Obituaries
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...
Lois J O'Neil
Oct 23, 2023
Lois J. O'Neil, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023. Lois believed in staying active, and only recently slowed down, as age and health forced her to. However, she still loved to attend and participate in Christian Women's Functions.
Lois was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Dennis O'Neil; wife to...
Kathleen A Meyers
Oct 14, 2023
Kathleen A. Meyers passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at the age of 78. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 21st , 1944 to William Dearden and Marie Dearden (nee Carter). Kathy was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, and ICU Nurse of 40 years for The Cleveland Clinic, and was inducted into the Nursing Hall of...
Eleanor M. "Elle" Novak
Oct 12, 2023
Eleanor (Elle) Novak, age 96, passed on October 12, 2023. She was married to Donald A. (deceased) for 58 years. Eleanor is survived by her children, Daniel (Suzanne), Michael (June), Ann (Gary) Hagen, Patricia Sampson, Donald, and Steven (Susanne); grandchildren, Michael (Lori), Lynne, Tracey (Dave), Kelly (Todd), Jennifer (Ralph), Daniel, Cheryl (Luke), Laura, Matthew, Abby, Jeffrey, Kayleigh, and Evan; and12...
Laurie L Johnson
Oct 7, 2023
Laurie L. Johnson, age 66, passed away October 7, 2023. Laurie loved being out in nature, and she also loved animals and photography.
Laurie is survived by her beloved husband of fourteen years, Thomas; siblings, Tony Wally (George), Lisa and Lynette; and two nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Betty Wally.
A celebration of...
James J. Minor
Oct 7, 2023
James J. Minor, age 64, passed away October 7, 2023 following a lengthy illness. James loved sports. He bowled at Medina Lanes for many years and played softball in his younger years. He was a huge Ohio State fan, and loved the Cleveland Browns and Indians (Guardians). James was a long-time member of the Medina Eagles, and he also loved...
Sylvia Wrentmore
Oct 6, 2023
Sylvia Antoinette Humr Wrentmore (nee Kubacki) age 82, died peacefully at home on October 6, 2023. She was happily married to Gene Wrentmore for many years before his death. She was a resident of Mantua, OH for over 30 years. Sylvia enjoyed traveling with her favorite companion and loving husband to all points in the continental United States and Hawaii...
Robby Smoot
Sep 19, 2023
Robby M. Smoot, age 43 of Medina Ohio passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023. He was born October 23, 1979, to Roger M. Smoot and late Marilyn C. Smoot (nee West).
Robby was known for his caring heart, bold funny personality, and his strong-willed attitude. He loved his family very much. Although, he was a strong-willed man; his battles with...
Jeffrey Matthew Smith
Sep 17, 2023
Jeffrey M. Smith, age 51, returned to our Lord peacefully on September 17, 2023, at home and surrounded by his loving family, after an extremely brave battle with cancer.
Jeff was born on July 1, 1972 and grew up in Bay City, Michigan. He lived in Michigan until graduating from college, after which he moved to Guangzhou, China where...
John W Potts
Sep 13, 2023
John W. Potts, 88 of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was a very proud US Marine for life. Semper Fi! John had a big heart and loved doing anything for anybody. He was a great person with a great sense of humor. John loved his family and was a wonderful husband, and a loving father, grandfather,...
David A Bosak
Sep 6, 2023
David A. Bosak, 59, of Cleveland, OH, passed away September 6, 2023 after a short illness.
David is survived by sons, Christopher Bosak and Joseph Bosak; father, Loddie Bosak; brothers, Michael Bosak (Roberta) and Donald Bosak (Chris); sister, Cheryl Bosak (Chris); aunts,Hope Placek and Dottie Placek; sister in‑law, Kathy Dobrovich (Dave); brother‑in‑law, Jimmy Gannon; several nieces and nephews; and several...
Dana Bollinger
Aug 31, 2023
Dana S. Bollinger, 88, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Dana was the beloved wife of the late Glenn; mother of Vicki Beaver (Ken), Cathy Kis (Mike), Bruce Bollinger (Laura), Mark Bollinger (Debbie), and Gregg Bollinger (Kathy); grandmother of 25; great grandmother of 29; sister of the late Wayne Stuebe; and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A...
Michele Harding
Aug 26, 2023
Michele T. Harding, age 76, passed away Saturday, August 26.
Loving mother of Christina Bahrijczuk (Sean O'Brien), Carolyn Ludrosky (John, Deceased), Robert Bahrijczuk (Amy), Catherine Bahrijczuk, Cassandra Yerkey (James) and Richard Bahrijczuk (Brianna); grandmother of Alexander, Jodi (Tyler), Jamie, Stephen, Joshua, Gabrielle and Elizabeth; great-grandmother of Riley.
Michele was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lyle...
Gary Wayne Douglass
Aug 15, 2023
Gary Wayne Douglass, 73 of Valley City, passed away on August 15, 2023, just two days prior to his 74th birthday. He was a carpenter most of his life, first building houses and then making industrial reinforced concrete. He loved to collect and fix guns and was also a Mr. Fix-it in the garage, always fixing something. Gary served as...
Robert F. "Bobby" Besida
Jul 31, 2023
Robert F. “Bobby” Besida, 54 of Brunswick, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, July 31, 2023 after being a cancer warrior. He fought long and hard against this terrible disease. Bobby had an infectious laugh and smile. He loved animals, camping, and being in the outdoors. Above all else, he dearly loved his family and will...
Joe Gaal
Jul 20, 2023
Joe M. Gaal, age 74, passed away July 20, 2023 after a long illness. He was born December 24, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joe and Helen Gaal. Joe was a 1967 graduate of Strongsville High School. He thoroughly enjoyed going to car shows and driving around in his ’55 Chevy.
Joe is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Joe...
William Bandelow
Jul 18, 2023
William Bandelow age 81, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Coletta Bandelow. Loving mother to Christine (Kurt) Blatnik, and Marianne (Claudio) Zanin; grandfather to Katie, Kelly (Danny), Taylor, and Michael; great grandfather to Bryce.
Bill was a character. He loved his family & friends and enjoyed looking at the nature in his backyard. Bill had the...
Paul Walters
Jul 17, 2023
Paul Leonard Walters went home to be with Jesus on July 17, 2023. He lived an incredible and blessed 97 years, and was married to the love of his life, Eleanor Platt Walters, for 64 years!
Paul was born to Milton and Hannah Berkebile Walters on August 23, 1925. He married his sweetheart, Eleanor Platt Walters, and had two children,...