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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
THELMA "JEAN" HOFFMAN
Oct 11, 2010
Thelma “Jean” Hoffman, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010 at University Health Care, Heather Hill in Chardon. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on March 16, 1933 to the late James A. and Mary E. (Nichols) Absalom. Jean was a hairdresser and enjoyed watching QVC and shopping. Jean cherished her beloved grandchildren and enjoyed spending...
STEWART SIMPKINS
Oct 11, 2010
Stewart Simpkins, 93, of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010 with his loving family by his side. He was born May 14, 1917 in Yantus, West Virginia to the late John and Melinda (Thompson) Simpkins. Stewart met the love of his life Rhea ( Oberg ) whom he was married to for over 52 years. He served in...
HENRY L. SNIDER
Oct 9, 2010
Henry L. Snider, 84 of Medina, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010. He was born May 22, 1926 in Cleveland to Henry Marcus and Anna (nee Gersye) Snider and was a metallurgist for General Motors in Parma and a United States Army veteran serving in WWII. Mr. Snider enjoyed flying planes; traveling, especially driving; photography; and his retirement home...
EVELYN MAE MURPHY
Oct 5, 2010
Evelyn Mae Murphy, 94 of Brunswick, passed away on October 5, 2010. She was born April 17, 1916 in Birmingham, Alabama to William and Mary (nee Ziak) Howard. Evelyn married Frank Murphy and enjoyed 57 years together, raising their children. She was a Telecommunications Manager at Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for 25 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and spent great...
KARL KENNETH KOUCKY JR.
Oct 4, 2010
Karl Kenneth Koucky 72, of Montville Township, Medina passed away October 4, 2010. Karl was a United States Navy Veteran, and previous owner of D & L Motors in Medina. Karl’s family was his top priority, he cherished his beloved family and friends. He will be missed by his wife Wendy (nee Zatell), sibling, Karen Lynn Brown of Westlake, and...
PHILLIP J. HATHCOCK
Oct 4, 2010
Philip J. Hathcock, 62 of Brunswick, passed away October 4, 2010. He was born September 10, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Uzell and Helen (nee Petroski) Hathcock. Philip married Sharon (nee Gaydos) and enjoyed 30 years of marriage. Mr. Hathcock was a member of AA. Mr. Hathcock enjoyed fishing very much and loved making doll furniture for his wife. He...
THOMAS JOSEPH KEPPLER SR.
Oct 3, 2010
Thomas Joseph Keppler Sr., 52 of Brunswick Township, passed away October 3, 2010 at Fairview Hospital. He was born December 12, 1957 in Cleveland to William and Marilyn (nee Mack) Keppler. Thomas was a HVAC Technician and a graduate of West Side Institute of Technology and he truly enjoyed Lake Erie Power boating. Surviving are his loving wife Jennifer (nee...
VIRGINIA HUBBARD
Oct 2, 2010
Virginia Waller Hubbard, 90, a long-time resident of Mantua, died Saturday, October 2, 2010, at her residence, Emeritus of Ravenna. She was born June 17, 1920, in Garrettsville, the daughter of the late Lloyd Alfred and Helen (Stratton) Waller. Virginia was a 1937 graduate of Garrettsville High School where she was an honor student and Captain of the G.H.S. basketball...
ELEANOR G. "ELLIE" LIKES
Oct 2, 2010
Eleanor G. “Ellie” Likes, 66 of Strongsville, passed away on October 2, 2010. She was born July 26, 1944 in Leivasy, West Virginia to Roy and Audrey (nee Lockhart) Dolan. Eleanor married Danny Likes and enjoyed 25 years of marriage. She was a caregiver at local nursing homes and hospitals and ended her career as the Assistant Director at Greenbriar...
JACOB RONALD BRICH
Oct 2, 2010
Jacob Ronald Brich 18, of Medina, the loving son of Ronald and Lori (nee Minisall) Brich passed away in an auto accident on October 2, 2010. Jacob graduated Class of 2010 from Medina High School and loved his family, life, his many friends, and sports. He will be missed by his parents, brother Anthony, maternal grandparents, James and Teresa Minisall, ...
HELEN R. DAVIS
Oct 2, 2010
Helen R. Davis, 75 of Brunswick, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 2, 2010. She was born June 20, 1935 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to Ancil Kesling and Edna (nee Fortney). Helen married Artis Davis and enjoyed 57 years together, raising 5 children and sharing her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known...
VIRGINIA MAE MARKO
Oct 1, 2010
Virginia Mae Marko, 80 of Brunswick, passed away October 1, 2010. She was born March 2, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ms. Marko is survived by her siblings; Thomas (Marlys) Marko, Robert (Joyce) Marko, and Helen M. Smith and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; James T. and Antoinette (nee Bolten) Marko; brother...
FERN L. LEATHEROW
Sep 28, 2010
Fern L. Leatherow, 78, of Ravenna, formerly of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born January 4, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Floyd J. and Mary (Lake) Leatherow. Fern worked at Peace Organization and cherished her family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Betty McCoy of Aurora; nieces, Barbara...
SAM E. HELTON SR.
Sep 27, 2010
Sam E. Helton, Sr., 87 of Brunswick, passed away September 27, 2010. He was born September 26, 1923 in Seymour, Tennessee to Tom G. and Johnnie (nee Russell) Helton. Mr. Helton worked as an Assembly Set-Up person. He was a United States Army World War II veteran and a member of the Masons, past member of The Lake Erie Lodge...
HOWARD LEO BROADBENT
Sep 25, 2010
Howard Leo Broadbent, 70 of Brunswick, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at his home. He was born January 24, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Earl and Alice (nee Jones) Broadbent. Mr. Broadbent was a retired Terminal Manager for Hookup Inc. where he was employed for over 40 years. He was also a Bus Operator for Strongsville City...
DONALD T. BARSTOW
Sep 23, 2010
Donald T. Barstow, 52, of Garrettsville, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was born August 5, 1958 to Frederick and Janet (Wyatt) Barstow in Cleveland, Ohio. Donald was a technician at Mainline Truck and Trailer. He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed martial arts with his son, Aaron. Donald was a diehard Browns fan and loved watching...
HARVEY RANDOLPH WILLIAMS
Sep 17, 2010
Harvey R. Williams, 86 of Brunswick, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2010 in Medina. He was born in Frankfort, Alabama to Homer and Winnie (nee Smith) Williams. Mr. Williams was a retired General Motor Company employee where he worked for 30 years. Mr. Williams is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Martha (nee Copley) Williams; children Harvey...
GLORIA M. CARTER
Sep 14, 2010
Gloria M. Carter (nee Vigh), 85 of Medina waltzed into Heaven with Jesus to be Together Again with her husband Jim and get a two-armed hug from him on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Hospice of Medina at The Inn. She was born November 3, 1924 in Akron to Michael and Alice (nee Endress) Vigh and was a homemaker. She...
PATRICIA A. KARASEK
Sep 14, 2010
Patricia Karasek, 73, of Parkman, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. She was born August 17, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Virginia (Richards) Flynn. Patty was a devoted member of the Garrettsville Church of God. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, canning and gardening. She was an executive secretary at Parker Hannnifin, Chrysler, and the Tenna Corp....
EDWARD R. JONES
Sep 11, 2010
Jones Edward R. Jones, 68, of Nelson, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born February 18, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio to Ralph E. and Alma (Newcomb) Jones. Ed was a lifetime resident of Nelson, a 1960 graduate of James A. Garfield High School, and a U.S. Army veteran. He had worked...
