All Obituaries

Grace L. Hammon, 89, of Medina, Ohio passed into her heavenly home, Saturday, June 12, 2021. Grace was born in Strongsville, Ohio on October 3, 1931 to the late Emil and Cassie (nee Woorcester) Smith. She had resided in Valley City for over 30 years prior to moving to Medina in 1984. She was an active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, the Women’s Fellowship and the choir.  Grace was also a member of the King’s Daughters. She is survived by her children, Terry...

Jeff Hartsook, 60, passed away on May 28, 2021 from complications of cancer.  Jeff fought valiantly for thirteen months before the cancer consumed his body and the Good Lord said it was time to work in his garden. Jeffrey Scott Hartsook was born on November 6, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Harry & Vera (Schmidt) Hartsook. Jeff joined big brother, Vinson. Before long the boys were welcoming two sisters. Lori and Janelle, to make the Hartsook Family complete. Jeff spent six years in the...

Janet Knight (Kinder), 69, of Medina passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, after a period of declining health.  Born in Buckhannon, WV, December 17, 1951, the daughter of Belvia Hann (Kinder) & Roy Kinder Jr., she has been a Medina resident for the past 69 years.  On January 3, 1970, Janet married the love of her life, Thomas Knight Jr., to whom she was married to for over 51 years.  She was a graduate of Medina High School and...

Nancy L. Ross, 74, of Medina, Ohio passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. Nancy was born June 16. 1946 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Samuel and Charlotte (Hubach) Dieterich. She grew up in Valley City, raised her children in Columbia Station and spent her last years in Medina. Nancy did telemarketing work for many years and enjoyed reading, needlepoint and working in her garden. She loved her cats and especially her companion Toby. Nancy will be greatly missed by her children, Richard Ross. Jr....

Seth Allen Beyler, 27, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away in his home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Seth was born September 19, 1993 in Medina, Ohio to Allen and Theresa (nee Matusik) Beyler. He had resided in Medina prior to moving to Lakewood.  Seth had attended Midview High School, Grafton, where he was actively involved in the band. He loved music, drawing, swimming and especially had a great love for his fur babies. He will be greatly missed by his parents, his maternal grandfather,...

Joseph H. Ring, Jr. 78, of Valley City, Ohio passed away after a long battle with PAD, Peripheral Artery Disease, on May 7, 2021. Joseph was born November 13, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Joseph, Sr. and Catherine (Linton) Ring. He had moved from St. Louis and has lived in Valley City for many years. He worked as an engineer with Enkotec, a Danish company and Wire Association International.  Joseph retired as a “Craftsman’s Toolman” with Sears at...

Terri Lynn Czuprun/Nielsen Terri passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. She had been struggling with several health issues.  She leaves behind her father Joseph and mother Janet Browand Czuprun, her son Christopher J. Allenbaugh, her sister Dawn Czuprun all of Litchfield, Ohio. Terri was born on March 28, 1967 in Lodi, Ohio. She was 54 years old and a lover of all people and things.  She believed there was good in all.  Terri had the biggest of hearts, in which she gave...

Stuart George Zacharias, 94, of Valley City passed into his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Stuart was born June 26, 1926 in Berea, Ohio to the late Wilmer and Winnie (nee Sauerbrei) Zacharias. The Zacharias family ancestry has ties to the Valley City area with the first Zacharias arrival building a log home in 1830’s. Stuart was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he served as an elder and trustee for many years. Stuart also served as a school board member...

Linda M. Weigel, 71, of Grafton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Linda was born July 25, 1949 in Medina, Ohio to the late Lawrence (Bub) and Marian ( nee Mennell) Weigel and has resided on the family farm all her life. Linda was a 1967 Midview high School graduate. Linda was a lifelong member of St. Martin of Tours, Valley City where she was active in bible studies, the knitting group and the choir. She had worked at the former Conley’s Store in Medina for...

Clinton Roy Zacharias was born on February 9, 1933, in Elyria, Ohio to Roy and Eleanor (Schuttpelz) Zacharias. He died on April 17, 2021, at the age of 88. He leaves to treasure his memories: his wife of 65½ years, Judith; their children, Cheryl Zacharias, Brenda M. Zacharias, Benjamin (Tasha) Zacharias, and Keturah Zacharias; sister-in-law, Brenda K. Zacharias; nieces Marceia Cox and Abigail (Nick) LoCascio; as well as a host of other relatives and close friends. Clinton became a...