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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
DORIS JEAN MARSHALL
Jun 11, 2023
Doris J. Marshall, 86, of Painesville, formerly of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2023. She was born in Elizabeth, PA, on January 4, 1937, to the late Frank and Annie (Davis) Mains. She accomplished loving, raising and supporting a great family. Doris was a well-known animal lover and could never pass up the opportunity...
LINDA M. SIMERA
Jun 11, 2023
Linda M. Simera, 62, of Asheboro, NC, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. She was born July 29, 1960, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Raymond and Betty Gettings. She was a lifelong Ohioan until she and her husband, Brian, decided to head to warmer weather in NC. Linda was proud to have...
MARY JO CROUSE
Jun 10, 2023
Mary Jo (McAngues) Crouse, March 7, 1937-June 10, 2023. An obituary is supposed to be a time to summarize a life, but it feels wholly impossible to summarize 86 years in so small a space. Instead, we'll use it to say thank you. Thank you for loving John Henry, for being his girl, and his wife for 65 years. Thank...
MAXWELL "MAX" DENNIS MAY
Jun 6, 2023
Maxwell (Max) Dennis May, 18, of Windham, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 after living with a glioblastoma for the past three years. Born to Mike and Stephanie May on July 10, 2004, Max began his love for athletics early with swim lessons and T-ball. Throughout his early years, he participated in baseball, basketball and football. Although basketball...
BARBARA ELLEN STARON
Jun 2, 2023
Barbara Ellen Staron, age 78, of Brunswick, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1944, to the late Frank and Helen (nee Stanislaw) Staron in Cleveland. She was very spiritual; Barbara was a parishioner of St Patrick's in Westpark and a sponsor for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. She was an avid book...
RONALD HUGH PODRACKY
Jun 2, 2023
Ronald Hugh Podracky, age 70, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on March 3, 1953, to the late William and Ann (nee DeMoss) Podracky in Berea. He proudly served in the Navy and is a veteran of Vietnam. Ronald was previously a member of the truck and...
JOSEPH F ACKERMAN
Jun 2, 2023
Joseph F. Ackerman, 58, of Medina, passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1965 to Joseph and Patricia (nee Kernz) Ackerman in Cleveland, OH. He cherished the time spent playing with his grandchildren, enjoyed caring for his animals, playing cards, and joking with everyone he met. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Susan Williamson;...
FRED A BUCKLEY
Jun 2, 2023
Fred A. Buckley, age 89, of Brunswick Township, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1934, to the late John and Hattie (nee Downing) Buckley in New York. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. Fred loved to go shooting, hunting, and gardening. Fred will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Anna; stepdaughters, Melissa (Craig)...
TRACY CHARLES MINNEY
Jun 2, 2023
Tracy Charles Minney, 57, of Windham, passed away tragically on Friday, June 2, 2023. He entered this world on September 19, 1965, and was shortly adopted by his loving parents, Edsel and Elva “Louise” Minney. He was a hardworking family man who always did his best to give to others, and Tracy was never one to turn down a good...
JACQUELINE S. "JACKIE" BREMICK
Jun 1, 2023
Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Bremick, 88, of Warren, formerly of Windham, joined her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27, 1934, in Lima, OH, to the late Russell and Virginia (Carolus) Priddy. She was a proud graduate of Windham High School and was a member of Windham United Methodist Church....
JEAN ELLEN TASSONE
Jun 1, 2023
Jean Ellen Tassone, 96, of Middlefield, formerly of Southington, joined her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, June 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 7, 1926 in Brownsville, PA to the late Thomas and Lena (Kepnick) Chew. She was a member of The Church of the Madonna in Cardale, PA, the Christian Mothers Club, a member...
RICHARD C RYPINSKI
May 30, 2023
Richard C. Rypinski, age 86, of Euclid, passed away Monday, May 30, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1937, to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Kolodziejczak) Rypinski in Cleveland. A proud Cleveland Police Detective, Richard retired after servicing 29 ½ years on the force. He was a member of the CPPA and Polish American Police Association. Richard enjoyed...
WESTON JEFFREY CUTLER
May 30, 2023
Weston "Wes" Cutler, age 17 of Medina, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 27, 2005 to Jeffrey and Anita (nee Wolfe) Cutler. He was a beloved son, brother, loyal friend and boyfriend. Wes was a hard worker, and loved working out at the Medina Recreation Center. Wes will...
JOANNE BERGER
May 27, 2023
Joanne M. Berger, 86 Years, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born on October 25, 1936 to Albert and Elizabeth (nee Jackson) Mano at Clymer, PA. She was previously a member of the Hinckley Lutheran Church and worked as an executive secretary for the Ohio Educator's Association. Joanne is survived by her loving spouse of...
SUSAN "SUSIE" T. KOWALSKI
May 27, 2023
Susan “Susie” T. Kowalski, 78, of Nelson Township, joined her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born July 8, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank V. and Dorothy P. (Ulis) Kowalski. Susie will be deeply missed by her loving sister Elizabeth “Betty” Macaluso. She was preceded in death by her parents. Care for Susie...
ROBERT "BOB" PAUL MOTTICE
May 26, 2023
Robert Paul “Bob” Mottice, a beloved father, brother, teacher, coach, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 26, at the age of 84. Born in Akron, Ohio, Bob was an identical twin and son of Virginia Kelley and Marion E. “Jeff” Mottice. From an early age, Bob displayed remarkable kindness, a strong work ethic, and a competitive nature that would...
NUAL G. PEOPLES
May 23, 2023
Nual G. Peoples, 86, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born in Greenwood, AR on January 30, 1937, to the late Odis and Ruth (Been) Peoples. He was raised in Greenwood, AR, and graduated from Greenwood High School. Nual went on to Ouachita Baptist University, in Arkadelphia, AR, then to...
VINCENT JAMES "JIM" O'CONNOR
May 21, 2023
Vincent James, AKA “Buckwheat” “Buck” “Jimmy” “Jim” “Uncle Jim” “Vince” “Cakes” O’Connor, 74, of Windham Township and the Portage County area, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed peacefully on May 21, 2023 at Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland. He was born October 27, 1948, in Bedford, the first-born son to William and Jacqueline (nee Frenza) O’Connor. When Jim was young,...
PHYLLIS BERNICE DEETER
May 21, 2023
Phyllis Bernice Deeter, age 88, of Brunswick, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1935, to the late George and Mary (nee Bingner) Custer in Berlin, Pennsylvania. She was a founding member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and in her early years volunteered at Holy Trinity Pre School. Phyllis loved being a homemaker, crocheting, animals,...
BERT A. REYNOLDS
May 21, 2023
Bert A. Reynolds, 80, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Bert was born in Ravenna on August 7, 1942, to the late Harold and Hanna (Rahz) Reynolds. He was a 1960 graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Bert retired from the Twinsburg Chrysler Stamping Plant after 30 years. He also proudly worked alongside his father...
