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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
DAVID H. CROFT
Aug 2, 2019
David Croft, age 76, of Brunswick passed away suddenly on Friday, August 2, 2019. He is survived by his dear wife of 19 years, Andrea (nee Prostejovsky); daughter, Suzanne (Chris) Brown, and granddaughter, Katie Brown; step-children, Rob Carpenter (Kimberly), Cathleen Carpenter; step-grandchildren, Jake McDonald, Kayla (Kyle) Cunningham, Tiffany Carpenter, and Ashley Carpenter. David was blessed to have so many great-grandchildren,...
DAVID BARTA
Aug 2, 2019
David Barta, age 79, of Columbia Station, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born on April 6, 1940. David was employed as a truck driver at U.P.S. for 38 years. He was a member of the 2 Million Mile Club. David was survived by his loving children, Leonard (Lori) Barta, Michael (Pamela) Barta, Cheryl (Russell) Samples; cherished grandchildren,...
CATHY TIMKO
Aug 1, 2019
Cathy Timko, age 76, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Southwest Residential Hospice Center, Strongsville. She was born in Cleveland on June 6, 1943 to the late Harry and Anna (nee Koenig) Silverthorn. Cathy was a member of the Brunswick Eagles #3505 and a member and volunteer at St. Colette Catholic Church, Brunswick. She enjoyed camping,...
STEVEN G. SCHMIEDING
Aug 1, 2019
Steven G. Schmieding, age 56, of Brunswick, passed away on August 1, 2019. He was born on June 15, 1963 in Cleveland to the late Glenn W. and Vanetta I. (nee Gregory) Schmieding. Steven was employed as a printer at Staples. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, watching the Browns and enjoying “coldies” with friends, loved Vegas, listening to music and...
MARY S. TISCHKE
Jul 31, 2019
Mary S. Tischke (nee Sosko), age 74, of Medina, passed away July 31, 2019. She was born June 28, 1945, in Greensburg, PA, to the late John and Mary(nee Soflak) Sosko. Mary was a wonderful homemaker who loved to entertain and cook for her family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling on vacations. Most of all she loved spending time...
LEORA JEANNETTE (JAN) DUNCAN
Jul 28, 2019
Leora Jeannette “Jan” Duncan (nee Briggs), age 79, of Sharon Center, passed away on July 28, 2019. She was born October 23, 1939, in Wooster, OH, to the late Thomas and Norma (nee Snyder) Briggs. Jan knew from her early childhood that she wanted to dedicate her life to educating, influencing, and nurturing school-aged children. For 24 loving years, she...
BRENDA J. RODGERS
Jul 27, 2019
Brenda J. Rodgers, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1952, in Welch, West Virginia, to James and Edith Mitchell. She married the love of her life, David H. Rodgers, in July of 1968, who preceded her in death in 2014 along with her daughter, Renee Bedocs, in 2016....
MARK LYNN WILES
Jul 27, 2019
Mark L. Wiles, 63, of Windham Ohio passed away in Cleveland, on Saturday, July 27th, with his loving family by his side. He was born December 7, 1955, in Warren, Ohio to Linden Ray and Dolores (Callahan) Wiles. He loved to play golf, vacation and travel. Mark was a retired Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army and was very...
GARY LOUIS DEVINCENTIS
Jul 21, 2019
Gary DeVincentis, age 74, of Sardis, OH, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born on November 11, 1944, in Cleveland, OH to Louis and Anne (nee Chychlyk). Gary was an avid Indians fan and lived a simple life. He loved gardening and being outdoors. He was a member of the UAW and retired from General Motors at age...
JASON A. STRAUBHAAR
Jul 21, 2019
Jason A. Straubhaar, of Brunswick, was called home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born in Parma to Linda (nee Burns) Straubhaar-Foose and the late Alan R. Straubhaar. Jason enjoyed fantasy football, loved all the Cleveland sports teams and was an avid fan. He loved cooking for others and especially loved pizza. He also loved...
JAMES E. SCHWANDT
Jul 18, 2019
James E. Schwandt, age 89, of Medina, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born on August 24, 1929, in Cleveland, OH to the late Elmer and Ina May (nee Moore) Schwandt. James enjoyed Bluegrass and birdwatching. He read everything and anything he could get his hands on. He will be...
DONNA LEE KWIECIEN
Jul 15, 2019
Donna Lee Kwiecien (nee Boening), age 68, of North Royalton, passed away on July 15, 2019. She was born on July 13, 1951, in Detroit, MI, to the late William and Leona (nee Kernkamp) Boening . You may ask what made Donna the loving caring person that she grew to be. At an early age she was involved in the...
BARBARA J BACSO
Jul 14, 2019
Barbara Jean Bacso, age 58, of Wadsworth, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born on August 1, 1960, in Akron, Ohio. Barb was employed as a teacher in Medina County. She enjoyed reading, singing, attending church and her pet dog “Scruffy”. Besides her mother Doris, she is survived by her loving siblings, Jeff (Cindy) Bacso and Bonnie (Dave)...
GARY LENART
Jul 14, 2019
Gary D. Lenart (64) passed away to be with the Lord on July 14, 2019. He was born on June 4, 1955, to John and Marge Lenart in Pontiac, Michigan. He is dearly missed by his Wife of 18 years, Laura Lenart (nee Sarka); son, Samuel Lenart; step-children, Raquel Marton, Tommas Ventura, Lanett Ventura and David Ventura; brothers, Guy, Grant,...
ROBERT R. MALECHA
Jul 13, 2019
Robert R. Malecha, age 83, of Medina, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1935, in Cleveland, OH, to Herbert and Lillian (nee Krakora) Malecha. Robert worked for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (CEI) as a Surveyor/Engineer for many years. He was an artist and loved to paint. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was in his...
HARRIET E. POOLE
Jul 12, 2019
Harriet E. Poole, (nee Myers) age 96, of Brunswick, passed away on July 12, 2019 at Western Reserve Masonic Community, Medina. She was born on September 29, 1922 to the late Oliver and Edith (nee Smith) Myers. Harriet graduated from Brunswick High School in 1943. Harriet was employed at the Bomber Plant during WWII. She was a member of the...
KENNETH R. ACKERMAN JR.
Jul 12, 2019
Kenneth R. Ackerman, Jr., age 69, of Medina, passed away on July 12, 2019. He was born on February 19, 1950, in Chicago, IL to the late Kenneth and Ruth (nee Hans) Ackerman. Kenneth was a devoted member of the Prince of Peace Evangelical Church. He played guitar in his Christian band, Inspiration. He was an avid singer and songwriter...
JILL LOUISE GEIGER
Jul 12, 2019
Jill Louise Geiger (nee Andersen), age 59, loving wife, mother, sister and aunt of Medina, Ohio, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida on July 12, 2019. Jill was brought into this world on December 9, 1959, in Orange, New Jersey by her loving parents, Ruth and Albert Andersen. She...
JOSEPH CLAAR
Jul 5, 2019
Joseph E. Claar, 65, of Windham Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 5, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1954 in Somerset County, PA to James and Margaret (Latchney) Claar. He enjoyed going to camp on weekends with his cousins, fishing, hunting, canning and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Joe was a long...
CHAD MICHAEL KESLING
Jul 5, 2019
Chad M. Kesling, 38, of Garrettsville, passed away on July 5, 2019. He was born on July 24, 1980 in Ravenna, Ohio to William Kesling and Tina Barnes. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, jet skiing and swimming. Chad loved Pink Floyd music and watching movies and spending time with his family. Chad is survived by his wife, Tabetha Kesling;...
