All Obituaries

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...

Carol J. Illes, 85, formerly of York Township, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Carol was born April 20, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Emily (nee Pospisil) Hovorka.  She has resided in Medina County since 1978. She had run the snack bar at Valley Air Golf Course, Hinckley, Ohio years back and retired as a teacher’s aid at Berea Children Home. Carol was an avid reader and loved gardening. She is survived by a son Mark (Amanda) Illes and a...

Barbara R. Craig, age 75, formerly of Brunswick, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Broadview Hts., Ohio. Barb was born December 9, 1945 in Meriden, CT to the late John and Mildred (nee Born) Powers.  Barb was a graduate of Smithville High School, Smithville, Ohio.  She was a member of the Harvest Presbyterian Church, Medina where she had been an elder from 1986-2021 and active in the Women’s ministry. Barb had been an office assistant with State Farm...

Nancy M. Archer, age 60, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away into the arms of her Heavenly Father, on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Nancy was born May 4, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to late Norman and Rosalyn (nee Williams) Pinta.  She was a 1978 graduate of North Royalton High School.  Nancy was employed as a waitress for many years at “Rosie’s Family Restaurant” owned by her family in Elyria, Ohio. She dearly enjoyed babysitting for many youngsters over the past years in her...

Douglas F. Mc Kay, 99, of Valley City, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, peacefully with his family at his side and was reunited with his wife Isabelle, whom he missed very much. Doug was born August 7, 1921 in Willard, Ohio to the late Fred and Gertrude (Kenny) Mc Kay. He missed his 100th birthday by only five months. Doug had built his home in Valley City back in 1974 and was fortunate to reside there up until several months ago when he needed more medical assistance and moved to...

Harold F. Bohl, 94, of Medina, OH passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Mach 18, 2021. Harold was born July 11, 1926 in Parma, Ohio to the late Fred and Sarah (nee Gerling) Bohl. He has been a lifelong resident of Lafayette Township. He had a great love of farming as a young boy and one lasting an entire lifetime. Along with his passion for farming, Harold was a gentleman who gave back to his community in many ways. Harold built many homes throughout Medina County starting out in...

Dylan Spencer Roe, 23, of Medina, Ohio passed away Monday, March 15, 2021. Dylan was born July 22, 1997 in Medina, Ohio.  He has been a lifelong resident of Medina County and Dylan had attended Buckeye High School. Dylan had been employed at Premium Insulation of Medina prior to working as a meat cutter with Mike’s Jerky in Medina. He was an avid deer hunter and loved to go bass fishing with his family. Dylan also enjoyed working on trucks and cars. He will be greatly missed...

Francis E. “Butch” Wise, age 77, of Brunswick, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. Butch was born on October 27, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Virginia (nee Denk) Studant.  He had traveled throughout the United States and the world with his occupation and later settled in Florida and Brunswick. Butch was a chemical engineer with Union Carbide/UCAR Carbon Company for over 30 years, earned three patents for industrial...

Mancel D. Samples, age 61, of Medina, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer. Mancel was born June 6, 1959 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Junior and Mary (nee Stalnaker) Samples. He has resided in Medina County his whole life.  Mancel was a 1977 graduate of Buckeye High School where he was involved in FFA, Eagle Scout and also a member of 4-H. He enjoyed attending the Medina County Fair and actively entered the tractor pulling...

James H. Haynes, age 73, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Weds. February 24, 2021. Jim was born on May 3, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James and June (nee Wagner) Haynes. He has been a Medina County resident for most of his life.  He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years. Jim had worked as a carpenter with Architectural Products Sales Co. in Cleveland for many years.  He was gifted in making projects out of wood and metal. Jim’s greatest love was...