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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
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....
DR. DALE W. BLAINE
Mar 23, 2018
Dr. Dale W. Blaine, age 79, passed away March 23, 2018 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved son, Timothy W. (Michelle) Blaine and Agnes Scot Lucas; loving grandfather to Anna and Aaron Blaine; special friend of Mary Bob Kramer and Dee Price. Dr. Dale graduated from Fairview High in Fairview, OH, and The Ohio State University...
CHARLES OTTO BAYER
Mar 22, 2018
Charlie Otto Bayer, 71, passed away in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born April 3rd, 1946 the eldest of 5 siblings. Charlie grew up in Kingston, PA, moved to Port Jervis, NY, where he competitively wrestled, played football and earned himself a scholarship to attend Rutgers University. After serving in the United...
JAMES EUGENE VAN TUYL
Mar 22, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of James Eugene Van Tuyl announces his passing after a brief illness, on Thursday March 22, 2018, at the age of 61 years. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Sandra (John,Deceased) Burkhardt, Roberta (Rudy) Rojka, David (Colleen) Van Tuyl, Michael (Kim) Van Tuyl, Christopher (Tracey) Van Tuyl, Jeanneen (Mark) Borkowski,...
PATRICIA POLZ
Mar 22, 2018
Patricia Polz (nee Olexa), age 80, of Brunswick, passed away on March 22, 2018. She was born on December 14, 1937 in Boswell, PA to Joseph and Mary (nee Hudak) Olexa. Patricia worked at Country Counter and Giant Eagle for over 15 years. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Parish. Her loving grandchildren and family were her passion....
MARY ANN WILLIAMS
Mar 19, 2018
Mary Ann Williams of Aurora passed away on March 16th at the age of 72. Beloved mother of Terrill and Butch Williams, sister of John Davis, and grandmother of Jesse Williams, Heather Williams, and Shannon Kern. Mary Ann was born in Oshkosh Wisconsin in 1946 and will be reunited and laid to rest with her husband, Walter Williams, at Crown...
NANCY BAIRD MURRIN
Mar 16, 2018
Nancy Baird Murrin (nee Harder), age 81, of Barberton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 16, 2018, in Medina OH. She was born on April 9, 1936 in Charleston, WV, to the late Robert and Aileen (nee Ashley) Harder. Nancy graduated from Charleston High School 1955 and then attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA., before meeting...
KATHLEEN A. ZANIEWSKI
Mar 15, 2018
Kathleen Zaniewski, 74, of Chardon passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday March 15, 2018. She was born January 13, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Marjorie (nee Howard) Zaniewski. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, sister Deborah Hills; brother Henry and niece Megan. She is survived by her sister Suzanne Schisler; nephews...
ROBERT E. LEACH
Mar 15, 2018
Robert E. Leach, age 58, of Medina, passed away on March 15, 2018. He was born on November 3, 1959 in Johnstown, PA to Michael and Dora (nee Avery) Leach. Bob will be remembered as an extremely loving and proud father, and generous provider for his family. Bob spent 40 years with ArcelorMittal Steel and was a member of United...
JANICE MARY LOGSDON
Mar 13, 2018
Janice Mary Logsdon (nee Horton), age 65, of Medina, passed away in her sleep the morning of March 13, 2018, after a yearlong battle with lymphoma. Born on November 14, 1952, in Middleburg Heights, OH, to the late Robert and Estelle (nee Dziedzicki) Horton. Born the eldest of three siblings, Jan grew up in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. She attended Ohio...
JORDAN ELIJAH BROWN
Mar 12, 2018
Jordan Elijah Brown was born Monday March 12, 2018 and was welcomed into Heaven shortly thereafter. He was the cherished infant of Brittany Brown & Peighton Bishop. He will be forever missed by his parents; grandparents Larry and Angie Brown, Cassie Law and Ron Bishop; great grandparents Sandy and Richard Hartung, Larry and Christine Brown; Aunts and Uncles Tara Brown,...
LORETTA JENDRUS
Mar 10, 2018
Loretta Jendrus (nee Pursel), age 79, of Brunswick Hills, passed away on March 10, 2018. She was born on March 10, 1939, in Cleveland, OH to William and Dorthy (nee Cupp) Pursel. She will be dearly missed by her husband, John; sons, Rick Moncol and Lou Jendrus; daughters, Vicki Mims, JoAnne Swinney and Tina Hill; three brothers; four sisters; nine...
