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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
FRANK GIRMAN
May 8, 2020
Frank Girman, age 97, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2020. He was born March 12, 1923 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late John and Anna (Ferencz) Girman. The family moved shortly after to Weymouth, Ohio where he grew up and graduated from Granger High School. Frank enlisted in the Army Air Corp where he earned his wings...
JEREMY LAWRENCE REID
May 8, 2020
Jeremy L. Reid, 23, of Medina, died on May 8, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained from a skateboarding accident. He was born July 9,1996, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Timothy and Michelle (Johnson) Reid. Jeremy graduated from Buckeye High School in 2014, where he played football. Jeremy played on multiple travel baseball teams growing up. He...
LARRY F. BRANDAL
May 7, 2020
Larry F. Brandal, age 73, of Medina, passed away on May 7, 2020. He was born on November 1, 1946, in Bellevue, OH to the late Clarence and Sylvia Brandal. Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1971. He met his wife, Choe, in 1970 while stationed in Seoul, South Korea. He then, went on to The Ohio State University...
VIRGINIA CAROLE FACKLER
May 6, 2020
Virginia C. Fackler, 85, of Nelson Twp., joined her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born in Hiram, Ohio on March 13, 1935, to Victor and Gertrude (Newcomb) Mason. She was a member of the Nelson Literary Club and Nelson United Methodist Church. Virginia was truly an artist in many ways, from coloring beautiful pictures, sewing,...
STEVEN WILLIAM NORRIS
May 4, 2020
Steven W. Norris, 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born January 21, 1960, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania to Alexander "Ken" and Sara (Smith) Norris. He attended James A Garfield High School where he was part of the graduating class of 1977. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he graduated bootcamp on...
JACK COPLEY
May 4, 2020
Jack Copley, age 78 of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Hospice of Southwest General, following a lengthy illness. Born on August 11, 1941 to the late Carl and Nannie (nee Paulen) Copley in Logan, West Virginia. Jack served in the United States Army before being employed as a forklift operator for TRW for many years. Jack...
JOSHUA J. BELKNAP SR.
May 2, 2020
Joshua James Belknap Sr., 44, loved Husband, father, son, brother and friend, went to rest on May 2, 2020. He entered this world on February 4, 1976, in Ravenna, OH, born to Roger and Linda Yoak (Belknap). He is survived by his loving wife Christina Belknap, caring mother Linda Yoak, younger sister Jennifer Courim (Scott), his daughters Adrianna (Dustin), Katelynn...
MR PAUL DAVID STEPP
May 2, 2020
Paul David Stepp, age 73, of Medina, passed away on May 2, 2020. He was born on April 13, 1947 in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank and Mildred (nee Piorkowski) Stepp. Paul served his country in the Army during Vietnam receiving several decorations, including a Vietman Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars and a Bronze Star Medal with...
JOSEPH MICHAEL KENESKY
May 2, 2020
Joseph Michael Kenesky of Windham, age 38, passed away May 2, 2020. He was born on January 12, 1982, in Ravenna to Joseph and Mary Ann (Kume) Kenesky. Joey was an old soul with a kind heart. He would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially fishing and hunting. His childhood was spent hunting with Grandpa Joe,...
GLENN A. BORDEN
Apr 29, 2020
Glenn Borden, 87, passed away on April 29, 2020. He was born February 21, 1933, in Cleveland, OH to the late Alma (Borden) Gluth. Glenn served his country in the military and was an Army veteran. He retired from Republic Steel, where he was an involved member of the steelworkers’ union while employed as a crane operator. Retirement did not...
EDWARD WILLIAMS GARFIELD JR
Apr 27, 2020
Edward W. Garfield, Jr. age 89, of North Ridgeville, formerly of Brunswick, passed away on April 27, 2020 at O’Neill Healthcare, North Ridgeville. Ted was born on October 23, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Hope (nee Dillingham) Garfield. He served in the United States Army. He was past president of the Eagles, Brunswick and vice-president of...
ANTHONY LEE SIMS
Apr 26, 2020
Anthony Lee Sims, age 28, of Chatham, passed away on April 26, 2020. He was born on March 2, 1992 in Medina, Ohio to Ronald and Anastasia (nee Sarantos) Sims. Anthony was fun-loving with a larger than life personality. He was an asset, as well as mechanic to the family business, Chatham Trucking. He loved spending quality time with his...
ROLAND VINCENT KRUEGER
Apr 22, 2020
Roland “Sonny” Krueger, 79, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in Knox Community Hospital. He was born July 27, 1940 son of Roland Sabo and Sarah Mattes in Cleveland, Ohio. Sonny made a strong impression on everyone he met. He graduated early from Brunswick High School in 1958 and immediately joined the U.S. Navy as part...
WILLIAM HENRY THIEMEKE
Apr 22, 2020
William Thiemeke, "Together Again" age 90, of Hartville passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by family. He was born November 14, 1929, in Cleveland to the late William and Elizabeth (Engle) Thiemeke. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Mae (Steiner) Thiemeke. He is survived by his daughter, Jan (Jean) Mougel, his son, William...
ANNA MAE GUSKY
Apr 19, 2020
Anna M. Gusky (nee Swank), age 85, of Elyria, passed away on April 19, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1935 in Fargo, ND to the late Walter and Anna (nee Hollinger) Swank. Anna worked as an accounting clerk. She volunteered in the cafeteria for the Eyria elementary schools. She loved the water, boating, beaches and spent a lot...
JUDY A BRENENSTUHL
Apr 18, 2020
Our beloved mom/nana, Judy Ann Brenenstuhl (nee Stacy), 70, of Brunswick, passed away on April 18, 2020. She was an amazing woman who selflessly dedicated her life to caring for and enriching the lives of children; her own as well as others. Judy spread unconditional joy and laughter to absolutely everyone and always made them feel loved from the moment...
HAZEL C. BOONE
Apr 18, 2020
Hazel C. Boone (nee, Dean), 90, of Freedom Township passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1929, in Gassaway, WV to Okey and Sarah Belle (nee, Singleton) Dean. She was a member of the Freedom Congregational Church, and the Ravenna American Legion. Hazel enjoyed camping, playing cards and the outdoors. Her favorite times...
NORBERT JOHN LESZCZ
Apr 18, 2020
Norbert J. Leszcz, age 76, of Brunswick, passed away on April 18, 2020. He was born on June 6, 1943 in Cleveland, OH to the late Walter and Mary (nee Kuczek) Leszcz. Norbert enjoyed golf and fishing. He also enjoyed cruising in his Pontiac Firebird. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Rebecca Leszcz; his children, Brian (Ronda)...
WILFRED RIVERA
Apr 17, 2020
Wilfred (Will) Rivera was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on October 20, 1948, to Cristóbal and Luz María Rivera. His Mother passed away at his age of 4 and Will was able to come to Cleveland when he was 11, speaking no English. 2 years later he was an honor student. Growing up he wrestled and learned French, always working...
RAYMOND P. BAYLESS
Apr 17, 2020
Raymond "Ray" P. Bayless, 86, born November 3, 1933 husband to Sylvia R. Bayless of 32 years, passed away April 17, 2020 at Rae-Ann Westlake Westlake, Ohio due to a brief illness and complications of pneumonia. Ray was 1 of 4 children born in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Lemuel Arthur (1982) and Neva (1981) Bayless. Ray, at 16, was...
