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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
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;...
PHYLLIS JOY BAKER
Dec 18, 2017
Phyllis Joy Baker, 89, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 18, 2017. She was born on June 7, 1928 in Barnabus, West Virginia to Frank and Nancy (Robinson) Browning. Phyllis married the love of her life, Carl Baker, on April 7,1947. She was a member of the Windham Church of Christ and an Auxiliary...
ALFRED PAUL BACSO
Dec 15, 2017
Alfred Paul Bacso, age 91, of Wadsworth, passed away on December 15, 2017. He was born on June 20, 1926 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Peter and Elizabeth (nee Hajdu) Bacso. Alfred proudly served his country in the Pacific Theatre of WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corps/USAF. He was a member of the Wadsworth VFW Post 1089; a...
LARRY C DUNLAP
Dec 15, 2017
Larry C. Dunlap, age 75, of Brunswick, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born on October 24, 1942 in Olympia, Washington to the late Cecil B. and Kathleen M. (nee Williams) Dunlap. Larry was a Member of Local 880 U.F.C.W. and the Brunswick Eagles Post 3505. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 53...
BRENDA L. "RITA MARIE" VANCE
Dec 15, 2017
Brenda L. “Rita Marie” Vance, 53, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2017 in the comfort of her home. She was born on November 15, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to Danny and Ruth O’Neil. She enjoyed shopping & buying lottery tickets. Brenda was a people person and she never met a stranger! She loved spending time with her...
RUTH A. BASEL
Dec 15, 2017
Ruth A. Basel, 85, of Mantua, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 15, 2017. She was born on March 25, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ragon and Edna (Walkden) Baynes. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mantua and the Mantua American Legion Women’s Auxillary. Ruth was a true Cleveland Cavaliers fan and...
GEORGE A. CERVENKA SR.
Dec 14, 2017
George A. Cervenka, Sr., 76, of Bedford Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born on December 27, 1940 in Garrettsville, Ohio to George and Mary (Banko) Cervenka. George married the love of his life, Marilyn (Krauss), on June 3, 1961. He graduated from Cardinal High School in 1958. George played football, basketball and...
LINDA HEINTZ
Dec 13, 2017
Linda Heintz, age 75, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. She was born on November 20, 1942 to Lloyd and Marie (nee Luzius) Oppenlander. Linda and her husband George E. Heintz shared 57 years of marriage. They loved spending time in Florida on the beach; she loved searching for shells, going to flea markets and thrift shops....
WALTER ANDREW GOLDBACH
Dec 13, 2017
Walter Andrew Goldbach, age 88, our beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 13, 2017. He was born on August 10, 1929 in Cleveland, to John and Mary (Shoos) Goldbach. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 60 years, Barbara (nee Hiller); and sister, Dorothy Kosa. He will be dearly missed by his...
WILLIAM FRANCIS POPOVICH
Dec 12, 2017
William Francis Popovich, 63, passed away comfortably in his home surrounded by loved ones on the evening of December 12th. He was born on October 8, 1954 in Spangler, PA. Bill was a physician and hospitalist at the Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. He was deeply passionate about his work and derived great joy through his professional community. Bill’s life was...
WILLIAM T. ALBAUGH
Dec 12, 2017
William T. Albaugh, age 66, of Brunswick, passed away December 12, 2017. He was born May 22, 1951 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late William D. and Bernice (nee Sorna) Albaugh. Bill was a lifetime member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan, especially a painfully dedicated Browns fan. He also enjoyed fishing and...
PHILLIP J. PORINCHOK
Dec 10, 2017
Phillip J. Porinchok, Sr., age 70, of Medina, passed away December 10, 2017. He was born August 23, 1947 in Cleveland to the late John and Johanna (nee Urcic) Porinchok. Phillip was employed at LTV Steel for 35 years, a parishioner at Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, and a History Channel fan. He treasured his family and friends, and lived for...
