Obituaries

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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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....

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 20, 2022

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 ’57 Chevy.

Joe is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Joe...

Crystal Sonnabend, 39, who liked to be called Crissy, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2023.

Crissy was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 31st, 1983, to Pamela Oelbracht (Daniel P. Oelbracht) and Patrick Kubeja Sr. (Denise Kubeja).

Crissy was a sister to Daniel J. Oelbracht (Jennifer), Patrick Kubeja...

Francis E. Karshner passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born October 23, 1959 in Cleveland to John F. and Norma J. Karshner.

Francis is survived by his siblings, John J. (Rose), Anne Marie (Frank), Eureka, Colette L., George H. (Chris), Virginia S. Karshner-Haynes and Kathleen J. (Ruben) De...

EDWARD A. ZURILLA, 85 of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. He was born in Cresson, PA to Andrew and Ann (Hovanec) Zurilla. Edward was a graduate of Lincoln High  School and served in the Army. He was retired from General Motors, and loved all Cleveland Sports and knew all the stats of the players....

Clark M. Worthington, age 93, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on February 9, 2023.  He was born September 29, 1929, the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Shields Worthington of Newville, Pennsylvania.  Clark moved to Medina in 1962, where he was employed by Hausted Manufacturing Company for 14 years.  In 1979 he moved his family to Ft. Myers, Florida,...

Ervin (Erv) R. Schacht, 71, loving husband to Janice for 50 years; caring father to Tim (Michelle) and Jason (Allie); fun grandfather to his beloved grandsons, Harrison and Henry; loved uncle by his nieces and nephews.  Passed away bravely and peacefully at his home in Medina County on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. Erv, a lifelong Medina resident, graduated...

Juan M. Duran, Jr., 58 of Medina passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023 following a lengthy illness. He worked in construction and loved his job and the people that he worked with.  Juan loved cooking, debating politics, fishing, gardening, and the outdoors. He enjoyed chopping wood and then sitting by his fireplace.  Juan loved decorating for...