Obituaries
Shirley J Lang
Jan 29, 2024
Shirley J. Lang, 89 of Medina passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. She was a lady who loved helping people, especially at her business – Medina Paint Company. Shirley belonged to the Medina Chapters of the Red Hat Society and the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved being at family gatherings and attending all the kids’ activities. She...
Reva Dolinger
Jan 25, 2024
Reva B. Dolinger, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 25. She was born February 27, 1932. Reva loved her family, and was full of unconditional love. She never met a stranger, and loved all of her neighbors. Reva also loved to crochet.
Reva is survived by her husband, Lee R, to whom she's been married for 75 years; daughters, Vicki Ortman...
George Dale Simmons
Jan 20, 2024
George D. Simmons, age 85, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024. He loved church, and attended Faithwalk Church in Brunswick, where he lent his talents to assisting the youth. He also was fond of horses, and even owned a Pony.
George will be dearly missed by his children, George Jr. (Diane), Debbie Simmons, and Joanna Lader (Scott); five grandchildren; and two...
Linda J Decapite
Jan 19, 2024
Linda J. Decapite (nee Lokenbauer), 67 of North Ridgeville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Linda is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Decapite and Kelly Decapite (fiancé, Jerry Willrich); siblings, Laura Mazzucco (John), James Lokenbauer (Ruth), Valerie Lewis, and Susan Vinson (Fred); and many nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by...
Lori Ann Nowak
Jan 18, 2024
Lori Ann Nowak, 47 of Hinckley passed away January 18th, 2024.
Lori is survived by her daughter Olivea Novak, mother Kathleen Nowak, significant other Albert Mueller, siblings Ricky Nowak, Robert (Jennifer) Johnson, Melissa, Jeanie and Jessica Nowak, as well as her niece Brooke and nephews Brandon, Dylan and Luke.
Lori is proceeded in death by her father, Richard D. Nowak.
Private family services...
Thomas W. Jackson
Jan 7, 2024
Thomas W. Jackson, age 91 of Hinckley, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. Thomas was a veteran, having served in the US Army. He was a plasterer by trade. He also raised beagles, and enjoyed hunting.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Pat (Nee Cruise), formerly Robson; children, Thomas Jackson (Doll), Elizabeth Movens, Jackie Borum (Gary) and Tammy Heinzman (Allan);...
Jeffery "Jeff" A. Reynolds
Jan 3, 2024
Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Reynolds, age 63, passed away January 3, 2024. Jeff loved hunting and fishing, and enjoyed cooking as well. He was a truck driver, and was a member of West Side Church of Christ.
Jeff is survived by his siblings, Pamela Hall (Roy), Phillip Reynolds and Scott Reynolds (Jean), and nieces, Leslie Johnson (Michael), Tracy Hikes (Clint)...
Tasha Ann Marason
Jan 2, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Tasha Marason, 31, of Medina unexpectedly in her home. The family and the many close friends are devastated by this unexpected loss.
Born on June 7, 1992, Tasha filled the lives of her parents, Sandra and Joseph Marason, with incredible joy. Tasha grew to be a light in the lives of...
Patricia Ann Watts
Dec 15, 2023
Patricia Watts (nee Mastrostefano), age 83, passed away December 15, after a lengthy illness. Patrica was the beloved wife of the late Scott, and the precious daughter of Carl (deceased) and Nancy (nee Broncato, deceased) Mastrostefano. She was the exceptionally loving mother of Carla Kolegar (Bill), Brian Watts (Jessica), Nancy Kennell (Sam); bonus mom of Renee Smigelski (Joe)...
Daniel R Sturgill
Dec 14, 2023
Daniel R. Sturgill, age 50, of Wadsworth passed away December 14, 2023. Danny loved technology, and was quite mischievous. He also loved to have fun, and music was his biggest passion.
Danny is survived by his siblings, Mary Sturgill, Shawn Shaw and Angela Shaw, and his best friend, Patrick. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ellen...
Barbara Miller
Dec 11, 2023
Barbara Joyce Miller (nee Galo), 90, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Cleveland. She was born on February 18, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Andrew and Ruby Galo. Barbara, lovingly known as a free-spirit, was an adventurous soul who had a deep love of medicine and a profound appreciation for nature, animals, and the ocean. She also enjoyed playing the piano. After leaving...
Patricia Ann Dravenstott
Nov 20, 2023
Patricia A. Dravenstott (nee: Coffman), born April 11, 1963, in Ashland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2023, with her family by her side.
Patty was an animal lover who enjoyed spending time with her family, supporting her grandchildren, fishing, boating, and garage sales. Patty operated Paw’s Collectibles, an on-line Ebay store that sold antiques and collectibles. She also...
William Edward Pelegrin
Nov 13, 2023
William "Bill" Pelegrin, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at theAmes Family Hospice House in Westlake, OH. He was born August 28, 1951 to the lateRobert and Ann Pelegrin (nee Stanard) in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dear brother of Barbara Clemente (Dr. Javier), Christine Lottig (Russell), Martha Banks(Daniel) and the late Robert Jude Pelegrin.
Beloved uncle to Michael, Daniel,...
Laraine R Payer
Nov 11, 2023
Laraine Rose Payer (nee Hritz), age 80, "got her wings" on Saturday November 11th, 2023,surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 22, 1943 to Carland Hattie Hritz (nee Sieminski).
She graduated from Parma Senior High School and where she met and married the love of herlife, Michael Payer. Laraine loved camping and the outdoors,...
Thomas A Neubauer
Nov 9, 2023
Thomas A. Neubauer, 81 of Medina, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 after battling cancer.He was a real outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, boating, golf, and water skiing. He also enjoyedbowling and was a train enthusiast, having been a member of Northeast Ohio Live Steamers. Tom andhis wife Lucy loved their traveling times together. Tom was proud of the fact...
Ray Fortune
Nov 3, 2023
Ray A. Fortune, age 56, passed away Friday, November 3. He suffered from Crohn’s Disease for many years. Ray loved to fish and golf and was an avid collector of many things. He was a great guy with a heart of gold. To know him was to love him. Ray was an electrician, and he worked maintenance at the local Senior Center, transporting many ladies to...
Eleanor D. Macho-Zevchek
Nov 2, 2023
Eleanor D Macho-Zevchek (nee Smith) passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 99 years young. She worked with her sister as an interior designer. She was a 74-year Eastern Star member of Chapter #590, and Past Grand Matron.
Eleanor was preceded in death by husbands, William R. Lay, Michael R. Macho and Joesph P. Zevchek. She leaves...
Connie I Bilski
Nov 1, 2023
Connie Bilski (née Mosberger), 77 of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023. Connie was the beloved wife of Joe (deceased); loving mother of Jeffrey (Danielle); and sister of Chuck Mosberger (Ray Schultz, deceased) and Carolyn Holy (Jim).
Connie retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T. She also had worked as a hair stylist, and in the office at Discount Drug Mart....
Gary A Christler
Oct 27, 2023
Gary A. Christler, 77, passed away on October 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was the son of Dorothy (deceased) and Frank (deceased) Christler.
Gary loved working on cars and enjoyed a good cup of coffee while talking about Cleveland sports.
Gary is survived by his loving daughter, Traci Christler; siblings, Dennis Christler and Lori Reffert (Randy); sisters-in-law, Connie...
Duane E. Lang
Oct 27, 2023
Duane E. Lang, 64 of Medina, passed away on Friday, October 27. He was a people person who loved socializing and being around others. He was a multi-faceted guy who enjoyed fishing on his boat, bowling, gambling, NASCAR, working with his hands, helping others, joking around, being a handyman, and wintering in Florida. He was an avid Browns and Ohio...