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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
RICKEY E. NORRIS
Nov 30, 2022
Rickey Eugene Norris, 65, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born October 22, 1957, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania to Alexander “Ken” Norris and Sara (Smith) Norris. He attended James A. Garfield High School and was a part of the graduating class of 1975. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy. In April of 1980,...
JAMES CHARLES RHOADES
Nov 29, 2022
James Rhoades, age 79, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1943, to Bert and Adeline (nee Hatak) Rhoades. He loved to play golf and working in the yard, meticulously trimming his bushes. He will be missed by Judy, his loving wife of 60 years; sons, Matt Rhoades (Cheryl), Jason Rhoades,...
LARRY F. LIETZOW
Nov 27, 2022
Larry F. Lietzow, 79, of Mantua, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on November 27 due to congestive heart failure. There will be no service or calling hours. Instead, a celebration of life will be held on the property he loved so much next summer. Larry was born in Mantua on April 22, 1943. He graduated from Crestwood High...
NANCY JANE GRUBB
Nov 25, 2022
Nancy Jane Grubb, 70, of Chippewa Lake, Ohio, residing in Medina, OH, passed away on November 25, 2022. She was born October 16, 1952, in Medina to Herbert Peer and Ethel Francis (nee Gleeson) Grubb. Nancy "Grubby" was a member of the Medina County Gazette family for 27 years spanning 1982 - 2009. She held many roles at the paper...
SCOTT PETTIT
Nov 24, 2022
Scott Pettit, 56, of Hiram Township Ohio, passed away at home with his wife by his side on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Scott was born May 13, 1966, in Ravenna, Ohio, to the late Shannon and Cora "Louise" (Layne) Pettit. He was a supervisor at Bock Lighting in Twinsburg, Ohio, for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time...
ROBERT G. SMITH
Nov 24, 2022
Robert G. Smith, 85, of Garrettsville, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born August 16, 1937, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Pearl and Esther (nee Bobst) Smith. He was a proud member of Masonic Lodge #246 in Garrettsville for 43 years, where he served as Worship Master in 1987-1988 and 1993-1994. Bob also served the 25th...
NORMAN ZENISEK
Nov 23, 2022
Norman S. Zenisek, age 82, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Juliann, loving step-dad of Jennifer (John) Nardi, Steve Hoover (fiancee Shannon Acino), grandfather of Brody Hoover, dearest son of Anton and Wanda, brother of Roger (Carol), Uncle of Karen (Tom) Mark, Victoria, Eleanore Holzwarth, Dan and Kim Zenisek. Per Norman's wishes, cremation has taken place. The...
MARIAN JEAN MILLER
Nov 17, 2022
Marian Jean Miller, 95, passed away November 17, 2022 at Medina Meadows Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Medina, Ohio. She was born March 2, 1927 in Adrian, Michigan and was the oldest of nine children. Marian and her husband, Robert, met and worked at Kroger's grocery in Michigan and later relocated to Lexington, Ohio for a work opportunity for Robert....
GORDON USREY
Nov 10, 2022
Gordon Usrey, long time resident of Sharon Center, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the age of 76. Gordon was born in Akron, Ohio on March 28, 1946 to Bill and Betty (Strader) Usrey. He married the love of his life, Diane Zambory on August 31, 1985. He welcomed his son, Bryan, in 1988. He was a long...
ROBERT F LEIBOLD
Nov 8, 2022
Robert F. Leibold, age 83, sadly passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with his wife and three daughters by his side. He was born on November 3, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jacob Leibold and Marie (Lehman) Leibold and brother, Henry Leibold. Robert was a member of Emmanual United Church of...
ESTA L. EVERHART
Nov 8, 2022
Esta L. Everhart, 102, of Ravenna, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1920, in Six Mile Run, PA, to the late Rufus and Elizabeth (nee Barton) Stevens. She was a resident of Portage County since 1947. Esta's spiritual life began early and continued throughout her life. She became...
ELEANOR S SNYDER
Nov 3, 2022
Eleanor S. Snyder, age 86, of Brunswick Township, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. She was born in Berwick, PA to the late Maynard and Elma Irene (nee Sorber) Watts Priebe on February 10, 1936. She was a member of the North Royalton Christian Church. Eleanor was very family oriented, enjoying outings, events, and traveling. She loved making yearly...
ROBERT KLIMKOWSKI
Nov 2, 2022
Robert Klimkowski, age 66, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born on February 5, 1956, in Parma to the late Stephen John and Eleanor (nee Gruchi) Klimkowski. He couldn't get enough of his family, especially his grandkids. Robert loved fishing, especially at the islands, and hunting with his brother Steve and nephew Stevie. He was a...
DONALD ELZER
Oct 31, 2022
Donald Joseph Elzer, age 88, of Medina, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was born on May 26, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph and Mildred (nee Bromley) Elzer. He retired from LTV Steel after 40 years of service as a blast furnace maintenance supervisor. Donald loved to golf, yard work, and sports. He was an...
CHARLES WEBER
Oct 31, 2022
Charles Dennis Weber, age 59, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1963, in Salem, Ohio to Emil Weber and Pauline Spratt (nee Ferguson). After serving 4 years in the U.S. Navy, Charles and his wife started a family who meant everything to him; spending time with them were his most cherished...
ART MACHAK
Oct 30, 2022
Arthur Machak, age 84. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Art Machak on October 30, 2022 after a valiant battle with leukemia. Beloved husband of the late Francis (nee:Artino), his loving wife of 49 years. Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Clara Machak (nee:Runyan),sister Elizabeth Wasylyshyn, brother Leo Machak and two stepsons, Tom...
DORIS L. GILBERT
Oct 29, 2022
Doris Lorraine Gilbert, age 67, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. She was born on June 9, 1955, in East Moline, IL to Donald Hauser and Vernella Robinson. She will be dearly missed by her loving children, Dennis and Tommy Hauser; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren; siblings David Hauser and Donna Bowker. Doris was preceded in death...
BOB M. SOWA
Oct 29, 2022
Bob Sowa, 57, of Medina, left this world for the next on Oct. 29, 2022, while vacationing in his favorite place on earth, Key West, Florida. He was a cherished father, husband, son and brother. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, Bob moved to Strongsville, Ohio, as a teenager. He graduated from Strongsville High School and later earned degrees from the Ohio...
MICHAEL FORTUNE
Oct 24, 2022
Michael C. Fortune, age 75, of Westfield Township, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. He was born on November 21, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio to Clement and Margaret (nee Barrett) Fortune. He loved to long range shoot, garden, and work with stained glass. Michael was a retired Pipefitter with Local 120. He enjoyed watching the family of racoons that...
DONNA M. YURICH
Oct 22, 2022
Donna Marie Yurich, age 82, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 5, 1940, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Emma (nee Sabol) Hajba. Born the eldest girl of six children, she helped raise her siblings after the death of her mother when Donna was 12....
