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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
KATHERINE J. SMITH
Feb 28, 2018
Katherine (“Kathy”) J. Smith, 86, passed away on February 28, 2018, in her home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by family members and her faithful companion, her dog Rusty. She was born on June 19, 1931, in Shalersville, Ohio, to the late Jake and Kate Roosa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley;...
ROBERT T. HILVERDING
Feb 27, 2018
Robert T. Hilverding, age 63, of Rocky River, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2018. He was born on April 15, 1954, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, to the late William Gale and Mary Mildred (nee Lindley) Hilverding. Robert was a Veteran of the United States Army and was also a member of the Brunswick Eagles 3505, VFW and American Legion. He...
NELSON DAVID GELB
Feb 25, 2018
Nelson David Gelb, age 77, of Medina, passed away on February 25, 2018, when he peacefully joined his wife Joanne, who passed away February 4, 2018. Nelson was born May 29, 1940 in Cleveland, OH, to the late Hubert and Dorothy (nee Tomecko). Nelson and Joanne shared 57 years of marriage. Nelson enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sports and...
LANORA BELLE RADER
Feb 19, 2018
Lanora Belle Rader, 78, of Freedom Township, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1939 to Jesse and Maude (Bartholmew) Carver in Deerfield, Ohio. Lanora married the love of her life, Laco B. Rader, on February 23, 1962. She graduated second in her class from Southeast High School. Lanora beautifully...
ALAN RICHARD GALL
Feb 13, 2018
Alan Richard Gall, age 79, of Brunswick, passed away on February 13, 2018. He was born on May 19, 1938 in Cleveland, to the late Fred and Mildred (nee Petchler) Gall. Alan was a US Army Veteran. He retired after 30 years from Cleveland Twist Drill Company as a tool and die maker. He enjoyed wood working, all Cleveland sports,...
LOUIS A. PERHAVEC
Feb 11, 2018
Louis A. Perhavec, age 87, of Brunswick, passed away February 11, 2018. He was born in Cleveland, to the late Louis and Pauline Perhavec. Louis was a Korean Navy Vet. He was a loving grandfather of 12, beloved great grandfather to 10, and dear Uncle of many. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 67 years, Patricia...
PATSY I. SHARP
Feb 10, 2018
Patsy I. Sharp, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday February 10, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 20, 1937 in Wichita, Kansas to William and Ester (nee Linebach) Banks. She was a proud member of the Eastern Star, American Legion Post #694 and the VFW. Patsy was also a member of the Civil...
CHARLES THOMAS NEMEC
Feb 8, 2018
Charles Thomas Nemec, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle, age 56, of Medina, passed away on February 8, 2018. He was born on February 11, 1961 in Garfield Heights, OH to the late Frank and Harriet (nee Mobley) Nemec. Charles was a long-time employee for CEI / First Energy since 1982. He was an avid sports card collector and...
DAVID STASICKI
Feb 6, 2018
David Stasicki, age 62, of Brunswick, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1955, in Medina, Ohio to the late Stanley and Rosemary Frances (nee Josefvic). David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by his beloved brothers, Leonard and Christopher. He was preceded in death by his...
JOANNE L GELB
Feb 4, 2018
Joanne L. Gelb, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was born on February 28, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to Lawrence and Lauretta (nee Offs) Kocab. Joanne was employed with the Highland Schools as a Cafeteria attendant for 22 years. She loved to stop at garage sales, she enjoyed shopping, desserts, working in...
CATHERINE A HELTON
Feb 4, 2018
Catherine A. Helton (nee Opalka), age 62, of Strongsville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. She was born May 5, 1955 in Cleveland to Theodore and Anna Opalka. Catherine enjoyed ministry work, especially in the nursing home care centers. She loved animals, fashion, and most of all, her family. Survived by her beloved husband of 28 years, Gary; daughter Amanda...
FRANCES V. ROBERTS
Feb 4, 2018
Frances V. Roberts, 86, of Windham, passed away on February 4, 2018. She was born on May 26, 1931 in Rockport, WV to Francis and Ruie (Perkins) Houck. Frances married the love of her life, Donald J. Roberts, on July 8, 1950. They were happily married for 53 years. She was a member of the Windham United Methodist Church and...
SHANNON M. PIEH
Jan 31, 2018
Shannon M. Pieh (nee Bourke), age 64, of Medina, passed away on January 31, 2018. She was born on May 19, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to the late James and Rita (nee McMahon) Bourke. Shannon enjoyed working with her colleagues at Medina Creative Housing advocating for better opportunities for those who couldn't always advocate for themselves. She brought so much...
ANDREAS PFAFF SR.
Jan 29, 2018
Andreas Pfaff, Sr., 86, of Hiram, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Gunia, Yugoslavia to Heinrich and Elizabeth (Dominik) Pfaff. Andreas married the love of his life, Ethel Bauer, on November 19, 1955. They have been happily married for more than 62 years. He proudly served...
KENNETH WILLIAM HOTZ SR.
Jan 25, 2018
Kenneth William Hotz, Sr., age 83, of Jupiter, Fl and Medina, OH, entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2018. He was born on September 24, 1934 in Cleveland, OH to William and Helen (nee Gasper) Hotz. Kenneth was an extremely devoted family man to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was also a loving and caring man to...
JOSEPH JOHN SABO
Jan 25, 2018
Joseph John Sabo, our dear Father/Papap, went to be with his Lord and with his late beloved wife, Dorothy, of over 60 years. "I love you; Faith in God, please keep it, use it, cherish it and pass it on. For it was this faith that was given to me." Joseph is survived by his dedicated son, Gary (Starlett, the...
HOWARD ROBERT "SMITTY" "HOWIE" SMITH
Jan 23, 2018
Howard Robert “Smitty” “Howie” Smith, 79, of Mantua, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born on April 25, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Austin and Marcella (Wilhelm) Smith. Howie married the love of his life, Carolee Jean Gibson, on April 15, 1961....
JUDITH ANNE JAMES
Jan 22, 2018
Judith Anne James passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at the age of 75 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her brothers, Gerald McMillen and Harry (Mary Anne) Edwards, and loving children, David (Tracey) James, Christina (Brad) Efaw, Lisabeth Muldowney and Jason James. She will also be remembered by her nine grandchildren, Walker,...
ZELLA ROSENE FARMER
Jan 20, 2018
Zella Rosene Farmer, of Brunswick, passed away January 20, 2018. Rosene was born in Falls Mills Va to George and Nora (Wimmer) Harrell. Her brothers were Clyde, Frank, Charles and Bernard and her sisters were Betty and Mildred. She was one of the few who graduated from High School at that time. She moved to Bluefield WV and worked as...
KIRKBY MAXWELL RIXSON
Jan 17, 2018
Kirkby “Kirk” Maxwell Rixson, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was born on January 30, 1934 in Cleveland, to the late Charles and Eleanore (nee Maxwell) Rixson. Kirk was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed his hobby of building balsa airplanes. He is survived by his daughter Kelly (Scott) Richley; son, Scott: grandchildren,...
