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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
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...
THEKLA R. COX
Apr 16, 2020
Thekla R. “Becky” Cox, age 93, passed away peacefully at Altercare of Wadsworth on the morning of April 16, 2020. Becky was born on October 3, 1926, in Coddingville, Ohio, to the late Paul and Zoretta (Simmons) Dunsha. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Dunsha, and is survived by a sister, Dency (Willis) Lynn of Medina. Becky...
LAVADA M. FARRIS
Apr 16, 2020
Lavada Marie Farris (nee, Fobes), passed away on April 16, 2020, as a result of the Corona Virus. She was born April 17, 1941, in Northfield, Ohio to LeRoy and Bertha (Temple) Fobes. She loved to sew and make crafts. You could see Lavada all around town chatting with everyone each day. She was a proud member of the Windham...
EUGENE RICHARD SMITH
Apr 15, 2020
Eugene “PeeWee” Smith, 81, who was born with a heart of gold on August 3, 1938 to Florence and Leo Smith in Parma, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He enjoyed a very fulfilling race through life, which he of course won. PeeWee was proud of many things, mostly 57 years of marriage to the love of his...
RUDOLPH PAUL POPOVICH
Apr 15, 2020
Rudolph "Rudy" P. Popovich, age 76, of Brunswick, passed away April 15, 2020. He was born June 18, 1943 in Cleveland, OH to the late Paul and Margaret (nee Gaal) Popovich. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Christine (nee Hornick). Rudy served in the U.S. Navy and the Cleveland Police Department for 24 years, retiring as a...
SANDRA ELIZABETH PAVELSCHAK
Apr 13, 2020
Sandra Elizabeth Pavelschak (nee Case), age 79, of Lebanon, Ohio, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away April 13, 2020. She was born October 13, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to the late Forest and Elma (nee Gordon) Case. Sandra grew up in Brunswick and graduated from Brunswick High School Class of 1958. She lived in Brunswick until 2000 then...
RICHARD STANDS
Apr 12, 2020
Richard E. Stands Jr., 71. Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Brother passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 after a brief illness. Richard was born on March 6, 1949 to Richard E. Stands and Marie Estelle Stands (nee Stein) in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Lynne Stands (nee Harkema), Son Jeff (Wendy)...
NOAH LEE ADKINS
Apr 12, 2020
Noah Lee Adkins, 95, of Garrettsville, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born September 24, 1924, in Ethel, West Virginia to Scott and Aquilla (nee Jackson) Adkins. He was proud to have served his country in the United States Army during WWII serving in France. Lee was also a member for over forty years of The Bristolville...
THEODORE 'TED' DEKA
Apr 11, 2020
Theodore (Ted) S. Deka, age 97, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020. Ted was the son of the late John and Bertha Deka. He is survived by his brother Alex and his loving nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by the following siblings, Rose, Andrew, Laddie, Walter, Genevieve, Benjamin, Frank, Stanley, Joseph, Helen, Jean and Father John....
RICHARD S. KANA
Apr 10, 2020
Richard Kana, 87, of Brunswick passed away on April 10, 2020 at Park Creek Center, Parma Heights. He was born on May 27, 1932, in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Onderko) Kana. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed with the US Postal Service, Branch 40 with 30 years of service....
ELLENE M. FORD
Apr 8, 2020
Ellene M. Ford (nee Payne), age 92, of Medina, passed away on April 8, 2020. She was born on February 10, 1928 in Wellsville, OH to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (nee Chisholm) Payne. Ellene enjoyed family, music, travels to Oregon, humor, gardening and house remodeling tv programs. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Sharon Brown, son, Don...
NEIL HOWARD HALLIDAY
Apr 8, 2020
Neil Howard Halliday, 57, of Cortland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, with his loving sisters by his side. Neil was born on April 29, 1962, in Youngstown, Ohio, to James Howard Halliday and Lillian Edwards Halliday. He was a 1980 graduate of Liberty High School in Youngstown, Ohio. Neil studied engineering at Youngstown State University and...
