Obituaries

Daniel T. Kubitz

Daniel T. Kubitz

Mar 24, 2024

Daniel T. Kubitz, 76, passed away unexpectedly March 24, 2024.  He was a great son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed fishing charters with his older brother, as well as playing golf with family and friends.   As he got older, he enjoyed gardening and the company of his many friends that he made at the apartment building where he lived....

John Howard Kennedy

John Howard Kennedy

Mar 19, 2024

Surrounded by his family, John Howard Kennedy of Mansfield, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital.



John was born the oldest of five children in Mansfield, Ohio on January 8, 1945 to the late Howard and Mary Kennedy. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1963. John was a dedicated family...

Barbara Ann Reitz

Barbara Ann Reitz

Mar 3, 2024

Barbara Ann Reitz, known to her loved ones as Babs, passed away on March 3, 2024, in Aurora, Ohio, at 95. She was born on June 25, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Barbara was a devoted wife to Leonard Reitz, who predeceased her in 2003, after 52 years of marriage. She was a cherished mother to her sons, Thomas (Joan) of Aurora,...

Benita Sorgi

Benita Sorgi

Feb 28, 2024

Benita G Sorgi (née Potts), age 67, a beacon of love and compassion, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Benita was not only a devoted mother and grandmother but also a cherished member of her community.

For 14 years, Benita dedicated herself...

Shirley J Lang

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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