Obituaries
James Wood
Jun 16, 2023
James Wood, 83 of Brunswick, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Jim spent his entire working career at PPG Industries where he retired after 41 years. He was a self-proclaimed handyman, an avid target shooter, and was active with St. Ambrose Catholic Works, but what he enjoyed the most...
Charlotte Bradick
May 28, 2023
On May 28, 2023 Charlotte Bradick passed away peacefully after a brief illness, with her daughter by her side. She was 92 years old and looking forward to celebrating her birthday on June 1st. Born in Leipzig, Germany, Charlotte was a long-time resident of northeastern Ohio. She entered the workforce at a young age and worked well beyond retirement...
Sally M Walter
May 21, 2023
Sally Marie Walter, age 56, passed away May 21, 2023 after a brief illness. Sally was born September 5, 1966 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, and was a graduate of St Marys Area High School, class of 1984. She left St. Marys and moved to Ohio in the 1990's to reside and work for Hawk / Wilman Friction for many years, with her...
Paul Glenn Smith Sr.
May 18, 2023
Paul G. Smith, Sr., 80 of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was retired from Republic Steel following 42 years of working in the office. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Above all, he was a loving husband; the best dad; and his family meant everything to him. He will be greatly missed.
Paul is survived...
Horace "Hob" Miller
May 13, 2023
Horace Hobson “Hob” Miller, Jr., 85 of Euclid, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1937 in Wilmington, Delaware, and was raised in Penns Grove, New Jersey. Hob was a graduate of the Naval Academy and served as an officer in the US Navy. In his civilian life, he worked as an Electrical Engineer....
Danielle M. Schneider
Apr 20, 2023
Danielle M. Schneider, age 37, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 20, 2023. Danielle enjoyed listening to music, and she loved making people laugh with her humor and wittiness. She also loved spending time with her family; and most of all being a mother and an auntie.
Danielle is survived by her children, Sebastian, Mackenzie and Dexter; parents, Andrea and...
David R. Bogden
Apr 16, 2023
David R. Bogden, 65, of Courtland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
David graduated from Cleveland Central Catholic, and was a retired plumber. He enjoyed skydiving for many years, and was also a horticulture enthusiast.
David is survived by his loving daughter, Jessica Bogden; grandchildren, Hanna Castano, and Matthew and London Drake; two...
Martin Ward Sellers
Apr 10, 2023
Martin Ward Sellers, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023. He was preceded by his beloved parents, C. Ward and Ruth Sellers, and his treasured wife of 54 years, Nancy A. Sellers. He is survived by his children, Christy (Jason Harston) and Richard (Lisa Miller); grandchildren, Page (Matthew Haskell), Rachel (Jason Geminert), and Alexander.
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Ronald Wayne Niemesch
Apr 8, 2023
Ronald W. Niemesch, 76 of Brunswick Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was a retired sheet metal worker from Ford Motor Co. Ron faithfully served our country in the Air Force during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed working on antique cars. Ron and his family also went on several cruises, and he loved playing with his grandchildren....
Dale E. Scrivens
Apr 1, 2023
Dale E. Scrivens, 80, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023. He was born in Berea, Ohio on March 6, 1943 to the late Earl and Clara Scrivens (nee James). He served in the Navy for 8 years before starting his career with Columbia Gas. Dale retired from Columbia Gas with over 25 years of service, then went...
Jeff Rees
Mar 26, 2023
Jeff Rees, 59, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1964 to David and Patricia Rees, in Medina, Ohio. Jeff was a United States Army veteran who served his country with pride. He was a nomadic spirit, avid outdoorsman and musician. He spent his leisure playing guitar, fishing, hunting, and leatherworking. ...
George F Hodapp IV
Mar 21, 2023
George F. Hodapp IV, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. George was an Air Force Veteran, and a Millwright, retired from Ford Motor Co. He was also a Ham Radio enthusiast, K80PV, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
George is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen (nee Barta); children, George Hodapp V...
Michael A Esber
Mar 20, 2023
Michael A. Esber, 69, of Brunswick Hills Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, with his beloved wife by his side. Michael was an entrepreneur that built Michael’s Mini Mart (which he later sold and is now Caps N Cork Fill N Chill) on Pearl Rd. in Brunswick, which he ran for 45 years. He was also very...
Elaine "Gege" Chetnik
Mar 19, 2023
Elaine “Gege” Chetnik, (96), peacefully passed away, joining our Lord, on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born and raised by her loving mother, Olga Tamblyn, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a graduate of John Hay High School. She then spent the majority of her life raising her family in Parma, Ohio with her late husband, Edward F. Chetnik. ...
Kermit J Neely
Mar 14, 2023
Kermit James Neely, 67, passed away peacefully at Southwest Residential Hospice on
March 14, 2023.
Kermit is survived by his wife, Beth (Simcoviak) Neely; two wonderful daughters, Taylor Neely and Hannah Neely; two sisters, Colleen Neely and Katheryn McKinzie, (Neely); brother-in-law, Timothy McKinzie; two nieces, Lauren (Satz) McKinzie and Chloe Mckinzie; and four grandchildren, Lexi, Jonny, Alana and Jason.
Per Kermit's request there will...
Benito Iannaggi
Mar 12, 2023
Benito L. Iannaggi, 84, of Montville Twp. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 12, 2023. He was born in Italy, and his family moved to the United States when he was 16 years old. He was a machinist who retired from Chrysler at the end of 2000. Benito was incredibly handy and could repair anything. He loved tinkering...
John Roger Calkins
Mar 10, 2023
Friday, March 10th, John “Roger” Calkins, a beloved father and uncle, passed away at eighty-seven years old.
Roger married Jean M. Calkins (nee) Hinkel in April 1959. They returned from their honeymoon to find his draft notice had arrived. He served two years in the Army in Lawton, Oklahoma, where both his surviving daughters, Christine and Tamara, were born. ...
Kim Marie Shipe
Mar 9, 2023
Kim Marie Shipe, 61 of North Ridgeville passed away following a brief illness. She was always good at whatever she did, and gave the best customer service as a waitress in various establishments throughout the area. Kim was a friend to everyone and was generous almost to a fault, helping whoever she could. She enjoyed being the center of attention...
Jennifer A Smith
Mar 5, 2023
Jennifer A. Smith, 42, passed away Sunday, March 5. Jennifer loved to party and enjoy life. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, and loved her dog, Harley.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Patrick; children, Jenna Pelfrey and Dylon Pelfrey; parents, Rick Kirkbride (Helen) and Tammy Kirkbride (Ken Bloga); Brother, Greg Fulk; and step-sister, Gina Pridemore.
A celebration of life will be held...
Dennis Mahoney
Mar 1, 2023
Dennis A. Mahoney passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Dennis was born January 10, 1940 in Cleveland to the late Dennis J. Mahoney and Vivian (Whalen) Mahoney.
Dennis graduated from Holy Name High School, and retired from the Cleveland Fire Department. Dennis opened and ran three beauty salons in Medina until his retirement in 2014.
Dennis was...