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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
SUZANNE F BERKEN
Mar 21, 2020
Suzanne F. Berken, age 59, of Brunswick, OH, passed away on March 21, 2020. She was born on September 2, 1960 in Cleveland, OH to the late Guenter and Ruth (nee Gross) Berken. Suzanne was an artist who loved creating pottery, cooking, gardening, Jackson Browne, and spending time with her close friends. Suzanne was employed by Wright Tool of Barberton...
MARIJA VODOPIC
Mar 17, 2020
Marija Vodopic (née Husnjk), age 70, of Medina, OH passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2020. She was born on January 11, 1950, in Kamenicko Podgorje, Croatia, to Stjepan and Eva Husnjak. Marija enjoyed family, gardening, baking, church and working at St. Elizabeth Hospital for 20+ years. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 52 years, Ferko...
FREDERICK D. HATCH
Mar 16, 2020
Frederick D. Hatch, 95, of Medina, made his transition on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born January 10, 1925, in Conneaut, Ohio, to the late Daniel and Ufa (Pursley) Hatch. Fred proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He brought comfort to many as a Hospice volunteer. Fred worked in the insurance business for over 60...
OPAL S. ADKINS
Mar 13, 2020
Opal S. Adkins (née Brown), age 88, of Medina, passed away on March 13, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1931, in Removal, WV, to the late Elias and Rebecca (née McCord) Brown. Opal enjoyed playing the guitar, quilting, and church activities. She was loving, kind, and always smiling. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Opal believed that...
DAVID WILLIAM RUMP
Mar 11, 2020
David Rump passed suddenly on March 11, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 16, 1957, to Charles and Lorraine "Honey" (Loveland) Rump. David had many interests in life including playing the guitar, gardening, cooking, video gaming, listening to music, and was a devout fan of the Walking Dead. He loved all the dogs and cats that were...
BARBARA ANN DRYER
Mar 10, 2020
Barbara Ann Dryer, 86, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2020. Barbara was born on October 13, 1933, in Superior, Wisconsin. She was married to Captain Raymond Dryer for over 30 years until his passing in October 1991. Barbara owned several antique and craft stores over the years, including co-owning Creations of the Past in Medina. She was...
GRAHAM J. TUCKER
Mar 8, 2020
Graham J. Tucker, age 25, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on March 8, 2020. He was born on January 15, 1995, in Cleveland, OH, to Brian and Janet (née Tittjung) Tucker. A young man whose smile could light up a room, Graham was kind, compassionate, and loved animals of all kinds. He enjoyed his work in the insurance business, helping...
MATTHEW RIOS
Mar 8, 2020
Matthew Lincoln Rios, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2020. Born on January 18, 1971, Matt lived in Nelson, Ohio for 23 years and worked as a carpenter by trade for more than 25 years. When he wasn’t working to perfect his craft, Matt enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting his rifle and was loved by many, as he...
JAMES R. HAFFNER
Mar 7, 2020
James Haffner, beloved infant of Carla Haffner and Franklin Smith, passed away on March 7, 2020. He was a precious child who could make anyone smile, and will be dearly missed. James is survived by his parents, sister Mickii, grandparents; Jimmy (Venhester) Smith, Sharon Stamm, aunt; Ashlee Haffner, uncle; Dean Gray, great aunts; Clarice Spiss and Bonnie Roman, great uncles;...
ANITA D. UHL
Mar 6, 2020
Anita Dorothy Uhl (neeZarbock) age 87, of Medina, Ohio entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 6, 2020. She was born on May 8, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clifford and Mildred Zarbock (nee Klein). Anita married Edward J. Uhl on April 21, 1951 at St. Malachi’s Church in Cleveland. They were happily married for 44...
JUDITH K. GREGG
Mar 6, 2020
Judith K. Gregg, age 71, of Hinckley, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Southwest General Hospice, Strongsville. Judy was born on October 11, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Frank and Katherine Dalton. She had received her bachelor’s degree in education from St. John College. Judy was employed as an elementary school teacher where she taught at...
PHYLLIS A WORKMAN
Mar 3, 2020
Phyllis A Workman (née Collins), age 70, of Brunswick, passed away on March 3, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1949, in Milton, WV to William and Eloise (née Chapman) Collins. Phyllis enjoyed the outdoors. She loved camping, vacationing, travelling, and going to flea markets and meeting people; especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. She will be...
KATHLEEN TOTTER
Mar 2, 2020
Kathleen Totter, aka Kathleen Totter-Sheldon, age 89, passed away on March 2, 2020, on Medina, OH. She was born January 2, 1931, in Braddock, Pennsylvania to the late Aloysius and Katherine (née Radokovich) Totter. Kathleen was a graduate of Eaton High School, and attended Kent State University, attaining an undergraduate degree in the arts and a master’s degree in the...
DORIS TAYLOR
Mar 2, 2020
Doris Taylor passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born on July 13, 1929 to Henry and Lucille (Wilshire) Rittmann. She was an amazing cook with a spirited personality, and a proud member of Ravenna Seventh-day Adventist Church. Doris is survived by her children, Marc (Cheryl) Taylor, Brook (Robin) Taylor, Cheryl (Craig) Berna and, Robin (Wade) Currence; grandchildren, Cherree,...
PATRICIA "PATTY" MAE SHROCK
Mar 1, 2020
Patricia “Patty” Shrock passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2020. She was born on October 10, 1938 to Clarence and Eleanor (Zettlaw) Brown. She was a member of the Garrettsville Eagles Club and West Farmington VFW Post #7200. Patty loved to be outside whether it was in the woods or by the lake. But nothing made her happier than being...
JOHN D. ERBS
Feb 26, 2020
John D. Erbs, age 77, of Medina, passed away on February 26, 2020. He was born on January 8, 1943, in Norwalk, OH, to the late Erhardt and Bertha (nee Gonczy) Erbs. John was a graduate of Parma Senior High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and his Master's degree from DePaul University. John retired...
BERTHA STRUZAK
Feb 26, 2020
Bertha E. Struzak, age 101, of North Royalton, passed away on February 26, 2020 at The Pavilion Rehabilitation Center, Strongsville, Ohio. She was born on December 20, 1918 in Boone, North Carolina to the late Bynum and Sarah (nee Raygan) Norris. Bertha was employed as a supervisor for an electric company for many years. The family will receive friends for...
BENJAMIN HAROLD HEVERLY
Feb 25, 2020
Benjamin H. Heverly, age 86, of Brunswick, passed away on February 25, 2020. He was born on April 5, 1933, in Utahville, PA, to the late Frederick and Florence Heverly. Ben was one of 11 children and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Growing up in Coalport, PA, he had an active part on the family farm and graduated...
KELLY SHANNON HIGGINS
Feb 25, 2020
Kelly Shannon Higgins, age 34, of Medina, passed away on February 25, 2020. She was born on January 19, 1986, in Portsmouth, VA, to Thomas and Kathleen (nee Lavelle) Higgins. Kelly was larger than life in all things. She was the girl with the beautiful smile and boisterous laugh that will be remembered as the daughter, fiancé, sister, niece, cousin...
GEORGE L. BARBER
Feb 24, 2020
George L. Barber, of Strongsville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, son of Jacob P. Barber and Mary (nee Matkovich), beloved husband of Joyce (deceased), brother of John (deceased), Robert (deceased) and sister Barbara Matthews (Robert, Deceased) of Titusville, PA. Survived by daughter Denise Walters (Ed); son, Gerald Barber (Mary Jane); grandchildren, Michelle (Juergen), Lucinda, Marisa, Mathew (Emily) and...
