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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
NORMAN BRAGIEL
Dec 27, 2014
“Stormin Norman” Bragiel, 86, of Medina, Ohio set sail for his final voyage on December 27, 2014 from Western Reserve Masonic Community. Norm was born May 26, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Peter and Marie (nee Madro) Bragiel. He ran away from home when he was 14 years old and joined the Merchant Marines. He served his country in WWII,...
ROBERT KENNY BARATH
Dec 26, 2014
Robert “Kenny” Barath age 92, a long-time resident of Norton, passed away on December 26, 2014. He was born on September 5, 1922 Akron, Ohio to William and Helen (nee Csernyanscki) Barath. Kenny served in the United States Army during World War II as Sgt. with the 483rd Army Air Force Base Unit. He was married to Martha (nee Rake)....
DARRELL DUNCAN
Dec 26, 2014
Darrell Duncan, age 73, of Brunswick Hills, passed away on December 26, 2014. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Fayetteville, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Bessie (nee Blake) Duncan. Darrell was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Ford Motor Company where he worked for over 20 years. He enjoyed working on cars,...
CHRISTOPHER SMELKO
Dec 26, 2014
Christopher A. Smelko, age 38, of Litchfield, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2014. He was born on March 19, 1976 in Fairview Park, Ohio to Terry and Kathryn (nee Cook) Smelko. Christopher was a huge Ohio State fan, a league and tournament pool player, and he had enough sports knowledge to fill an almanac. He will be dearly missed...
MARY COLETTA MURRAY
Dec 25, 2014
Mary Coletta Murray (nee Hogan), age 84, of Brunswick, passed away on December 25, 2014. She was born on August 13, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Bridget (nee Stanton) Hogan. Mary, along with her husband Richard, was a founding member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church where she was Sacristan for over 30 years under the late...
TOMMY MIKE SOLTIS
Dec 24, 2014
Tommy Mike Soltis, 74, of Ravenna, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Woodlands of Robinson. He was born September 12, 1940 in Nelson, Ohio to John and Anna (Stana) Soltis. Tommy devoted his life to farming and loved working on his tractor and spending time with family and friends. Tommy is survived by his siblings, Bill Soltis...
CAROLYN L. LUCAS
Dec 23, 2014
Carolyn L. Lucas, 46, of Windham, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born October 18, 1968 in Ravenna, Ohio to George L. and Carole (Luzader) Lucas. Carolyn enjoyed fishing, playing with her dog, playing Bingo, and would do anything and everything she could to help her family. She cherished the time spent...
EDWARD C WLOTZKO
Dec 23, 2014
Edward C. Wlotzko, age 75, of Brunswick, passed away December 23, 2014. He worked for United States Steel and was an animal control officer in Brunswick for 14 years. Edward will be dearly missed by his children, Yvonne (Bill) Beliles of Florida, Victor (Missy) Wlotzko of Andover, Ohio, Lisa Kerns of Andover, Ohio, Sharie Winell of Charleston West Virginia, Frank...
MARY ELLEN ENSINGER
Dec 22, 2014
Mary Ellen Ensinger, 80, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 22, 2014. She was born October 30, 1934 in Troy Twp., Ohio to Arthur and Ina (Dietrich) Kimpton. Mary Ellen was a registered nurse at Robinson Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church and was...
STEVEN D. HALL
Dec 22, 2014
Stephen D. Hall, 57, of Garrettsville, passed away on December 22, 2014. He was born on June 8, 1957 in Ravenna to Arthur and Ruth (Gilgen) Hall. Stephen was a carpenter. He was a member of the Garrettsville Fraternal Order of Eagles. Stephen enjoyed drag racing in his youth and was a great mechanic. He cherished going to his grandkids...
DOROTHY FILBIN
Dec 21, 2014
Dorothy Filbin, age 82, of Brunswick, passed away December 21, 2014. She was born July 31, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Helen (nee Babik) Pierse. Dorothy’s favorite pastimes included camping, boating, and fishing. She also loved cooking and baking. She enjoyed music, crosswords, puzzles, and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. She will be...
FLOYD GEORGE ADAMS
Dec 19, 2014
Floyd G. Adams, 91, a long-time resident of West Farmington, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19,2014. He was born July 1, 1923 in Holly Springs,Mississippi to J.R. and Nellie (Little John) Adams. He served honorably in the U.S. Army in WWII. Floyd retired from White Motor Company after 33 years of service. He enjoyed...
TAMI A WERNER
Dec 19, 2014
Tami Ann Werner (nee Murphy), age 66, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on December 19, 2014. She was born on March 24, 1948 in Hudson, Michigan to the late Ken and Anna (nee Allion) Murphy. Tami loved the outdoors, especially water skiing, fishing, and hunting. She enjoyed sharing her favorite pastimes with her husband Jerome and spending time with her...
WAYNE D. "SONNY" STARK
Dec 17, 2014
Wayne D. “Sonny” Stark, 82, of Garrettsville, passed away at his residence on December 17, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 28, 1932 to Joseph and Pearl (Eiford) Stark in Rostraver Township, PA. Wayne was a United States Marine veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly a Greens Keeper at Tanglewood Country Club. He...
LEROY A THIEMAN
Dec 16, 2014
Leroy A. Thieman, age 79, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on December 16, 2014. He was born on May 22, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Herman and Ellen (nee Klabun) Thieman. Leroy worked at Taylor Chair since he was 19 years old and was a longtime resident of Bedford until 2004. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife...
RUTH E. PORTER
Dec 15, 2014
Ruth E. Porter, 97, a Burton Health Care resident, formerly of Parma, OH, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2014. She was born on June 21, 1917 in Akron, Ohio to Willis and Bertha (Ault) White. Ruth was an avid music lover and enjoyed playing violin in the past. She cherished spending time with her beloved family and friends. She...
CHARLES "LINDY" PENNELL
Dec 12, 2014
Charles “Lindy” Pennell, 86, of Shalersville, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. He was born May 7, 1928 in Shalersville, Ohio to Harold and Hazel (Veon) Pennell. Charles was a carpenter and a member of the United Brothers of Carpenters Union #1499 and also the Mantua Masonic Lodge #0533. He enjoyed deer hunting, gold mining,...
VARTOUHI "ROSE" KOUYOUMDJIAN
Dec 10, 2014
Vartouhi ("Rose") Kouyoumdjian, 85, of Hinckley, stretched out her hand and held the hand of God on December 10, 2014. She leaves behind her four daughters, Rose (Richard) Paratto, Martha (Arsen) Mekaelian, Anoush (Sarkis) Mareshlian, and Virginia (Paul) Najarian. She was that solid voice of reason and wisdom to her children, and grandchildren, Michael, Kevork, Mikhail, Noubar, Martha, Khoogas, Christian,...
LEORA V. MOORE
Dec 8, 2014
Leora V. Moore, 90, of Freedom, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Maplewood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born July 21, 1924 in Belington, West Virginia to Otis and Pearl (Price) Shahan. Leora was a homemaker and a member of the Crossroads Community Church Family, the Christian Missionary Alliance, and a life member of The Disabled American...
JACK CARTELLONE
Dec 5, 2014
Jack Cartellone age 73, resident of Medina, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born on October 30, 1941 to Anthony and Anne (nee Koteles) in Bedford, Ohio. Jack and Shirley were married on Nov. 29, 2007. He will be dearly missed by his wife; Shirley (Berila-McElroy) sons; Anthony (Susan) and Lee...
