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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
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,...
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...
