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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
REBECCA S. LAVERY
Jul 29, 2021
Rebecca S. Lavery, 59, of Nelson Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born December 25, 1961, in San Diego, CA to Sandra Lovett, and later adopted by her stepfather, Wayne Lovett. Her passion was gardening, whether it be flowers or vegetables. Rebecca was also a dedicated animal lover; she was a nurturer and protector to all...
VELMA J. READ
Jul 29, 2021
Velma J. Read, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed into eternal rest on July 29, 2021, after a long decline. Born in the Great Depression on August 16, 1933, in Sistersville, West Virginia to Homer and Olive Richeson Judge, Velma was the eldest daughter of nine children. After moving to Ohio as a child, she graduated from Hiram...
JEAN ELLEN HYER
Jul 29, 2021
Jean D Hyer, 87, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully on the morning of July 29, 2021. She was born July 9, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James and Isabelle Davis. She Graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in Ohio with the class of 1952. Jean attended Miami University and Kent State University where she earned her teaching...
ANTHONY "TONY" MILICIA
Jul 26, 2021
Anthony F. "Tony" Milicia, 69, of Ravenna, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, in Saegertown, PA. He was born on April 12, 1952, in Cleveland, OH to Francis and Rose (nee DaLuca) Milicia. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a police officer for many communities, retiring as the Chief of Police for Garrettsville P.D. During his...
ELSIE CHILDERS
Jul 25, 2021
Elsie Childers (nee Lee), 94, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Medina, OH. She was born September 12, 1926, in Accoville, WV to the late Allen and Vada (Bias) Lee. Elsie is survived by her daughter Debbie (Ron) Rogalski of Litchfield, OH; sons, Quentin (Karen) Childers Jr. of Garfield Hts, OH, and Jeff (Leslie) Childers of Pioche, NV; grandchildren,...
PAUL EUGENE HUGHES
Jul 24, 2021
Paul Hughes, age 83, of Medina, OH passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1938, at Doe Run, Missouri to Ernest P. Hughes and Glenda (nee Harvey) Hampton. He was retired from the HVAC field. Paul loved to play the guitar and make music. Paul is survived by daughter Rhonda (David) Schultz, son Kevin...
TRACY LEE O'BRIEN
Jul 23, 2021
Tracy Lee O'Brien (nee Wheeler), age 58, of Garrettsville, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1963 in Indiana, PA to the late Gilbert and Joan (nee Wassem) Wheeler. Tracy worked for many years as a District Manager for Fashion Bug. She loved to play bingo and visit Michigan. Her favorite time was spent...
JOHN KOLLAR
Jul 20, 2021
John Kollar, age 77, of Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Seven Hills, Ohio to the late Andrew and Mary (Protz) Kollar. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1962, where he was the star kicker for the Blue Devils. John enjoyed...
JANET L. MORGAN
Jul 20, 2021
Janet Leah Morgan (nee Koenig), age 73, of Aurora, passed away on July 20, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1948 in Bronx, New York to the late Werner and Florence (nee Harrington) Koenig. Janet was very involved in The Church in Aurora, as well as a board member of New Directions, and the Aurora Memorial Library. She was...
COOPER WILLIAM GATEWOOD
Jul 15, 2021
Cooper William Gatewood, age 19, passed away on Thursday, July 15th. Cooper was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Kirsten Malcolm Gatewood and Claude W. Gatewood. Cooper graduated from Medina High School on May 25, 2019. He was attending the University of Akron pursuing a Biology degree. Cooper was in the Pit Percussion for Medina Musical Bees Marching Band. He loved...
WILLIAM WILSON
Jul 13, 2021
William Woodrow Wilson, age 88, passed away on July 13, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1932, in Oakland, MD to the late Charles and Althea (nee Schrock) Wilson. He loved to golf and fish. William was a diehard Cleveland browns fan. He will be missed by loving wife, Jean Wilson; children, Sharon (Larry) Ozanick, Billy Wilson, Bob Wilson;...
BRADLEY HARRIS
Jul 13, 2021
Bradley Harris, 30, of Shalersville Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born August 3, 1990, in Ravenna, to Sharon Harris & Amos Gibson. He attended Crestwood schools and was a big computer gamer. Bradley will be deeply missed by his brothers, Travis Harris of Shalersville Twp. and Jason Harris of Davenport, FL., and many friends. He is...
CHARLES S. LONG JR.
Jul 13, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Sidney Long Jr., age 59, of Brunswick, passed away on July 13, 2021. He was born on December 10, 1961, in Cleveland to Charles and Edna (nee Carter) Long. He loved to camp, spend time with his family, traveling to Las Vegas and Tennessee to visit. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School. Charles was a proud...
DOROTHY "LIZ" E. DAVIDSON
Jul 11, 2021
Dorothy ("Liz") E. Davidson, 86, long-time resident of Windham Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the arms of her son who loves her dearly. Mom was born July 29, 1934, near Mapletown, PA., the daughter of Dan and Agnes McNatt. She and her husband Roger, relocated to the Windham neighborhood in the late 1950's. Liz was an...
RICHARD BRICH
Jul 10, 2021
Richard Brich, 62, of Valley City passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born November 28, 1958 at Cleveland to Richard and Elizabeth (nee Teklitz) Brich. He loved fishing in lakes and streams. Richard loved spending time with his family. Richard will be deeply missed by his loving father; children, Jessica (Nicholas) Camburako, Anthony (Molly), Kenneth (Michelle); grandchildren,...
JAMES J SMILEY JR
Jul 10, 2021
James Joseph Smiley Jr., 37, of Chippewa Lake, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born on December 10, 1983, at Cleveland, Ohio to James Joseph and Rochelle Dawn Jones Smiley Sr. He loved to gamble, go camping, road trips with friends, listening to Pink Floyd and anything that would give him a rush. James is survived by...
KATHLEEN KOTALIK
Jul 7, 2021
Kathleen "Kay" Kotalik (nee Golbon), 78, of Brunswick passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 15, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles & Agnes (nee Lakatus) Golbon. She enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time with her family. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She would crochet anything for...
RICHARD JOHN SKOWRONSKI
Jul 4, 2021
Richard John Skowronski, age 77, of Brunswick passed away on July 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife. He was born on October 27, 1943, to John and Cecilia (nee Pawlikowski) Skowronski. He enjoyed coaching BYS baseball, watching the Cleveland Indians and Browns. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2007 after working...
JOSEPHINE REGINA MILGATE
Jul 2, 2021
Josephine Milgate, 83, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021, surrounded by her family. Josephine was born in Cleveland on September 1, 1937, the first daughter of Josephine and Joseph Vidmar. She went by Cookie, a fitting name for a woman who was tough on the outside, but had a soft and warm center. Cookie was fearless and...
DAVID DUNHAM
Jun 30, 2021
David Dunham, age 77, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was born on September 29, 1943, at Ashtabula, Ohio to Robert H. and Arlene (nee Sharp) Dunham. He loved to watching NASCAR and sports, listening to music. David worked as a Custodian for Highland Local School and worked at Medina General Hospital in Material Management. David...
