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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
MARY "JEAN" ZORN
Jul 11, 2023
Mary "Jean" Zorn, 79, of Wadsworth, formerly of Hinckley, Ohio, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born February 27, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Russell and Pearl (Ready) Smith. She was elected to the Highland Board of Education in 1980 and served until 1986. Jean was the ponytail director of...
IRIS E KOTLAREK
Jul 11, 2023
Iris E. Kotlarek, 70, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born November 18, 1952, in Ontario, Canada to the late Carmen and Olive Grant. Iris was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Valley City. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....
JOYCE LEE RATCLIFF
Jul 10, 2023
Joyce Lee Ratcliff, 92, of Burton, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born July 15, 1930, in Buckhannon, WV, to the late Kenneth and Irene (Heff) Martz. She was a loving woman who adored her cats, her pet squirrel, her family and friends, and everyone that she met. Joyce was a gift...
LINDA M FROST
Jul 9, 2023
Linda Mae (Stewert) Frost, 72, of Medina, passed away on July 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She lost her battle with cancer, Cancer sucks. Linda was born on March 30, 1951, in Cleveland. She worked for Maury’s Fruit Baskets for years, then went back to school to work in the medical field. She retired 12 years ago and...
JOSEPH A EPLING
Jul 6, 2023
Joseph A. Epling, age 17, of Brunswick Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born July 19, 2005, in Akron, Ohio to Joe Vidmar and Christen Liatchenkov (nee Epling). Joseph, "Joey" Epling was a blessing in so many lives. He brought happiness and laughter to all that knew him. His impulsive, spontaneous personality would always surprise you....
MARY L. HECKY
Jul 5, 2023
Mary Louise (Hahn) Hecky, 94, of Garrettsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Mary was born on January 7, 1929, in Nelson, Ohio, third child of the late Emerson and Lucile (Doud) Hahn. She always strived to do her best, participating fully in the high school experience as a cheerleader and as valedictorian of Nelson High...
EDWARD S. HROBAK
Jul 3, 2023
Edward S. Hrobak, 79, of Nelson Township, went home to his Lord and Savior Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born February 10, 1944, in Ravenna, to the late, Stephen and Genevieve (Hojnowski) Hrobak. He was a 1962 graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Ed served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era, and was a proud member...
DAVID WALKER RAMEY SR
Jul 3, 2023
David Walker Ramey Sr., 61, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born August 8, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Walker and Cora (Conley) Ramey. David was employed at Grind All Inc. as a precision finisher. He enjoyed jet skiing, car racing and was an excellent roller skater. David also enjoyed fishing,...
ELLEN D. PORTER
Jul 1, 2023
Ellen D. Porter, 88, of Southington, joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born December 22, 1934, in Hiram, OH, to the late Lewis “Louie” and Elizabeth (nee Warner) Beery. She worked for many years at Johnson Plastics. Ellen was a proud graduate of Hiram High School, belonging to the class of 1952. On June...
STELLA COOK
Jun 29, 2023
Stella Cook, age 85, of Homerville, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1938, to the late Ellis and Ersle (nee Vance) Watts in Branchland, WV. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts, making flower arrangements, and planting flowers. Stella shared a passion for shopping with her daughter Rita and granddaughter Danielle, especially thrift stores. The...
CAROL JANET KILBANE
Jun 28, 2023
Carol Janet Kilbane, age 84, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1939, to the late Clarence and Hazel (nee Paulitsky) Gerdering in Cleveland. She was the owner for many years of C.J.K. Taxes & Booking. Carol enjoyed playing computer games, traveling the U.S.A. with her husband of 53 years, Tom, and loved...
VINCENT WILLIAM SKOLL
Jun 26, 2023
Vincent William Skoll, age 61, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1962, to James and Madeline (nee Posateri) Skoll in Garfield Heights. He enjoyed listening to music, especially classic and progressive rock. Vince was an avid Cleveland sports teams fan. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and making people laugh. Most...
CHRISTINE A. KISH
Jun 23, 2023
Christine Ann Kish, 70, of Hiram Twp., went home with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born November 27, 1952, in Garfield Heights, to the late Joseph and Victoria (Majewski) Mroczynski. Christine deeply loved children and was a foster parent to 23+ children with her late husband, Ernest. She was a care giver for her granddaughter,...
KATHLEEN V LILLY
Jun 22, 2023
Kathleen V. Lilly, age 97, of Olmsted Falls, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1925, to the late John and Vannie (nee Legg) Kyle in Swandell, WV. She enjoyed crocheting and her cats. Kathleen was most of all very family oriented. The family was first and she never missed the opportunity to spend time...
JOHN ALLEN SOCHINSKY
Jun 22, 2023
John Allen Sochinsky, age 81, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1941, to the late John and Eleanor (nee Szalak) Sochinsky in Cleveland. He enjoyed nature and fishing. Al loved traveling all 50 states and going on cruises with his wife of 58 years, Barbara. His biggest pride was his family, spending...
OWEN KING THOMAS
Jun 21, 2023
Owen King Thomas, 98, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born December 31, 1924, in Winchester, KY, to the late Thomas and Cora (Mann) Thomas. He was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School in Dayton, then proudly signed up, at the age of 17, to serve his country in...
CHARLES RICHARD "DICK" MARTIN
Jun 20, 2023
Charles R. "Dick" Martin, Sr., 95, of Windham, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. He was born December 11, 1927, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Russell and Margaret (O'Neil) Martin. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and World War II Veteran. Dick was an avid fisherman and would root for the Pittsburgh Steelers every...
TERESA "TERRY" COLE
Jun 18, 2023
Teresa Marie “Terry” Heidrich Cole, 64, of Garrettsville, passed into eternal life on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born June 2, 1959, in Ashtabula, the eldest of the second half of William and Carol Ann Heidrich’s passel of eight children. She was a 1977 graduate of St. John High School in Ashtabula, where she competed on the Academic Challenge...
JOHN P O'DONNELL
Jun 18, 2023
John O’Donnell, 63 of Medina, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was born in Euclid, Ohio to Peter and Eleanore O’Donnell. He was a carpenter and builder by trade, and was president and owner of Biltmore Construction. John was an active member of mens groups, bible study, and loved sharing the love of Jesus Christ. He was dedicated...
SALVATORE A. "SAM" PENTOLINO
Jun 17, 2023
Salvatore A. "Sam" Pentolino, 67, of Windham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born December 6, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, to Salvatore and the late Evelyn (Stawicki) Pentolino. Sam will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Valerie (Lucas) Pentolino, who was blessed to share 39 years of marriage; daughter, Summer (Jeff) McCune; grandchildren, Ashleigh, Dylan...
