All Obituaries

Mary E. Samples, 84, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. Mary was born April 7, 1936 in Tague, W. VA.  to the late Bill and Maysel (nee Mitchell) Stalnaker.  She moved to Grafton, Ohio in the early 1950’s and later to Litchfield in 1956. Mary had been a member of Litchfield Eastern Star and Lyndon Chapter 361 for many years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and watching the birds out her windows. She will be greatly...

William F. Schwarckopf, age 94, Of Litchfield, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday, January 8, 2021 at Elmcroft of Medina. William was born June 28, 1926 in Black River, NY. The son of the late Antal and Helen Schwarckopf, Hungarian Immigrants. He was one of seven children. Proud Army Veteran, he lived in Cuyahoga County for many years and moved to Litchfield to live with his daughter in 2007. William was a retired electrical engineer with NASA, Cleveland.  He enjoyed woodworking and...

Norma Lea Rankin, age 83, of Valley City entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Norma was born in Kincaid, W. Va on September 26, 1937 to the late Summers and Elsie (Wriston) Cooper. She had resided in Cleveland prior to moving to Liverpool Township in 1971. Norma was a woman of faith and an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Valley City, OH where she was involved in the St. Paul Choir and LWML.  She was a true homemaker who enjoyed cooking and adored...

Samuel W. Fekete, Jr. age 77, of North Ridgeville, Ohio passed into his heavenly home on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Sam was born August 28, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Samuel Sr. and Lillian, (nee Horn) Fekete. He resided in Medina County for many years. Sam was a 1962 graduate of Buckeye High School. He was actively involved in the Boy Scouts, a Cub Scout Master as well as a commissioner with the Boy Scouts in Lodi.  Sam was a member and commissioner of the Clan Campbell...

Alice May Hahn, 90, formerly of Valley City passed away peacefully on Weds. December 30, 2020.   Alice was born on May 4, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Mary (nee Laplante) Frees.  She was a member of St. Martin of Tours, Valley City, Ohio. Alice was a homemaker and beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed playing bingo. Alice will be greatly missed by her children, Alice Marie McCann (Chuck, Dale Edward Hahn, Garry Hahn, Mary Louise...

Jean A. Bauer, age 83, of Valley City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wes. December 23, 2020 surrounded by family. Jean was born January 22, 1937 in LaGrange, Ohio to the late Aaron and Maude (Faulker) Sayers. She has resided in Valley City since 1955. Jean had worked at the former Conley’s for over 28 years and retired from R M & G in Brunswick. Jean was noted for her love of shopping and attending tea parties. Jean was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family. Jean...

William D. Merriman, Jr. age 68, of Strongsville, Ohio passed away peacefully, Monday, December 21, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born January 3, 1952 in Berea, Ohio to the late William and Alice (nee Peake) Merriman. Bill was one of seven children.  He grew up in Cuyahoga County and had resided in Medina County for many years prior to moving to Strongsville, recently. Bill had worked as a carpenter for over 30 years and was an avid Cleveland...

Jerry Alan Buddie, 68, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2020 after a difficult battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Cathe (nee Miller) for 17 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John Buddie and Josephine LaMattina, sister, Janice Marcellus and brother-in-law, Cliff Marcellus. He is survived by his brother Jim (Betty) Buddie, children Sarah Jo (Todd) Myers, Matthew Buddie, Michael Strzala and Dawn (Mike) Nageotte, and grandchildren Natalie and...

Howard James (Jimmy) Ferrier age 82 passed away peacefully surrounded by his four “favorite” daughters at the Avenue of Wooster on December 18, 2020. Jimmy was born January 18, 1938, the youngest of six children to Norman and Susan (Hughmanic) Ferrier at home in Valley City and a graduate of Buckeye High School. Jimmy married the love of his life Patricia (Patty) Rae (Dieckman) on October 25, 1957. Jimmy was a resident of Medina County until 1997 and moved to Wayne County until...

Patricia A. Holmes, 82, of Wadsworth, Ohio went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 18, 2020.  Pat was born January 27, 1938 in Medina, Ohio to the late Paul and Lucille (nee Miller) Kort.  She has resided in Medina County all of her life. Pat and her late husband Charles had owned and operated the Friendly Shell Gas Station and towing service in Medina for many years. She also had worked as a receptionist for Carey Color in Sharon Center for over 25 years. Pat enjoyed...