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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
EDITH C. BEDWELL
May 2, 2011
Edith C. Bedwell (nee Stump) 84, of Granger Twp. passed away May 2, 2011 in Medina, Ohio. She was a homemaker and the wife of Hugh Bedwell. Surviving her are her children; Sandy (Norm) Miller, Debbie Podisaid, Carol Regan, Lynn (Al) Houssary, Siblings; Virginia, Hallie, Bobby and Jackie, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband...
ROY BENJAMIN "BEN" MUMFORD
May 1, 2011
Roy Benjamin "Ben" Mumford, 67, of Cortland, left us peacefully to go to his eternal home in the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a lengthy battle with COPD and a short period of lung cancer. He was born September 4, 1943 in Zanesville, OH to the late...
ADOLPH HENRY SCHMIDT
Apr 30, 2011
Adolph Henry Schmidt 94, of Hinckley, passed away April 30, 2011. He was born August 30, 1916 to Edward and Emma (nee Springman) Schmidt. Helen (nee Evert-deceased) wife of 69 years. He is survived by his loving daughters; Gail (Rudy) Martinez, Linda Lowry, Barbara Vega, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 6 great great-grandchildren, brothers; Vernon (deceased)-Twila, Albert (deceased)-Joyce (deceased), Gustav...
DORIS SURANI POPE
Apr 29, 2011
Doris Surani Pope, known as “Babs” by her late husband Joseph Pope, passed away April 29, 2011 in Medina, Ohio. She was a beloved mother of eight. Born in British Guiana South America, she became a war bride of Master Sergeant Joseph Pope in WWII. Her loving family surviving her are children: Annette Schorr (Dick), Sharon Cobb (Eugene), Barbara Magnus(deceased),...
SARAH F. JACOB
Apr 28, 2011
Sarah F. (nee Nicholson) Jacob, 85 of Brunswick passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011. She was born October 16, 1925 in Bittner, PA to Norman and Francis (nee Hennessey) Nicholson. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed looking at her flower garden and collecting porcelain dolls. Sarah is survived by her loving children...
DONALD R. WALTENBERGER
Apr 28, 2011
Our beloved Donald R. Waltenberger, 88, of Garrettsville, went to be with Jesus at 3:30 am, April 28th. He fought a long, hard battle with so much courage and strength, and is now forever with his Savior. Thank you for all your prayers and kind thoughts in recent days and especially now. We are so grateful that his suffering is...
ERNEST JOHN KISH
Apr 27, 2011
Ernest John Kish, 60, of Hiram Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. He was born March 3, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Eleanor (Buksa) Kish. Ernest was a maintenance supervisor at F.C.I. He was a foster-father of 23 children and enjoyed fishing, military history, and candle making. He was an avid fan of Clint Eastwood and...
BARBARA M. TOWSLEE
Apr 27, 2011
Barbara M. Towslee 76, a long time resident of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. She was born on July 1, 1934 in Elyria, Ohio. Barbara married George Towslee on October 9, 1954, her loving husband; he passed away in 1996. Her family fulfilled her life, along with her other accomplishments of being a Site Manager for Brunswick City...
DOUGLAS WAYNE HANNAH
Apr 25, 2011
Doug Hannah, 52, of Windham Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1958 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Jennings and Mildred (Bailey) Hannah. He was employed as a laborer and enjoyed the outdoors and camping. He cherished his family and friends. Doug is survived by his brothers, Malcolm, Mark,...
THEODORE "TED" J. SKALA
Apr 24, 2011
Theodore “Ted” Joseph Skala, age 75, formerly of Johnstown, PA passed away April 24, 2011. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth I. (nee Killinger) Skala formerly of Revloc, PA. Devoted Son of Frank and Elizabeth (nee Wozny) Skala (both deceased) Cambria City, PA. Ted is survived by his Loving son, Kenneth Lee and daughter-in-law, Nancy (nee Ohm); of Valley City, OH...
BERNICE ANN PILKINGTON
Apr 23, 2011
Bernice Ann Pilkington (nee Reed), 61 of Brunswick passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011. She was born September 30, 1949 in Cleveland to Jacob and Helen (nee Millard) Reed and was the first of the original 500 women at Ford of Brook Park and the first female High-low driver for Ford, retiring from there in 2006 after 32 years...
JAMES L. "JIM" SOLTIS SR.
Apr 23, 2011
James L. "Jim" Soltis Sr., 91, of Parkman, passed away from natural causes on April 23, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 13, 1919 to Frank and Mary (Kedzuch) Soltis Sr. in Parkman, OH. James was a farmer and milk hauler. He was a lifetime member of St.Edward's Catholic Church in Parkman. James...
LOUISE ORLICK
Apr 22, 2011
Louise Orlick, 63, of Brunswick Hills passed away April 22, 2011. She was born in New Stanton, PA to Robert and Geraldine (nee Hood) Corwin. She enjoyed music, home remodeling and loved her family. Louise is survived by her husband Jerome “Jerry”; children Glenda (Mike) Dill, Danny (Holly) Martin and Curtis Martin; siblings Jimmy (Barb), Melissa and Robert; grandchildren Trisha...
ROBERT EDWIN KOTKOWSKI
Apr 22, 2011
Robert Edwin Kotkowski Robert Edwin Kotkowski, 61, of Nelson, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011. He was born March 20, 1950 to Benedict and Corinne (Comyns) Kotkowski in Warren, Ohio. Bob was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School and enjoyed fishing, camping, trapping, gardening and traveling. He was a member of the Nelson United Methodist Church. He...
DOLORES M. "DEE" SFERO
Apr 22, 2011
Dolores M. “Dee” Sfero, 42 of Brunswick Hills passed away April 21, 2011 at Medina Hospital. She loved cosmetology and made it her career and enjoyed the outdoors. Dee was survived by her mother Dolores (nee Woytow) Sfero; brothers Michael (Nancy), James (Karen); sister Denice; nieces and nephews Anthony, Kalie, Shannon, Briana, Dominick, Michael and Kristin. She was preceded in...
CAROL ANN SULENSKI
Apr 22, 2011
Carol Ann Sulenski (nee Carney) 74, of Montville Twp. Medina passed away April 21, 2011 at Hospice of Southwest Hospital in Strongsville. She was born April 26, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio to William and Elsie (nee Woodall) Carney. Carol and Eugene were married February 9, 1957. Carol was a supervisor at American Airlines- Marriott and a member of Seton III....
KENNETH MARTIN WEISS SR.
Apr 21, 2011
Kenneth Martin Weiss, Sr., 88 passed away April 19, 2011. Beloved husband of Wilma C. (deceased), father of Kenneth M. Weiss, Jr. (deceased) (Carol), William R. Weiss (Nellie) of Eagle River, AK. Special friends of David and Bev Yaros. Grandfather and Great grandfather. Graveside services will be Monday, April 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road,...
NEIL F. BUCKLEY
Apr 20, 2011
Neil F. Buckley, 55, of North Royalton passed away April 20, 2011. He was born December 30, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA to Robert and Elizabeth (nee Fredericksdorf) Buckley and worked in sales. Dear father of Colin and Liam; brother of Elizabeth (David) DeBlasio, Robert (Eileen), Lawrence, Daniel (Laurie); and uncle of many. All services will be private. Memorial contributions may...
DIANE MARIE HOWARD
Apr 20, 2011
Diane Marie Howard (nee Gribble), 61 of Brunswick passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Hospice of Medina at The Inn. She was born May 25, 1949 in Cleveland to John and Helen (nee Skoog) Gribble (deceased) and was lead clerk and manager for Bimbo Bakeries (Entenmann’s) in Lyndhurst for 12 years. She enjoyed gardening and shopping. Diane was...
GEORGE W. RARESHEID III
Apr 20, 2011
George William Raresheid III, 46, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 18, 2011. He was born December 17, 1964 in Ravenna, Ohio. George was the President/owner of National Computer Inc. He lived his life to the fullest and was a former racer and passionate fan of Motocross, an avid fisherman, a computer wizard, and a...
