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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
EVELYN R. WANEK
Oct 2, 2017
Evelyn Wanek, (nee Semones) of Medina, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2017. Dear wife of Nate Wanek (deceased). Dear mother of Kathleen, Helen Cary (Dale), MaryAnn Helmerci (John) of Chicago, and John (Kimberly) of Columbus. Grandmother of Dale, Jr. (Lisa), Michael (Susan), Matthew, David, and Suzanne (Thomas). Great grandmother of Ryan, Kevin, Nicholas, Joseph, Jake, Adrian, and Roland. Evelyn...
MARILYN M. O'BRIEN
Oct 2, 2017
Marilyn M. O’Brien, 74, of Wadsworth, passed away October 2, 2017. She was born January 1, 1943 in Cleveland to Joseph and Jean (nee Kapela) Makowski. Marilyn was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. Marilyn will be greatly missed by her beloved...
ELIZABETH C. PETRAK
Oct 2, 2017
Elizabeth Cecilia Petrak (nee Noss), age 98, of Brunswick, passed away on October 2, 2017. She was born on February 27, 1919 in Cleveland. She will be dearly missed by her children, Elizabeth (Colman -deceased) Papp and William (Carol); and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Jim; and her parents. Visitation...
HERBERT C. JAMISON
Sep 23, 2017
Herbert C. Jamison, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the age of 88 in his home in Medina Township. He was born in Greensboro, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1929 to Charles Vernon and Josephine (Smith) Jamison. He served as a United States Marine during the Korean War as a Mechanic. In 1952 he married the lovely Martha S....
PATRICIA ANN BROWN
Sep 20, 2017
Patricia Ann Brown (nee O'Brien), age 52, of Chippewa Lake, passed away on September 20, 2017. She was born on January 21, 1965 in Tecumseh, MI to Patrick O'Brien and Irene (nee Melnick) Wenckovsky. Patty enjoyed being with friends, the love of music and planning vacations. One of her greatest joys was cooking for others. Her meals were off the...
BERNADINE THERESA SUNAGEL
Sep 19, 2017
We remember and celebrate Bernadine (Lampert) Sunagel. She passed away in the early hours of September 19, 2017 with her family surrounding her. We take comfort that she will be with those who have gone before her that she loved and missed so dearly. Bernie's wish was to not have a funeral or wake but rather a Celebration of Life...
BARBARA A. PARKER
Sep 17, 2017
Barbara A. Parker of Medina passed away on September 17, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1933 in Geneva, Ohio to Lynn and Eleanor (nee Schwab) Gleason. She is survived by her son Bill Jr. (Deborah), daughter, Kathleen Dietrich and brother Pete Gleason. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Rose. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents;...
MAUREEN CELIA PLOUCHA
Sep 17, 2017
Maureen Celia Ploucha, 82, of Westfield Center, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 following a period of declining health. She was born on July 31, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Cleveland Police Officer Patrick F. Lavelle and Celia (McNulty) Lavelle, a beautiful Irish immigrant from Dooega-County Mayo, Ireland. Maureen will be greatly missed by George Ploucha, her husband of...
DOLLY M. NELSON
Sep 16, 2017
Dolly M. Nelson, 75, of Windham, passed away peacefully on September 16,2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 5, 1942 to Dayton and Eva (Hendrick) Mallow in Alpena, West Virginia. Dolly was one of eighteen children. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting. Dolly was a devoted member of the Windham Church of Christ. She faithfully read...
BONITA LYNN LIKLEY
Sep 16, 2017
Bonita Lynn Likley (nee Ventura), age 65, of Kentucky, passed away September 16, 2017. She was born April 3, 1952 in Berea, Ohio to the late Alexander and Marion (nee Schurdell) Ventura. Bonnie’s family meant the world to her. She was an active member of her church and was well known as the family historian. She loved shopping. She will...
WILLIAM L. ZURKEY
Sep 16, 2017
William L. Zurkey passed away on Saturday, Sept 16, 2017 at age 93. William was a WWII Veteran, most notably serving in the Army of Occupation under General MacArthur's General Headquarters in Tokyo. Born in Youngstown Ohio on June 10, 1924, he graduated early from Wilson High School, becoming a Fireman on the Great Lakes Ore Boat (Steamer Thomas Walters)...
SCOTT WILLIAM MOORE
Sep 14, 2017
Scott William Moore, age 30 of Medina, passed away suddenly on September 14, 2017. He was born on June 10, 1987 to Patrick Moore and Karen (nee Minch). Scott was a United States Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class, E4 for 4 years. He received numerous service medals. He also achieved expert 9mm pistol status, which furthered his passion for firearms...
MICHAEL KOVALCIN JR
Sep 10, 2017
Michael Kovalcin Jr., age 87, of Parma, passed away September 10, 2017. He was born December 21, 1929 in Hastings, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Mary (nee Prestash) Kovalcin Sr. Mike was a proud United States veteran, serving his country in the Korean War. He retired from Chevy in 1987 after 32 years of service. He was a member...
JOHN T. "TED" SHULTZ
Sep 10, 2017
John T. "Ted" Shultz of Medina, Ohio passed away on September 10, 2017. Ted, a native of Pittsburgh, is survived by his wife of 66 years Betty Jane Farquhar Shultz, their daughters Cynthia Rae Schnabel (Paul) of St. Louis and Sally Louise Tripson (John) of Pittsburgh and four grandchildren: Eric Tripson of Pittsburgh, Jamie Tripson Griffith (Sean) of Morgantown, West...
DAVID ALLEN HORWATH
Sep 8, 2017
David Allen Horwath, 62, passed away September 8, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services.
JANE ELLEN LANG
Sep 7, 2017
Jane Ellen Lang (nee Young), age 74 of Medina, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with ALS on Thursday, September 7, 2017. She was born on July 9, 1943 to Gerald Q. and Janice (nee Rogers) Young. Jane was Owner and Founder of VIP Travel. She enjoyed traveling, playing Bar Bingo, and spending time and vacationing with her family...
WILLIAM R. BUCKNER
Sep 7, 2017
William R. Buckner, age 67, of North Royalton, passed away September 7, 2017. He was born May 6, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia. William proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as forklift operator at Premier Manufacturing. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, and a dear loved one to many in his family and he...
PATRICIA ANN RANDELL
Sep 6, 2017
Patricia Ann (Keary) Randell, 73, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2017. She was born on April 20, 1944 in Bedford, Ohio to Henry and Elizabeth (Pastor) Keary. Patricia married her husband, James, on June 6, 1984. She was a graduate of Chagrin Falls High School. Patricia spent many wonderful years working in the banking industry. She loved...
RICHARD E. GRIFFITH
Sep 3, 2017
Richard E. Griffith “Rich”, age 75, resident of Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 14, 1942 to Ellis and Phyllis (Hackenburg) Griffith. Rich retired as an Accountant with Blue Cross-Union Commerce Bank in Cleveland. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 302 in...
IRENE B MORGAN
Sep 2, 2017
Irene Morgan, age 93 of Westfield Township, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1924, the daughter of Olaf and Margaret (nee Lewis) Bergh. Irene before retiring; worked in the banking industry. She and William A. Morgan were married for forty years until his death in 1981. Irene loved being involved with her family....
