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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
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...
DARREL COBB
Feb 6, 2020
Darrel Hobart Cobb, 84, passed away on February 6, 2020. He was born September 28, 1935 in Clendenin, West Virginia to Duffy and Ruby (Moore) Cobb. Darrel was educated at Clendenin Elementary and Walton High School in West Virginia. He then attended Vocational school in Ohio and Georgia. Darrel was a heavy equipment operator in the Cleveland area where he...
IVANELL DUNCAN
Feb 3, 2020
Ivanell Duncan (née Rye), age 86, of Brunswick, passed away on February 3, 2020. She was born on August 20,1933, in Smithland, KY, to the late James and Lena (née Vines) Rye. Ivanell enjoyed sewing, gardening, and flowers. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 70 years, Johnnie; children, Johnnie Wayne, Sr.(Connie), Everett (Elaine), Ronald (Bernadette), Deborah...
FREDERICK KLAISS
Jan 30, 2020
Frederick Klaiss, 77, of Cincinnati, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2020. He was born on November 11, 1942, to the late Darwin and Winifred (Judson) Klaiss. He was a retired marketing executive, and had worked for Anthem Blue Cross for more than 25 years. He was a graduate of Adrian College and an Army veteran, who served in Vietnam....
EDITH MAE YOUNG
Jan 29, 2020
Edith Mae Young (nee Rose), age 80, of Brunswick, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born on November 7, 1939, in Sutton, West Virginia, to the late Ted and Estella Rose. Edith was married to the love of her life, Kenneth Young, for 62 years. Edith was the face of Ken Young Realty. As office manager, over...
CAROL BRADSHAW
Jan 28, 2020
Carol Lynn Bradshaw (nee Podgurski), age 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Marion and Margaret (Diltz) Podgurski on December 25, 1940. Carol had many interests and hobbies. In her early years, she worked in the schools and with adults with special needs. Carol loved flowers, gardening, and...
DENISE MARIE BUCHTINEC
Jan 27, 2020
Denise Marie Buchtinec (née Conti), age 52, of Medina, passed away on January 27, 2020. She was born on July 28, 1967, in East Cleveland, OH to Phyllis (née Bright) Conti. Denise loved being an amazing mother to her 6 children as well as a "second mom" to all of their friends and the neighborhood kids. She enjoyed hosting as...
JANICE STOUGH
Jan 27, 2020
Janice Cechura Stough, age 75, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Loving mother to Eric (Cindy), and cherished Grandmother to Hali and Zachary. Services for Janice will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 5:30 PM at United Church of Christ, 13740 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136. Contributions can be made in Janice’s memory to United Church of...
WANDA WILLETT
Jan 27, 2020
TOGETHER AGAIN Wanda was born in California on September 4th, 1944. She joined her beloved husband Arlen Willett and son, John Willett, on January 27th, 2020. After her husband retired from the Navy, they resided most of their lives in Maple Heights, and spent the last 15 years in Mantua, Ohio. Wanda was married to Arlen for 56 years, and...
SANDRA J. WILSON
Jan 25, 2020
Sandra J. Wilson (nee Walker), passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 and was reunited with her husband Dennis Wilson, Sr. She was born in Warren, Ohio on June 25, 1947 to Alexander and Virginia (Timlin) Walker. She graduated in 1965 from Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. She loved sports, holidays, and playing the slots. Over the...
CHARLES W ADKINS II
Jan 25, 2020
Charles “Catfish” Adkins, age 63, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Marion (nee Thompson) Adkins. Charles was a 1975 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was employed at MTD as a welder for over 25 years, retiring from MTD...
ROSEMARY SERGI
Jan 20, 2020
Rosemary Sergi (nee Orban), age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on January 20, 2020. She was born on December 14, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late Michael and Ann (nee Krizonis) Orban. Rosemary graduated from Hiram High School and received her master’s degree in nursing from St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crafting, and she was...
