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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
JOSEPH MICHAEL MAXIMOVICH
Feb 25, 2011
Joseph Michael Maximovich 80, of North Olmsted, passed away February 24, 2011. He was born February 26, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Michael and Josephine (nee Salzurmmer). Joseph graduated from St. Vincent- St. Mary’s High School, and went on to serve in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict with the 82nd Airborne Division. Joseph retired as an Electrician...
MARJORIE BRIANAS
Feb 24, 2011
Marjorie Brianas, 76 of Brunswick passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Medina Hospital. She was born December 22, 1934 in Cleveland to Nels and Mary (nee Lawrence) Setterlund and was a legal secretary. She loved her family and grandchildren, enjoyed traveling, cruises, and music, and was an avid reader. She is survived by her children Greg (Karen), Jeffery,...
PEGGY A. DEAN
Feb 24, 2011
Peggy A. Dean, 69 of Brunswick passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1941 in Cleveland to Lawrence and Sarah (nee Williams) Boyce and was head of housekeeping for different nursing homes in the area. She loved her family and grandchildren and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and debating. She is survived by her...
JEANETTE B. POLACEK
Feb 23, 2011
Jeanette B. Polacek (nee Drapiewski) 89, of LaGrange passed away February 22, 2011 on her Birthday. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Jeanette married Anton Polacek and raised her daughter Nancy and son Wm. Scott. She enjoyed being a homemaker, going to play bingo, sewing and knitting. Surviving are her daughter, Nancy (husband Terrence) Leahy, son, Wm. Scott, grandchildren; Jonathan...
ELIZABETH M. "BISSY" REPP
Feb 20, 2011
Elizabeth M. “Bissy” Repp 26, of Chatham passed away February 18, 2011 at Hospice of Medina County at the Inn. Born in Medina, Ohio on May 16, 1984 to Wilbur E. Repp Jr. and Sandra (nee Yancy). Elizabeth was a loving homemaker, raising her son Chance. Bissy was a graduate from Cloverleaf High School, loved animals and was a true...
FRANCIS "ANDY" METZ
Feb 19, 2011
Francis "Andy" Metz, 83, of Garrettsville, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011, in his home in the presence of his loving family. He was born June 7, 1927, to Elisha and Stella (Deuley) Metz in Weston, West Virginia. Andy retired from the Ohio Turnpike after 33 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his beloved family and...
WILBUR E. "ED" REPP JR.
Feb 19, 2011
Wilbur E. “Ed” Repp Jr. 59, of Chatham passed away February 19, 2011 at Hospice of Medina County at the Inn. Born in Medina, Ohio on March 7, 1951 to Wilbur E. “Bill” Sr. and Susan (nee Dangelo). Ed was employed as an Electrician for Novatny Electric in Akron and was a member of IBEW Local #306. He also worked...
JOSEPH H. SCHAEFER
Feb 19, 2011
Joseph H. Schaefer 76 of LaGrange, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He was born February 18, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph Schaefer and Gertrude (nee Thomas). Mr. Schaefer was a Veteran of the United States Navy and Army. He worked in maintenance at the Parma General Motors Plant retiring in 1987 after 30...
RUSSELL V. ARENA
Feb 18, 2011
Russell Arena, age 72 passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011. Born January 19,1939 to Anthony and Nancy (nee Falzone) Arena. He served in the United States Air Force and enjoyed reading. He is survived by his sister Barbara (husband Stanley) Flak, nieces and nephews; Michael (wife Lori) Flak, Sandra (husband Mark) Montgomery, Stanley J. Flak, and cousin David Gaeta (wife...
ROSE M. STRASSER
Feb 18, 2011
Rose M. Strasser (nee Marincic), 93 of Brunswick passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Riverview Pointe Care Center. She was born February 20, 1917 in Cleveland to Joseph and Barbara (nee Rupp) Marincic and was a homemaker. She was proud of being a Woodman of the World for over 50 years, she enjoyed nature, and loved her family...
DAVID J. GRIFFITHS, II
Feb 18, 2011
David J. “DJ” Griffiths, II 32 of Brunswick passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011. He was born November 28, 1978 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to David J. and Florence “Bebe” (nee Wilson) Griffiths and was a dry-waller in the construction industry. He was a United States Soccer Official and loved his son and family. He is survived by his son...
STEVEN PETER FUTATO
Feb 18, 2011
Steven Peter Futato, 89, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. He was born June 29, 1921 in New Brighton, PA. He served in the Signal Corps in the U.S. Army in WWII through the Okinawa Campaign. Steve was employed as a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking. He was active in...
JUDY ANN SETSER
Feb 16, 2011
Judy Ann Setser, 59 of Brunswick passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at University Hospital. She was born October 6, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lonnie and Alice (nee Bolton) West and worked in customer service in the retail industry. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and loved her family and her grandchildren. Judy is survived...
SHARON E. WOLCOTT
Feb 15, 2011
Sharon E. Wolcott, 65 of Brunswick passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Medina Hospital. She was born October 11, 1945 in Conneaut, Ohio to Harold and Mardine (nee Stevens) Wolcott and retired from AT&T where she was a secretary. She enjoyed ceramics and needlecrafts and was good on the computer. Sharon is survived by her sister Willa (Joseph)...
HERB EWING
Feb 15, 2011
Herb Ewing, 75, of Pawley's Island, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Conway Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1935 in Akron Ohio, a son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Ida Mae (Dennison) Ewing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Parker and two brothers, Raymond Ewing, Jr. and James Ewing....
PAUL A. HAYES
Feb 15, 2011
Paul A Hayes, age 47 of Lafayette Twp. Coshocton passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. Paul was born November 27, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to Earl and Charlotte (nee Nelson). Paul enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. His true joy was spending time with his family and friends! He is survived by his wife, Stacy, daughter, Charrissa and son, David...
LARRY F. BYRD
Feb 13, 2011
Larry F. Byrd, 48, of Windham, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Windham. He was born January 9, 1963 to Calvin and Carol (Nolan) Byrd in Ravenna, OH. Larry enjoyed fishing, nature and the outdoors, cooking and grilling, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his beloved daughter Margie. He is survived by his mother Carol of...
VIOLA JEAN GRAYBILL
Feb 13, 2011
Viola Jean (Hodgson) Graybill, 93, of Parkman, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Burton, Ohio. She was born on July 23, 1917 in Rossiter, Pennsylvania to William and Carrie (Harvey) Hodgson. She married her husband Robert Graybill on March 17, 1946. Viola was a longtime parishioner of First United Methodist Church in Middlefield. She worked as a supervisor in...
THOMAS W. KOTHERA
Feb 13, 2011
Thomas W. Kothera, 82, of Southington, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Ravenna, OH in the presence of his loving family. He was born March 24, 1928 in Troy, OH to Edward and Ella (Wright) Kothera. Thomas was a Korean War veteran serving in the Army and a self employed Mason. He was a member of the Garrettsville Eagles,...
GILBERT COTTON
Feb 11, 2011
Gilbert Cotton, 92, a long time resident of Paw Paw Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Pearlview Rehab & Wellness Center. He was born April 27, 1918 in Toronto, Ontario Canada, one of eight children born to Claude and Frances (nee Barber) Cotton. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving in WWII and an Electrical Engineer...
