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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
SHARI RIVERA
May 22, 2021
Shari Rivera, 56, of Medina, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born June 24, 1964 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joe and Norma (Batdorf) Berry. Shari enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She loved animals and took a great deal of pride in her 4 rescues, (cats) Penny & Petey, along with (dogs)...
MICHELLE Y. RENNIE
May 21, 2021
Michelle Rennie (nee Watkins), age 54, of Shalersville Township, passed away on May 21, 2021. She was born on January 11, 1967, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Norman Lee and JoAnn (Range) Watkins. She loved working with mentally challenged young adults and worked as a real estate agent in Garrettsville for 27 years, as well as at Portage County Job and...
MARK RICHARD WAICKMAN
May 19, 2021
The Life of Mark R. Waickman Mark Richard Waickman entered this world on September 12, 1961. He was the first baby boy of two proud parents Richard and Margaret (Schmidt) Waickman. "He was an angel" Marge said when asked about how he was as a baby. Mark had 4 brothers, Jeff, Paul, Jim, and Rick. They grew up in the...
HELEN MANZO
May 17, 2021
Helen Elizabeth "Queen Bee'" Manzo, the most amazing woman in the world, passed away on May 17, 2021 at the age of 82. Helen was always known for making everyone laugh and had a zest for life that was unparalleled. She was a WWII survivor, overcame severe adversity, and loved this country deeply so the 4th of July was her...
MARK SABADOS
May 17, 2021
Mark (Scooby) Sabados, age 61, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 peacefully at his home. He was born on April 19, 1960 in Medina, OH to John and Margaret (nee Elson) Sabados. Mark graduated from Medina JVS and was a longtime member of the Eagles #3505. Mark enjoyed volunteering for projects with the Eagles. He was an...
RONALD BRATKO
May 17, 2021
Ronald Bratko, age 77, of Sullivan, Ohio passed away on May 17, 2021. He was born on October 17, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to Rudolph and Henrietta (nee Krakora) Bratko. He died surrounded by family after a short illness following surgery. Ron enjoyed primitive camping, buck skinning rendezvous, and educating others on primitive America. He was a writer, artist, wood...
JAMES "Jim" CHMURA
May 15, 2021
James "Jim" Chmura, age 74, passed away on May 15, 2021. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and companion of over 40 years, Renee Chmura; his children, Vickie (Marty) and Wayne (Shelley); his grandchildren, Tara, Andrew, Dylan, and Sierra; his two great grandchildren; and his sisters, Pat and Susan. Arrangements entrusted to Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation...
NORMA WALTERS
May 12, 2021
Norma J. Walters, 83, of Streetsboro, formerly of Freedom Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born February 1, 1938 in Windham, to the late Frank and Amy Alderman. She loved to bake, dance especially to polka music and care for many family and friends. You never left her house without a full heart and a full...
MARION W. MCCLOUD
May 11, 2021
Marion Veronica Walker McCloud, (nee Walker), age 101 of Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born on Feb. 24, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Samuel and Anna Catherine Walker. Marion graduated from John Hay Senior High and Western Reserve School of Business. She was employed at Board of Elections and County Administration in Cuyahoga...
BRENDA STEINER
May 11, 2021
Brenda Steiner, 72, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. She was born January 13, 1949 in Ravenna to Clinton and Melba Ritchey. She was a graduate of Windham High School and attended Kent State University. Brenda retired from a successful career as a tool and dye maker at Delphi Automotive. Brenda will be deeply...
VICTOR L. POTTER
May 9, 2021
Victor Lee Potter, 63, died surrounded by loved ones in Ponte Vedra, Florida, on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He was born June 29, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to Forrest and Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Potthoff) Potter. He graduated from James A Garfield High School in 1975. He worked as an engineer for companies such as Keithly, NASA, Hill-Rom, and Johnson &...
KENNETH HUMPHREY
May 8, 2021
Kenneth Humphrey, 65, of West Farmington, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born March 13, 1956 in Chardon to Ronald and Carol (nee Cowles) Humphrey. He graduated from Berkshire High School in 1974. Ken enjoyed working on cars, wood working, and watching any kind of car racing. He also liked attending car and antique engine shows. Ken's true...
RICHARD PHILLIPS
May 7, 2021
Richard Neil Phillips, 76, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2021. He was born February 8, 1945, in Armstrong, PA to the late Nicholas and Helen (nee Haralovich) Phillips. He proudly served in the United States Army and National Guard. Richard worked in sales as a sales manager at Diversey Chemicals for 25 years and had his own...
WILLIAM L. RUFFING
May 7, 2021
William Ruffing, 82, of Garrettsville, joined his Lord and Savior as he passed peacefully at home Friday, May 7th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1939 in Garrettsville to Herman and Leeta (nee Wright) Ruffing. Living to the age of 82 his life was filled with the work of his hands that he loved, farming...
HOWARD H. SPENCER
May 4, 2021
Howard Spencer, 75, of Windham, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born August 5, 1945 in Ravenna to the late Parley and Esther (nee Dudash) Spencer. He retired from BASF as a Tow Motor Operator after 38 years of service. Howard really enjoyed sitting outside watching the world and was an avid Windham Bombers fan. He was...
BEVERLY PELC
May 4, 2021
Beverly A. Pelc (nee Spaeth), age 83, of Clinton, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to Stanley and Florence (nee Schultz) Spaeth. She loved to do crosswords, was an avid reader, and had a fondness for her lighthouse collection. She traveled extensively through the United States visiting National Parks...
THELMA L. METCALF
Apr 30, 2021
Thelma L. Metcalf, 69, of Mantua, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at home. She was born April 5, 1952 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania to Frank and Evelyn (nee Schaffor) Holt. She retired as a Quality Control Manager for Compass Packaging. Thelma was known for her love of the Beatles, gambling, and being a great cook. Thelma will be...
BEVERLY ANN VIGGIANI
Apr 27, 2021
Beverly A. (nee Campana) Viggiani, of Garrettsville, loving Sister, Aunt, Mother, Noni and Great-Noni, joined her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1941, in Cleveland to Charles and Gladys (nee Balzano) Campana. Bev had many passions - cooking, cleaning (she was the white tornado), painting, and drawing, but her family and God...
ROBERT W. GREENE JR.
Apr 21, 2021
Robert Willard Greene aka Bobby Joe, 80, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 21. Bob is survived by his children Michael (Peggy), Cindy and Aimee, grandchildren Rachel, Robert, Michael (Josslyn) and significant other Judy Townsend. Bob was born April 6, 1941 in beautiful Claremont, Indiana, son of Bernice and Robert Greene. After graduating from Ben Davis High School...
MARILYN LEGGER
Apr 18, 2021
Marilyn Lee Legger (nee Rini), age 84, formerly of the Brunswick area, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Altenheim Senior Living, Strongsville. She was born on August 16, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph S. Rini and Lee E. Guinta. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Parish. Marilyn is survived by her loving sons,...
