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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
GREGORY A. WILLIAMS
Aug 29, 2019
Gregory A. Williams, 58, of Windham, passed away on August 29, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 19, 1961 in Ravenna, Ohio to James and Dorothy (nee Craig) Williams. He always put his family first and loved spending time with his family and close friends. Greg graduated from Windham High School where he was a sports star....
IRENE JULIA HARTY
Aug 29, 2019
Irene Julia Harty (nee Streibel), age 85, of Medina, passed away on August 29, 2019. She was born on December 4, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Anna (nee Neczypor) Streibel. Irene was a talented artist whose drawings and acrylic works were very realistic. She was known to be a good cook and was very independent. Irene...
WAYNE C. BUNNER
Aug 28, 2019
Wayne C. Bunner, 79, passed away at home on August 28 in Garrettsville. He was born on May 17, 1940 to Calvin Bunner and Myrtle (Skidmore) Estep. Wayne was an avid gardener who spent countless hours tending his gardens and flowerbeds. He enjoyed classic cars and car shows. He leaves behind his loving wife, Peggy (Moore) Bunner to whom he...
ROBERT E. MILLER
Aug 23, 2019
Robert E. Miller, 91, died Friday, August 23, 2019 in his home. He was born Tuesday, May 15, 1928 in Hillsdale, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Mae (Van Etten) Miller; two brothers, Donald and Harald; two sons-in-law, Robert Clever and David Kuck; and three grandchildren, Adam Clever and two infant twins. Robert leaves his...
ROBERT A. RIZER
Aug 23, 2019
Robert A. Rizer, age 75, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully at Samaritan Care Center of Medina on August 23, 2019. He was born on May 19, 1944, in Bedford, OH to the late Orwin and Irene (nee Larkman) Rizer. Robert Served in the Army from 1963 to 1966 as a demolition expert during the Vietnam War. He worked for...
AGNES M. BUHRMAN
Aug 23, 2019
Agnes M. Buhrman (nee Habel), age 84 (she said 57), of Brunswick, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was born in Cleveland on January 27, 1935 to the late Paul and Marie Habel (nee Schenosky). Agnes was a member and Eucharistic Lay Minister of St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, past President of St. Ambrose Women’s Guild, member of the...
CHARLES ANDREW YARRIS
Aug 23, 2019
Charles “Drew” Andrew Yarris, age 30, of Medina, passed away on August 23, 2019. He was born on December 3, 1988, in Uniontown, PA to Brad and Denise (Pechatsko) Yarris. He was employed as Lead Technician of Mark’s Cleaning Service, Medina, for approximately four years and was proud of what he did. Drew enjoyed free style drawing, disc golf, fishing...
JOSEPH E. BRANCH
Aug 20, 2019
Joseph Eugene Branch, 67, of Newton Falls, passed away on August 20, 2019. He was born on November 6, 1951, in Greenville, PA to Robert E. Branch and JoAnn Grate. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, bowling, fishing, fellowship with family and friends. Joseph is survived by his partner, Margaret Keach for 16 years; mother, JoAnn Grate; children, Tracie Allen, Brian Peck,...
BRANDI ANN TOMKO
Aug 20, 2019
Brandi Ann Tomko (Bat Ann), age 43, of Wadsworth, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2019, after her battle with melanoma. She was born on June 2, 1976, in Medina, OH to George Tomko III and Karen (nee Hier) Dixon. Brandi loved all animal life and would stop the car on a highway to help a turtle...
DONNA JUNE THORPE
Aug 17, 2019
Donna June Thorpe, 79, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 17, 2019. She was born, May 21,1940, in Youngstown, OH to Henry and Myra (Jones) Puhalsky. She enjoyed going to the casino, spending time with friends and especially with her family. she loved being at the water and was happiest with the sun...
DONNA L. BECKMAN
Aug 16, 2019
Donna Lee (nee Minnick) Beckman, age 84, of Brunswick, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 16, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Gormania, WV to the late Charles and Ing (Kathryn) Minnick, she moved to Brunswick in 1958 with her husband Herman (Bud), to whom she was married for 60 years. A longtime member of St. Mark Lutheran Church,...
PHYLLIS JEAN BLANKENSHIP
Aug 15, 2019
Phyllis Jean Payne (nee Bell) Blankenship, age 85, of Lagrange, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Hospice of Medina County. She was born on March 10, 1934 in Jeffrey, WV to the late Scott and Brookie (nee Pauley) Bell. Phyllis was employed on the assembly line at Ford Motor, retiring in 1991. Phyllis was a member of the...
DOUGLAS WINNING MCCRORY
Aug 14, 2019
Douglas Winning McCrory, age 81, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2019. He was born on July 26, 1938, in Lakewood, OH to the late Samuel and Frances (nee Olsavsky) McCrory. Douglas enjoyed being around his family & friends, the outdoors, tinkering on projects, being with his fur babies, telling jokes, classic country music, and loved planning ”...
CAROL ROSE FORTLAGE
Aug 11, 2019
Carol Rose Fortlage (nee Turk), age 73, of Medina, passed away August 11, 2019. She was born July 3, 1946, in Cleveland, OH to the late Carl and Rose (nee Kiss) Turk. Carol enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed by her loving husband of 52 years, Paul; children, Nicole (Jamie) Robbins,...
HAROLD GENE NORMAN
Aug 10, 2019
Harold "Gene" Norman, 86, of Garrettsville, passed away on August 10, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1933 in Shock, WV to Park and Minnie (Nicholas) Norman. Gene married the love of his life, Pauline Dickey, on April 18, 1953. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gene is survived by his children, Michael (Karyn) Norman of Newton Falls and Heather...
WILLIAM M. UNGOR
Aug 9, 2019
William M. Ungor, age 78, of Brunswick, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born on October 15, 1940 to Charles and Anna (nee Lattanzio) Ungor. William was married to the love of his life, Shirley (nee Adamsky) Ungor, for 57 years. William was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean conflict....
RICHARD EUGENE GRABOWSKI
Aug 7, 2019
IN LOVING MEMORY Richard Eugene Grabowski, age 86, of Westfield Center, Medina county. A long-time resident of Garfield Heights, Ohio passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 7, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio June 24, 1933, to the late Felix and Stella (nee Gispanski) Grabowski. Rich was an Army veteran who served his...
CONNIE J. TOMEK
Aug 6, 2019
Connie J. Tomek, age 60, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. She was born on March 4, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Ellen Schoolcraft. Connie was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, where she was the former president of the Women’s Guild. She was also an active...
KATHLEEN M. PELOT
Aug 5, 2019
Kathleen M. Pelot, age 85, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. John Westshore, Westlake. She was born on August 31, 1933 in Bath, Ohio to the late Merle and Thelma (Phillips) Pelot. Kathleen was employed for 24 years at Ford Motor Company as an assembler. She was also a member of the U.A.W. 1250. Kathleen...
ALEXANDER "KEN" KENNETH NORRIS
Aug 3, 2019
Alexander Kenneth "Ken" Norris, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 3, 2019, with his loving family at his side after a short battle with cancer. He was born on March 16, 1942, in Salisbury Pennsylvania to Warren and Pauline (Housel) Norris. He attended Salisbury Elk Lick High School where he was part of the...
