Obituaries

Berndt Franz Schneider

Berndt Franz Schneider

Jun 2, 2025

Berndt Franz Schneider, 69 of Brunswick passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 following a stroke on Friday, May 30. He ran his family’s construction business, Pannonia Builders, which built many homes in Brunswick, especially the Old Mill Community. He continued the upkeep of the German American Business Center in his more recent years. Berndt could fix anything and his...

Thong Duc Pham

Thong Duc Pham

May 31, 2025

Thong Pham, a proud Lieutenant of the Vietnam Marines, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at 10:30 PM in Brunswick, Ohio. He was 80 years old.

Born on July 4, 1945, in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thong lived a life marked by courage, strength, and wisdom. He honorably served as a Lieutenant in the Vietnam Marines during the war, demonstrating exceptional leadership...

Nancy Louise Krusinski

Nancy Louise Krusinski

May 21, 2025

Nancy Louise Krusinski, (nee Kocka) age 83 of Ashland, Ohio formerly of Brunswick, Ohio passed away May 21, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of Robert C. Krusinski (deceased).

Dear mother of Mark Krusinski (Karen Wade) and Kimberly Minten (Mark).

Dear grandmother of Jennifer Tomsik (Mike), Anna Phelan (Greg), Rebecca Garnett, and Lucas Minten. Dear great grandmother of Hailie Tomsik (Keeton), Dylan...

Paula Ann Clabaugh

Paula Ann Clabaugh

May 20, 2025

Paula Ann (Kennedy) Clabaugh, 60, of Mansfield, passed away at Lexington Court Care Center on May 20, 2025 after a long illness. Paula was born March 5, 1965 in Mansfield, Ohio to John and Patricia (Hedge) Kennedy. She was a 1983 graduate of Lexington High School and attended The Ohio State University. Paula was always positive and strong even when...

Dorothy A Silk

Dorothy A Silk

May 10, 2025

Dorothy Silk (née Abram), 96, of Valley City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 24, 1928, in Valley City, Ohio, Dorothy was the daughter of Anna (Brettschneider) and Walter Abram. She graduated from Liverpool High School and later married the love of her life, John Silk, on October 11, 1952 at...

Karen L Keipert

Karen L Keipert

May 4, 2025

Karen Lynn Keipert, age 76, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025. Born on July 23, 1948, in Cleveland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Christian and Helen Keipert.

A beloved mother and proud grandmother, Karen is survived by her devoted daughter, Stacy Lynn Boodheshwar, and her treasured granddaughters, Ava, Sophia, and Olivia Boodheshwar.

Karen graduated from...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Oberg

Jacqueline "Jackie" Oberg

Apr 24, 2025

Jacqueline Laura (Vargo) Oberg, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Westlake, Ohio. Born on April 26, 1936, in Cleveland, she was the beloved daughter of Stanley and Enis (Noble) Vargo.

Jackie was a devoted wife to the late John Oberg, a loving mother to Jeffrey (Denise) Provenzale and Janna Oberg, and a cherished grandmother to Nicolas...

Lance D Langan

Lance D Langan

Apr 21, 2025

Lance D. Langan, 62 years old, of Medina, Ohio died on April 21, 2025.

He was born in Berea, Ohio to Olivia and James Langan, who instilled hard work and a joy for learning in him from a young age. Growing up alongside his three siblings, he often spoke fondly of their adventures as kids.

Lance met his wife Lorrie when they...

Kenneth McElroy

Kenneth McElroy

Mar 31, 2025

Ken McElroy, a devoted husband and father, proud Army veteran passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio

Ken was a proud US Army veteran who served during the Korean War from 1955 - 1957. After his time in the service, he was a dedicated employee of local Fox Channel 8 (WJW)...

Dreama Brant

Dreama Brant

Mar 26, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dreama (nee Nichols) Brant, age 70, on March 26,2025. Dreama was widowed by her loving husband, Larry. Preceded in death by her parents Jadie and Colaine Nichols. 

Beloved mother of Bethany Tucceri (Ronald), Rick Fischer, Staci Kreiser (Todd). Adoring granny of Brady, Nathan, Griffin (she loved them bunches). Dearest...

James "Jimmy" C Rambo

James "Jimmy" C Rambo

Mar 25, 2025

James C. "Jimmy" Rambo, 81, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Medina, Ohio. He was born on September 22, 1943, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to Geraldine and Claude (Elmer) Rambo.Jimmy was a proud retiree of Ford Motor Company and a retired ironworker. He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and a devoted Cleveland sports fan.He was...

Randy L Vandall

Randy L Vandall

Mar 23, 2025

Randy L. Vandall, 60 of New Franklin, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was a very loving and giving man. He was non-judgmental and loved everyone. Randy was almost giving to a fault – willing to give his last penny to someone who needed it. He loved flowers and his dogs and was extremely family-oriented; not only...

Norma J. Strachan

Norma J. Strachan

Mar 23, 2025

Norma York Strachan, age 92, passed away at Falling Waters in Strongsville on Sunday, March 23.  She was born August 19, 1932 in Hazard, Kentucky to Enice and Flora Banks.

Beloved mother of James York (Peggy) and Larry York (Lucy); loving grandmother of Jimmy and Michael York, dear great grandmother of 5; sister of Darel, Sue, Jimmy and Melissa.

Norma was preceded...

Walter Peckinpaugh

Walter Peckinpaugh

Mar 21, 2025

Walter S. Peckinpaugh, Jr. of Moreland Hills, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida passed away tragically on March 21, 2025 along with his wife Marilyn (nee Bowden). Walter and Marilyn loved jazz music and travelling annually to Mackinac Island, Michigan for their jazz festival. They also loved to travel, and especially enjoyed cruising and visiting the Keys. Walt was very active...

Marilyn Peckinpaugh

Marilyn Peckinpaugh

Mar 20, 2025

Marilyn E. Peckinpaugh (nee Bowden) of Moreland Hills, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida passed away tragically in Islamorada, Florida on March 20, 2025. Marilyn and Walter loved jazz music and travelling annually to Mackinac Island, Michigan for their jazz festival. They also loved to travel, and especially enjoyed cruising and visiting the Keys. Marilyn enjoyed playing golf and tennis “with...

Peter Wilson

Peter Wilson

Mar 17, 2025

Peter Wilson, a devoted husband, father, uncle, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Born in Manchester, England, on December 20, 1938, he was the beloved son of the late Harry and Irene (Oddie) Wilson.

Peter is survived by his brothers, Neil Wilson of Ontario and Ian Wilson of Ontario, and his sister, Sandra Crossley of Manchester. He...

Robert A Novick

Robert A Novick

Mar 9, 2025

Robert A. Novick, age 74, passed away March 9, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Bob had been a dedicated employee of the City of Middleburg Heights for 34 years. After that employment, he enjoyed many years of retirement. He was fond of playing golf, horseshoes, bowling, skiing and traveling. He was a Florida snowbird for many years.

Bob is survived by...

Dawn L Schneider-Wuensch

Dawn L Schneider-Wuensch

Feb 28, 2025

Dawn L. Schneider-Wuensch passed away Friday, February 28, following a prolonged illness. She loved playing cards and Bingo. She also enjoyed walking and working out at the gym.

Dawn is survived by her parents, Beryl and Karen; son, Aaron Wuensch; sisters, Colleen Kopping, Bonnie Fricke (Richard Jennings) and Andrea Woll (Jerrod); and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews. She...

Donald W. Spitz

Donald W. Spitz

Feb 25, 2025

Donald W. Spitz, a devoted husband, father, loving grandfather, proud Navy veteran and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully February 25, leaving behind a lifetime of love and service.

Don served his country aboard the USS Estes before a career as a firefighter and paramedic, always putting others before himself. After retiring from firefighting, he found passion as a landscape architect,...

Jetta Lynn Frost

Jetta Lynn Frost

Feb 23, 2025

Jetta Lynn Frost, 62 of Brunswick, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was always the life of the party and was very much loved by all who knew her. She was unfiltered but had the biggest heart. She was a wild spirit, with boundless love, and fierce kindness. She lived life out loud, embracing every...