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Obituaries

March 18, 2010

50-year resident of Solon Dorothy Ann "Doll" Leslie (nee Smith), 85, former resident of Solon for more than 50 years, passed away at home March 8, 2010. Faith, family and a love for water and the sun would best describe "Doll." ... Read Story.

Obituary: Leonard Pansky

March 11, 2010

Worked for the USPS Leonard Pansky, 72, of Twinsburg, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Hospice House in Cleveland. Mr. Pansky was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years. He served as a Union Steward at the Post... Read Story.

Obituary: John L. McKown

February 18, 2010

Twinsburg resident Jon L. McKown, 67, of Twinsburg, died Feb. 5, 2010. He was the husband of Martie (Todd); father of Todd (Renea) and Jodi; grandfather of Lauren and Bryan; and brother of Deborah (Irwin) Greenstein. A memorial service... Read Story.

Obituary: Michael Rudy

February 11, 2010

41-year Twinsburg resident Michael Rudy, 69, a 41-year resident of Twinsburg, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at his residence. Mr. Rudy was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Stell); loving father of Kelly (George) Cervenka of... Read Story.

Obituary: Patrick H. Ruggles

February 4, 2010

Co-founded ice cream company Patrick H. Ruggles, 60, who co-founded Ruggles Ice Cream and developed it into one of the most popular brands in Ohio, died unexpectedly Jan. 26, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness. ... Read Story.

Obituary: Donna M. Prendergrast-Blair

February 4, 2010

Born in Cleveland Donna M. Prendergrast-Blair (nee Fischer), 70, of Bedford, died Dec. 6, 2010, at the Light of Hearts Villa Nursing Home in Bedford. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10. Mrs. Prendergrast-Blair was... Read Story.

Obituary: Adrian Aaron Trachsel

January 28, 2010

World War II veteran Adrian Aaron Trachsel died at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 29, 2009. Born in New Philadelphia on May 11, 1918, Mr. Trachsel lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, although he most fondly... Read Story.

Obituary: Gerald A. Romesberg

January 28, 2010

Served in U.S. Army Gerald A. Romesberg, 69, died Dec. 30, 2009. Mr. Romesberg was born in Wilson Creek, Pa., and had resided in Akron for the past 40 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg after... Read Story.

Obituary: Esther Victoria Fuell

January 28, 2010

Twinsburg resident Esther Victoria Fuell (nee Werner), 84, of Twinsburg, entered into rest Jan. 19, 2010. She is the beloved mother of Craig A. (Joyce) Fuell, Sr. of Orrville and Sally (Bob Rupe) Taylor of Ravenna; devoted... Read Story.

Obituary: Raymond L. Troxtell

January 21, 2010

Served as Twinsburg High School principal Raymond L. Troxtell, 71, of Reminderville, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. He was the husband of Emily (nee Greenberg); father of Tobie (John) Lane, Trisha (Steve) Sudler, and Ryan... Read Story.

Obituary: Robert J. Landis

January 21, 2010

Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Robert J. Landis, 90, of Twinsburg, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at UH Bedford Medical Center in Bedford. Mr. Landis was employed by Ford Motor Co., where he worked as an electrician for 54 years.... Read Story.

Obituary: Kyle Keith Lawrence Kohnke

January 21, 2010

Twinsburg High School junior Kyle Keith Lawrence Kohnke, 17, of Twinsburg, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. He was the beloved son of Keith and Wendy (nee Wing) Kohnke; dear brother of Rachel Kohnke; grandson of Lawrence and... Read Story.

Obituary: Pearl Gurtatowski

January 21, 2010

Maple Heights resident Pearl Gurtatowski, 93, of Maple Heights, died Jan. 8, 2010, at the Little Sisters of the Poor. She was born March 18, 1916, in Dickson, Pa., and worked as a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her... Read Story.

Obituary: Frederick Thomas Grimes Jr.

January 21, 2010

Retiree of Chrysler Corp. Frederick Thomas Grimes Jr. of Twinsburg went home to be with the Lord Jan. 15, 2010. Mr. Grimes was a retiree of the Chrysler Corp. He was the beloved husband of Mary and loving father of... Read Story.

Obituary: James M. Biondo

January 21, 2010

Worked as a funeral director James M. Biondo, 82, of Twinsburg, died Jan. 11, 2010, at Stratford Commons. Mr. Biondo was born July 31, 1927, in Cleveland and worked as a funeral director. He is survived by his wife, Julia A. Biondo... Read Story.

Obituary: Kyle Keith Lawrence Kohnke

January 14, 2010

Obituary: Janice M. Chojnacki

December 31, 2009

Grew up in Twinsburg Janice M. Chojnacki, 59, of Macedonia and a former resident of Hudson since 1978, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1950, in Bedford, the daughter of Henry and Mary Waugh. Janice... Read Story.

Obituary: Janice M. Kerrigan

December 24, 2009

Long-time Twinsburg resident Janice M. (nee Dilley) Kerrigan, 67, a 25-year resident of Twinsburg, died Dec. 21, 2009, at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland. She was born in Cleveland, Jan. 7, 1942, the daughter of Norman... Read Story.

Obituary: John Cifra Jr.

December 24, 2009

Served in World War II and Korea John Cifra Jr., 76, of Friendship Ridge Nursing Home in Beaver, Pa., formerly of New Castle, Pa., died the evening of Dec. 15, 2009, in Beaver Medical Center. Born Jan. 28, 1933, in Cleveland, he was... Read Story.

Obituary: Richard J. Bamler

December 24, 2009

Retired from Ford Motor Co. Richard J. Bamler, 97, died Dec. 19, 2009, after a short illness. He was born in Vohenstrauss, Germany, to Anna and Wilhelm Bamler, the first of three children. He trained as a tool and die maker and in... Read Story.

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