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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
OUIDA LYNN
May 14, 2014
Ouida M. Lynn, 90, of Champion, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born August 15, 1923 in Silica Sand, Ohio to Kenneth and Lueva (Groat) Leggett. Ouida was a cook at Johnson Rubber. She was a member of Garrettsville United Methodist Church, Champion Christian Church, the Singing Grannies, the Nelson Literary Musical Club and...
BRUCE A. RININGER
May 13, 2014
Bruce A. Rininger, 67, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2014 surrounded by his devoted family. He was born August 30, 1946 in Ravenna, Ohio to Kenneth and Jeannette (Reininger) Rininger. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. and was a Vietnam veteran, having participated in 26 combat missions. He was a member of Windham American...
JULIA LEARN
May 13, 2014
Julia Learn, 88, of Troy Township, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born January 7, 1926 in Pennsylvania to John and Bertha Bytner. Julia was a homemaker and a devoted parishioner of St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Parkman where she enjoyed volunteering her time and talents. She...
RUTH L. KEREK
May 13, 2014
Ruth L. Kerek, Age 97, a resident of Elmcroft of Medina, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 14, 1916 to George and Libbie (nee Lucas) Kidd. John “Corky” Kerek and Ruth were married 52 Years; Ruth, before retiring was employed for 34 years with the Higbee Department Store in Accounting. She...
LAVERNE KROPP
May 13, 2014
Laverne Kropp, 84 of Windham, passed away on Sunday May 11, 2014 in Twinsburg, Ohio. She was born April 8, 1930 in Washington, PA to Kenneth Shannon and Lucille (McKinney) Smith. Laverne was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Alona Farkas of Twinsburg, Donald Carpenter of PA, Bonnie Hatfield of Freedom and Pamela Puleo of Ravenna; numerous grandchildren...
WILLIAM M. HOPWOOD
May 9, 2014
William M. Hopwood, age 64, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on May 1, 2014. He was born on December 9, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ernest and Josephine (nee Schneider) Hopwood. William was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star Medal. He will be missed by his beloved sisters Donna (Thomas) Johnstone, Alison...
BETTY J. GONCZY
May 8, 2014
Betty J. Gonczy, 86, of Mantua, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 23, 1927 in Mantua, Ohio to Charles and Hazel (Springer) McCoy. Betty was a Rosie the Riveter in WW II. She in the past, bowled for over 50 years, liked to reupholster furniture, write poems, play cards and enjoyed visits...
DAVID MARSHAL KROPP
May 7, 2014
David M. Kropp, 60, of Nelson Township, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 5, 2014 after a courageous battle with his illness. He was born January 21, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to Dale Kropp and the late June (Wheaton) Kropp. Dave grew up on a farm just outside Windham, Ohio. He was a U.S. Army Veteran....
ELIZABETH "BETTY" A. OLDFIELD
May 4, 2014
Elizabeth “Betty” Oldfield, Age 93, of Medina, passed away on May 4, 2014 under the care of Hospice of Medina County. She was born on October 14, 1920 in Lorain, Ohio to Ira Melvin and Bertha (nee Craig) Piper. Betty married Frederick Oldfield Jr. on February 17, 1942 and enjoyed their life together until his death on November 28, 2005....
JERALD H. HUMPHRIES
May 2, 2014
Jerald H. Humphries, age 82, of Medina, Ohio passed away on May 2, 2014. He was born on April 27, 1932 in Pool, West Virginia, to Olva E. and Lynna A. (nee Wood) Humphries. He was a loving husband to his wife Ruth, father to; Jerry (Becky), Darwin (Lois), Rebecca (Murray) Fisher, brother to; Freda Hizer, Carl Humphries, Gay (...
JESSE E. OSBORNE SR.
May 2, 2014
Jesse E. Osborne Sr. of Windham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 17, 1943 in Cyclone, West Virginia to Reggie and Leola Brown. Jesse was a diesel mechanic at Penske Truck Leasing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing, and he used to race cars. Jesse liked being in the woods and...
SHARON ACELA
Apr 28, 2014
Sharon Acela (nee Colino), age 71, of Brunswick, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2014. She was born on September 22, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Anthony and Margaret (nee Dougan) Colino. Sharon loved to spend time with her entire family. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Sharon is survived by her loving husband Charles; beloved children, Loriann...
BENNY C. DUNLAP
Apr 25, 2014
Benny C. Dunlap, age 75, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1938 in Blakeley, West Virginia to Waitman and Kate (nee Procter) Dunlap. Benny was a generous man who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, gardening, and working in the yard. He will be missed by his beloved...
NELSON EUGENE BRIGHT
Apr 23, 2014
Nelson Eugene Bright, 45, of Garrettsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was born August 25, 1968 in Warren, Ohio. He was in the construction industry. Nelson is survived by his children, Cody and Brianna Bright, and a brother, Donald (Ana) Brown all of Garrettsville. Calling hours are 12:00 to 2 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2014...
DAVID ADAM SMITH
Apr 22, 2014
David Adam Smith, Age 49, of Belleville Michigan, passed away from injuries from a motorcycle accident on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Michigan. He was born on June 4, 1964 in England to John and Eileen (nee Crosby) Smith. David was employed with the Ford Motor Company; his memberships included the UAW Local 1250 and Local 600. He loved his...
ROBERT STURGILL
Apr 22, 2014
Robert Sturgill, age 44, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio. Robert was devoted to being part of the workshop with the Medina Windfall Industries. He loved to play Bingo and to attend Church. Robert was a loving, caring person who will be...
BABY ARYANNA GOODWIN
Apr 21, 2014
Baby Aryanna Goodwin went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2014. She is survived by her parents Michael and Tela Goodwin, and brother Xavier all of Windham. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 2PM at Windham Township Cemetery.
STEPHEN WALTON BOYCE
Apr 19, 2014
Stephen Walton Boyce, 65, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born August 4, 1948 in Doddridge County, WV to Joseph Walton and Luella Ash Boyce. Stephen is a Windham High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors in Lordstown. Stephen is survived by...
GLOVER "BRUCE" E. BRUCE
Apr 16, 2014
Glover “Bruce” E. Bruce, 98, a Sacramento, Kentucky boy was born Nov. 2, 1915, and died April 14, 2014 in Medina. Raised in Bremen, KY, he spent his adult life in the Norton/Barberton area moving to Medina 4 months ago. “Bruce’s” first job was working on a sweet potato farm in KY, eating all the sweet potatoes he wanted. After...
PAMELA CUMMINGS
Apr 12, 2014
Pamela Cummings, age 53, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2014. She was born on August 27, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert and Marie (nee Roberts) Brooks. Pamela loved to cook, read, and go shopping. She enjoyed listening to various rock and roll musicians including Michael Jackson and Billy Joel. She especially found joy in helping others....
