All Obituaries

Betty Jane Wolff, 92, formerly of York Township passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Betty was born February 2, 1928 in Luckey, Ohio to the late Paul and Martha (Miller) Hasel. Betty was a Liverpool High School graduate. Betty married her husband Warren Wolff in 1948 and started her life as a farmer’s wife and became the mother of three children. She had been a longtime member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, in Valley City and a member of the former Ohio Grange. Betty...

Othella “Iris” Tinney, 88, of Lagrange, OH passed away Friday. February 14, 2020. Iris was born in Clay County, W.VA on April 15, 1931 to the late Ira and Lucy (Ward) White. She had resided in Medina County for many years. Iris had worked at Pfaudlers, in Elyria for many years. She enjoyed sewing and especially loved being with her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her children, Mike (Theresa) Tinney, of Colorado Springs, CO; Jerry (Tammy) Tinney of...

Marian Wade went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2020. Marian was born in Pennsylvania in 1928 during the heart of the depression. She learned early how to work hard to make ends meet.  She was incredibly intelligent, creative, and thankful for everything she was given. She married Roy Wade and together they raised their 6 children. Gale, Roy, Lorilee, Kimberlee, Royxann, and Marilee. She always wanted a baker’s dozen of children but had to settle for a...

Ronald Piechuta, 58, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. Ron was born October 7, 1961 in Cleveland to the late Augustyn and Emily (Kendra) Piechuta.   He grew up in Litchfield and was a 1979 graduate of Buckeye High School. Ron has always worked in sales. Formerly employed at Auto Color Equipment in Medina and currently worked at Shop Owner Warehouse in Rittman. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and enjoyed entertaining friends and relatives at his...

Audrey Agnes (Walkden) Frase, 86, formerly of Litchfield passed away January 25, 2020 at the Laurels of New London. Audrey was born in Elyria on December 31, 1933 to the late Chauncey and Charlotte (Maringer) Walkden. Audrey grew up in Spencer where she graduated from Spencer High School in 1951.  Upon graduation, she began working at the The Ohio Farmers Insurance Company (Westfield Companies) and continued there for 35 years. On September 20, 1958, she married Virgil D. Frase at the...

Howard Snyder, 88, formerly of Litchfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020. He was born October 20, 1931 in Amigo, W VA, to the late William and Sylvia (Garrett) Snyder. Howard was a proud veteran serving in the army during the Korean War. He worked at the Ford Motor Company 31 years before retiring in 1987 and then started his hobby of collecting, buying and selling his treasures at auctions.  Howard was also an avid Cleveland Indians fan. He will be dearly...

Ruth L. Spears, 72, of LaGrange, Ohio passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. Ruth was born September 23, 1947 in Ward, W. VA. to the late James and Jessie (nee Lucas) Thorne. She had resided in Lorain County for many years. She was a homemaker and was noted for her wonderful cooking and baking. Ruth was a talented seamstress. Ruth and her husband were members of the Lorain County Rabbit Breeders Association. She actively attended the Lorain County Fair with her rabbits. She will be...

Harlon L. Potter, of Litchfield passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Harlon was Born January 5, 1947 on Elkhorn City, KY to the late Bart and Ample Potter.  He has resided for 65 years in Litchfield. He had worked for 23+ years as a millwright at General Motors plant in Parma. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1965-1968. Harlon was the true outdoorsman, enjoying gardening, hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed by his wife Joyce, married 54 years....

Mary Dubik, 73, of Medina, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. Mary was born in Poland on October 1, 1946 and has resided in Medina County for many years. Mother of Mark Lus and Michelle Lus.  Grandmother of Samantha, Charmaine, Cassandra, Christian and Erianna.  2 sisters and 5 brothers. Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 with a service at 6:00 PM and fellowship gathering until 8:00 PM at the Bauer Funeral Home 2089 Columbia Road Valley...

Rosella I. Krieger, 86, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020. Rosella was born on March 27, 1933 in Corning, Ohio.  She was the last of seven children. Rosella will be missed by her children, Bernadine Courie, Philip and Vernon Krieger. Grandchildren Crystal Smith, Robert (April) Courie and Jason Courie and Rachel Krieger.  Great grandchildren, Trinity & Kevin Smith, Maria, Brianna, Faith and Anthony Courie. Preceded in death by her husband,...