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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
CHARLES A ORIOLD
Jan 15, 2018
Charles A. Oriold, age 65, of Brunswick, passed away January 15, 2018. He was born December 30, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to Adam C. and Ursula (nee Elsner) Oriold. Charles was Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates, Lodge #14. Charles enjoyed classic rock, loved to work with his hands, and loved the outdoors. He will be dearly...
TIM J. TIPPEN
Jan 13, 2018
Tim J. Tippen, 61, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday January 13, 2018 with his loving family at his side. He was born August 29, 1956 in Bedford Ohio, to John and Jean (Knapp) Tippen. He loved to garden and grew amazing vegetables. Tim was a graduate of Bedford High School, loved war history and playing chess. Tim will be...
MICHAEL E. SZUCH
Jan 12, 2018
Michael E. Szuch, 71, of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly on Friday January 12, 2018 with his loving family at his side. He was born March 29, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to Eli and Josephine (Sikora) Szuch. He enjoyed working and fixing cars. His true joy came from spending time with his family, he adored all his grandkids! Mike will be...
MAVIS IRENE WELTY
Jan 9, 2018
Mavis I. Welty, 81, of Sharon Center, Medina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 20128 at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. Mavis was born January 20, 1936 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio to Russell and Ruth (Ickes) Keener. She was one of ten children. She attended Northwestern High School and graduated in...
HELEN J. GROPPI
Jan 9, 2018
Helen J. Groppi, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother. She was a social member of the Brunswick VFW and a very hard worker. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to offset funeral expenses.
MALINDA GAY "MILLIE" CARPENTER
Jan 9, 2018
Malinda G. “Millie” Carpenter, 54, of Bedford Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 9, 2018. She was born on March 28, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio to James and Elva (Stout) Carpenter. The most important thing to Millie was her family! Millie is survived by her children, Michael (Caitlin Selby) Horne of Streetsboro, Timothy Horne of...
FRED THEWLIS
Jan 7, 2018
Fred Thewlis, age 81, of Medina and wintering in Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on January 7, 2018. He was born on December 31, 1936 in Eccles, West Virginia, to the late Fred and Ethel (nee McElroy) Thewlis. Fred retired as a Maintenance Supervisor, from General Motors in Parma, after 37 years. He was a member of several organizations: The...
ROBERT WILLIAM PERRY
Jan 7, 2018
Robert William Perry, age 61, of Brunswick, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Medina County Hospice. He was born on November 9, 1956 in Berea, Ohio to the late John E. and Suzanne (nee Weisman) Perry. Robert was the owner of KASM Siding. He loved his family, he enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his cats and making...
RAYMOND JOSEPH MICHALSKI
Jan 6, 2018
Raymond Joseph Michalski 80, of Medina passed away peacefully on January 6, 2018 with his entire family by his side following a brief illness. Raymond was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 13, 1937 to Ray and Mary (Gorski) Michalski. He attended high school at John Adams High School and graduated in 1962. After high school Raymond was proud of...
JASON BENJAMIN BARKFELT
Jan 4, 2018
Jason Benjamin Barkfelt, age 36, of Brunswick, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1981, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the beloved son of Howard, Jr. and Brenda Barkfelt (nee Feldt). Jason was an avid guitar player who loved music. He especially loved his children and spending time with his family and friends. He...
PETER MCLEAN LOWRIE
Dec 31, 2017
Peter McLean Lowrie, age 83, of Montville Township, Medina, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born on November 25, 1934 to Christian and Janet Lowrie in Scotland. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Peter was a member of The Robertson Fellowcraft Team of Masons. After Peter’s retirement, his personal wish was fulfilled. He had sailed...
JOSEPH JOHN TAKO
Dec 30, 2017
Joseph John Tako, age 84, of Valley City, passed away December 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born December 6, 1933 in Cleveland to the late Joseph Tako and Suzana (nee Buksa) Metz. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Local 17 of the International Union of...
MARIE J. SMITH
Dec 29, 2017
Marie Jeanette Smith (85) beloved Mother was called to her eternal resting place on December 29, 2017. She entered this world on September 30, 1932 in Cleveland, OH, born to Joseph and Anna Sciarabba. She attended Notre Dame Cathedral Latin. Marie married the love of her life Paul Smith. They lived in the Portage County area for the last 60...
PATRICK DOW CLARK
Dec 28, 2017
Patrick Dow Clark, age 58, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born on October 25, 1959 in Nuremberg, Germany to William and Joan (nee Cox) Clark. He will be remembered by having a great sense of humor and fun to be around. Pat dearly loved his family and many friends. Patrick is survived by his son, Michael Carlozzi;...
JAMES ROLAND LOEW
Dec 27, 2017
James Roland Loew, age 87, resident of Medina Township, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 23, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Ana (nee Orazem) Loew. James was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of Holy Martyrs Church. James retired in 1994, as an Electronics...
SUSAN E. HENDERSON
Dec 26, 2017
Susan Henderson, 60, of Newton Falls, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2017. Her boys came from heaven to take her home. Sue spent the last 37 years in heartache from the loss of her 3 boys. Dana Roy, Christopher Ryan and David Brian. Now Sue is at peace with her angels. Sue worked as a Nurse’s aide for 7...
MARY T. CHAMPION
Dec 23, 2017
Mary T. Champion, 66, of Garrettsville, passed away on December 23, 2017. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 28, 1951 to Joseph and Mary (Murvay) Kincses. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the Garrettsville Eagles Club. Mary enjoyed collecting knickknacks and spending time with family and friends. Mary is survived by her sister, Sharon...
ROBERT WILLIAM MATSON
Dec 22, 2017
Robert William (Bob) Matson, 82, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his loving family on December 22, 2017. Bob was born on November 14, 1935 in Akron to Ernest (Matt) and Annabelle (Washam) Matson and enjoyed a fulfilling and sometimes action packed life joining the Marines at the age of 17 where he served in...
JOSEPHINE PUMPA
Dec 22, 2017
Josephine (JR) Pumpa, (nee Modra) age 95, of Medina, Mayfield Hts., and Lakeland Florida, passed away at the Avenue at Medina on Friday, December 22, 2017. She was born on January 26,1922 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Joseph and Amelia (nee Maceyka) Modra. She enjoyed golf, her retirement living in Florida and spending time with her family. She was...
MISTY DAWN RIDENBAUGH
Dec 21, 2017
Misty Dawn Ridenbaugh, 32, of Warren, passed away on December 21, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1985 in Ravenna, Ohio to Thomas and Donna (Shearer) Ridenbaugh. She enjoyed dancing and singing, especially country music karaoke. Misty loved her family and friends, but her boys were her everything. Misty is survived by her sons, Cameron Ridenbaugh and Andre Thomas;...
