA ANN BARNOSKY
Dec 31, 2015
Virginia Ann Barnosky, 71, of Ravenna, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1944, to Charles and Virginia (Miazga) Nelson in Ravenna, Ohio. She enjoyed making crafts, crocheting and gardening. Virginia is survived by her children, Angela McCoy of Middlefield, Charles Barnosky of Garrettsville and John (Elena) Barnosky of...
ELIZABETH TUCKER
Dec 30, 2015
Elizabeth Tucker (nee Lengyel), age 87, of Lodi, previously a lifelong resident of Brunswick, passed away December 30, 2015. She was born October 22, 1928 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Julia Lengyel. Elizabeth was a president of the Brunswick VFW Post 9520 Ladies Auxiliary, a president of the Medina County VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and a past officer of...
PATRICIA ANN CALKINS
Dec 29, 2015
Patricia Ann Calkins (nee Marx), age 79, of Brunswick, passed away December 29, 2015. She was born September 22, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Uhle and Margaret (nee Brown) Marx. She will be dearly missed by her beloved children, Teresa Shad, Donna (Terry) Deahl; brother, Jack (Sue) Marx; Goddaughter, Theresa LaCause; many grandchildren, including Amber (George), Christian, and Matthew; many...
NELVA JUNE GILES
Dec 28, 2015
Nelva June Giles, of Freedom, passed away on December 28, 2015 at the age of 81. She was born on July 13, 1934 to Charles and Ruby Tonkin, in Erbacon, West Virginia. She enjoyed baking for the Holidays. Nelva was an avid quilter. She spent many hours working on puzzles and sewing. Nelva cherished spending time with her beloved grandchildren,...
ROBERT RAPP
Dec 23, 2015
Robert Rapp, 86, of Nelson, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 23, 2015. He was born on December 25, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Albin and Bertha Rapczynski. He was a Korean War Army Veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner and deacon at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Robert enjoyed his homebound ministry,...
ROSALEE E. PATTERSON
Dec 21, 2015
Rosalee (Rose) E. Patterson also known as GG, 71 years old, passed away on December 21, 2015 with her family by her side in Millington, Tennessee. Born in West Virginia to the late Joseph and Elsie Newhouse, she was an avid golfer who loved working in her garden. Her friendliness and kindness to all people, and her devotion and love...
EVA JULIANNA SZASZ
Dec 20, 2015
Eva Julianna Szasz, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away at her home unexpectedly on December 20, 2015. She was born on August 17, 1934 to Joseph and Emilia Berka in Budapest, Hungary. She was a member of the Garrettsville Red hats, Eagles Club, and Portage County Women’s Bowling Association. Eva enjoyed golfing, bowling, and reading. She was an avid Trekkie. Eva...
THERESA MARIE OLMSTEAD
Dec 18, 2015
Theresa Marie Olmstead, 86, of Parkman, passed away on December 18, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1929, to Louis and Josephine (Hejl) Fortuna. She spent many hours tending to her roses and working with her flowers. Her family described her as a “great” cook and baker. She loved to travel and to show...
LOUIS MICHAEL RODIC
Dec 18, 2015
Louis M. Rodic, age 73, of Brunswick, passed away December 18, 2015. He was born June 5, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Louis and Helen (nee Marinin) Rodic. Louis enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and talking to his dogs. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of forty eight years, Sheila; children, Connie Faur...
