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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
MAUREEN TESAR
Sep 15, 2021
Maureen Corrigan Tesar, 74, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born May 6, 1947, in Cleveland to the late James and Margaret (nee Keating) Corrigan. She enjoyed finding and shopping estate and garage sales. Maureen had an exceptional aptitude for growing houseplants. She was compassionate and loving, always going to all her friends wakes...
STEVEN MALLINAK
Sep 11, 2021
Steven Mallinak, 65, of Garrettsville, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born December 9, 1955, in Barberton to the late George and Margaret (Hydu) Mallinak. He graduated from Barberton High School, where he played football. Steve went on to graduate from The Ohio State University with an associate degree in 1977. He married his wife, Missie, October 20th,...
DANIEL NELSON
Sep 11, 2021
Daniel Robert Nelson, 27, of Cuyahoga Falls and Medina, Ohio, had a unique good nature that brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. "Dan" was known for his quick wit and humor. He passed into the arms of our heavenly Father Sept. 11, 2021, in New Tazewell, Tenn. Daniel was the beloved son of Robert William and Sally...
DARLENE BELLE MORTELETTE
Sep 8, 2021
Darlene Belle Mortelette (Valentine) joined the angels in heaven on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the age of 63. She was born on March 15, 1958, and spent her childhood in Valley City, Ohio until meeting her devoted husband of 43 years, Jack Bage Mortelette, and raising their three children in Brunswick, Ohio. Darlene was preceded in death by her...
GEORGE RICE
Sep 6, 2021
George Rice, 92, of Garrettsville, OH, born in Halifax County, VA, entered rest Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born June 18, 1929, in Brookneal, VA to Guy and Annie (nee Wesley) Rice. He loved spending time with family and friends. George enjoyed the outdoors, his dogs, sports, and music. George will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of...
EUGENE LUTZ
Sep 5, 2021
Eugene Lutz, age 89, of Litchfield, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on February 21, 1932, in Portage, Pennsylvania to the late Sam and Isabella (nee Schmidt) Lutz. He loved to dance, fly kites and play with his kids when they were young. Jean and he went on many vacations and were quite a team....
CHARLES O'NEILL
Aug 30, 2021
Charles O'Neill, age 72, passed on August 30, 2021, in Summerfield, FL. He was born July 26, 1949, to the late Charles and Florence (nee Sidebottom) O'Neill. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving husband, caring father, grandfather. Chuck had an impressive blend of work ethics and humble intellect, unafraid to dance to his own...
EVELYN GUSTAFSON
Aug 26, 2021
Evelyn Gustafson (nee Lipina), age 85, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born July 17, 1936, at Cleveland to Herman and Mary (nee Slanina) Lipina. She graduated from St. Wendelin High School in Cleveland and was a parishioner at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Evelyn enjoyed reading romance and mystery novels, crafting holiday...
RONALD BENNETT
Aug 24, 2021
Ronald Bennett, age 68, of Brunswick passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Leila Denise (nee Ward); beloved stepdaughter Carisa (Jay) Martin; brothers, Robert (Jane), Gene (Colleen), John; sister-in-law, Dianne Bennett; nephews, Jarrett and Connor; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his loyal companion "Mo". Preceded...
ERMAL WEST
Aug 22, 2021
Ermal West, 85, formerly of Ravenna, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born October 9, 1935, in Clay, West Virginia to Estle (Pete) and Lola (nee Shamblin) West. She was a dedicated employee at Ohio Bell for over 30 years, and was one of the "Telephone Pioneers". Ermal enjoyed to sew, knit, reading, and tend to her flower...
LAWRENCE L. GARDNER
Aug 22, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" L. Gardner, age 68, of Medina, passed away on August 22, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1952 to the late Lawrence B. Gardner and George and Alice Pieh (nee Koran). Larry retired from Ford Motor Company in 2012 after 36 years as a machine repairman. He was a Harley enthusiast, taking many motorcycle trips with friends....
MARGUERITE PROCHASKA
Aug 22, 2021
Marguerite E. Prochaska (nee Noss), age 92, of Brunswick, passed away on August 22, 2021. She was born on January 1, 1929, at Cleveland to Joseph and Marguerite (nee Duffy) Noss. She was known as the neighborhood mom and grandma. Marguerite was avid word searcher and loved collecting angels. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and sewing. Marguerite was always helping others...
CARMELLA FOLAN
Aug 21, 2021
Carmella Folan, age 92, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1929, at Johnstown, PA to Salvatore and Maria (nee Calabria) Medile. In addition to her parents, Carmella was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Thomas Folan Sr.; son, Thomas A. Folan Jr.; great great grandson, Anthony; and...
LEO ADAMS
Aug 20, 2021
Leo Adams Jr., age 76, of Medina, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born June 20, 1945, in Wayne, West Virginia to the late Nancy (nee Rowe) Adams. He was a master carpenter, loved hunting, fishing, and going to Amish Country. Leo is survived by his loving daughters, Loretta Lynn Adams and Lisa Burton; granddaughters, Emily Curry and...
JOHNNIE DUNCAN
Aug 19, 2021
Johnnie Duncan, age 91, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1930, in Almo, KY, to the late John and Bonnie (née Dixon) Duncan. He was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, and gardening. Johnnie will be dearly missed by his children, Johnnie Wayne, Sr. (Connie), Everett (Elaine), Ronald (Bernadette), Deborah...
GREGORY MARHEVKA
Aug 17, 2021
Gregory Marhevka, age 72, of Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1949, in Cleveland to Joseph and Helen (nee Bistricky) Marhevka. He proudly served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Gregory was a member of the Brunswick VFW 9520, Medina Vietnam Veterans, International Association of Fire Fighters, and Scouts...
MARLENE "MOLLIE" PFISTER
Aug 16, 2021
Marlene (Kalinich) Pfister, "a.k.a. Mollie", passed peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the sweet age of 94. Mollie is affectionately remembered as a polite, gentle, classy and determined lady most often seen putting up "For Sale" signs in her signature pink business suit - tailored, sharp, and crisp! Mollie was born January 7th, 1927, the eldest sister to Mike...
THOMAS "TOM" WILLIAM RIGBY
Aug 15, 2021
Thomas "Tom" William Rigby was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born in Painesville, Ohio to Alfred and Lucille Rigby on February 12, 1946, and he left this world suddenly on August 15, 2021 at the age of 75. Tom met the love of his life, Jolene, in 1971. They knew it was meant to be...
CARL HUMPHRIES
Aug 15, 2021
Carl Humphries, age 87, of Brunswick, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1934, at Pool, WV to Olva and Lynne (nee Wood) Humphries. He proudly served in the US Army. Carl loved to travel and to go camping, watching westerns and listening to country music were favorite pass-times when not on the go....
KATHLEEN D. BEVELACQUA
Aug 15, 2021
Kathleen D. Bevelacqua, age 83, of Lakewood, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1937, at Cleveland to Leo and Pauline (nee Priola) Bevelacqua. She was very active in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Kathleen liked to travel and loved spending time with her family. She will be missed by her siblings, Salvatore (Hazel),...
