All Obituaries

Peggy E. Gall, 56, Medina, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Peggy was born on February 8, 1963 in Medina to the late Charles F. and Fay E. (nee Lipstreu) Gall. She grew up in Valley City and moved to Medina in 2000. Peggy was a 1981 graduate of Buckeye High School. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Valley City. Peggy had worked as a bank teller at National City Bank, Valley City and Brunswick for many years, prior to being a cashier at Giant Eagle, Medina. ...

Jennifer Meszar Walter, 34, of Medina, Ohio Passed away suddenly at her home, Sunday, August 25, 2019. Jennifer was born in Medina, Ohio on January 28, 1985. She enjoyed her employment at the sanctuary of Medina. She is survived by her husband of 4 years, Brian D. Walter, a son Benjamin Meszar, Jr., parents, Mark Demchik, Lisa & Sam Roten. A sister Ashley and a brother Frankie. Parental Grandmother, Evelyn Demchik,maternal grandparents, Joan & Vincent Grebe,many nieces and...

Stephen E. Lempner, 71, of Brunswick, passed away August 21, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.He is survived by his son,  Daniel Earle Johnston (wife Kenna), of Dover, New Hampshire, and daughter, Rachel McDermott (husband, Albert Ebright) of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, sister, Dorothy Schadl of Goose Creek, South Carolina, and grandchildren, Mercedes, Sophia, Carlie, Payton, Taylor, Rylie, Revaile, and Asher. Stephen was preceded in death by...

Gerald J. Lenhart, "Jerry" passed away peacefully at the age of 76. Husband of Mary Sue (Hanusosky) Lenhart; beloved father of Kevin and Matthew; brother to John Lenhart and Mary Jo (John) Perrette and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Emily and John Lenhart. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1961 and received his Bachelors and Masters from John Carroll University in 1965, 1967. Jerry retired from NASA Glenn after 33 years of dedicated service as a...

Andrew C. Steppenbacker, Jr. age 65, passed away on August 17, 2019 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Kathie (nee Kloos), their children, Kimberly and Paul, and their families; Emily Kloos, Josh Troche, and Breanna and Madyson Olge. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles Glass and Dave, Ron, and Dana Steppenbacker, was an uncle and brother-in-law to many, and had a special kinship with cousins Bill and Gloria Beiter. Andy was a hard-working and generous man known...

Lola Mae Lavy, 81, of Litchfield, Ohio passed into her heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Lola was born June 29, 1938 in Crab Orchard, Tennessee to late Paul and Violet (nee Shrum) Reeves. She had resided in Lorain County for many years where she had been a member of the Elyria Assembly of God Church, serving as the church secretary. She had been a member of Wellington Assembly of God, Medina Assembly of God and presently Litchfield Assembly of God. Lola was a spiritual sister and...

Erna E. Mastney, 93, of Valley City, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. August 7, 2019. Erna loved to entertain family and guest from all over at her Valley City home. Her family home and hospitality were always available to those she loved and she enjoyed hosting gatherings both large and small for picnics and celebrations. She was born on May 9, 1926 in Cleveland, to Peter and Josephine (nee Lutz) Lauerhahs. She was a lifetime member of the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in...

LaVerne M. Borling, 82 of Litchfield, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. LaVerne was born October 10, 1936 in Cleveland to the late Edmund and Clara (nee Wojciak) Stryczny, sister to Richard, Barbara (Hill) and Phillip. In 1956 she married Donald D. Borling and lived in Valley City until 1966 when they purchased a 75-acre farm in Litchfield. While raising her 6 children and tending to the farm, she also found time to be involved in many community...

Bobby Gene Carter, 73, of Medina passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019. Bobby was born on August 15, 1945 in Greeneville, TN to the late Wilson and Vina Mae (nee Starnes) Carter and moved to Medina County when he was 5 years old. Bobby had served 3 years in the United States Army. He had worked 20 years as a production supervisor for Valspar, Medina. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna (nee Wagner), children- Brian Carter, Brian...

Helen M. Schaefer, 95, of Valley City passed away peacefully into her heavenly home, Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Helen was born in Akron, Ohio on July 13, 1924 to the late Christopher and Pauline (nee Durbin) Swingle. A graduate of Liverpool High School, she has resided in Medina County since the age of 14. Helen was a very devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She tirelessly cared and cheered for her seven children during their very active years at Buckeye Local Schools, where...