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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
EILEEN M WEST
Dec 1, 2014
Eileen M. West age 71, resident of Medina, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. She was born on October 3, 1943 to Harry and Elizabeth (nee Clifford) West in Cleveland, Ohio. She lived most of her life in Brunswick and Cleveland. She will be dearly missed by her loving sisters Maureen West and Kathleen Grimes; brother Kevin (Patti) West...
MILFORD D. HAGANS
Nov 30, 2014
Milford D. Hagans, 76, of Windham, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 11, 1938 on Jack’s Creek Rd., in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to Charles R. and Rachael L. Everhart Hagans. Milford was a high school and police academy graduate. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and liked his cars....
DENVER B. PLAUGHER
Nov 29, 2014
Denver B. Plaugher, 52, of Windham Township, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on July 21, 1962 to Harry and Katherine (Titchnell) Plaugher. Denver worked at Viking Forge in Streetsboro and he was also a professional painter. He enjoyed woodworking, and splitting firewood with his boys. Denver was passionate about Hot Rods....
BONITA JUNE MALLORY
Nov 29, 2014
Bonita June Mallory (nee Viets), 90, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014. She was born on May 9th 1924 to Joseph and Hazel (Lower) Viets of Southington, Ohio. She lived in Garrettsville and worked at Pelsue Drug store and taught Sunday School at the United Church. Bonnie loved to cook, bake and play word search puzzles....
JERRY G TURNER
Nov 27, 2014
Jerrold (Jerry) G. Turner, age 51, of Medina, passed away on November 27, 2014. Jerry loved the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He will be dearly missed by his father, Billy; sister, Sharon (Paul) Biggins; half-brothers, Eric (Amber), Billy (Terry); many nieces and nephews; as well as many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn. Friends may...
AGNES E COOPER
Nov 24, 2014
Agnes E. Cooper age 84, resident of Medina, formerly of Chardon, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. She was born on August 25, 1930 in Lonaconing, Maryland to Raymond and Mary (nee Foote) Metz. Agnes married William E. Cooper on June 20, 1949; he preceded her in death in December 1998. Agnes was employed with Westinghouse for 18 years....
DANA B MILLER
Nov 24, 2014
Dana B. Miller, age 59, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on November 24, 2014. He was born on May 13, 1955 in Medina, Ohio to Bernard and Delora (nee Kruse) Miller. Dana was a member of the Millwright Pile Driver Local Union #1090 and he was an employee of United Foundations. He enjoyed Nascar, fishing, and was a Browns season...
GERALD ROBERT DELLA TORRE
Nov 22, 2014
Gerald Robert Della Torre, 81, of Garrettsville, OH, formerly of Hillsborough, NJ, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Newark, NJ, preceded by his parents Grace (Beviano) and Gerardo Della Torre of Linden, NJ. Beloved husband of Virginia (Stepic) Della Torre of Garrettsville, OH. Father of Gerald Della Torre II...
DON L WAGAR
Nov 20, 2014
Don L. Wagar, a long-time resident of Sharon Township, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2014 at Altercare of Wadsworth following many months of declining health. He was a member of the Sharon Heritage Society, Sharon Community Trusts, American Legion, The Medina Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch Masons, Medina County Commandery, Medina Order of Eastern Star, and Scottish Rite, Valley of...
HOWARD FURL JR
Nov 17, 2014
Howard Furl Jr., 83 of Windham, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2014. He was born May 15, 1931 in Orviston, Pennsylvania to William Howard & Ella (Felmlee) Furl Sr. He served his country honorable in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era. Howard retired from Harbison Walker Refractories in Windham, where he was a...
PAUL WILLIAM GILCHER
Nov 16, 2014
Paul William Gilcher,age 89, resident of Montville Township, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was born on December 3, 1924 to Howard and Thelma (nee Taylor) Gilcher. Paul was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, Submariner – Run Silent, Run Deep. He was a past Master of Masonic Lodge Lucasville # 465. Paul loved his family;...
ROBERT HENRY ANDERSON
Nov 15, 2014
Robert Henry Anderson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born to the late Otto and Sarah Anderson. He served his country honorable in the U.S. Army – 1ST Infantry in WWII. Robert earned his BA degree at Baldwin Wallace College. He worked in the Water Department and Parks & Recreation for the...
GARY MICHAEL GINESI
Nov 15, 2014
Gary Michael Ginesi age 63, resident of Medina, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born on September 21, 1951 to Nathan and Hilda (nee Vieira) Ginesi in Newark, New Jersey. Gary was self-employed as a Financial Planner; a business he loved. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and his loving family. Gary and Linda (nee Maschari) were married on...
EMMA RIGGS
Nov 14, 2014
Emma Riggs (nee Wax), age 87, of Parma, Ohio, passed away on November 14, 2014. She will be dearly missed by her sons, Patrick (Paula) Riggs and Raymond Riggs; daughter-in-law, Darlene Riggs; grandchildren, Ken Riggs (Kristi Keith), Brian (Rachel) Riggs, Jonathan Riggs, Anthony Riggs (Jessica Neely), Shannon (Greg) Petrella, Jennifer Lukas (Chuck Cline), Danielle (John) Ziner; 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings,...
DONALD "POOCH" MICHALSKE
Nov 12, 2014
Donald H. “Pooch” Michalske, age 86, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2014. He was born on May 14, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Herman and Otilla (nee Klausmeyer) Michalske. Donald was a barber for 50 years and the original owner of the Brunswick Plaza Barber Shop for 33 years. He enjoyed square dancing, boating, camping,...
JANET L. BARSTOW
Nov 10, 2014
Janet L. Barstow, 79, of Garrettsville, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 10, 2014. She was born May 5, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Donald L. and Edna M. (Ferguson) Wyatt. Janet was a librarian at Garfield schools. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Eagles Club. She enjoyed reading, needlework, garage sales and especially...
FLORENCE C MCHUGH
Nov 8, 2014
Florence C. McHugh, age 99, passed away at Medina Village Nursing Care Center under the care of Crossroads Hospice on Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was born on February 21, 1915 in Cambridge, Ohio to Walter and Ethel (nee Linn) Anderson. Florence was employed 25 years as a Secretary with GM Tank Plant. She leaves behind her daughter and caregiver,...
REBECCA LYNNE PHILLIPS
Nov 6, 2014
Rebecca Lynne Phillips age 31, resident of Medina, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 6, 2014. She was born on October 26, 1983 to Erin Phillips and Andrea Lynne (nee Dorsey) in Medina, Ohio. Rebecca was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Elmcroft Assisted Living Facility. Rebecca loved her daughter; she was her everything. She was loving and devoted...
ANGELO N DiMATTEO
Nov 6, 2014
Angelo N. DiMatteo passed away on Thursday November 6, 2014. He was born on August 2, 1930 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Ralph and Jenny (Morgillo) DiMatteo. Angelo was in sales with Hostess for more than 30 years and enjoyed his time working at Thistledown racetrack as a security officer. He loved the ponies, dancing, all sports, and really enjoyed...
MICHAEL JOSEPH FURILLO
Nov 5, 2014
Michael Joseph Furillo, 86, of Garrettsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 following a rewarding, beautiful life. He was born April 25, 1928 in Sharon, PA to Salvatore and Mary (Moderella) Furillo. He graduated from Brookfield High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in Japan, following WWII. Michael earned a BS Degree from Kent State...
