All Obituaries

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...

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,...

Donald Lesley Kenney, age 90 went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Donald worked several years in the building trades in Cleveland. He had worked in several capacities for Sundorf Airway at Cleveland Hopkins Airport including pilot. Donald was a self-taught freelance jeweler. Donald was an active member of the Valley City Remote Control Club. He enjoyed living life and giving to others and was known to the end for his kind and caring nature.  Donald’s Christian...

Dorothy A. Kompier was welcomed into her Lord and Savior’s arms late Christmas Day, December 25, 2019.  She passed with her husband by her side and with her children near her. She was a strong and courageous lady, who fought a battle with Parkinson’s for many years. As her family, we are grateful we were able to be by her side as she fought that long fight.  She leaves behind her husband, Paul, of 65 years of marriage, who loved and adored her beyond words. Her living...

James Richard Burr, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2019 at the age of 92. James was born on October 18, 1927 in Russelville, West Virginia to the late Weston and Zada (Martin) Burr. He was the oldest of 9 children and grew up helping on the family farm. He graduated from, Nuttall High School in 1947. A short time later he met the love of his life, Nancy Worlledge and they were married on October 14, 1951.  James served in the US Army as a corporal...

It is with broken hearts we say goodbye during this unexpected loss of our beautiful daughter, Kathryn E. “Katie” Funk, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Katie was born in Medina, Ohio on July 14, 1995 to Timothy and Bonny (nee Mellert) Funk. She has resided in Medina County all her life. Katie was a 2013 graduate of Cloverleaf High School. She was working on her college degree at Cuyahoga Community College. She also loved working as a receptionist at Profile by Sanford in...

Stanley R. Barth, 94, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Stanley was born in Litchfield on January 6, 1925 to the late Alvin C. and M. Louverne (nee Frombaugh) Barth.  He has been a lifelong resident of Litchfield living on and working the family farm for many years. He was a member of Litchfield United Church of Christ, Congregational Church. Stanley was an agriculturist who loved raising animals and farming the land. He devoted his life to his...

Robert (Bob) Clymer, 65, of Medina, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 9, 2019.  Bob was born August 24, 1954. Bob enjoyed working at Windfall Industries, M.A.P.S, and AI Root where he was proud of his daily achievements.  Bob participated in the Special Olympics bringing home many treasured medals and ribbons in swimming and bowling. Spending time with family was very important to Bob as were his many friends. He loved music (especially polkas). Bob played the accordion...

Dean A. Gest, 64, of Grafton Township, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born March 8, 1955 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Herman and Berneata (nee Mennell) Gest.  Dean has resided on the family farm all his life. Dean was a member of the Grafton Township Fire Department. He enjoyed the pond on his farm, where he would feed the fish hot dogs. Dean could be seen traveling the neighborhood on his golf cart patrolling the area. He is survived by his daughters, Brandy...