All Obituaries

Leonard L. Filous, 98, of Valley City, Ohio passed into heaven on November 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born December 19, 1922 to Frank and Anna (Vitak) Filous. Leonard graduated from Liverpool High School. He was athletic and participated in basketball while in high school. He worked on the family farm until he was drafted in to the Army in 1942, serving as a Military Police officer in the European Theater.  Upon his return home from the Army, he married the...

Georgia G. Tucker-Kovach, age 84, of Litchfield, Ohio peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. Georgia was born on February 22, 1937 in Rock Cave, W VA to the late Ebert and Emma (Morrison) Lee. She moved to Elyria, Ohio in 1953 and has lived in Medina County since 1964. Georgia was actively involved in the Litchfield/LaGrange (Lyndon Chapter # 361) Order of Eastern Star, where she had served several terms as Worthy Matron, Star...

Wanda Lou Riffel (nee Potter), 78, of Litchfield passed away November 18, 2021 peacefully in the comfort of her own home.  She was born July 6, 1943 in Pike County, Kentucky and had lived in Medina County for over 60 years. Wanda attended the Pleasant View Old Regular Baptist Church in Litchfield and enjoyed spending time with all members of the church.  Wanda enjoyed quilting, horses, shopping, and spending time with her family.  She was a beloved wife, mother, mamaw, and...

Rose Marie Stanek Austin, age 76, of Valley City, Ohio went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Rose was born in Berea, Ohio on February 20, 1945 to the late Stanley and Mary (Prosowski) Stanek and lived her entire life in Northern Ohio in the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit and Medina.  Her parents were owners of a 2-1/2acre vegetable greenhouse, where she got her start in working with plants.  She most recently lived in Valley City, Liverpool Township, in Medina...

Harold L. Ware, 84, of Medina, Ohio passed away Friday, November 5, 2021. Harold was born November 15, 1936 in Centralia, W.Va. to the late Henderson J, and Lexie C. (Wyatt) Ware.  He has resided in York Township since 1972. Harold worked 40+ years as a foreman /machinist and specialized in research and development at Hausted Corporation, Medina, Ohio. He was a talented musician playing many string instruments with the love of Blue Grass music. Harold was an avid hunter and...

Charles F. (Chuck) Bohl, 64, of Medina, Ohio passed away October 31, 2021. Chuck was born June 27, 1957 in Medina, Ohio to Carl and Marilyn (Muntz) Bohl.  He was a lifelong resident of Medina County. He had worked for Ford Motor Company for many years and was last employed with Hinckley Roofing. Chuck enjoyed reading and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn, sisters, Jodi LeBron, Julie Morse, and Nancy Smoot, many nieces and nephews and a very close friend, Rebecca Green....

Tracy A. Keller, 53, of Lodi, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2021. She was born in Medina to Alan and Laverne Keller on December 30, 1967. She graduated from Buckeye High School and worked for awhile as a nurse’s assistant. Tracy is preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and a son Michael. She is survived by her sister Leann (Chuck) and brother John (Mary), one niece Kellie and three nephews, Chuck, Ron, Jordan and many other family members. She loved animals,...

Frank “Skip” Di Leonardo, III, 72, of Valley City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021. Skip was born August 18, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Marilyn (Le Pelley) Di Leonardo. He lived most of his life in Cleveland graduating from John Marshall High School in 1968.  Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S., Marine Corp and served two years during the Vietnam Era. Skip had worked as a diesel mechanic for many years and retired from...

Ray D. Roach, 79, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021. Ray was born in Charmco, W. VA. on October 4, 1942 to the late Charlie and Edna (Harvey) Roach. He has resided in Medina County for many years. Ray and his late brother Cecil were co-owners of Eaton Fabricating in Grafton, Ohio for the late ‘60s until they retired in 2008.  Ray and his wife enjoyed wintering in Florida after retiring. Ray was so grateful for all the friendships and...

Beverly A. Whitesel, 75, of Valley City passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Beverly was born October 6, 1946 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Roland Guthman and Manoka (Duelley) Guthman-Zwiezinski. She grew up in North Ridgeville and lived in Lorain County until 1977 when she and her husband moved to Valley City. Beverly was a school bus driver for the Buckeye Local Schools for 32 years.  She was a member of the Lorain County Kennel Club and...