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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
ALBERTO M. SZASTAK
Dec 15, 2019
Alberto M. Szastak, age 78, of Brunswick, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Medina Hospital after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Albert was born on July 19, 1941 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Frank and Bernice (nee Sobieraj) Szastak. Albert came to the United States when he was 18. Shortly after he met his...
LESLIE MILTON HOTCHKISS
Dec 14, 2019
Leslie M. Hotchkiss, age 90, of Medina, passed away on December 14, 2019. He was born on April 24, 1929, in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank and Marie (nee Chabek). He served his country in the U.S. Navy, Merchant Marines, during the Korean War. Les was deeply patriotic. He had a charismatic personality and comedic charm that made for...
LEONA ROSCHIVAL
Dec 12, 2019
Leona R. Roschival (nee LaRocco), age 78, of Brunswick, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Southwest General Brunswick. She was born on March 21, 1941, in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Lottie LaRocco. Leona was a member of the Brunswick Eagles #3505, past president of her bowling league and was an active member of St. Ambrose for over...
LYNN WOODROW BOUCH
Dec 11, 2019
Lynn Woodrow Bouch, age 83, of Medina, passed away on December 11, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1936, in Arcadia, PA, to the late Edward and Mildred (nee Mumau) Bouch. Lynn was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and also of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a member of the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, where he enjoyed...
ROSEMARY ANGEL
Dec 10, 2019
Rosemary Paul Angel, a life long learner, musician, and extremely talented artisan, passed away on December 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Freedom Township, Ohio on March 1, 1947, to Bernard and Margaret (nee Lansinger) Paul. Rosemary is survived by her mother Margaret Paul (nee Lansinger); children: Tanya (Rezaei) Angel (Saeed), Lisa Zent (Andrew), and...
CHARLES RAYMON ATWOOD
Dec 9, 2019
C. Raymon Atwood “Ray”, 88, of Garrettsville passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born on December 28, 1930 in Chagrin Falls to Charlie and Martina Atwood. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was proud to be a member of Garrettsville Masonic Lodge No. 246 for many...
DAVID W. READ
Dec 9, 2019
Life-long resident of Garrettsville, David W. Read, 64, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland after a long illness. He was born December 29, 1954, in Ravenna, Ohio to Wayne D. and Velma (Judge) Read. A 1973 graduate of James A. Garfield High School, he was proud to have served his country...
DEBRA TORRES
Dec 4, 2019
Debra “Debi” Torres (nee Kufner), age 64, of Warren, formerly of Brunswick, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman. Born on May 23, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Connie Kufner, Debi was deeply devoted to the health and well-being of children. Always involved in organizing charitable donations and funding the support...
ROBERT E. LONG
Dec 2, 2019
Robert E “Bob” Long, 66, of Garrettsville passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 2, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1953 in Akron Ohio to Robert and Betty Long. Bob started his career with Angel Construction where he learned to be a very talented Finish Carpenter. He loved to build things and figure out how...
JAMES MARTIN CASE
Nov 26, 2019
James Martin Case, age 73, of Medina, OH, passed away on November 26, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1946, in Rockville, IN to the late Warren and Lenore (nee Martin) Case. He has lived the last seven years in assisted living near his sister where he enjoyed a good joke, eating out in restaurants, reading, and watching action...
FRANK E. VACHA
Nov 22, 2019
Frank Edward Vacha, age 90, of Medina, and previously of Cleveland, passed away on November 22, 2019. He was born on November 13, 1929, in Cleveland, to the late Frank and Rose (nee Kovar) Vacha. Frank retired from the U.S. Post Office in downtown Cleveland where he worked as a baggage handler. Frank enjoyed Bingo and, to the frustration of...
WILLIAM G. ROBERTS
Nov 21, 2019
William G. Roberts, age 72, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. He was born on February 24, 1947 in Cleveland to the late Marvin and Lorene (nee Gardner) Roberts. William served in the United States Army and was a graduate of the Cleveland Area Board of Realtors. He served as past president of the Bruswick Eagles #3505....
CARLOTTA METTER
Nov 21, 2019
Carlotta Metter, age 82, a long- time resident of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Brunswick ER. Carlotta was born on October 17, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stanley and Ethel (nee Kaman) Pesek. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, where she loved all types of church related volunteering and...
ROBERT N. GARNER
Nov 20, 2019
Robert N. Garner, 85, of Windham, passed away with his loving family at his side on Wednesday November 20, 2019. He was born March 15, 1934, in Masontown, West Virginia to the late Vernon and Ruth (Michael) Garner. He loved to fish and work in his yard and garden. Bob was employed as a truck driver for Anchor Motor freight...
ANNA L. OLSON
Nov 20, 2019
Anna L. Olson, 89, of Windham, passed away November 20, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Anna was born December 3, 1929, in Holliday, Texas to Leo and Gladys (Ruth) Bradley. She was married on August 20, 1949, to John J. Olson, who she met while he was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas....
EARNEST BURDEN JR.
Nov 20, 2019
Earnest Burden Jr., age 76, of Brunswick, passed away on November 20, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1943 in Crab Orchard, TN to the late Earnest Sr, and Ida (nee Tollett) Burden. Earnest retired from the Brook Park Ford Auto Foundry. He enjoyed watching Nascar, football, and reading his westerns, usually while drinking sweet tea. He loved spending...
CHRISTOPHER K. CRAMER
Nov 19, 2019
Christopher K. Cramer, age 60, of Brunswick, passed away on November 19, 2019. He was born on October 3, 1959 in Hamilton, NY to Roger and Mary Lou (nee Heinley) Cramer. Christopher was a hard-working, family man. He was a passionate and dedicated business man in the aviation maintenance industry. He also enjoyed racing Homing Pigeons in his spare time....
JOAN JEANETTE MANTZ
Nov 18, 2019
Joan Jeanette Mantz (nee Koba), age 79, of Medina, passed away on November 18, 2019. She was born on July 4, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Stanley and Katherine (nee Romanik) Koba. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Berton; sons, Brian (Jenny) and Brent (Kim); and grandson, Bryce. A private inurnment will take place at...
MARY LOUISE SPAFFORD
Nov 17, 2019
Mary Louise Spafford (nee Moules), age 99, of Howell, MI, passed away on November 17, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1920, to the late George, Sr. and Gertrude (nee Buford) Moules. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Spafford. Mary will have a private interment on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Hope Memorial Gardens, Hinckley.
GILBERT E. SMELTZER
Nov 15, 2019
Gilbert E. Smeltzer, age 89, of Brunswick, passed away on November 15, 2019. He was born on September 17, 1930, in Marion, OH to the late Roscoe and Nellie (nee Clayton) Smeltzer. Gilbert was a Korean War veteran, a retired gage repair man at Ford, and one of the smartest people we knew. He could tear a computer apart and...
