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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
EDSEL LEE MINNEY
Feb 3, 2023
Edsel Lee Minney, 90, of Windham Township, passed away with his loving family by his side in the early morning of Friday, February 3, 2023. He entered this world on December 11, 1932, in Frozen, West Virginia, to Rena Minney Lambert, who raised him with her husband, Don Lambert. Edsel was an only child. He was a proud father to...
JOSEPH BERNARD MCGLYNN
Feb 1, 2023
Joseph B. McGlynn, age 74, formerly of Lakewood, passed away on February 1, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1948, in Cleveland, OH to Bernard and Leah (nee O'Hern) McGlynn. Joseph served in the Navy as a SEABEE during Vietnam. He was an avid golfer, and the best "Papa" and best friend to his grandkids. He will be dearly...
ERNA E BREWSTER
Jan 30, 2023
Erna Brewster, age 76, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born on October 18, 1946, to the late Remo and Helen (nee Koth) Spagnoli in Bedford. She was a parishioner of St Ambrose Catholic Parish. Erna enjoyed going camping, vacationing, birds, and lighthouses. Most of all she cherished her family and spending time with them. Erna...
CAROLYN F. DEAN
Jan 30, 2023
Carolyn F. Dean, 74, of Nelson Township, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born in Clarksville, TN, to the late Olie and Gertrude (nee Bowers) Hembree. She worked at Deluxe Cleaners for over 20 years. Carolyn enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching the birds, scrolling on TikTok, and spending time with...
NESIM MUHAREMOVIC
Jan 28, 2023
Nesim Muharemovic, age 100, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born on January 6, 1923, in Kicevo, Yugoslavia. Nesim was a man of many talents and his vast knowledge of history was like no other. He spoke 9 languages fluently and was able to understand a few more. He taught himself how to read,...
JOHN FRANCIS KOLE
Jan 26, 2023
John Francis Kole, age 75, of Brunswick, OH, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1947, to the late Michael and Mary (née Kokal) Kole in Cleveland, Ohio. In his younger years he was an active member of the Boy Scouts and achieved...
JANET LEE CHOEKY
Jan 26, 2023
Janet Lee Choeky (nee Kopper), of Chatham, passed away on Thursday, January 26th, 2023. She was born August 12, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Leonard and Catherine (nee Flanigan) Kopper. “Boo” as she was known by her husband, Rich (to whom she was blessed to share 63 years of marriage), will be greatly missed by Rich and her...
ROBERT SUTTON JR.
Jan 25, 2023
Robert Sutton Jr., age 35, of Brunswick, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1987, Beloved son of Robert Sutton and Karen Ramey Sutton in Cleveland. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved family dinners, music, and being silly. Robert has a kind and loving heart. He would go beyond his power...
SANDRA KAY FREDERICY
Jan 25, 2023
Sandra Kay Fredericy, 77 of Medina, passed away on January 25, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1945 to Herbert and Pearl (nee Shepherd) Peck in Akron, Ohio. Sandra worked as a dental assistant. She was a member of the Weymouth Community Church in Medina, loved bird watching, adored spending time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved taking...
STEVE PETROFSKI
Jan 25, 2023
Steve Petrofski, 59, of Medina, passed away on January 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1963 to Ilia and Rodna (nee Todorovich) Petrofski in Cleveland, OH. Steve worked in IT for PPG Industries. He loved spending time with his beloved family, biking, walking on trails, trips to Las Vegas, and listening to classic rock...
MARJORIE MAE NEAL
Jan 24, 2023
Marjorie Mae Neal (nee Bush) age 89 of Medina, OH, dedicated wife of William “Bill” for 67 years, loving mother of William “Bill” Neal (Phyllis), Kathy Kuhar (William “Bill”), Wendy Ferrara (Roger Lozinski); doting grandmother of Devin Neal, Travis Neal (Christina), Ryan Kuhar, Jason Bloch (Stephanie); cherished sister of Leonard Bush, William Bush (deceased), Charles Bush (deceased), Herbert Bush (deceased),...
NORI CHRISTINE POSSAVINO
Jan 22, 2023
Nori Christine Possavino was born on May 12, 1959, in Younkers (Crestwood), New York to the late Eleanor and A. Jay Possavino. One of four siblings, Nori was a lively and athletic child who enjoyed horseback riding, swimming, and other activities. In 1966, the family moved to Pittsburgh, PA where Nori added downhill skiing to her favorite past times. She...
WILLIAM "SONNY' HALE
Jan 19, 2023
William E. “Sonny” (“Big B”) Hale, age 86, of Brunswick came into to this world Thursday, May 11, 1936, and left it on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born in Little Italy, Cleveland (hence his love for spaghetti and meatballs) to the late Leona G (nee Myers) Hale. He was the youngest of four and the only son. His mother affectionately...
BARBARA WILLIAMSON
Jan 19, 2023
Barbara Williamson, age 73, of Medina, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1949, to the late William Frank and Dorothy Therese (nee Juriscek) Schmidt in Cleveland. She enjoyed reading romance novels and Dean Kontz, watching science fiction tv, and going to see the Cleveland Indians (as she knew them). Barbara was a night...
LAVERNE LYNN JOHNS
Jan 15, 2023
LaVerne Lynn Mapes Johns, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born February 21, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clell and Ann (nee Lohf) Mapes. She was resident of Mantua since 1948 and was a graduate of the class of 1959 at Crestwood High School, where she had enjoyed being a majorette. LaVerne...
SABELLA M. GALLON
Jan 13, 2023
Sabella M. Gallon (nee Puzella), age 89, of Brunswick, passed away on January 13, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1933, in Charleston, WV to the late Tony and Ann (nee Pelligrin) Puzella. Sabella's favorite pastimes were the Saturday and Sunday cruises with her husband and Polka dancing. She will be dearly missed by her loving sons, William (Susan),...
JOAN SAMS
Jan 13, 2023
Joan Sams (nee McGlothlin), age 92, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 in Medina, Ohio. She was born October 20, 1930 in Spencer, West Virginia to Earl and Geraldine McGlothlin. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Joan loved gardening and being outdoors at her home in Westfield Center where she resided for 60 years. She...
MARY LAURA GRUBAUGH
Jan 11, 2023
On Tuesday, January 11, 2023, Mary Laura Grubaugh (nee Lent) loving mother of four children, grandmother of eight and great grandmother of one, passed away at the age of 80. Mary was born November 5, 1942, in East Millsboro, PA to Mary and Jim Lent. She was the youngest of six children. As a child she was nicknamed Cookie both...
GEORGE RICHARD DOBRANSKY
Jan 10, 2023
George Richard Dobransky, age 85, of Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born on November 5, 1937, in Warren to the late George and Mary Zupko Dobransky. He graduated from Newton Falls High School and went on to Kent State graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business management. George proudly served in the US Army. He...
LINDA A. BAHAS
Jan 10, 2023
Linda Ann Bahas (nee Fichter), age 65, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born in Parma, Ohio on June 6, 19,57 to Bruce and Shirley (nee Breno) Fichter. Linda grew up with her four sisters, Yvonne, Carolyn, Kathleen, and Laura. Linda attended Valley Forge and Highland High Schools and graduated in 1975. She earned her...
