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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
PENNY TOPTISIDIS
Dec 31, 2022
Penny Toptisidis, age 75, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born on April 13, 1947, at Waynesburg, PA to the late William and Helen (Steinmiller) Straight. She was an avid sewer and quilter. Penny loved watching the food network and Judge Judy. She was loving, caring, strong, and artistic. Penny will be deeply missed by her...
ELIZABETH MASON
Dec 31, 2022
Elizabeth Jean Mason was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 10, 1948. Her parents were Bill and Jean Currie. She moved to Peoria, Illinois in 1960. She attended Peoria High School, and later Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois. She graduated in 1970 with a B.A. degree in music and became an elementary vocal music teacher. Elizabeth also completed a...
CHRISTINE STEPHENSON
Dec 30, 2022
Christine Stephenson, age 55, of Brook Park, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born in Lakewood on February 28, 1967, to Ignatius and Ruth (Depp) Bratek. She enjoyed going out, swimming, and concerts. Christine was a big OSU fan. A loving, strong, caring, independent woman, she will be remembered fondly. Christine will be deeply missed by her loving...
MYRNA G. SEILER
Dec 30, 2022
Myrna Seiler, 75, of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1947, to the late Samuel and Gertrude (nee Coughill) Coyle. She loved life. Myrna cherished spending time with family, especially attending her grandchildren's activities. She also found joy in crocheting blankets, hot pads, dish rags,...
GREGORY LOUIS CRANE
Dec 29, 2022
Gregory L. Crane, passed away on December 29, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. Greg was born in Cleveland on September 27, 1946, and, moved to Brunswick in 1953 when his family purchased Sleepy Hollow Lake Club in Brunswick. Greg worked in the family business until the family sold Sleepy Hollow in 1984. Greg graduated from Benedictine High School in Cleveland. He...
GEORGE R. MASCAK
Dec 27, 2022
George Randolph Mascak, 67, of Westfield Township - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend - passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born May 1, 1955 to George and Mary (Sexton) Mascak in Cleveland, OH. George graduated from West Tech High School and went on to graduate from Hiram College. George worked as a Coremaker/Molder...
SHARI L. NOLDER
Dec 26, 2022
Shari L. Nolder, 61, of Warren, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ravenna on April 15, 1961, to the late Ray and Bonnie (nee Crites) Nicholas. She was an accomplished artist who left pieces of her work everywhere she went. Shari used her talent and creativity to turn a low...
ROBERTA JO JOHNSON
Dec 26, 2022
Roberta Jo "Bobbi Jo" Johnson, 69, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully surround with family at her bedside on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1953, in Warren, to the late Charles and Barbara (nee Leedom) Johnson. She attended the Fairhaven School in Niles until she was 21 years old, where she enjoyed going to dances. Bobbi...
MICHAEL WAYNE COX
Dec 24, 2022
Michael Wayne Cox, age 58, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1964, to Arvis and Joyce (nee Baird) Cox in Cleveland. He proudly served in the US Army and received many medals of honor. Michael was devoted to his country. He enjoyed racing cars, watching races, MOPAR, and shooting. Michael loved...
ANDREW DALE CALI
Dec 23, 2022
Andrew Dale Cali of Medina, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born in 1947, the son of William Cali and Catherine (Carrie) Cali. Loving brother of Bill Cali, Gertrude (Mahnke) Cali and Joe Cali. He is survived by his wife Maria (DeCaprio) Cali. Daughter Adrienne (Cali) Engel and son Andrew Cali and grandchildren Christopher Engel and Kayley...
RUHAMA GRISSOM
Dec 22, 2022
Ruhama Grissom, 81 of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1941, in West Virginia to the late Oscar and Eula (nee Samples) Channel. She will be dearly missed by her loving children, Carmon Grissom, Jr, Loren (Misty) Grissom, and Daniel (Cindy) Grissom; cherished grandchildren, Paige, Matthew, Nicholas and Jeremiah. She is...
SARAH " SALLY" SWANSON
Dec 21, 2022
Sally Swanson, of Wadsworth, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born on January 12, 1944 to Samuel and Dorothy (nee Allaman) Jaeger. Sally had a lifelong passion for horses, horsemanship and horseback riding. She learned to ride at Adele Parker's farm in North Olmsted where Adele would have her students reenact Buffalo Bill Wild West shows. Her...
FLORENCE LORRAINE MATYAS
Dec 19, 2022
Florence Lorraine Matyas, age 91, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1931, to the late Virgil and Florence (nee Weinrich) Snider in Big Springs, WV. She was a member of the Parma Elks and an active church volunteer. Florence was an avid darter and enjoyed socializing with her friends. Florence will be...
ROBERT NEIL KOSIER
Dec 19, 2022
Robert Neil Kosier, age 88, of Berea, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1934, to the late Truman and Hazel (Handel) Kosier in Sterling, IL. An overall great guy, super intelligent, caring, and loving. Robert loved food and traveling. His most cherished moments were spent with his family. Robert will be deeply missed by...
RYAN "JAMIE" BLANKENSHIP
Dec 18, 2022
Ryan "Jamie" Blankenship, 37, of Seville, passed away on December 18, 2022 at his residence with his loved ones at his side. He was born on August 17, 1985 to Terry and Peggy (nee: McIlwee) Blankenship in Richlands, VA. He worked as a Software Developer for NASA. He was a graduate of Cloverleaf High School, Akron University, and a veteran...
LOWELLA T. SKILES
Dec 18, 2022
Lowella T. Skiles, 78, of Windham, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1944, in Charleston, WV, to the late James and Mary (nee Smith) Jones. She enjoyed reading, quilting, crocheting, painting, cooking and spending time with family. Lou really enjoyed cake decorating after attending the Cleveland Cake Decorating...
DOUGLES A. YON
Dec 14, 2022
Dougles A. Yon, 58, of Windham Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born on August 28, 1964, in Cleveland, to the late Martin and Adeline (nee Myers) Yon. He enjoyed family time and caring for his mother before her passing. Doug will be deeply missed by his loving siblings, David (Betty) Yon, Tim Yon, Karl Yon,...
SHARON F. MARTINEZ
Dec 13, 2022
Sharon F. Martinez, 73, of Windham, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born in Mount Vernon on June 16, 1949, to the late Charles E. and Mary Jane (nee Dowalter) Sherbourne. She was a homemaker who was known for her kind and loving heart. Sharon enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, feeding her birds and squirrels, and...
LINDA MUSSEY
Dec 11, 2022
Linda Mussey, age 73, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, after battling ovarian cancer. Linda was a cherished wife to James, mother to Christopher (Laura), Daniel (Laura), and Mary Beth (Bradley), and grandmother to Aurora, Gavin, Alexandra, Gabrielle, Aaron, and Avery. Linda was also a beloved sister, devoted aunt, adored cousin, and dear friend. As a retired teacher, Linda...
MICHAEL SCHULTZ
Dec 10, 2022
Michael Schultz Jr., age 82, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. He was born at Cleveland to the late Michael and Marie (nee Cook) Schultz Sr. Michael was a tool enthusiast. In his younger years he loved canoeing, camping, hunting, and was a gun enthusiast. He retired from the Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo after 30 years. He will...
