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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
NANCY H BISHOP
Apr 7, 2020
Nancy Bishop, 83. Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her home at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio. Nancy was born on July 16, 1936 in Middlebury, Indiana to Mervin and Ruth Hostetler. She grew up in Smithville, Ohio and graduated from Smithville High School and Bluffton College. She...
CHARLES W. RATCLIFF
Apr 4, 2020
Charles William Ratcliff, 89, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was born in Weston, West Virginia to Jason and Anna Elizabeth (Johnson) Ratcliff. He grew up in a small farm house with his brothers and sisters; Virginia (John) Engle, Clarence (Dale), Ellen (John) Howes, Robert (Jean), Anna (Bernard) Zickefoose, James (Mildred and Elizabeth), Paul (Joyce). Charles...
ROSE ANNE MILLER
Apr 4, 2020
Rose Ann (née Zick) Miller of Millersburg, Ohio died in Medina, Ohio on April 4, 2020 of pancreatic cancer at age 81 (or as she claimed all her life “21 and beautiful”). She was born July 13, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked for over 55 years, retiring as a school bus driver from West Holmes Schools with 25 years...
RICHARD W. SPENCER
Apr 3, 2020
RICHARD WOODROW SPENCER February 9, 1919 – April 3, 2020 Richard Woodrow Spencer died in his Hiram, Ohio home on April 3, 2020, at the age of 101. Richard, known as Dick, was a widely known and respected life resident of Hiram Village and served as its Postmaster from 1966 to 1980. Born February 9, 1919, he was the fourth...
JOSEF ANTON HOFFMANN
Mar 31, 2020
Josef Anton Hoffmann of Medina, Ohio entered into rest on March 31, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Christina (Friedrich) Hoffmann and beloved children: Maria Davison of Florida, Joseph Hoffmann of Illinois, Elisabeth Hoffmann of Washington, DC, Peter Hoffmann of Medina, Robert Hoffmann of Idaho, Walter (Tonia) Hoffmann of Akron and Irene (Christopher) Zurowski of Medina. He was...
LARRY J. CUMMINGS
Mar 30, 2020
Larry J. “Doc” Cummings, age 86, of Brunswick, passed away on March 30, 2020, after a period of declining health at Brunswick Pointe. He was born on February 20, 1934 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Richard and Wanda (nee Berry) Cummings. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict, and then served in the US Army...
JAMES EARL PELC
Mar 27, 2020
James E. “Jim” Pelc, 81, of Canal Fulton, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Born February 19, 1939 in Cleveland, he was the son of Jerry and Evelyn (nee Runkle) Pelc. Jim was married to his loving wife Beverly (nee Spaeth) Pelc for 59 years. They met through their local Methodist Youth Fellowship and maintained many of those friendships...
EDWARD JOHN KARMAN
Mar 24, 2020
Edward (Ted) John Karman, age 54, of Medina, passed away surrounded by his wife Ellen and daughters Kallie and Kara on March 24, 2020. He was born on November 10, 1965, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late James and Carolyn (née Hoehn) Karman. Ted graduated from The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor, Michigan, and then the University of New Hampshire,...
FLOYD E. PAHORESKY
Mar 23, 2020
Together again Floyd E. Pahoresky, 84, of Shalersville, was received into eternal life with God, on Monday, March 23, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born March 21, 1936 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to Floyd J. and Marie (nee Gannon ) Pahoresky. He attended Benedictine High School, graduating in 1954. Floyd met the love of his life...
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...
