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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
WILLIAM G. VANEK
Apr 24, 2018
William G. (Bill) Vanek, age 79, born Feb. 23, 1939 in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Virginia (nee Sekerak) Vanek, passed away Tues., April 24, 2018. He grew up on the west side of Cleveland before moving to North Royalton, OH in 1956. In 1974 he moved to Medina, OH. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a...
JOYCE SHOWMAN
Apr 21, 2018
Joyce Ann Showman (nee Jankowski), age 80, of Chippewa Lake, passed away on April 21, 2018. She was born November 15, 1937, in Cleveland to the late Anton and Gertrude (nee Peters) Jankowski. Joyce was married to the love of her life, Richard, for 56 years. Joyce enjoyed travel, cooking for her family and sitting on the front porch. Her...
ARGEO JAY POSSAVINO
Apr 21, 2018
Argeo (Jay, A. Jay,) Possavino, age 91, passed away peacefully in the company of his family in Medina, OH on Saturday, April 21, 2018. He went to be with the Lord Jesus and be reunited with the love of his life, Eleanor June. Jay was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born May 13, 1926 in...
ANNA MARY CIKA
Apr 19, 2018
Anna Mary Cika (nee Popeluc), age 101 ½, of Brunswick, passed away on April 19, 2018. She was born on October 23, 1916, in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Anna (nee Augustowska) Popeluc. Anna was a homemaker most of her life but did work outside of the house to help support the family. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening,...
JOSEPH DMYTRIW FORBRIZZIO II
Apr 17, 2018
Joseph Dmytriw Forbrizzio II, of Sharon Twp., OH passed away April 17, 2018. He was born August 7, 1979. Joe was a 1997 Graduate of Highland High School and resided in the Northeast Ohio area his whole life. He earned the honor of Eagle Scout at age 15 and carried these values with him throughout his life. Joe attended Kent...
DOROTHY "DOTTIE" MEYER
Apr 17, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Meyer, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1953 in White Plains, New York to Ernest and Gertrude (Tarvish) Walker. Dottie married the love of her life, Kenny Meyer, on May 12, 1983. She was a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 29 years, which took her to many places overseas....
WALTER HENRY HAY
Apr 12, 2018
Walter Hay, 89, a long-time resident of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, April 12 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina. Walter was born July 13, 1928 in Tallmadge, OH. He graduated from North High School in Akron and served as an Army mechanic in Korea from 1946-1949. Upon his return, he received a Degree in Law from the University...
ANNE B. RUGGLES
Apr 9, 2018
Anne B. Ruggles (nee Boyer), age 91, of Medina, passed away April 9, 2018. She was born June 24, 1926 in Creston, IA to the late Roland D. and Martha (nee Edwards) Boyer. In 1941, with her father stationed in Pearl Harbor, a 15-year-old Anne and her family moved to Honolulu, where they were present during the attack on December...
LILLIAN "GINNY" BLAUVELT
Apr 8, 2018
Lillian V. “Ginny” Blauvelt entered heaven on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born on October 1, 1932, in Warren, Ohio to Benjamin and Lillian (Mocella) Litz. Lillian married Lawrence William “Bill” Blauvelt on October 6, 1952. Ginny and Bill were in the carnival business for over 26 years as the owner/operators of Bill Amusements. Ginny spent her time on...
MICHAEL L. PARKER
Apr 8, 2018
Michael L. Parker, 66, of Garrettsville passed away on Sunday April 8, 2018. He was born March 1, 1952 in Warren, Ohio. Mike is survived by his loving wife Connie; children Brandon Parker and Sabrina Murphy; siblings, Lynn (Judy) Parker, Jeff (Paulette) Parker, Linda (Stan) Robinson, Janice (Mike) Riley, Laurie (Roger) O’Shields and Patrick (Deana) Pettit. He is preceded in...
LEONARD TIMPONE
Apr 6, 2018
Leonard “Len” Timpone, age 79, of Medina, passed away on April 6, 2018. He was born at Bronx, New York, to the late Salvatore and Maryanna Timpone (nee Malviso). He was married to Elizabeth Timpone (nee Meehan) for 49 years. Len was a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was employed by Schering Plough...
MARJORIE JUNE LOVELADY
Apr 5, 2018
Marjorie June Lovelady (nee Oliver), age 93, of Medina, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born July 11, 1924 in Cambridge, OH to the late Paul Lane and Ruth Marie (nee Le Page) Oliver. Marjorie worked various jobs while in high school. She received a Certificate of Merit from the FBI for her service during WWII. Marjorie enjoyed...
JOAN ADELE CASTANO
Apr 2, 2018
Joan Castano, 77, beloved Mother, began rejoicing with Jesus on April 2, 2018. She was born May 23, 1940 in Richfield, OH, to Robert Lee Gunther and Norris (Carver) Gunther. Joan was always full of joy and mischief. She enjoyed painting and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Richard) Preisendorfer; siblings, Mary Carter,...
MARY LOU WALKER
Mar 31, 2018
Mary Walker, 89, of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2018. She was born June 19, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Nellie (Black) Crowther. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially, her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her son, Jamie (Melani) Walker of Garrettsville; daughter-in-law, Beth Walker (wife of Eugene J. III)...
STEPHEN R. GRIGGS
Mar 31, 2018
Stephen R. Griggs, 70, of Freedom Township, passed away on March 31, 2018. He was born on January 15, 1948 in Huron, Ohio to Wesley and Gertrude (Keller) Griggs. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Stephen enjoyed working on old cars, snowmobiling and going to his cabin in Michigan. He loved spending time with his...
SHERYL ANN TAYLOR
Mar 29, 2018
Sheryl Ann Taylor, born August 19, 1960 of Medina, unexpectedly passed away and went home into the arms of her Savior and Heavenly Father on Thursday March 29, 2018. She is survived by her beloved mother, Nancy (nee Nau) Taylor; siblings, who loved her dearly, Diane (Tim) McDivitt, Linda (Ron) Simplican, Sandra (Mark) Strodtbeck, Alan Taylor, and Lisa (James) Sperry;...
MARGARET GRANT
Mar 29, 2018
Margaret Grant, 88, of Brunswick passed away on March 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 29, 1929 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Bert and Myrtle (Wilt) Cole. Margaret married the love of her life, William C. Grant, December 29,1951. She was a previous member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Margaret enjoyed bowling. She loved her...
JUSTIN BRYAN COLLINS
Mar 28, 2018
Justin Bryan Collins, born May 3, 1994, of Medina, OH, passed away on March 28, 2018. Justin is survived by his father Terry Collins, and his beloved mother Tamara (nee Sabol) Taylor; daughters Blakely and Harper Lorincz; step father Bill Taylor; grandfather Stephen Sabol; step brothers Johnny (Kelly) Taylor and Eddie Taylor; uncles, James Collins and Steven Sabol; and four...
BEVERLY SAVITTS
Mar 25, 2018
Beverly Savitts, 57, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her home in Auburn Township. She was born on October 7, 1960 to Stanley and Margaret (O’Donnell) Savitts, Sr. in Ravenna, Ohio. She loved keeping lawns and flowers looking beautiful. Beverly enjoyed watching scary movies and playing softball. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and her many nieces and...
PHYLLIS JUNE DREHEL
Mar 23, 2018
Phyllis June “Judy” Drehel, age 73, of Lodi, passed away on March 23, 2018. She was born June 20, 1944 in Cucumber, West Virginia, to Charles D. and Goldie (nee Hicks) Collison. Phyllis was married to her beloved husband, Steve, for 48 years. Judy was a homemaker and her loving family was her passion. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and hiking....
