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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
CONSTANCE MAY "CONNIE" COOK
Nov 17, 2023
Constance May “Connie” Cook, 80, of Windham Twp., OH, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born August 3, 1943, in Mayfield, OH, to the late Arthur and Pauline (Saben) Russell.
She was an adventurous-spirited woman whose favorite memory was when she went sky-diving. Connie loved horses, and was an avid animal lover. She lived her life to...
JOSEPH S HADAM
Nov 16, 2023
Joseph Hadam, age 92, of Strongsville, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1931, to the late Nicholas and Stella (nee LaBut) Hadam in Cleveland.
He was a member of the U.A.W. Local #1005. Retiring after 21 years as a Millwright at GM. Joseph was a parishioner at St. Collette’s Catholic Church from...
RUTH IRWIN GATES
Nov 15, 2023
Ruth Irwin Gates, 94, of Venice, FL, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born February 26, 1929, in Parkman, OH, to the late Carl and Margaret Irwin.
She was a proud graduate of Parkman High School in 1947, followed by Ohio University in 1951, where she obtained a degree in Education. Ruth was employed at...
GEORGE E. DURACHINSKY
Nov 15, 2023
George Durachinsky, 78, of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1945, in Auxier, KY, to the late George and Mabel (Hall) Durachinsky.
He accomplished his own company of packaging. He really enjoyed his rides and hiding toys with his dog, “Charlie”.
George will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Linda...
WAYNE E. SCHISLER
Nov 13, 2023
Wayne E. Schisler, 77, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born September 2, 1946, in Salem, OH, to the late Orrin Schisler and Frances "Juanita" (Long) Schisler-Donaldson.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War as a gunner. Wayne worked at Johnson Rubber Co. for many years before...
GEORGE LYNN DARNALL
Nov 9, 2023
George Lynn Darnall, age 83, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1939, to the late Oliver and Beatrice (nee Cole) Darnall in Berea.
He proudly served in the US Army. George loved traveling the U.S. especially the Carolinas they were his favorite. He enjoyed swimming...
FRANK JAMES MACEK
Nov 7, 2023
Frank James Macek, 76, of Nelson Township, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife of 54 years by his side, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 7, 2023, following a battle with cancer. He was born on April 17, 1947, in Cleveland, before moving with his family to Nelson Township, where he resided for the remainder...
JANE F WORKOWSKI
Nov 6, 2023
Jane F. Workowski, 86, of North Royalton, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born March 9, 1937, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Russell and Pearl Smith. Jane loved going on vacations, baking Christmas cookies every year, and most of all, loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
CARL L WIRICK
Nov 5, 2023
Carl L. Wirick, age 93, of Brunswick, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born on March 26, 1930, in Quincy, Ohio to Harold and Helen (nee Means) Wirick. He graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree and went on to The Ohio State University to complete his master’s degree. Carl worked as...
PATRICIA YVONNE HILL
Nov 4, 2023
Patricia Yvonne Hill, 88, of Medina, OH, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born August 29, 1935, in Boise, ID, to the late Edward Nelson and Mary (nee DeMasters) Nelson-Hartman. She was raised by her mother & stepfather, Charles Hartman, Sr., in Tacoma, WA. Patricia met the love of her life at church in the fall of...
ANTHONY PAUL KOWAL
Nov 4, 2023
ANTHONY PAUL KOWAL, born August 18, 1954 and entered into rest November 4, 2023. Lover of books and collectibles, avid photographer, dedicated family man, guitar enthusiast, cheese maker, and winner of every trivia game he has ever played, our Tony will leave a hole in all our hearts. Beloved husband of Joan (nee McGinnis); devoted father of Courtney (Quran) Phillips,...
Daniel Francis Klamert Sr.
Nov 4, 2023
Daniel Francis Klamert Sr., 79, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was born April 5, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Henry and Helen Klamert. Daniel proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Sterling Company in 2010 after 35 years of service. Daniel had a great sense of humor and loved...
JEANETTE MARIE HALTERMAN
Nov 4, 2023
Jeanette Marie Halterman, 81, of Hiram, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on September 15, 1942, to the late Benjamin P. and Genevieve T. (Mikolanis) Schulman. She was the oldest of nine siblings; Joan, Gene, Kathy, Mary, Francine, Debbie, Tom, and Dick. Jeanette, for several years, taught...
MARY JANE SHOEMAKER
Nov 3, 2023
Mary Jane Shoemaker, 78, of Shalersville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born August 10, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Paul E. and Mary G. (Kirby) Nixon. She was a teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Ravenna for 20 years. Mary Jane was an accomplished pianist with the ability to play...
WILLIAM RIENERTH JR
Nov 2, 2023
William Rienerth Jr., age 62, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in an automobile accident in Tuscarawas County. He was born on July 23, 1961, to William and Carol (nee Kovalik) Rienerth in Cleveland. He worked for many years in the family business, Donut Land, with his father and family. William enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie, bowling, and golfing...
HERMAN "BUD" SYLVESTER BECKMAN
Nov 1, 2023
Herman Sylvester (Bud) Beckman, age 93, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 peacefully in his sleep. Born in Eglon, WV, to the late Herman and Bessie (née Henline) Beckman on August 2, 1930. He moved to Ohio in 1955, where he worked at General Motors UAW Local 1005 for 33 years before retiring. Bud proudly served in the...
TODD B. VITEK
Oct 30, 2023
Todd B. Vitek, 60, of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born in Garfield Heights, OH, on August 9, 1963, to the late Thomas and Jacqueline (Kuntz) Vitek. He grew up in Oakwood Village and was a 1981 graduate of Bedford High School. Todd later attended Embry-Riddle in Florida, where he lived for over 25 years...
ROY R. RAAB
Oct 26, 2023
Roy R. Raab, 76, of Garrettsville, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born in Garrettsville on December 12, 1946, to the late Henry Raab and Rose Adams. He was born and raised in Garrettsville, and was proud to obtain his GED. Roy worked at Paul’s Lumber, and worked for many years at Samuel...
DEBRA A. HAZELDINE
Oct 24, 2023
Debra A Hazeldine, age 65, of Hinckley, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Patricia (nee Slayton) Lasker in Cleveland. She graduated from West Tech in 1975. Debra was a Volunteer firefighter/EMT for Hinckley EMS for 9 years, while working as a Nurse at Southwest General Health Center...
MICHAEL L. NEMETH
Oct 22, 2023
Michael L. Nemeth, 81, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, William Joseph Nemeth and mother, Annabelle Dalton. Michael is survived by his children, Michael (Jennie) Nemeth, Michele (Gary Weyer) Nemeth , Monique Nemeth and Mark...
