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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
OTTO PAUL JANOS
Dec 10, 2022
Otto Paul Janos passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2022. Otto was born in Cleveland, Ohio in September of 1926. He joined the navy right out of high school towards the end of WW2. After being honorably discharged, he became an electrician at Ford Motor Company and worked there for the next 35 years before retiring in...
ROBERT J. AMOR
Dec 10, 2022
Robert J. Amor, 81, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2022. He was born on June 9, 1941, in Cleveland, to the late John and Helen (nee Endress) Amor. In his youth, Bob was very active in his church youth group and accomplished becoming an Eagle Scout. He loved to sing, and was...
LAWRENCE A. BASCH
Dec 9, 2022
Lawrence A. Basch, 89, of Medina, passed from life to life on December 9, 2022. He was born on November 9, 1933 to Leo and Lucille (nee Klue) Basch at Cleveland, OH. Lawrence worked as an Engineer for Ohio Bell. Lawrence is survived by Ruth, his loving wife of 62 years, Daughter, Becki (Phillip) Hendren, Son, David (Theresa) Basch, and...
SHIRLEY TOMER
Dec 8, 2022
Shirley Tomer, age 85, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born on December 29, 1936, to the late Samuel and Mary Jane (Maines) Staymates in Export, Pennsylvania. She was a Deaconess at First Christian Church. Shirley was an avid crafter, enjoyed creating stained glass, ceramics, and doll making. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. A certified groomer,...
BILLY JOE MCINTIRE
Dec 8, 2022
Billy Joe McIntire “Bop” 4/16/28-12/8/22 The Modern-Day Rhinestone Cowboy The orneriest and goofiest man with a smile no one will ever forget entered eternal life on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the spry age of 94. Bill was not your average guy let alone 94yr old. Bill truly lived up to the age old saying, “age ain’t nothin but a...
DENVER LOVEJOY
Dec 8, 2022
Denver Lovejoy, age 94, of Valley City, passed away on December 8, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1928 in Orrville, WV to the late Douten and Nettie (nee Bell) Lovejoy. Denver served in the U.S. Army and worked for Ford Motor Company for 38 years, He enjoyed gardening and was passionate about caring for his family. He will...
JULIANNE K. FIELDING
Dec 8, 2022
Julianne Fielding, loving mother, grandmother and devoted sister passed away Thursday evening December 8, 2022. She was 87. As 1 of 9 siblings, Julie worked tirelessly in the family-owned Strawberry Barn restaurant in Upper Saddle River, NJ before beginning a long, successful career in the retail fashion/merchandising business eventually starting her own executive recruiting business. Always one to lend support...
CHARLOTTE "DOLLY" ROMAN
Dec 5, 2022
Charlotte "Dolly" Roman, 83, of Lake Milton, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born on November 19, 1939, in Crellin, MD, to the late Thomas and Della (nee Solomon) Friend. She was a secretary at the Board of Education in the state of NJ for 30 years until retirement. Dolly enjoyed reading, archery, and playing with her...
CHRISTOPHER LANDON KIRK
Dec 4, 2022
His dreams and life cut tragically short, Christopher Landon Kirk, age 29, of Strasburg OH, passed away on December 4, 2022. Born at Panama City, FL. on September 29, 1993, he was the son of Brenda Cerillo Miller and Timothy J. Kirk. In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his brothers, Michael (Stephanie) Kirk, Nathan Lee Brown; his...
SHARON MARIE SCHAEFER
Dec 3, 2022
Sharon M. Schaefer (Mercer) of Brunswick Ohio, beloved wife of John Schaefer, Sr, born August 12, 1941, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She loved to crochet and was a seamstress. Sharon also loved to travel, taking many cruises with her husband, John. She was an avid reader and later in life listened to audiobooks. Sharon is survived...
DIANE MULLENAX
Dec 3, 2022
Diane Mullenax, 78, of Windham Township, joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on January 10, 1944, to the late Harold and Alberta (nee Beck) Headley. There are few people in this world who see the good in all people, who always fought for the...
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...
