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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
PATRICK E. O'CONNOR
Oct 10, 2018
Patrick E. O’Connor Beloved husband of Mickey (Staursky) for 33 years and loving father to Christopher (fiancé Jenny Shano), passed away on October 10, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Irma O’Connor. Loving brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle to Sharon and Jim Smoak, Denise and Tony Turacek, George Staursky, and Bill and Cheryl Staursky families. Services for...
JEFFREY D. MCELWAIN
Oct 10, 2018
As part of a military family, he was born in Heidelberg, Germany on February 13, 1964. Due to an unfortunate vehicle accident, he left us to go to heaven on October 10, 2018. He attended the Cloverleaf School system and had a life-long passion of 30 years being a truck driver. His most recent career move, being a Highland school...
JOSEPH PATRICK GARRIGAN
Oct 8, 2018
Joseph P. Garrigan, age 77, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Southwest Hospice. He was born on November 20, 1940 in Williamsburg, PA to Joseph and Anna (nee Baumle) Garrigan. Proud graduate Alumni of 1959 from St. Bishop Neumann High School, in Philadelphia. Joseph served in the US Army and was employed as a construction surveyor....
NANCY CAROL LEESON
Oct 7, 2018
Nancy Carol Leeson (nee Knotts), age 76, of Hinckley, passed away on October 7, 2018. She was born on April 24, 1942 in Preston County, WV to the late Darrell and Ceacil (nee Taylor) Knotts. Nancy enjoyed crocheting, word puzzles, and most of all, spending time with and taking care her family. She will be dearly missed by her loving...
LÉON MADDOX CHEHIN-MERRYMAN
Oct 6, 2018
Léon Chehin-Merryman, 1 year old, of Garrettsville passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was born on September 16, 2017 in Ravenna, Ohio to Jacob Merryman and Ashlyn Chehin. His bright blue eyes, blonde hair, dimple and personality captivated all who knew him. Léon made friends wherever he went. He loved animals of all shapes and sizes and being...
WALTER PHILIP HULME
Sep 30, 2018
Walter P. Hulme, age 94, of Medina, passed away on September 30, 2018. He was born on June 21, 1924 in Youngstown, OH to the late William and Carrie (nee Schanz) Hulme. Walter retired from WJW-TV 8 in Cleveland, where he worked as an engineer. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Berea where he married Jean...
MARY FALOR
Sep 26, 2018
Mary Falor (nee Giaimo), age 89, of Akron, passed away on September 26, 2018. She was born on February 12, 1929 in Akron, OH to the late Nicholas and Antoinette (nee Casamento) Giaimo. Mary enjoyed baking and spending time with family and her dogs.. She will be dearly missed by her brothers, Sam Giaimo and Joe Giaimo; and many loving...
MELISSA MAY CLENDENIN
Sep 26, 2018
Melissa Clendenin (nee Hoskinson), age 46, of Seville, passed away on September 26, 2018. She was born on November 26, 1971 in Newark, OH to Michael and Christina (nee Kopp) Hoskinson. Melissa was an avid reader, loved old movies, and was a trivia buff. She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband Howard; her loving son, Michael; her mother,...
CORNELIOUS BYRD
Sep 24, 2018
Cornealious Byrd, 93, of Brunswick, went to the heavens Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1925 in Newport, Tennessee to Andrew and Ella Byrd. After marrying his dear wife, Euretha, he relocated his family to Ohio in 1952 to work for Republic Steel, where he retired in 1983....
DOUGLAS JACOBSON
Sep 24, 2018
Douglas Jacobson, 61, beloved Brother and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 24, 2018. He entered this world on June 30, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, born to Lloyd and Anne Jacobson. He is survived by his children Lindsey (Andrew) Grischow and Zachery (Amanda) Jacobson; grandchildren Avrey, Ariel, Camren, Luke, Caden, and Myles; siblings Cheryl (George) Macek,...
JAMES H. ASHBY SR
Sep 24, 2018
James H. “Jim” Ashby Sr. 75, of Garrettsville, Ohio passed away with his loved ones by his side on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born May 17, 1943 in Goldsberg, NC to Harold & Lorainne (Wood) Ashby. Jim loved hunting, fishing, gardening, billiards, going to flea markets, taking walks around lakes and drives through the countryside with his darling...
FRANK ELTON KUNKEL
Sep 23, 2018
Frank Elton Kunkel, age 82, of Brunswick, passed away on September 23, 2018. He was born on August 7, 1936 in Cumberland, TN to the late William and Nancy (nee Smith) Kunkel. Frank was a skilled handyman who helped everybody in the neighborhood. He enjoyed woodworking and even made porch swings for several neighbors. Frank was an avid reader; he...
ERNESTINE VALENTINE
Sep 22, 2018
Ernestine Valentine (nee Mathers), age 91, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Generations Senior Living, Strongsville. She was born on November 9, 1926 in Burnt House, WV to the late James and Hazel (nee Frederick) Mathers. Ernestine enjoyed spending time with her family foremost, also enjoyed gardening, flowers and vegetables, canning and crafting. She is survived...
GORDON BARRY SHAIDE
Sep 21, 2018
Gordon Barry Shaide, age 76, of Brunswick, passed away on September 21, 2018. He was born on November 28, 1941 in Hanover, VA, to the late Winfred and Lillian (nee Meyers) Shaide. Gordon was raised in Borup, MN. He was an U.S. Air Force Veteran and he retired from Delta Airlines after 36 years. He enjoyed spending his time on...
KENNETH A. KEKIC
Sep 20, 2018
Kenneth A. Kekic, 67, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2018. He was born on August 23, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to Richard and Dorothy DeBolt. He will be never forgotten and always loved! Honoring Ken's wishes cremation has taken place.
LARRY R. METHENY
Sep 18, 2018
Larry R. Metheny, 61, of Garrettsville passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018. He was born on September 8, 1957 in Warren, Ohio to Ray (Alice) Metheny and Barb (Bob) Scott. He was a graduate of Grand Valley High School in 1975. Larry worked in construction for many years. He will be deeply missed by all! Larry is survived by...
STEVEN A. SMITHBERGER
Sep 18, 2018
Steven A. “Steve” Smithberger, 42, of Windham passed away on September 18, 2018. He was born on May 8, 1976 in Warren, Ohio to Raymond and Virginia (Lyons) Smithberger. Steve married the love of his life, Samantha (Binegar) Smithberger, on August 11, 2007. He enjoyed riding his Harley, going to concerts and singing karaoke. His favorite musician was Aaron Lewis....
JOHN "JACK" IRVIN ROSS
Sep 18, 2018
John Irvin Ross, age 80, of Strongsville, Ohio passed away on September 18, 2018. He was born on May 30, 1938 in Johnstown, PA, to the late Hugh and Blodwyn (nee Wherry) Ross. John was a Marine Veteran and retired Steel Rule Die maker. He enjoyed old country music, playing his guitars and bowling but his passion was always golf....
BEVERLY IRENE FRAELICH
Sep 15, 2018
Beverly Irene Fraelich (nee Will), age 55, of Ravenna, passed away September 15, 2018, at Hospice of Medina County. She was born August 24, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Russell and the late Annette (nee DiVincenzo) Will. Beverly worked as a Accountant for various CPA firms. She enjoyed camping and the beach with friends and family, cooking and quilting. Beverly...
ROGER A. NORTON
Sep 14, 2018
Roger A. Norton, 70, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2018. He was born on May 23, 1948 in Woburn, Massachusetts to Kenneth and Marie (Berwick) Norton. Roger married the love of his life, Elsie (Poole) Norton, on November 23, 1971. He was a police officer, teacher and a preacher. Roger was a police officer in Garrettsville and...
