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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
JULIANO N. BELLUARDO
Mar 11, 2022
Juliano N. Belluardo, 27, of Windham, passed away March 11, 2022. He was born to Andrea Gage on July 4, 1994 and raised in Windham. He joined the military in 2012 where he served 5 years as a Military Police Officer. It was in the military Juliano met his wife and soulmate, Stephanie Belluardo, whom he married on June 3,...
GRACE B. BLAIR
Mar 10, 2022
Grace B. Blair, 90, of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born August 23, 1931, in Nelson Township, to the late Cecil and Dorcie (Harper) Cooper. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family while keeping everyone well fed with her delicious cooking and fabulous pies. She loved to work...
ERNEST BORSICH
Mar 9, 2022
Ernest Louis Borsich passed away on March 9, 2022 at Plum Creek Assisted Living in Brunswick, Ohio. He was born September 4, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth Borsich. He grew up in Lorain with his twin brother, Otto, and younger brother, Robert. Ernie enlisted in the Army when he was 18 and served in Germany....
DIANE USREY
Mar 9, 2022
Diane Usrey, a loving wife and mother, long time resident of Sharon Center, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 63 while on vacation in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Diane was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 12, 1958 to Edward and Johanna Zambory. She married the love of her life, Gordon, on August 31,...
RICHARD D. "RICK" NOBLE
Mar 6, 2022
Richard D. Noble, 52, of Kent, formerly of Windham, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, with his loving family at his side. He was born September 10, 1969, in Ravenna, to the late R. Dean and Evalena D. (nee Wood) Noble. Rick graduated from Windham High School, and all those who knew Rick would remember how much of a...
JOHN "JACK" MURRIN
Mar 5, 2022
John Bernard Murrin, age 84, of Medina, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a long and bravely fought battle with kidney disease on March 5, 2022. He was born June 28, 1937 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Julian and Helen (nee Brooks) Murrin. In his youth Jack played football and basketball at Charleston Catholic High School. He was awarded the...
VIRGINIA D. GHARKY
Mar 2, 2022
Virginia D. Gharky, age 82, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on March 2, 2022. She was born on June 12, 1939, at Twin Rocks, PA, to the late Robert and Mary (nee Kish) Rutledge. She loved to cook and have family gatherings, participate with Eastern Star functions, American Legion activities, camp, and do crafts. Virginia worked as a dietician's assistant,...
ENIS J. "SALLY" VISOCAN
Mar 1, 2022
Enis J. (Sally) Visocan, 99, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Briar Cliff Manor, Middlefield, Ohio. She was born February 17, 1923, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Andrew and Annunziata (Nancy) Mariani. She was raised in Hartford, Ohio and graduated from Hartford High School. During World War II, she was employed by Mullins...
MARILYN SMOOT
Feb 27, 2022
Marilyn Smoot, age 67, of Medina, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1954, to the late Lonnie and Alice (nee Bolton) West in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from West Tech. Marilyn met the love of her life Roger around 1972 a few years after his return from the Army. They got married a few...
RILLA M. MULLENAX
Feb 26, 2022
Our beloved Rilla M. Mullenax, 77, of Windham, Ohio passed away at her home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born June 28, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Wilford and Evelyn (Campbell) Fairfield. Rilla was a lifelong resident of Windham, Ohio; where she met the love of her life Bud Mullenax and raised their family for...
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...
