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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
MONICA GAIL BROWNELL
Dec 23, 2023
Monica Gail (Brownell) Curry, 61, of Brooklyn, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born October 17, 1962, in Williamson, West Virginia to the late Rev. Derl W. and Mable I. Curry.
Monica graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1980. She had a good sense of humor and always snorted when she laughed. Monica had...
BONNIE JEANNE KISSELL
Dec 22, 2023
Bonnie Kissell, 72, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Friday, December 22, 2023; as her family gathered around, Bonnie's last words were "I really feel loved." She was born September 14, 1951, to the late Henry and Eileen Holden.
She was a devoted mother, loving wife, adoring grandmother and...
MARY (BETH) MILLNER
Dec 20, 2023
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Millner was born in Manila, Philippines, when the family was residing there on business. She was the 4th of 5 children born to Frederick and JoAnn Kitchen. The family also lived in Rome, Italy, and Oakville, Ontario Canada, before moving to Medina Ohio when Beth was in High School. She graduated in 1977.
Beth had the...
MICHAEL H. HOSTETLER
Dec 20, 2023
Michael H. Hostetler, 69, of Leavittsburg, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born February 26, 1954, in Welshfield, OH, to the late Henry and Helen (Komaranski) Hostetler.
He was a proud retiree of the U.S. Army. Mike was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather he was a friend...
HAROLD E. HOPE
Dec 14, 2023
Harold E. “Hopie” Hope, 97, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to Heaven on Thursday, December 14, 2023; blessed to have passed peacefully in his sleep while under the comfort care of Miracle City Hospice while at Eden Vista of Stow. Hopie was born June 27, 1926, in Claridon, OH, to the late Carl and Vera (Wood) Hope.
He...
CHARLES "CHUCK" EDWARD SCHLOSSER
Dec 13, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Edward Schlosser, 93, passed away on December 13, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born on September 9, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Clarence Schlosser and Louise Schlosser nee Apel. From January 16, 1951 – December 13, 1954, Chuck selflessly served his country in the Navy. He was a proud Korean War Veteran and was active...
PAUL J. LUCAS
Dec 13, 2023
Paul J. Lucas, 61, of Freedom Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born March 8, 1962, in Ravenna, to the late Homer and Mary (Felton) Lucas, Sr.
He worked at Little Tikes and Step 2 for many years. Paul had a good heart; he loved his family and was especially close to his sister, Cathy....
DARLA D. CRITES
Dec 12, 2023
Darla D. Crites, 60, of Freedom Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born December 2, 1963, in Warren, to Donald Davison and Sandra (Judge) Davison-Carroll.
She enjoyed working as a bartender for many years, as well as worked as a cook. Darla also worked for many years at Xerox. She liked to read, spend time with...
JAMES "DALE" LACAN
Dec 11, 2023
James Dale Lacan, fondly known as Dale, 74, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1949, in Cleveland, and was raised by his loving grandparents, Joseph and Grace Evitts, and mother, Barbara Byrne.
He was a proud veteran of the US Army. Dale...
BETTY JEAN CIGANY
Dec 9, 2023
Betty Jean Cigany, 65, of Middlefield, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born May 21, 1958, in Cleveland, to the late Samuel H. and Pearl (Adkins) Marcum.
She was a phlebotomist that retired from UH Portage Medical Center. Betty was a member of the Streetsboro American Legion #685 Axillary; fundraising for veterans and people in need...
MARIE ANTOINETTE COPLAN
Dec 7, 2023
Marie A. Coplan, age 100, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1923, to the late Carl and Margaret (nee Lupe) Curci in Canton, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she is now reunited with her husband, Richard A. Coplan Sr., along with her two brothers and two sisters; numerous extended family and...
ROBERT J. MORAN
Dec 6, 2023
Robert J. Moran, 81, of Nelson Twp., went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born March 11, 1942, in Warren, to the late Fred and Ann Moran.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Nantahala, and will be buried with military honors. Robert belonged to the...
EDWARD MARKOVITZ
Dec 2, 2023
Edward Markovitz, age 72, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1951, to the late Steven and Ella (nee Post) Markovitz in Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of...
EDDIE WILLIAM POLANSKY
Dec 2, 2023
Edward W. Polansky, age 87, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1936, to the late Joseph and Ann (nee Hurtock) Polansky in Brownsville, PA.
He proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War era. A member of the Iron Workers Union Local 17. Eddie enjoyed working around the house and...
THOMAS A. MISIAK
Dec 2, 2023
Thomas A. Misiak, 84, of Granger Township passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born February 4, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Steve and Helen Misiak.
Thomas enjoyed the little farm he had, from raising chickens, working in his gardens, beekeeping and woodworking. He retired from Sohio/BP after 35 years as a chemist.
In addition...
GARY M. SULENSKI
Dec 2, 2023
Gary M. Sulenski, 60, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born October 9, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Gene and Carol Sulenski.
Gary was very kind, thoughtful and always willing to help others in need. He enjoyed fishing, collecting sports cards and watching and cheering for all Cleveland sports teams.
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CATHERINE R FARNETH
Dec 1, 2023
Catherine R. Farneth, passed away peacefully at Kensington Care Center on December 1, 2023, at the age of 96, born November 17, 1927. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Farneth.She is remembered by her children, Rebecca (Jon) Vidak, and Patrick (Patricia) Farneth, three grandchildren, Amanda Blaess, Bailey Farneth, and Ian Farneth, and three great-grandchildren Keller, Tripp, and Gio.Catherine...
NANCY A. O'DONNELL
Nov 29, 2023
Nancy A O’Donnell, 65, of Medina, passed away November 29, 2023. She was born October 16, 1958, inMayfield, Ohio, to the late John and Marilyn Janco.
She was talented, a hard worker and beautiful inside and out. Nancy enjoyed the outdoors, baking,cooking, gardening, and decorating her home. She had a passion for uplifting others and caring for herfamily and friends.
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REBECCA J RIFFLE
Nov 28, 2023
Rebecca J. Riffle (nee Gromley), age 65, of the city of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was born July 6, 1958, in Ravenna, Ohio to Verner and Yvonne (Jane) Gromley.
Rebecca graduated from James A Garfield High School and attended Bohecker Business College where she earned her degree in medical administration. She loved cooking,...
RONALD F BISCHOF
Nov 24, 2023
Ronald F. Bischof, 87, of Montville Township, Medina, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born December 20, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Coletta Bischof.
Ron graduated from St. Ignatius High School and attended Case Western Reserve where he studied Interior Design. He joined his parents in the family business and eventually...
