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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
PAULA GENSEMER
Jul 8, 2017
Paula (Spies) Gensemer of Medina passed away after a short illness on July 8, at the age of 88. Paula was born in Ashland, Ohio and was a graduate of Northwestern University. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband Richard Gensemer, and by her beloved sister Ruth and brother Chuck. She is survived by her children, Chris, Jill...
JOSEPH EDWIN WREGE
Jul 7, 2017
Joseph Edwin Wrege, age 16, passed away on July 7, 2017. He was born on May 22, 2001 in Medina, Ohio. He was a Junior at Northwestern High School. He was a member of the track & football teams. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling and spending time with his family and friends. Joe will be dearly missed by his parents,...
JOHN E. BUKOVSKY
Jul 5, 2017
John E. Bukovsky, 74, of Brunswick, passed away July 5, 2017. Born June 10, 1943 in Beaverdale, PA, to the late John A. and Mary (nee Eurcho) Bukovsky. John was a devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed fishing, shooting, westerns, antique cars, and rooting for the Steelers. He will be dearly missed by his wife, June (nee Ensminger);...
MARY KATHLEEN KEARNEY
Jun 26, 2017
Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Kearney, 69, of Garrettsville, was called to her eternal resting place on June 26, 2017 surrounded by her family. She entered this world on August 13, 1947 in Berea, OH, born to Faber and Mary (Gall) Kearney. She was the oldest of 6 and is survived by her siblings, Patricia (Richard) Strainer, Janet Kearney, Rusty (Darlene) Kearney,...
JEAN CARTER HIESTAND, JR.
Jun 26, 2017
Jean Carter Hiestand Jr., died on June 26, 2017 at Bishop Gadsden Retirement Center in Charleston, South Carolina at the age of 95. He will be remembered as a man of great intellect, passion and integrity who was devoted to, loved and served his family and country. Mr. Hiestand was born in LeRoy (now Westfield Center) Ohio, a small town...
ROBERT ALLEN SACKETT
Jun 22, 2017
Robert Allen Sackett, age 82 of Medina, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was born on November 26, 1934 to Dudley M. Sackett and Gladys E. (nee Whiteside). Robert proudly served in the United States Navy. He and Joan (nee Chaloupka) were married on July 20, 1957. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will...
JOHN STEPHEN STUTZ
Jun 17, 2017
John Stephen Stutz, age 66, of Brunswick, passed away on June 17, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Edward “Pap” and Mary “Bubba” (nee Niznik) Stutz. John was a longtime Brunswick resident and worked in retail management and sales for many years. John enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be...
MELVA MARIE HEYD
Jun 15, 2017
Melva Heyd, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away on June 15, 2017 with her devoted family by her side. She was born on March 27, 1940 to Lawrence and Arma Hinzman in Fairmont, West Virginia. She was a Braceville High School and Kent State University graduate. Melva was a trusted name in the real estate industry. She began her career in...
SAMANTHA LYNN GIBSON
Jun 14, 2017
Samantha Lynn Gibson (nee Cremeans), age 47, of Wooster, passed away June 14, 2017. She was born November 11, 1969 in Cleveland to the late Glenn Ray and Sandra Kay (nee McGhee) Cremeans. Samantha was a loving woman who always made her family and friends smile when she was around. She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband, William;...
EDWARD JOHN SVOBODA
Jun 13, 2017
Edward John Svoboda, age 71 of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 24, 1946 to Edward and Anne (nee Guadagnoli) Svoboda. Ed and Mary Ann (nee Incorvaia) were married on September 25, 1965. He enjoyed his Cleveland sports teams, fishing and playing the slots. Ed leaves behind his loving wife...
BONAMAE FITZ
Jun 13, 2017
Bonamae Fitz (nee Parschen), age 88, of Westlake, passed away June 13, 2017. She was born on April 23, 1929 in Parma, Ohio to the late Delbert and Anna (nee Kulas) Parschen. Bonnie was a Registered Medical Technologist for many decades before retiring from Southwest General Hospital. She loved traveling, painting, and was an avid gardener. She will be dearly...
SALLIE MAE HUBENY
Jun 12, 2017
Sallie Hubeny, 84, beloved Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt was called to her eternal resting place on June 12, 2017. She entered this world on October 7, 1932 in Cleveland, OH, born to Lawrence and Genevieve Hubeny. Sallie is survived by her Nephews Lawrence Haluska (Pat); Richard Stewart (Lisa); Robert Stewart (Sandy); Great Niece Laura Emslie (Josh); Great...
MICHAEL W. PRASKY
Jun 9, 2017
Michael W. Prasky, 67, of Garrettsville, passed away on June 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 24, 1949 to Wayne and Sanelma (Erickson) Prasky in Warren, Ohio. He was a proud Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. Mike was a member of the Windham American Legion Post #674. He was a master...
BETTY NEAL
Jun 7, 2017
Betty M. Neal (nee Ehmann), age 89, of Brunswick, passed away June 7, 2017. She was born October 25, 1927. She will be dearly missed by her beloved children, Marvin (Julie Brown) Neal, Linda (James) Gency; grandchildren, Jamie (Ivan) Kavedzic, James (Jenn) Gency, Josh (Mellissa) Gency, Brian Thomas, Marvin Neal, Dustin (Ruth) Neal, Jillian (Ryan Cayton) Neal; great grandchildren, Trent,...
DENNIS M. LARIVIERE
Jun 3, 2017
Dennis M. Lariviere, age 63, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born July 30, 1953 to Leonard and Carolyn (nee Johnston) Lariviere in Chardon, Ohio. Dennis worked for Sherwin Williams for 45 years as an IT Team Leader. He enjoyed bowling, Harleys, and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers fan. He also enjoyed fishing and...
JOHN KREJCI
Jun 3, 2017
John Krejci, 81, of Kent, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2017. He was born October 1, 1935 to John Krejci Sr., and Frieda (Wisniewski) Krejci in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a lover of adventure and was known widely with his ability to fix anything from the smallest of watches to the biggest machine. John was a...
ALLEN BREWSTER HAMER
Jun 2, 2017
Allen Brewster Hamer, age 74, of Parma, passed away June 2, 2017. He was born December 4, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Arthur and Helen (nee Todorovich) Hamer. Allen was an avid fan of all things baseball who lived and breathed baseball his entire life. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed joking with his family...
HELEN "LULU" GAINES
May 29, 2017
Helen "LuLu" Gaines, 67, of Akron (formerly of Windham) passed away on May 29, 2017 with her devoted son by her side. She was born on September 10, 1949 in Windham, Ohio to John and Thora (Davis) Goss. She was a hardworking woman and could out work any man. LuLu raised her family as a single mom and there was...
DAVID NOVAK
May 29, 2017
David Novak, age 36, our beloved son and brother passed away May 29, 2017. He was born August 21, 1980 in Cleveland. He will be dearly missed by his parents, Douglas and Ania (nee Novak) Hilderhoff; sisters, Joanna Denomme, Jessica Brison, Jill Brosius; brothers, Joshua Hilderhoff, Doug Hilderhoff Jr.; and many friends. Friends may join the family for visitation Saturday,...
DONALD E. CAMPBELL
May 28, 2017
Donald Eugene Campbell, 71, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2017. He was born on June 2, 1945 to William and Alma (Reed) Campbell in Minden, West Virginia. He was a truck driver for over 25 years and won numerous safe driving awards. Don could fix anything. He enjoyed playing pool and was a cookout chef. His family...
