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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
KENNETH BROWN
Oct 15, 2021
Kenneth Brown Sr., age 85, resident of Medina, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born in Smoke Run, Pennsylvania on July 5, 1936, to James and Beatrice (nee Greenland) Brown. Ken married Vera "Jackie" Wells on September 21, 1957. His battle with medical issues in recent years showed courage in facing life challenges with a strong faith...
JEAN F. TIPPEN
Oct 13, 2021
Jean F. Tippen, 87, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born December 17, 1933, in Garfield, to the late John and Margaret (nee Matthews) Knapp. She was a strong, ornery, and big hearted woman, who was proud to be a machinist at Black & Decker for years. Jean like to...
JANET H. FRISHGESELL
Oct 13, 2021
Janet Frishgesell, 83, of Medina passed away on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 5, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Amelia (Widmer) Janosek. Janet's life was spent feeding everyone. She absolutely loved cooking and baking and her favorite place was the kitchen She treasured all holidays, gatherings with family...
JAMES A. ERVIN
Oct 13, 2021
James A. Ervin, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was born in Shelby, N.C., April 22, 1944, to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Jackson) Ervin. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially fishing. Jim was the most happiest when outside, enjoying nature. Jim will be deeply missed by his siblings, George (Pam) Ervin, Wayne (Jeannie) Ervin, Rebecca...
RUTH GAY
Oct 12, 2021
Ruth Gay, 90, of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 with her loving family at her side. She was born on September 28, 1931, in Crestline, Ohio, to the late Starling and Maggie (Gearhart) Poth. She was an avid reader, and loved sewing and crossword puzzles. Ruth graduated from Crestline High School in 1949 and worked as a...
MONA SCOPILLITI
Oct 12, 2021
Mona Scopilliti, 72, of Hiram, joined her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1948, to the late Roy and Norma (Haynam) Stewart. She was a graduate of Streetsboro High School ('67) and devoted her life to helping and caring for others, including her family, many children that...
DENNIS LOUIS SWITALSKI
Oct 9, 2021
Dennis Louis Switalski, age 75, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, after a long illness. Dennis is survived by his devoted wife, Cheryl Lynn (nee Buehler), of 30 years; their son, Aaron Dennis; his children, Brian Dennis (Rebecca) and Alison Marie Hobbs (Peter), whom he shared with his former spouse, Camille Fuehrer; his stepsons, Jason...
LARRY DONOVAN JR
Oct 9, 2021
Larry Bruce Donovan Jr., age 30, of Brunswick, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born June 6, 1991 in Cleveland. Often called "D-Day" because of the date of his birthday. He loved music. D-Day was an accomplished guitar player, music producer, and disc jockey. He would voluntarily clean parks and other areas in the...
TERRY ROBERTS
Oct 9, 2021
Terry Michael Roberts, age 74, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1947 in Hardy, KY to James and Molly (nee Smith) Roberts. Terry was a retired railroader who enjoyed playing Texas hold'em and doing yard work. He will be dearly missed by his loving children, Kelly Roberts-Hinds, Mike Roberts, Treysa Roberts,...
HARRY G. KRAFT
Oct 8, 2021
Harry G. Kraft, Jr., 87, of Freedom Township, passed away very peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born March 1, 1934 in Spokane, OH, to the late Harry and Alta (nee Bailey) Kraft, Sr. Harry was a graduate of Williamsfield High School, where he was the president of his senior class. He participated...
CHUCK WADDELL
Oct 7, 2021
Chuck Waddell, died unexpectedly after a short illness on his 51st birthday, October 7, 2021. He will be terribly missed by his wife, soulmate, and best friend of 29 years, Kaeri Waddell (Manuguerra) and sons Noah & Logan and daughter Jordan, brother Chris (Millie) and nephew Tyler & niece Meredith, in laws Pete & Jan Manuguerra and many friends. Chuck...
SHIRLEY CRAFT
Oct 7, 2021
Shirley Craft (nee Prokes), age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Shirley was born January 4, 1936, in Cleveland to James and Clara Prokes. She dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed crocheting and reading novels. Shirley loved her soap operas, never missing an episode. Her greatest passions were her children and grandchildren. Shirley will be...
CONNIE JEAN TURNER
Oct 4, 2021
Connie Turner, the fiercely loyal matriarch of the Turner family, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4th, 2021. One of Connie's many gifts was coaxing her grandbabies and great grandbabies to sleep in her arms. Her laugh was not to be forgotten, especially while belly-laughing at her six children for acting like jokers. Connie's children and extended family members were...
CAROL J. CLARK
Oct 4, 2021
Carol J. Clark, 86, of Garrettsville, joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born in Stoystown, PA on July 10, 1935, to the late Harold and Lucilla (Specht) Lohr. She was actively involved in the Garrettsville United Methodist Church. Carol worked for Hickory Farms and Carol's Hallmark in Maple Heights, OH. She enjoyed gardening, doing...
HORACE TURNER
Oct 4, 2021
Horace Turner, 88, of Albany, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at his residence. He was born March 5, 1933, in Cleveland, the son of the late Herman and Laura Williams Turner. He was proud to have served his country in the United States Army, and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Horace retired from the GM Motor...
HAZEL I. SINGLETON
Oct 1, 2021
Hazel Irene Singleton, 99, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 1, 2021, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 21, 1922, in Sutton, WV to the late Steve and Nora (nee Wallace) Shaver. She had 5 sisters, one brother, and 2 half-brothers, all of whom are deceased. She was married to Jay...
SHARON RADON
Sep 30, 2021
Sharon "Shari" Radon (née Brew), age 70, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born on October 28, 1950, in Cleveland to Anthony and Dolores (née Cannon) Brew. She was a member of St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church in Parma. Shari was a big supporter of Buckeye High School Athletics. She was the neighborhood mom,...
ROBERT C. ZIVODER
Sep 28, 2021
Robert "Bob" Charles Zivoder, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, with his family by his side. Bob was born in Cleveland, OH on October 19, 1948, to Charles and Theresa "Rita" (Corrigan) Zivoder. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. During his career Bob...
HENRY GLENN HAZLETT JR.
Sep 28, 2021
Henry Glenn Hazlett Jr., 86, of Medina Ohio, previously of Warren, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 due to complications from cancer. He was born on April 18, 1935 in Sharpsville, PA to the late Henry and Hilda (Jennings) Hazlett. Henry graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Ajax Magnethermic until...
KATENA MARIE DORSEY
Sep 26, 2021
Katena "Tena" Marie Dorsey (née Cangelosi), age 75, of North Royalton, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, with her family at her side. She was born on April 22, 1946, at Cleveland to Jerry P. and Edith R. (née Richuisa) Cangelosi. Tena loved her family and friends dearly. She loved to entertain and spent tireless hours planning, and cooking...
