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Local Obituaries for Families in Brunswick, Garrettsville, & Medina in Ohio.
KENNETH L. MOTZ
Sep 20, 2023
Kenneth L. Motz, 71, of Rootstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Akron General Medical Center. He was a graduate of Hiram College, and taught mathematics at Streetsboro High School for 35 years. Ken was a member of St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus, Council #11801, as well as the St. Pius Assembly, 4th degree, #834. He was...
JOHN W. "JACK" GLASER
Sep 19, 2023
John W. "Jack" Glaser, 89, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born February 8, 1934, in Cleveland, to the late Oswald and Emma (MacDowell) Glaser. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, who served in the Korean War. Jack acquired his master's degree in education, and taught middle school math...
DAVID A. KLOCK
Sep 18, 2023
David Arnold Klock, born in Ravenna, Ohio, on May 5th, 1953, a lifelong Garrettsville resident and athlete, peacefully passed away in his sleep in his home on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years old. Dave, a 1971 graduate of James A. Garfield High School was the dedicated son of his parents, the late Donald G. Klock...
JOHN M. PRUSAK
Sep 17, 2023
John M. “Yashu” Prusak, 74, of Richfield Township, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born May 20, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Josephine Prusak. He loved farming, riding motorcycles and working on golf carts. John was employed by the State of Ohio in Broadview Heights. John is survived by his nephew, Adam Prusak,...
MARY EVELYN HUFF
Sep 15, 2023
Mary Evelyn Huff (DeRing), age 94, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Alfred, her husband of 74 years; devoted mother of Gloria (Tom Sensel), Christina (James Bolton), Frank (Gina Banevich), and Thomas (Cindy Bittinger). Doting grandmother of Thomas, Nathan, Amanda, Adam, Lee, Jonathan, and Joshua. Great-grandmother of Stephen, Thomas, Hannah,...
DR. BURNEL W. PINKERTON
Sep 14, 2023
Dr. Burnel Pinkerton, passed away at the age of 92 on September 14, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Medina ,Ohio. He was a graduate of Mount Union College and Case Western Reserve, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. Dr. Pinkerton also served in the U.S. Army Dental Corp. He was a kind and loving man...
DOLORES MAY BACISIN
Sep 11, 2023
Dolores M. Bacisin (Gaede), 91, born February 19, 1932, in Cleveland passed peacefully on September 11, 2023 at Willowood Care Center in Brunswick. Dolores graduated from St. Stephens High School in 1950. She became a secretary and in 1955 an airline stewardess for American Airlines. In 1956, she married Andy Bacisin, Jr. and they were married 44 years. Dolores and...
FRANK D POLAND SR
Sep 10, 2023
On September 10, 2023, Frank D. Poland Sr., 78, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully. Frank was born on March 9, 1945, to John and Mary Poland in Washington, PA. Frank is survived by his children, Frank Poland Jr. (Deborah), Jessica Kaczynski and Nicholas Poland. He will forever be remembered by his Grandchildren, Jenna Kaczynski, Christopher Kaczynski, Jeff Lang, and...
DANA R. WHITE
Sep 9, 2023
Dana R. White, 81, of Mantua, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 21, 1941, in Paducah, KY, to Dana Servatus Trumbull and her father, Leon A. Carr. She enjoyed playing cards with her sister Luci, watching her grandson Alex play baseball, and watching the...
JOHN E. MUNCEY
Sep 7, 2023
John E. Muncey, 75, of Medina, Ohio died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Mary Muncey. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Peggy. Daughters Beth Bugner (Bob Pokorny), children Zachary, Andrew, and Leah of Medina. Molly (Clint) Conger and their children Simon and Lucy of Norton. Brother Tom Muncey and...
WILLIAM D. "BILL" CLARK
Sep 4, 2023
William “Bill” D. Clark, age 72, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday September 4, 2023. He was born on February 9,1951, in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Arthur and Rose (nee Meador) Clark. He was a long-time honored member of Teamsters #407. Bill was also a regular participant with the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen Association. He enjoyed spending some time...
RICHARD D. NOWAK
Sep 1, 2023
Richard D. Nowak, 85, of Hinckley passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born September 24, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Kasimir and Genevieve Nowak. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960 and retired from LTV Steel in 2000 after 40 years of service. Richard was a devoted Christian and dedicated his...
THOMAS D. VANKIRK
Aug 30, 2023
Thomas D. VanKirk, 74, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born June 27, 1949, in Ravenna, to the late Robert and Mary (Christian) VanKirk. He worked at Carlisle Rubber Company for 32 years, never missed a day of work. He enjoyed working on and driving old classic Chevy's, especially his 1969 Chevelle and...
WILLIAM J SHERRY
Aug 27, 2023
William J. Sherry, 84, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2023. He was born January 24, 1939, in Nicktown, PA., to the late Gerald and Helen (Lantz) Sherry. William retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of UAW Local 1005. He was a hunter, fisherman, ball player, bowler, and golfer. His love for the outdoors was...
BRANDON R. BAILEY
Aug 26, 2023
Brandon R. Bailey, 43, of Windham Twp., formerly of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Ravenna on March 5, 1980, to Kevin and Debra (Seibert) Bailey. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School. A country boy at heart, Brandon was a proud CDL truck driver for Northeast Express Services, Inc. in...
JOHN R GREENHOE
Aug 22, 2023
John R. Greenhoe Sr. 66, of Hinkley, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born December 1, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Julie Greenhoe and niece, Jordin Riccelli. John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judi; sons, John Jr., and Kevin Greenhoe; daughters, Lauren (Ryan)...
SHANNON R. YOUNG SR.
Aug 22, 2023
Shannon R. Young Sr., age 95, of Brunswick, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born February 11, 1928, in Webbville, KY, to the late Milton and Hermia Young. Shannon retired from the Ford Motor Company after 38 years of service. He loved watching Cleveland sports teams and traveling. He took great pride in his family and...
RONALD J. SIMSA SR.
Aug 21, 2023
Ronald J. Simsa, Sr., 84, of Hiram Twp., passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born May 1, 1939, in Cleveland, to the late Frank and Mary (Senold) Simsa. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Ron retired after 45 years of service as an Engineer at Johnson Plastics. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren, fishing, and...
MARY E GRALEY
Aug 21, 2023
Mary E. Graley, 92, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born May 29, 1931, in Castlewood, Virginia, to the late Cleve and Maggie Grizzle. As a young child growing up in Castlewood, Virginia, Mary enjoyed riding her horse, Old Joe, to the mill. She also enjoyed traveling in the family RV, listening to country...
GARY S. SPENCER
Aug 18, 2023
Gary Steven Spencer, 78, of Ravenna, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born September 20, 1944, in Ravenna, to the late Parley and Esther (Dudash) Spencer. He was a proud graduate of Windham High School. Gary worked at Swagelok for many years before moving on and eventually retiring. He enjoyed going to classic car shows, watching westerns, listening...
