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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
JOSEPH CATTERALL
May 23, 2014
Joseph Catterall, age 73, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2014. He was born on July 22, 1940 in Amsterdam, Ohio, to Joe and Alberta (nee Moore) Catterall. Joseph was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired from Ford after 38 years. He will be dearly missed by his loving daughters Tena (Dennis) Haynes, Connie...
PHEBE ZIMMERMAN
May 22, 2014
Phebe Robbins Zimmerman died peacefully in her Hiram, OH home on May 15, 2014, surrounded by family and cherished caregivers. She was born March 22, 1919 in Cleveland to Esther Holland Robbins and John Clapp Robbins. She was a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and Hollins College in Roanoke, VA. On July 10, 1943 she married John Priddy Zimmerman...
DERRELL S. TAYLOR
May 21, 2014
Derrell S. “Pappy” Taylor, age 83, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away on May 17, 2014. He was born on August 29, 1930 in Willeyville, West Virginia to Howard Taylor and Hazel (Liston) Taylor. Derrell was employed at A.C. Williams. He enjoyed horseshoes, bowling, auctions, flea markets, coaching youth sports and was a great softball pitcher. His neighbors will dearly miss...
RICKY LEE DAVIS
May 20, 2014
Ricky Lee Davis, age 56, of Montville, Ohio, passed away on May 20, 2014. He was born on August 16, 1957 in Hamlin, West Virginia to Lacy Kilgorn and Mary Frances (nee Porter) Davis. Ricky was a truck driver for a steel company. He enjoyed watching Cleveland sports teams including the Browns. He loved Harleys, Hot Rods, and listening to...
NANCY FURGERSON
May 19, 2014
Nancy Furgerson, age 61, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away on May 18, 2014. She was born on September 12, 1952 in West Virginia to James and Mary Ethel (nee Willie) Webb. She adored her grandchildren and loved to attend all of their events. She also loved to shop; and most of all spending time with her beloved family and friends....
KATHLEEN S. PERRIN
May 15, 2014
Kathleen S. Perrin, Age 87, resident of Western Reserve Masonic Community, Medina passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Anthony and Julia (nee Nalevanko) Simon. Kathleen joined the Army Nurse Corps and graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in Pennsylvania, Class of 1948. She was a dedicated RN for over 40 years...
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...
