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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
WILLIAM L. "BILL" ECKMAN
May 1, 2023
William L. "Bill" Eckman, 88, of Windham, joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in Youngstown on May 7, 1934, to the late Ruth (nee Stone) Eckman and James Eckman, and he was raised by both as well as James’ wife, the late Georgia (nee Lookabaugh) Eckman, who was a bonus mother to Bill....
CHRISTA L. MAYES
Apr 30, 2023
Christa Lynne Mayes (nee Lavigna), of Garrettsville, OH, joined her Lord and Savior when she passed away peacefully at her home, on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the age of 51 years young. She was born in Columbus, OH on August 15th, 1971 to Emily Jane Berndt Purcell and Michael Paul Lavigna. She attended Saint Paschal School in Highland Heights,...
REBECCA KRUK
Apr 29, 2023
Rebecca Kruk, age 57, of Valley City, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1965, to Lloyd and Beverly Franson. She enjoyed gardening at her home, where she made homemade jellies and jams to give to family and friends. Rebecca’s love of cooking always had her creating new meals daily. She loved her rescued dogs...
STEPHEN A. HROBAK
Apr 28, 2023
Stephen A. Hrobak, 81, of Southington, formerly of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior Friday, April 28, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1942, in Ravenna, to the late Steve and Genevieve (nee Hojnowski) Hrobak. He grew up in the quiet streets of Garrettsville. Steve was a proud veteran of the...
ANNA FRANCES KAMINSKI
Apr 28, 2023
Anna Frances Kaminski, age 85, of North Royalton, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1937, to the late James and Anna (nee Palicka) Dowds in Newark, New Jersey. She enjoyed reading, going to the theater, traveling with her daughter, and was a huge animal proponent. Anna loved watching baseball, especially her grandson Matt's games....
NANCY S. HEFFERNAN
Apr 27, 2023
Nancy Heffernan, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Poet Robert Frost wrote, “So dawn goes down to day, nothing gold can stay”. Fancy Nancy Heffernan, nee DeLong, passed peacefully in her sleep following a courageous journey to stay gold. Her strength, determination, and perseverance serve as guidelights for her daughter, Kristen, and soulmate, John. She deeply cherished relationships...
ROBIN R HENKEL
Apr 26, 2023
Robin R. Henkel, age 59, of Brunswick, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born on December 25, 1963, in Mesa, AZ to Junior and Johnie (nee Matthews) Henkel. He was an outdoorsman, often found camping, fishing, and hunting. Robin also enjoyed traveling the U.S.A, Halloween, and cooking (especially smoking food). Most of all...
REGINA M. SODO
Apr 25, 2023
Regina M. Sodo, 98, of Troy Township, Welshfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Inn at the Pines, Hiram, Ohio. Reggie, as she was fondly known, was born December 26, 1924, in Troy Township to Frank and Mary (Misiak) Sodo. A graduate of Troy High School, Reggie began a long career with General Electric, Nela Park,...
DWIGHT "EARL" KNOWLTON
Apr 23, 2023
Dwight “Earl” Knowlton, 79, of Garrettsville, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born March 22, 1944, in Ravenna, to the late Roger and Alice “Fern” (Yonker) Knowlton. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Earl had a passion for railroading, whether it be modern or traditional. He belonged to a number of clubs that were devoted...
JOYCE MARLENE SIR LOUIS
Apr 21, 2023
Joyce Marlene Sir Louis, 92, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Peter and Catherine (nee Bartuck) Kopriver. Joyce graduated from Copley High School in 1949, and attended the University of Akron. She married Lloyd, her high school sweetheart on...
ROSALIE H. DEWITT
Apr 17, 2023
Rosalie H. DeWitt, 87, of Salem, formerly of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born March 4, 1936, in Gilmer County, WV, to the late Ray and Hailey (Miller) Brady. She was an excellent hair dresser and former owner of The Golden Mirror Salon in Garrettsville and J + R Auto...
HOMER O. LUCAS SR.
Apr 12, 2023
Homer O. Lucas, Sr., 97, of Freedom Twp., went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on November 15, 1925, to the late Roy and Pollyana (Buzek) Lucas, Sr. His life was defined by hard work, love of family, and a willingness to help friends. Homer often spoke about how, at...
DONNA M. BURCH
Apr 10, 2023
Donna May Burch, 82, of Windham, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in Braceville, OH, on November 22, 1940, to the late Julius and Annabelle (Miller) Tauche. She was a proud member of the Windham Bible Church, and also volunteered at the Windham Renaissance Family Center. Donna loved to crochet and...
DEBORAH A. "DEBBIE" GROSSMAN
Apr 7, 2023
Deborah A. “Debbie” Grossman, 64, of Windham, went home to her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born May 21, 1958, in Cleveland, to the late Howard and Betty Jane Weimer. She worked as a waitress at the Golden Corral Restaurants in Brook Park and Macedonia for many years. Debbie enjoyed playing...
DEBBIE LYNN JAMES
Apr 5, 2023
Debbie Lynn James, age 68, of Brunswick, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1954, to the late Raymond and Jean (nee McMasters) Walters in Cleveland. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, puzzles, crosswords, and playing computer games, especially Mah Jong. Debbie was a big Cleveland sports fan; you could often find her cheering on the home...
RENA G. ANDREWS
Apr 5, 2023
Rena G. Andrews, of Windham Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born March 12, 1936, in Gem, W.V., to the late Ernest and Lona (Blake) Conrad. She went Burnsville Grade School, then to Jr. High at Flatwoods, and 1 year at Sutton, all in W.V., before moving to Garrettsville, where she graduated. She met the love...
RICHARD P. "DICK" DAVIS
Apr 4, 2023
Richard P. “Dick” Davis, 96, of Garrettsville, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born January 2, 1927, in Alliance, to the late Earl and Mildred (Groat) Davis. He was a proud WWII Navy veteran, who served in the Pacific as a Radioman, Second Class. Dick married the love of his...
MARY KATHLEEN DUCH
Apr 3, 2023
Mary Kathleen Duch (nee Haviland), age 74 of Medina, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Pete and Mary Ellin Haviland (nee McNulty). She surrounded herself with family and friends that she gathered throughout the stages of her life. She was quick with her Irish wit, had a heart...
CAROL CRAM DONLEY
Apr 3, 2023
Carol Cram Donley, of Hiram, Ohio, died April 3, 2023 at the David Simpson House of the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, due to complications from COVID-19. She was 85 years old. Prior to falling ill in early March, she had lived independently. Born Carol Louise Cram in Cleveland, Ohio on November 14, 1937, Carol was the eldest...
THERESA MARIE MANNO
Apr 3, 2023
"Together Again" Theresa Marie Manno, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born June 30, 1928, in Euclid, OH, to the late Anthony and Nina (Crisafulli) Baglione. She was the daughter of Italian immigrants from Funari, Sicily; Theresa’s father was a WW I combat veteran who fought in the Argonne...
