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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
BRIAN THOMAS MCGRAW
Feb 25, 2022
On Friday, February 25, 2022, Brian Thomas McGraw, beloved son, brother, cousin, and uncle passed away at the age of 45 years. Brian's tenacity, friendship, courage, grace, generosity and gentle soul will forever be remembered by his father and best friend, Thomas McGraw, his two devoted brothers Matt and Joe and their wives Katherine and Leigh, his life-long friend, provider...
DOROTHY GILLEN
Feb 25, 2022
Dorothy (Dottie) A. Gillen (nee Jones) of Medina, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Fred R. Gillen, to whom she was married for 54 years. Devoted mother of Marianne Peacock (Chris) and late Michael (Jennifer). Loving grandmother of Grace, William, Stella, and Samuel. She was one of 11 children of the late...
LORRAINE ELIZABETH MARKIEWICZ
Feb 24, 2022
Lorraine Elizabeth Zack Markiewicz, 72, of Chippewa Lake, passed away on February 24, 2022, after a short illness. Lorraine was born on August 10, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio. She is survived by her children, Heidi and Sean (Kelly) Kriak; grandchildren, Amanda, Payton, Abby, Charlie, and Maizy; and sister, Valerie Anderson. Lorrie was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and...
JOSEPH DEAN REIHART
Feb 22, 2022
Joseph Dean Reihart, 70, of Seville, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was born March 18, 1951 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Delores (nee Cromwell) Reihart. He enlisted in the Military, serving in Germany and Vietnam. His interests included astronomy, military history and music. Joseph is survived by his loving sister, Debbie Beamish; brother, Larry Reihart (Amparo); daughters,...
ROY A. OREFICE
Feb 21, 2022
Roy A. Orefice, of Garrettsville, passed away , February 21,2022. He was born May 19, 1945, in Cleveland to the late Frank and Cecelia (nee Valore) Orefice. He was very proud he served in the United States Marine Corps. Roy was a member of the Teamsters Local #507. He retired from Giant Eagle after 30 years of service, working in...
CARL RICHARDS
Feb 19, 2022
Carl John Richards, age 70, of Florida, passed away on February 19, 2022. After graduation from Akron University, Carl taught Physical Education, and coached football and basketball at Maple Heights City Schools for 7 years. He then went to Keystone Local Schools in Lagrange where he taught Science and later was in Administration, retiring in 2005. Carl loved to spend...
GLORIA L. BRUNN
Feb 18, 2022
Gloria L. Brunn, 88, of Ravenna, formerly of Freedom Township, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was born March 30, 1933, in Shalersville, Ohio, to the late Guy and Carolyn (nee Sprafka) Brunn. Ms. Brunn was a 1951 graduate of Freedom High School. She held BS and MEd degrees from Kent State University. From 1956-1984 she was a...
KAREN M. FOY
Feb 16, 2022
Karen M. Foy, 80, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born in Springfield, OH, on December 27, 1941, to the late Phillip and Gladys (nee Callison) Leonard. She was a graduate of Sharon High School and Wilma Beauty School. Karen worked 26 years at General Motors in Lordstown, OH,...
CHARLES "CHARLIE" W. COOK
Feb 15, 2022
Charles W. "Charlie" Cook, 75, of Medina, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Charlie was born on August 16, 1946, in Lonaconing, Maryland, to Charles C. and Bonnie (nee Donaldson) Cook. Charlie was a machinist for the Ford Motor Company for 31 years. He was a member of UAW. Married to wife Jo for...
DR. EDWARD H. RUGH
Feb 15, 2022
Dr. Edward H. Rugh, 72, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born March 13, 1949, in Youngstown, to the late John and Elaine (nee Westover) Pugh. He was a prosthodontist for 20 years, and prior to that, a general dentist. Ed retired from the United States Air Force, having served 20 years in both active duty...
THERESA ANN STONE
Feb 15, 2022
Theresa Stone (Konieczny), age 64, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa will be missed deeply by her daughters Tabitha Chirdon (Sean) and Stacy Schur (Nick), Granddaughter Abigail, twin sister Dolores, sister Carol and brothers Jimmy, Joe and Tony and many nieces and nephews. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and...
RELL EDWARD CARVER SR.
Feb 14, 2022
Rell Carver, 73, of Medina passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 14, 2022. Rell was born on November 21, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Mary (nee Haney) Carver. He was a long time member of the 47 MC Club in Cleveland and a Trustee of the Medina Fraternal Eagles. A big part of his...
FRANCIS OLSEN
Feb 11, 2022
Francis Daniel Olsen, 67, of Medina, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 11, 2022. Francis was born on February 12, 1954 to Francis and Ann (nee Conners) Olsen in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a passionate woodworker. Francis loved listening to the Grateful Dead, and in his younger years, was an avid camper and had many enjoyable memories...
JOHN H. ANDREWS
Feb 10, 2022
John H. Andrews, 64, of Streetsboro, passed away from a broken heart on February 10, 2022, with his loving family at his side. He was born September 26, 1957, to Howard and Rena Andrews of Garrettsville. He loved camping at the lake, drag racing, and tinkering on anything automotive. He was most proud of his grandson Ryan, and Ryan's racing....
GEORGE F O'BRIEN
Feb 9, 2022
George F. O'Brien, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1944, to the late William and Catherine (nee Cooper) O'Brien in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated in 1962 from Holy Name. George worked for the Plain Dealer straight out of high school, retiring after 26 years with a medical retirement. He enjoyed...
JOHN SEMAN
Feb 8, 2022
John Fred Seman Jr., age 83, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born on June 25, 1938, to the late John F. Sr and Margaret (Czilly) Seman in Mantua, Ohio. He was a member of the ATU local 268 for 35 years, Woodcarvers Guild, and Photographers Club. John enjoyed fishing and doing still nature photo shoots....
KAY R. MITCHELL
Feb 7, 2022
Kay R. Mitchell, 74, formerly of Windham, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born October 24, 1947, to the late Kenneth and Helen Bennett. She like to read and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Kay was a strong willed, loving, independent woman who never wanted to be a bother. Kay will be deeply missed by her daughters, Judy (Scott) Iwanyckyj...
BRUCE LENIO
Feb 7, 2022
Bruce Edward Lenio, age 69, of Broadview Heights, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1952, in Cleveland to the late Theodore and Elizabeth (nee Swartwood) Lenio. He was the CEO of Global Plastic Machining, Inc. Bruce loved working with his hands and everything that involved nature. He enjoyed challenging projects and camping. Bruce will...
SUSAN ELIZABETH PEAK
Feb 6, 2022
Susan Elizabeth Peak, age 70, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1951, in Cleveland. She shared a strong bond with her family. The relationships she had with her Aunts, Uncles, and Grandmother helped Sue become the loving, caring, dependable, strong woman and mother she was. Sue was always willing to do whatever she could...
ANNA M RODGERS
Feb 5, 2022
Anna "Annie" Marie Rodgers, spread her wings to heaven on Saturday, February 5, 2022, while at home with her family and caregivers by her side. She was a caring and lovable woman who, throughout her lifetime, devoted herself to her religion and the people around her. Her beautiful smile and laughter lit up our souls. Those close to Annie saw...
