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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
MARY ANN NITSKY
Jun 15, 2022
Mary Ann Nitsky, 93, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Avenue of Macedonia, Macedonia, OH. She was born on July 8, 1928, in Cleveland, OH to the late Roy and Pollyana (nee Buzek) Lucas, Sr. Mary Ann was a member of St. Ambrose church in Garrettsville. The church, the friendliness of the people, and the...
ANITA R. RUSSELL
Jun 15, 2022
Anita Rae Russell passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, just shy of her 36th birthday. She was born in Ravenna on June 17, 1986, to Leonard and Tracie (nee Lorinchack) Russell of Mantua, Ohio. She grew up in Mantua Ohio and was a graduate of Crestwood High School. Anita made her home in Garrettsville Ohio with the one...
FRANCIS KUPETZ
Jun 14, 2022
Francis Kupetz, age 86, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born October 29, 1935, in Barnesboro, PA to the late Charles and Margaret (nee Molnar) Kupetz. An avid sports fan, especially for the Cleveland Browns, Francis never missed the opportunity to cheer them on. He enjoyed being outdoors, working in...
NORMAN R. WOOD
Jun 12, 2022
Norman R. Wood, 90, of Hiram, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born November 3, 1931, in Cleveland, to the late Millard and Helen (Greene) Wood. Norm was the last of a lengthy line of Wood children raised in Windham during the Great Depression. He stayed on his family farm 5 years after graduating from Windham High School,...
RANDY T. JOHNS
Jun 9, 2022
Randy Johns, 60, of Ravenna, formerly of Mantua, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born November 10, 1961, in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Albert and LaVerne (nee Mapes) Johns. He was proud to have served his country as a Marine. Randy worked many years at Safeguard, where he painted oil rig stairs. He was a loyal...
JENNIFER AMY LANGSTON
Jun 8, 2022
Jennifer Amy Langston (nee Young), age 65, of Parma, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was born on February 5, 1957, in Toledo to the late Earl and Norma (nee Heath) Young. She graduated from Toledo Nursing School as a Registered Nurse. Jennifer enjoyed books, wine, and gardening. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Her...
JAMES GODINSKY
Jun 7, 2022
James Godinsky, age 63, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1958, to Ronald and Ann (nee Seper) Godinsky at Parma, Ohio. He was very spirited, funny, thoughtful, and loving. Jim loved being outdoors, enjoying golf, fishing, and hunting. One of the many places he enjoyed visiting was Marblehead, Ohio. Jim...
ELVA "LOUISE" MINNEY
Jun 7, 2022
Elva "Louise" Minney, or "Toots", as she was dearly called by family and friends, 87, of Windham, OH, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 29, 1934, in Frozen, WV, to the late Charles and Agra (nee Moore) Lambert. She...
MARLIN R. COULTER
Jun 5, 2022
Marlin R. Coulter, 71, of Hiram Township, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 13, 1951, in Cleveland, to the late Howard and Caroline (nee Foster) Coulter. He was a man with love of God, family, and friends. Marlin loved everything about nature and the outdoors; he especially enjoyed...
CAROL E. JAMES
Jun 4, 2022
Carol E. James, 83, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1939, in McKeesport, PA, to the late John and Pearl (nee Shoop) Baer. She worked at Brady's Leap Plaza on the Ohio Turnpike for over 35 years. Carol enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, working on word search puzzle books, and watching...
WAYNE R. OLIVER
Jun 3, 2022
Wayne Oliver, age 70, of Nelson Township, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1951, in Warren, Ohio, to the late Norman and Helen (nee Shrock) Oliver. He was commonly referred to as "Pop" and has always been known for his happy nature. In addition to driving truck and working on the carnival circuit,...
LEON RODGER COMBS JR
May 31, 2022
Leon Rodger Combs Jr., age 62, of Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1960, in Cleveland to the late Leon and Coretta (nee Christian) Combs Sr. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go hunting, fishing, camping, and sitting out by bonfires. Leon also enjoyed building and fixing things, along with...
JOE & CHRIS OLSON
May 30, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Olson, 62, and Christie Ann “Chris” Olson, 60, of Windham, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Joe was born in Warren on April 7, 1960, to John and Anna Olson. Chris was born on March 3, 1962, in Washington, PA, to Lawrence (Judy) Jones and Sandra (Robert) King. They spent their lives in Windham, and both were...
MICHELE SUZANNE HUNTER-COLL
May 29, 2022
Michele Suzanne Hunter-Coll, age 55, of Brunswick, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born June 9, 1966, at Berea, Oh to Gordon and Jacquelyn (nee Witzke) Hunter. She loved nursing and took great pride in her job. Michele enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader, she also loved crocheting, being outdoors, and snowmobiling. Her fur babies meant the...
LISA EVISON
May 27, 2022
Lisa Ann Evison (nee Smerglia), age 57, of Medina, passed away on May 27, 2022. She was born on July 26, 1964 in Mayfield Heights, OH to Leon and Judith (nee Leonard) Smerglia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grahame Evison, her father in law Norman and sister in law Karen. In addition to her parents, Lisa...
MICHAEL SAM WORKMAN
May 26, 2022
Michael Sam Workman also known as Pappy , 60, of Medina Twp, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 26, 1962, in Bay Village, Ohio to James and Sandra Workman. Michael was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 18 for 30+ years. He was a patriot, family man who...
ARIANA SHOCKEY
May 24, 2022
Ariana N Shockey, age 31, of Brunswick Ohio, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born December 1, 1990, in Cleveland to Eric Shockey and Nicole Clark. She was a kind and loving person who touched so many people in her short life. Everyone loved her instantaneously. Ariana was an intelligent, caring, outgoing and gentle soul who loved...
THOMAS J. ALTIERE, JR.
May 23, 2022
Thomas James Altiere, Jr., age 57, of Windham, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by loving family, friends, and his faithful knucklehead, his dog, Niko, on Monday, May 23, 2022, following a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Tom was born September 24, 1964, in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas James Altiere, Sr., and the late...
JOSEPH PROCKUP
May 23, 2022
Joseph "Willie" Prockup, 64, of Brunswick, exited the stage with music playing and his loving family by his side on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born in Chicago on September 16, 1957, to the late Mildred Rottorff, who raised Willie with his stepfather, Don Prockup. He was born a Navy brat, one of four remaining siblings. Willie's 3 sisters...
CARL LAWRENCE
May 22, 2022
Carl W. Lawrence, age 69, of Medina, passed away on May 22, 2022. Carl attended Mentor High School and graduated with the class of 1970. After high school Carl joined the US Navy. During that time he served on the USS O'Brien, DD725, in Vietnam. Afterwards, he attended Nuclear Power school and then served on the USS Tullibee, SN597, where...
