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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
HELEN M. LEAR
Sep 30, 2013
Helen M. Lear (nee Trapp), age 80 , of Brunswick, OH, passed away on September 28, 2013. She was born to John and Mary (nee Illes) Trapp on June 27, 1933, in Cleveland, OH. She was a loving wonderful mother and enjoyed spending time with her grand children and baking. She will be missed by her children; Cliff, Cheryl (Gary)...
SHIRLEY DERY
Sep 29, 2013
Shirley L. Dery (nee Clarin), age 79 of Medina, passed away September 27, 2013 at the Hospice of Medina County. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Jerome and Rachele (nee Belfi) Clarin on July 29, 1934. Shirley and Elmer Dery were married on August 29, 1953 and spent 48 wonderful years together. She is survived by her daughters; Theresa,...
JOHN MATUSKA
Sep 26, 2013
John Anthony Matuska, age 66, of Hinckley, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Alvin and Mary (nee McLoughlin) Matuska. John was an American Coaster Enthusiast (A.C.E.) and a member of “The Grasshoppers” who are listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was...
BEVERLY STUDY
Sep 26, 2013
Beverly Jean Study, age 86, of Strongsville, OH, passed away on September 25, 2013. She is a former resident of Brunswick, OH. She was born to Beverly Fitch Brooker and Lillian Mae (nee Mitchell) on November 5, 1926 in Chicago, IL. She was a loving wonderful mother and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed doing crocheting and needle...
JAMES BAYURA
Sep 26, 2013
James Joseph Bayura of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on September 25, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 27, 1944 in Hempfield, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Helen (nee Gornick) Bayura. Raised by Henry and Anne Russian. James will be missed by his wife Cynthia (Anderson); daughters, Michelle (Scott) Poley, Melissa (Matthew) Markell, and Joan (Jonathon) Callahan; brothers...
JACQUELINE "JACKIE" SPRY
Sep 24, 2013
Jacqueline "Jackie" Spry, 65 of Warren, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013 in Andover, Ohio. She was born February 29, 1948 in Ravenna, Ohio to Wayne and Hazel (Cooper) Spry. She was a housekeeper at Hiram College. Jacqueline is survived by her brother, Dennis (Sandra) Spry of TN. A Celebration of Jacqueline's Life will be held at 10 AM...
JOSEPH LUDWIG
Sep 24, 2013
Photo: Obituary: Joseph G. Ludwig of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Joseph had resided in Brunswick for 50 years. He was born on January 28, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Frances (nee Zidnak) Ludwig. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ruth Beam and Marie Gibson; survived by niece Susan (Charles) Joy,...
WARD PHILLIP PROESCHEL
Sep 23, 2013
Ward Phillip Proeschel, age 98 of Medina, passed away on Monday September 23, 2013. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Philip John and Margaret Edith (nee Conant) Proeschel. Ward served in the United States Army during WWII and was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant with the 171st Engineers Combat Battalion. Ward and Elizabeth (nee Reiner) raised two sons. Elizabeth...
THEODORE KOWALSKI
Sep 23, 2013
Theodore Kowalski, age 92, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on September 22, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He grew up in Tidioute, PA and he loved his family, grandchildren and great grand children. He will be missed by his beloved daughters, Clare (Thomas) Dunlay, and Kay (Robert) Dangler; loving grandchildren, Thomas (Amy) Dunlay, Theodore (Laura) Dunlay, Lawrence Sauer, Elizabeth...
RAYMOND A. SKULLY
Sep 21, 2013
Photo: Obituary: Raymond A. Skully, 88 of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2013. He was born in 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank and Marija (nee Stupica). Ray was a WWII Veteran of the 101st Airborne, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, G Company, and an original “Toccoa Man.” Ray jumped into Normandy on D-Day, fought in...
PHILLIP R. GIBSON
Sep 20, 2013
Phillip R. Gibson of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on September 19, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1964 in Medina, Ohio to Vernon Gibson and Nancy (nee Martin). He will be dearly missed by his father Vernon and stepmother Judy; his loving children, Sean, Dawn and Emily Kloos; brother Ricky; half sister, Jamie (Tyler) Doyen, stepsisters,...
RUTH JANIS
Sep 20, 2013
Ruth E. Janis (nee Mannino) of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on September 19, 2013 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved children; son, Jeff (Paula) Janis, daughter Tina (Michael) Shriver; loving grandchildren Amanda, Paul and Holly Janis, Rebecca (James) Whitfield, Michael Jr. and Matthew Shriver; great grandchildren, Charlotte Whitfield and Cody Shriver. Preceded in death by her...
DALE STUDY
Sep 19, 2013
Dale Study, of New London, Ohio passed away on September 18, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born June 25, 1930 to Dale and Edna (nee Blume) Study. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie (nee Taylor); sons, Thomas (Cindy), Timothy (Edie), Daryl (Aurea) and daughter Jean (Randy) Clement; brother Bernard (Alice) and sister...
JUDY L. PORTER
Sep 18, 2013
Judy L. Porter, 67 of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. She was born October 13, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Harold and Evelyn (Swanda) Bott. Judy was a member of Faith Evangelical Free Church and enjoyed teaching. She especially loved spending time with her beloved family and friends. She is survived by her devoted husband, James, whom...
MARGARET FIX
Sep 15, 2013
Margaret “Maggie” Fix, age 90, resident of Medina, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. She was born on April 3, 1923 to John and Helen (nee Babin) Malay in Brier Hill, Pennsylvania. She was employed with Brunswick City Hall as a clerk for 20 years. She will be dearly missed by her son, Kevin (Becky), daughters; Jill (Brent) Bean,...
FRANCIS "FRANK" E. AVSEC, JR.
Sep 13, 2013
Francis “Frank” E. Avsec, Jr. age 93, of Brunswick, passed away Friday, September 13, at Hospice of Medina County. No Visitation will be held. Arrangements were entrusted to Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road (½ mile South of Route 303),Brunswick.
MARGARET ANN TAYLOR
Sep 11, 2013
Margaret Ann Taylor, age 82, resident of Elmcroft of Medina, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. She was born on November 21, 1930 to Virgil and Florence (nee Mayes) Alspach in Medina, Ohio. Margaret dedicated her career as a Registered Nurse and was with Metro Hospital in ICU for 17 Years. She was a member of Medina United Methodist...
THELMA D. HALL
Sep 11, 2013
Thelma D. (Riggar) Hall, age 99, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. She has rejoined her beloved husband, Earl. She was born April 23, 1914 in Fayette Co., PA the daughter of Thomas and Mary Lucinda Riggar. She was a resident of that area for 73 years, before...
VICTOR J. PEZZUTI
Sep 8, 2013
Victor J. Pezzuti passed away on September 7, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born March 29, 1951 in Butler, Pennsylvania to Michael and Mary (nee Wishart) Pezzuti. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Mary; brother Michael (Renee) Pezzuti; sisters, Kathy (Randy) Fuller and Karen Pezzuti. Victor enjoyed the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame, art museums, fishing and...
RICHARD C, FARLEY
Sep 4, 2013
Richard C. Farley of Garrettsville, passed away on August 28, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born February 15, 1958 in Bluefield, West Virginia. He worked at Montville Plastics for over 30 years as an engineer. He was an avid golfer and loved football. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Adamson, his two children,...
