Obituaries

James Reed

James Reed

March 17, 2024

Jim passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his children and family, on March 17th, 2024.  He was born on May 2nd 1963, in Buffalo, N.Y. to Ruth B. Reed (nee Saunders) and Carl Dennis Reed. Jim grew up on Lotus Bay, in Brant New York, and then later moved to Wooster, Ohio, where he met his wife, Cheryl.  Jim...

Nora Baker

Nora Baker

March 17, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Nora Baker (nee Huff).  She passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dan Baker.Nora was the Treasured mother of Donna Palmeri and Joyce Maria and was preceded in death by son, Danny Baker Jr. and daughter,Sharon Baker.  She was the cherished grandmother of...

Linda Mae Weaver

Linda Mae Weaver

March 17, 2024

Linda Mae Weaver 82, of Leesville, Ohio passed away March 17, 2024. Please call Heritage Cremation & Burial Society at (330) 875-5770 with any family information. 

Gretchen Barbara Mondry

Gretchen Barbara Mondry

March 16, 2024

Gretchen Barbara Mondry (nee Gal) aka the Perfectionist, 59 of Parma, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024. Gretchen was born January 29, 1965 and was preceded in death by  her loving and wonderful husband, Ronald J. Mondry. Gretchen was the loving daughter of the late Sofe and Walter Gal. She was the beloved sister to Teresa, Hank, Eva,...

Ellen Blake

Ellen Blake

March 16, 2024

Ellen Frances (Beavers) Blake of East Canton, Ohio, born April 8, 1941, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 82.She is preceded in death by her parents, James Beavers and Clara Duggins; beloved husband, Leroy Blake; and brother, Larry Duggins.She leaves behind two sons; Jack (Carla) Blake, and Derrick (Jennifer) Blake; grandchildren, Jaclyn (Jay) Spitale,...

Robert Jablonski

Robert Jablonski

March 16, 2024

Robert Jablonski, 76, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Please call Heritage Cremation and Burial Society, 216-631-4500, with any family information.

Evelyn Bauknecht

Evelyn Bauknecht

March 15, 2024

Evelyn Carol Bauknecht nee Blecher was born to Paul and Louise Blecher on July 18, 1936. She lived in her beloved home in Northfield for over 60 years, and enjoyed a peaceful, quiet life. She passed away on March 15, 2024, after battling illness. She was 87.She was married to James (deceased) and they had three children: Patty (Tim), Jimmy...

Melvin Joseph Fellhoelter

Melvin Joseph Fellhoelter

March 14, 2024

Melvin “Jay” Joseph Fellhoelter, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Medina, Ohio. Born April 1, 1944, in Quinter, Kansas to Herman and Odella Comeau. 

He joined the US Navy in 1962. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, two Navy Battle “E”’s from the USS Portland LSD37, Navy Achievement Medal, Humanitarian...

Eric Dean Walters

Eric Dean Walters

March 14, 2024

Eric Dean Walters, beloved husband, brother, nephew and uncle, passed away on March 14, 2024. Born on December 14, 1966, in Dover, Eric was the son of Alan and Rosa Walters.Eric was a man of many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed watching football and could often be found cheering on his favorite teams. In his free time, he loved nothing...

Charles William Melzer

Charles William Melzer

March 14, 2024

Charles William Melzer, 85, Family Man, Lover of Historic Aircraft, and Golfer

Charles W. (Chuck or Skip) Melzer passed away peacefully the morning of March 14th 2024 at the Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice in Strongsville, Ohio.

Chuck was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Rhodes High School. He served his country in the Ohio National Guard and worked for...

Norma Jean "Strother" Garner

Norma Jean "Strother" Garner

March 14, 2024

Norma Jean “Strother” Garner Norma was 79 and passed away on March 14, 2024, at her home in Canton, Ohio. Norma was born June 14, 1944, in Cadiz, Ohio, to the late Frank Edgar & Rosetta “Hython” Strother. She was one of 12 children born in that union. Norma was proceeded in death by seven of her siblings: Bessie Mae...

George Earl Gray

George Earl Gray

March 13, 2024

George  Earl  " Butch" Gray, age  73, passed away Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, after his battle with extended illness. He was born to the late Eula Gray Collier and William Gray.  George was  born in Milburn, W.VA. He moved to Canton, Ohio at an early age and attended Allen grade school and  McKinley high school. George enlisted in the U.S....

John C. Meyers

John C. Meyers

March 13, 2024

John C. Meyers was born June 15, 1936 in Canton to John F. and Mary Rose Meyers. He said goodbye on March 13 to siblings, Judith, Catherine and David in the comfort of The House of Loreto. Preceded in death were his parents and his loving wife, Dianne Harris Meyers. He is survived by his siblings, Catherine (John) Murray, Judith Dell,...

William Grizzanti II

William Grizzanti II

March 13, 2024

William "Bill" J. Grizzanti II of North Royalton was  born on April 27, 1956 (Age 67) passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 surrounded by his 3 devoted children. He was a prestigious tool and die maker by trade with an eye for precision to make things just right.  A man with a larger than life personality, who had to...

Matthew John DeCosta

Matthew John DeCosta

March 12, 2024

Matthew John DeCosta, 62,  passed away on March 12, 2024 following a sudden brief illness. He joins his loving parents, John and Elaine, in Heaven. He is survived by his sister, Amy of Massachusetts and her family and his sister, Jennifer of Pennsylvania and her family, two generations of nieces and nephews, as well as many cousins, aunts, and uncles....

Mark Britt Haas

Mark Britt Haas

March 11, 2024

Mark Britt Haas, age 70, Coffee Guru, of South Euclid, OH peacefully passed away in his home at 11:42 am, on March 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family as he took his last breath. Mark was born in Uniontown, PA on September 3, 1953. He was preceded in death in July of 2021 by his doting mother, Mary Margaret...

David Roland Courtad

David Roland Courtad

March 11, 2024

David Roland Courtad (75) passed away peacefully with both of his sisters by his side on March 13, 2024.  He was born to the late Genevieve Courtad (Gronek) and Roland V. Courtad on February 25, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio.  God has welcomed David home and reunited with the love of his life the late Alvina Courtad (Cunningham) in joyful heaven.Proudly...

Scott Marsh

Scott Marsh

March 9, 2024

Scott Marsh, age 60, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, embraced by the love and support of his family.  Beloved son of the late James and Joan Marsh, Scott was a lifetime Medina County resident and Medina High School graduate.   A kind and caring man, emergency medicine caught his attention early in life leading to his pursuit of...

Kenneth E. Hill

Kenneth E. Hill

March 8, 2024

Kenneth E. Hill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Brimfield, Ohio. He was born on June 2, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, to the proud parents Clark Hill and Grace (Rummel) Hill.Kenneth's journey on earth was filled with love, dedication, and strength. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Margaret Hill....

Ricky Dale Beckelhimer

Ricky Dale Beckelhimer

March 8, 2024

Ricky Dale Beckelhimer 62 of Huntington, West Virginia went to be with the Lord March 8, 2024. He was the son of Jean Rosalee Morris and the late Delbert Beckelhimer.  Ricky loved all his grandchildren and greats, his best buddy, Steve and Patricia Carter, Chuck Parker and favorite uncle, Jr Mills.  He loved the outdoors, racing and spending time with...