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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
DONALD P. BUTSCH
May 22, 2018
Donald P. Butsch, age 53, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his residence. Donald was born on March 17, 1965, in Piqua, Ohio to William and Virginia (nee Marker) Butsch. Donald will be dearly missed by his parents; son, Alex; daughter, Nicole; sisters, Janet (Edward) Steinbrunner and Jean (Joe) Hicks; nephews, Ryan (Casey) Steinbrunner and...
WILLIAM J. KOLLAR
May 21, 2018
William “Bill” Kollar, age 71, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Falling Water Healthcare, Strongsville, while battling cancer. Bill was born on May 14, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Andrew and Mary (nee Proze) Kollar. He was a retired truck driver from Lovelace Trucking Co. and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and enjoyed spending...
WILLIAM J O'NEIL
May 21, 2018
William J. O’Neil, age 80, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born on January 13, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late William & Helen O’Neil. Bill is preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria K. O’Neil. Bill was a retired engineer for Marathon Oil and...
MARGARET J. KOZMAN
May 20, 2018
Margaret J Kozman (nee Bomba), age 87, of Medina, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. She was born on July 2, 1930 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Veronica (nee Chiller) Bomba. Margaret retired after 32 years as Hinkley Elementary School Secretary. She enjoyed gardening, hot air balloon rides, vacations with her family and many friends, but...
BONNIE JEAN WAGERS
May 19, 2018
Bonnie J. Wagers (nee Michel) passed away on Saturday May 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 23, 1936 in Monroe Township Ohio to Wallace and Evelyn (Lowe) Michel. Bonnie married the love of her life, Jack Wagers, on December 5, 1954. She was member of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church for 43 years where...
RITA BUSTA
May 18, 2018
Rita J. Busta (nee Sullivan) age 70, of Medina, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on August 1, 1947 in Cleveland to the late James and Helen (nee Astolas) Sullivan. Rita enjoyed decorating, painting, gardening, dancing, and especially spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by David, her loving husband of 52 years....
NORMA L. BAKER
May 17, 2018
Norma L. Baker (nee Gill) was welcomed into the arms of her Lord & Savior on Thursday, May 17, 2018, with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Copley, Ohio to Leo P. and Emma G. (Getz) Gill. Norma loved her Faith and gathering with the neighborhood friends. Survivors are her daughter, Susan...
BERNADETTE TINNIRELLO
May 14, 2018
Bernadette (Bernice, Bea, and Baba) Tinnirello (Hollish) passed away on May 14, 2018 in Medina, Ohio due to complications with heart disease. She was 77. Bea was born on October 3, 1940 in Lakewood, Ohio to her parents, George and Justine (nee Sikora) Hollish. She graduated from the Lourdes Academy in 1959. She married Thomas (Tom) Tinnirello on October 5,...
STANLEY R. LUKAS Jr.
May 14, 2018
Stanley R. Lukas, Jr., age 81, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Garfield Heights on July 18, 1936, to Stanley and Esther (nee DePoalo). Stanley enjoyed taking care of his home and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 55 years, Patricia (nee...
JACQUELINE G. BROWN
May 13, 2018
Jacqueline (Gandee) Brown, age 94, passed away May 13, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Jacqueline was born November 13, 1923, in Richfield, OH, to the late F. Warren and Elva (Bradley) Gandee. Jacqueline had a generous soul and was always willing to help, and do for anyone she could, unconditionally. She was truly a sweet lady and...
ELIZABETH COLEN
May 13, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Colen (nee Young), age 81, of Brunswick, passed away May 13, 2018. She was born August 11, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Phillip and Eva Young (nee Mayer). Betty worked as a cook for the Parma Schools for many years. She especially enjoyed Bingo and spending time with her family. Betty was the loving mother of...
DOMINIC JAMES BUTSKO
May 8, 2018
Dominic Butsko, age 15, of Medina, passed away on May 8, 2018. He was born on April 10, 2003 in Columbus, to James and Vanessa (nee Joyce) Butsko. His loving brothers are Blake and Logan. Dominic enjoyed all kinds of sports and outdoor activities including basketball, soccer, running and snowboarding. He loved the adventure and excitement of roller coasters, biking,...
GEORGE RAYMOND PLOUCHA
May 7, 2018
George Raymond Ploucha passed away May 7, 2018, surrounded by his beloved sons. He joined his wife Maureen (nee Lavelle) in Heaven on that day; she arrived first on September 17, 2017. George was devoted to his wife for 55 years. George was born on August 4, 1933 to George and Virginia (nee Kelly). He will be greatly missed by...
RITA HELEN STASCHAK
May 5, 2018
Rita Helen (Kowalewski) Staschak died at the age of 93 on May 5, 2018 at Continuing Care Solutions in Cuyahoga Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael in 2015. She is survived by her daughters Kathie (Ted) Embacher and Laurie (Jason) McCourt and their families. Rita’s sister Jean predeceased her; she is survived by her sister, Hedwig...
EVELYN MAY MEERMANS
May 3, 2018
Evelyn May Meermans (nee Gamery), age 84, of Medina, passed away on May 3, 2018. She was born on December 13, 1933 in Lakewood to the late Andrew and Susan (nee Barnock) Gamery. Evelyn always enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. She will be dearly missed by her children, James (Sue), Linda Roush, William (Karen), Robert; grandchildren, Brian, Michael (Rachael), Amy...
ANN TERESA GIRMAN
May 1, 2018
Ann Teresa Girman (nee Milli), age 93, of Brunswick, passed away on May 1, 2018. She was born on June 28, 1924, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John and Ann (nee Gallagher) Milli. Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren. She was an alumnus of St. Stephen's Catholic High School...
DAVID ALAN BOULTON
Apr 30, 2018
David Alan Boulton, age 61, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2018. He was born on March 20, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Roy and Helen (nee Kovach) Boulton, Sr. He was previously married to Shelle Boulton. David was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed Cleveland sports, the History Channel, and other favorite...
CHARLES B. SHARP JR.
Apr 30, 2018
Charles B. Sharp, Jr., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1936 to Charlie and Irene (Crouse) Sharp in Anthony, Ks. He was a United States Navy Veteran, a member of the American Legion post # 674 and the Garrettsville VFW. Charles was a 1st degree Mason. He loved...
MICHAEL HIGGINS
Apr 29, 2018
Michael Higgins, age 74, of Strongsville, passed away on April 29, 2018. He was born on January 22, 1944 in Cleveland, to Claude and Edith (nee Krueger) Higgins. Michael was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed wrenching on cars for a living and as a hobby. He loved to build race cars. He will be dearly missed by his sons,...
BERNICE SMITH
Apr 27, 2018
Bernice Smith, 87, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28, 1931 in Freedom Township to Raymond and Rose (Dvorak) Koran. She married the love of her life, Gerald Smith, on July 11, 1954 whom she had met while working at the Farm Bureau. She graduated from Charlestown...
