Obituaries

David W. Boxler age 58, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017 surrounded by family and friends.David was the beloved husband of 30 years to Deborah A. Boxler (nee Donato); devoted and loving father of Drew D. Boxler; son of the late Ronald G. and Leona J. Boxler (Wolfe); brother of Terri Smalley (Richard); Nancy, Jill, Tracey Thoms and Brett;...

Gary DiGrandi, age 61, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was born August 6, 1955. Gary was preceded in death by his parents John DiGrandi and Virginia (Siekierski) DiGrandi, and grandparents Carl and Ida DiGrandi. He is survived by his sister Gloria Roseman and her husband Robert of Myrtle Beach, South...

Anita (Woodlee) BellAnita Bell, age 80, passed away May 14, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born in Akron on August 18, 1936, to the late Theron and Elsie Woodlee. Anita retired from Akron Public Schools in 2000 following 30 years of service.In addition to her parents, Anita is preceded in death by her brother, James, and sister-in-law, Jolene.Anita...

Patricia Gazey, 63, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017.Patricia was born in Massillon and raised in Canal Fulton. She lived in Fairlawn for the past 18 years and recently spent part of her time in Bonita Springs, FL. In 1992, Patricia founded North Coast Logistics, a company which currently operates in four states, including three facilities in Ohio.  Patricia was highly...

Daniel J. BrownDaniel J. Brown age 55 of Edinburg, Ohio passed away Saturday May 13th at his home surrounded by family.  He will be sadly missed by his loving family. Dan will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, relentless work ethic, and dedication to his family. A beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and gentle...

Betty Jo LawsonBetty Jo Lawson, wife to Ernest Lee Lawson, went to be with the Lord at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio on April 28, 2017 at the age of 67.Betty was born in New Market, Tennessee on January 6, 1950 to Neal Smith and Nellie Mullins Smith. She was the only daughter of Neal and Nellie with five...

Paul A. Henry, 74, of Parma Heights, passed away Friday April 28, 2017 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland. Born September 3, 1942 in New Galilee, PA., he is survived by his wife Harumi Henry (nee O’Hara) of Parma Heights, daughter Patricia Leebove of Beachwood, son Phillip Henry, and his grandson Kyle Leebove. Paul was an honorably...

Patricia A Smik (nee Sukup) 91, of Bay Village, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2017.She was the wife of the late Dr. Stephen Smik Jr.; daughter of the late Irvin and Ruth Sukup; mother of Linda Smik, Michelle Simpkins and Dr. Stephen Paul Smik (Mary); grandmother of Nicole Simpkins, Katrina Miday (Johnathon Taylor), Zachary Miday,Jacob Miday, Allison...

Jerry A. Patterson, age 50 of Olmsted Falls, Ohio passed away on April 25th, 2017.Beloved son of the late Herbert and Mary-Lou Patterson. Loving father to Amanda (Dylan), Kayla, and Sean. Devoted grandfather to Burton and Omari. Dear brother to Gary Patterson (Cheryl) and Jeff Patterson (Denise). Uncle to many nieces and nephews: Ashley, Jasmine, Gracie, Jessie, Emily and Devin...

Charles Raymond DeWeesCharles Raymond DeWees, age 77 of Louisville passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home. He was born in Kenna, WV on June 12, 1939. He retired from the Timken Company following 36 years of employment. He loved to hunt, fish, tinker on the hobby farm and just jump in the car and take off for a...

Vernon Stuart Collingwood, age 91 passed away peacefully with his family at his side in the morning hours of Tuesday, April 18, 2017.Stuie as he has commonly known was the beloved husband for 65 years to Rosemary (nee Yassanye); dear father of Robert (Cyndi), Timothy (Renee), Lance (Mary Lynn) and Jean; grandfather of Kendra (Kevin) Cozad, Megan (Floyd) Fields, Brianna...

If not for Ron Wilson recruiting her to his blossoming theater program at Case Western Reserve, Elizabeth Davis was bound to Boston to study urban outreach and planning—instead of becoming a Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress.“I am effectively working professionally in the theater because of Ron Wilson,” Davis, a 2006 graduate of the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting...

William Shields passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio with his children by his side.He was born December 19, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Mayfield where he graduated from Mayfield High School.  Mr.Shields was a lifetime Mayfield and Euclid resident.Bill loved bowling, golfing, riding his bike, and watching all of...

Joann Anita DeGaetano, 75, of Medina, Ohio, passed away Wednesday April 5, 2017 at The Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 26, 1941 in Cleveland. Surviving are her daughter Nicole DeGaetano of Naples, Florida and son John DeGaetano of Medina, Ohio. All Ohio Cremation and Burial Society is honored to have served the family.

Linda K. Shehorn (nee Grier), 61, of Euclid, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday March 21, 2017. She was born June 19, 1955 in California. Surviving are her loving daughter Renee Grier (Kyle Robison) of Vancouver, WA., sons Daniel, Joshua, and Stephen Shehorn, and Linda’s former husband Rick Shehorn of Portland, OR. No local services are planned....

Elmer Walter Reiman, 90 years old, born February 21, 1927 in Cleveland Ohio to Elmer and Florence (nee Gaiser) (both deceased) died April 8, 2017.  He was the loving dad of nine: Daryl, Linda (deceased), Jill (Tom), Jack (Susan), Carrie (Dennis), Joan (Al), Jeff, David, and Paula (Jody).  Grandpa to Andrew, Brian, and Eric (deceased), and JD and Jessica.  Brother...

William D. RittenourBill Rittenour, age 51 of Alliance passed away April 7, 2017.  He was born August 28, 1965 in Akron to the late Robert and Jeanne Rittenour.Bill is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bonnie; brother, Charles Rittenour; sisters, Dianne (Jason) Lewis and Dee (Mike) Holton; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew.In addition...

SherrillBeasley passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017.She was a resident of Brook Park, Ohio at the time of passing.Survived by her husband Michael.Please join her family in a celebration of Sherrill’s life at Hambden Aliiance Church 9892 Old State Rd Chardon OH 44024 on January 21 2017 at 2pm.

Dr. Thomas Gretter died April 4th, 2017 surrounded by his family – his wife Joan, sons Craig (Gwynne), Brock (Abby), and Gavin (Elizabeth).  Six grandchildren – Katie and Gage, Henry and June, and Harper and Margaret – survive him.He was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Albert C. and Ann B.  His siblings, Barbara Nelson and Gary, pre-deceased him.Tom attended...

Colin Lawrence BryantColin Lawrence Bryant, in his 42nd year, suddenly left this life on March 12, 2017. Beloved son to Edward L Bryant Jr and Marie Bryant (nee Hulvey). He will be greatly missed by his three adoring children Liam, Connor and Gillian and his cherished wife Skye (nee Fontenot) of Bayou Chicot, LA.Colin was a loving soul who dedicated...