Craig J. Bailey, loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and treasured friend, 63, of Sharon Township, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. The true Grill Master and family man is now at peace. He was born November 20, 1952, to William and Wilma (nee Bramlett) Bailey.
Craig was a graduate of Copley High School, then went on to the University of Akron for his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Education. He began his teaching career in Barberton City Schools, where he coached basketball with Jack Greynolds. He then became an administrator in Green Local Schools and went on to teach and coach at Coventry Local Schools, where he was the high school principal. Craig continued his career as Highland Middle School principal, moving on to the central office as Curriculum Director. He retired from Buckeye Local Schools as Superintendent.
Craig enjoyed playing golf, traveling with his family and was an avid sports fan. He remained active as a volunteer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sharon Center and was also a leader and promoter of The Highland Schools Foundation. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Lee Ann; daughters, Katie (Greg) Pickard, Joanna (Jake) Legere; son, Gavin (Jenn) Pinto; his very special grandchildren, Reese, Tyler and Aidan; his brother, Brian Bailey and sister, Jill (David) Holmes and brother-in-law, Dr. Charles (Meredith) Riedel; mother-in-law, Anna Riedel, as well as nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Bailey and father-in-law, Calmer J. Riedel.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 7, 2016, from 1 until 3 and 5 until 8 P.M., at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road, Medina. Visitation will also be held Friday, January 8, 2016 from 9 until 10 A.M., at Grace Lutheran Church, 146 High St., Wadsworth, where the Funeral Service will be held at 10 A.M., with the Reverend Judy McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wadsworth.
Donations may be directed to the Highland Foundation, P.O. Box 415, Sharon Center, OH 44274, or St. Paul Church Sharing Center, 6462 Ridge Road Sharon Center, OH 44274 or the Hospice of Medina County, 5075 Windfall Road, Medina, OH 44256.
Online memorials at www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com
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Craig J. Bailey, loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and treasured friend, 63, of Sharon Township, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. The true Grill Master and family man is now at peace. He was born November 20, 1952, to William and Wilma (nee Bramlett) Bailey.
Craig was a graduate of Copley High School, then went on to the University of Akron for his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Education. He began his teaching career in Barberton City Schools, where he coached basketball with Jack Greynolds. He then became an administrator in Green Local Schools and went on to teach and coach at Coventry Local Schools, where he was the high school principal. Craig continued his career as Highland Middle School principal, moving on to the central office as Curriculum Director. He retired from Buckeye Local Schools as Superintendent.
Craig enjoyed playing golf, traveling with his family and was an avid sports fan. He remained active as a volunteer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sharon Center and was also a leader and promoter of The Highland Schools Foundation. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Lee Ann; daughters, Katie (Greg) Pickard, Joanna (Jake) Legere; son, Gavin (Jenn) Pinto; his very special grandchildren, Reese, Tyler and Aidan; his brother, Brian Bailey and sister, Jill (David) Holmes and brother-in-law, Dr. Charles (Meredith) Riedel; mother-in-law, Anna Riedel, as well as nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Bailey and father-in-law, Calmer J. Riedel.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 7, 2016, from 1 until 3 and 5 until 8 P.M., at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road, Medina. Visitation will also be held Friday, January 8, 2016 from 9 until 10 A.M., at Grace Lutheran Church, 146 High St., Wadsworth, where the Funeral Service will be held at 10 A.M., with the Reverend Judy McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wadsworth.
Donations may be directed to the Highland Foundation, P.O. Box 415, Sharon Center, OH 44274, or St. Paul Church Sharing Center, 6462 Ridge Road Sharon Center, OH 44274 or the Hospice of Medina County, 5075 Windfall Road, Medina, OH 44256.
Online memorials at www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com
and www.funerallocation.com

Westlake, following a long illness. He was born April 13, 1959 in Cleveland and was a Valley City resident for most of his life.
Mike was the owner of Machinist Tool Repair, in Valley City for 28 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Columbia Station and enjoyed boating and fishing.
Survivors include his mother, Bernice Liwosz of Valley City; sisters, Susan Novak (Denny Michaels) of Grafton and Patricia (Cliff) Crnjak of Avon; brother, John Liwosz, Jr. of Valley City and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Liwosz, Sr. and a brother, James Liwosz.
A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11 A.M., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 25801 Royalton Rd. (State Rt. 82), Columbia Station. The Reverend Father Charles Ryba will be the Celebrant. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

Ila Lee Baldi, 81, of Medina, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Sunday, January 3, 2016, in her residence. Ila was born December 1, 1934 in Hinckley, to the late Guy and Edna (nee Ritz) Myers.
Growing up in Weymouth, Ila was a 1952 graduate of Medina High School and regularly enjoyed meeting up with classmates. In 1997, she retired from the Medina County Gazette where she was a typist for 27 years. In her retirement, Ila traveled with her family as far as Alaska and the Caribbean. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening. Above all, Ila loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones.
On April 25, 2015, Ila celebrated 62 years of marriage with husband, Raymond Baldi, who survives. She will be sadly missed by her children, David Baldi of Medina and Diane (Jim) Rauckhorst of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Ashlee (Matthew) Digges of Chillicothe and Adam (Stephanie) Rauckhorst of North Liberty, Iowa and great-grandson, Ezra Digges, whom she loved very much. She is also survived by her sister, Lois (Robert) Moore of Medina and aunt, Leona Mitton of Ocala, Florida and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Donald Myers.
Services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 10 A.M., officiated by Pastor Terry Williams, at Waite and Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, where the family will receive friends Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 2 until 6 P.M. Interment at Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Brunswick.
Family suggests those desiring to make memorial contributions in her name do so to Medina Township Fire Department or charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com

Sandra Jean Miller, 66, of Hinckley, passed away Monday, January 4, 2015. She was born March 18, 1949, in Lodi, to the late Frank T. and Doris (nee Pansel) Kovacek.
Sandy retired after 40 years of dedication to Westfield Insurance, but will be remembered most for her beautiful crafts and being one of the creators of the stuffed bear known as “Better Bear.” Alongside crafting, she enjoyed shopping and going to her cabin in southern Ohio, which brought her peace. Sandy had a huge heart and was my soul-sister, who taught me the true meaning of love of family. She left this world in peace and left the beautiful gifts of giving and caring to all those she met.
Sandy leaves behind the two greatest loves of her life; her husband, Charlie of 32 years and her son, Jeremy. She is survived by her stepson, Andy (Tiffany) Miller; her grandchildren, Ethan and Emme; her siblings, Vicky (Earl) Eckert, Frank (Kathy) Kovacek, Debbie (Bob) Sweeney, Kimmy (David) Szerpicki, Michael (Nita) Kovacek, David Kovacek and Diane (Jim) Hansen; her nieces and nephews, Jason, Kelley, Frankie, Nicole, Jackie, Michael, Kaley, Kelsey, Amber, Devin, Cassidy, Willie and Jessie; her great-nieces and nephews, Gavin, Madison, Azlynn, Aurora, Ki and Mercy and many other extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Gabriel Miller and uncle, Bernie Bihn.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 8, from 5 until 8 P.M., at Waite and Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Rd. Brunswick. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, January 9, at 9:30 A.M., at Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, 3100 S. Weymouth Rd., Medina. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Medina.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com

Virginia Musch Groetz (nee Witner), 90, longtime resident of Medina, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was born May 4, 1925 in Akron, to the late Ralph and Lela (Hopton) Witner.
Virginia always kept busy not only as a loving wife and mother, but also as business partner with her late husband, Carl, at Carl Musch Builders. She even worked at McKee’s restaurant in her earlier days. Additionally, Virginia spent time volunteering with the Gray Ladies at Medina Hospital and the Red Cross to name a few. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world with family and also served as a master chef and baker in the kitchen at Williams on the Lake, where she shared her family recipes and pie baking skills. Virginia will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Virginia is survived by son, Gary (Sharon) Musch of The Villages, Florida; daughter, Nancy (Virg) Williams of Medina; sister, Nancy Norton (Ted Harley) of Medina; grandchildren, Amy (Wayne) Cleveland of Chippewa Lake, Mark (Aly) Williams of Medina, Jennifer (Danny) Williams of Pickerington, Ohio, Ken, (Emily) Williams of Texas, Paul (Brenda) Williams of Medina, Amanda Williams of Florida, Jeremy (Stacy) Musch of Kent, Josh Musch (Kellie Evans) of Columbus; and many wonderful great-grandchildren.
Virginia was preceded in death by Carl Musch, her husband of 42 years and her second husband, Edward Groetz.
Services will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, January 8, 2016 officiated by Reverend Barbara Hribar at Waite and Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. The family will receive friends before the service from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. Followed by a private family interment at Spring Grove Cemetery in Medina. Friends and family will be received for a celebration of Virginia’s life at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Rd. Medina.
The family suggests those desiring to make memorial contributions in her name do so to Hospice of Medina County.
Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com

James R. Henderson, Jr., 87, of Granger Township, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born in Akron on March 12, 1928, to the late James R. Henderson and Marie (Stagney) Henderson Crandall.
James was employed as a machinist and foreman at the Ford Motor Co. CCP, for 30 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. James was a member of Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, the Salaried Retiree Club of Ford and a past active and honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming and loved to work on old tractors. James enjoyed music, but above all else loved his family.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Sunday (Oliver); his loving children, James R. Henderson, III, Jerome P. (Janet) Henderson, Jacqueline M. Henderson and Jeffrey M. Henderson; dear granddaughter, Jena (Josh) Abbott and great-grandchildren, Lacy, Lindey and John and his brother, Roland (Elaine) Crandall.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jonathan Henderson; maternal grandparents, Peter and Anna Stagney, who were instrumental in raising him and his stepfather, Orin Crandall.
Funeral services will be held 11 A.M., Friday, January 8, 2016, at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. Father Stephen Dohner will officiate, followed by burial, with Military Honors at Granger-Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M., until the time of service on Friday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may made to Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333.
Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com

Florence E. Cahoon, 94, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 3, 2016. She was born September 1, 1921, in Congress, Ohio, to the late Earl and Mary Dorland.
Florence loved nature, walking, gardening and was a graduate of Westfield High School.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale. She is survived by her daughter, Beth (Dewaine) Britton and sister-in-law, Norma Detwiler.
Cremation has taken place and Graveside Services will be held at a later date.
The Schlup Pucak Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cahoon family.
Message and memories of Florence can be shared at schluppucakfh.com

Harold A. Seifert, 89, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the Cleveland Clinic. Arrangements are being handled by Parker Funeral Home, Lodi, 330-948-1122.

Harold A. Seifert, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness. He was born December 12, 1926 in Lodi, to Joseph C. and Esther (Hudson) Seifert.
His first job was helping his father with his thrashing business. He was a graduate of Lodi High School, Class of 1944. During school, he worked for Lefty Newell in his gas station and worked at the Idol Theater in Lodi. He began classes at Baldwin Wallace that fall, before being drafted into the U.S. Army, where he proudly served as a Drill Instructor at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After WWII he finished college with a degree in Math. He put his degree to use as an accountant, first working at the gravel pit in Lodi and for his uncle at Seifert Construction. He also worked for Locke Manufacturing and retired from Good Shepherd in Ashland. He was a Past Master of Harrisville Lodge #137 F&AM of Lodi, a past high priest of Chapter in West Salem and a member of Council in Ashland. He was also a Past Worthy Patron of Lodi Order of the Eastern Star #137, serving 13 times including this year. He was also a past member of Commandry of Wooster and Al Koran Shrine of Cleveland and the Ashland Shrine Club.
On February 21, 1976 he married Nancy Eshelman, who survives. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, J. Russell and Cheryl Callahan of Wadsworth; his daughter, Laura M. Callahan of Cleveland; grandchildren, Megan and Christopher Callahan of Wadsworth and Valerie Hensley of Wadsworth and a sister-in-law, Jane Eshelman of Canal Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert L. Seifert.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 11 A.M., at the Parker Funeral Home, 210 Medina St., Lodi, (330) 948-1122. Dr. Joann Ford Watson will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow at East Homer Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 8, 2016, from 6 until 9 P.M. where OES and Masonic services will begin at 8:15 P.M.
Memorial donations may be given in his memory to Echoing Ridge Residential Center Endowment Fund (home of his sister-in-law), 643 Beverly Ave., Canal Fulton, OH, 44614, or to the family’s bank account in the Cayman Islands.
Online condolences may be shared at www.parkerfuneralhomes.com

Virginia Musch Groetz (nee Witner), 90, longtime resident of Medina, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was born May 4, 1925 in Akron, to the late Ralph and Lela (Hopton) Witner.
Virginia always kept busy not only as a loving wife and mother, but also as business partner with her late husband, Carl, at Carl Musch Builders. She even worked at McKee’s restaurant in her earlier days. Additionally, Virginia spent time volunteering with the Gray Ladies at Medina Hospital and the Red Cross to name a few. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world with family and also served as a master chef and baker in the kitchen at Williams on the Lake, where she shared her family recipes and pie baking skills. Virginia will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Virginia is survived by son, Gary (Sharon) Musch of The Villages, Florida; daughter, Nancy (Virg) Williams of Medina; sister, Nancy Norton (Ted Harley) of Medina; grandchildren, Amy (Wayne) Cleveland of Chippewa Lake, Mark (Aly) Williams of Medina, Jennifer (Danny) Williams of Pickerington, Ohio, Ken, (Emily) Williams of Texas, Paul (Brenda) Williams of Medina, Amanda Williams of Florida, Jeremy (Stacy) Musch of Kent, Josh Musch (Kellie Evans) of Columbus; and many wonderful great-grandchildren.
Virginia was preceded in death by Carl Musch, her husband of 42 years and her second husband, Edward Groetz.
Services will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, January 8, 2016 officiated by Reverend Barbara Hribar at Waite and Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. The family will receive friends before the service from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. Followed by a private family interment at Spring Grove Cemetery in Medina. Friends and family will be received for a celebration of Virginia’s life at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Rd. Medina.
The family suggests those desiring to make memorial contributions in her name do so to Hospice of Medina County.
Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com

Daniel Jacob Herrmann, 73, of Medina, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was born December 12, 1942, in Berea, to the late Dr. Leslie and Alice (nee Woods) Herrmann.
Daniel spent 50 years as a partner with his brother, Dave, operating Herrmann Brothers Excavating. He was also an avid collector of Cushman Scooters and antique cars. Daniel occupied his free time by riding his Harley. His love of cars flowed through to his involvement in the community as he was Charter Member #18 of The Cushman Club of America, a member of Early Ford V-8 Club, and a member of the Model A Club.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Virginia (Staats) Herrmann of 23 years; brother, David (Mary) Herrmann; many nieces and nephews and many great- nieces and great- nephews.
A visitation will be held for Daniel from 4 until 8 P.M., Friday, January 8, 2016, at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the funeral home. Pastor David Maly and Pastor John Krause will officiate. Interment will follow at Granger Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the SPCA, 245 S. Medina St., Medina, OH 44256
Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com

Carl Holoubek, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, after a short illness.
Private services will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Salvation Army, or a local pet rescue.
Online condolences at www.waitefuneralhome.com

Daniel Jacob Herrmann, 73, of Medina, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was born December 12, 1942, in Berea, to the late Dr. Leslie and Alice (nee Woods) Herrmann.
Daniel spent 50 years as a partner with his brother, Dave, operating Herrmann Brothers Excavating. He was also an avid collector of Cushman Scooters and antique cars. Daniel occupied his free time by riding his Harley. His love of cars flowed through to his involvement in the community as he was Charter Member #18 of The Cushman Club of America, a member of Early Ford V-8 Club, and a member of the Model A Club.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Virginia (Staats) Herrmann of 23 years; brother, David (Mary) Herrmann; many nieces and nephews and many great- nieces and great- nephews.
A visitation will be held for Daniel from 4 until 8 P.M., Friday, January 8, 2016, at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the funeral home. Pastor David Maly and Pastor John Krause will officiate. Interment will follow at Granger Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the SPCA, 245 S. Medina St., Medina, OH 44256
Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com

Robert Joseph Bowers, 89, of Medina and formerly of Clyde, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Medina. He was born in New Haven, Indiana on May 4, 1926, to the late Joseph Stephen and Helen Mae (Vachon) Bowers.
Robert was a workaholic, both as farmer and a factory worker. He was a U.S. Army veteran, WWII and a member of the American Legion and the DAV. Robert loved spending time with his family on his many trips with them outdoors, especially camping and boating.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Jean (Drown) Bowers; his loving children, Stephen (Suzanne) Bowers, Joseph (Chris) Bowers, Brenda Bowers (Kenny Dodd) and June Bowers; seven dear grandchildren, Steven (Sarah) Bowers, Natasha (Alan) Shields, Brian Bowers, Michael (Jamie) Crawford, Chad Bowers, Benjamin (Kimberly) Heeman and Daniel Heeman; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Sarah), Ronald (Donna) and Allen (Anita) Bowers and his sisters, Joyce Niemeyer and Eileen (Calvin) Christlieb.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky; daughter, Maria; brothers, David and Larry Bowers and his sisters, Dolores Wachle, Evelyn Minich and Joanne Minich.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 A.M., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina. The family will receive friends before Mass on Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M., at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. Burial with Military Honors will be at Bakertown Cemetery in Clyde, Ohio at 2 P.M.
Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com

Charles Linton Cutright, 76, of Rittman, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Hospice of Medina County. Charles was born January 30, 1939 in Czar, West Virginia to Giffin and Thelma (Van Gilder) Cutright.
He married Thelma (Bigham) on June 21, 1980. Charles retired in 2002 from Alcoa after 29 years. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church in Medina. Charles was an avid car enthusiast.
Charles will be deeply missed by his wife, Thelma of 36 years; sons, Charles Jr. (Sheron) Cutright and David Joel Cutright both of French Creek, West Virginia and Marcus (Keelin) Cutright of North Royalton; step-sons, Gary Dockery of Medina and Tim (Patricia) Dockery of Creston; grandchildren, Melissa, Stacy, Audrey, Charles III, Jenna and Chloe; step-grandchildren, Eric and Aaron Dockery; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Cadyn and Addison; step-great-grandchildren, Kaelynn, Jensen, Akira, Malik, Asher and Gillian.
Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Cutright; brothers, Carl and Clayton Cutright.
Services will be Friday, January 8, 2016, at 11 A.M., at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville with Pastor Matt Angle officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Medina County Hospice at 5075 Windfall Rd., Medina, OH 44256.
Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com

Olive Ruth Young, 83, of Widen, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Henry Franklin and Nina Marie Lively Davis and was born at Bergoo on April 25, 1932.
She was a homemaker.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Junior Camdon “Punk” Young; brother, Eddie Davis; sisters, Rebecca Keener and Betty Kloephor.
She is survived by sons, Scott Young of Birch River and Terry Young of Medina; daughters, Helen Ruth Curtis of Versailles, Kentucky, Joannie Carol Neff of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Ruthie Swiger of Wadsworth; brother, Franklin Davis of Summersville; sisters, Connie Carpenter and Frances Lanzi, both of New Jersey, Alice Unger of Walton, Patty Gentilini of Brooksville, Florida and Dreamalea Shaver of Jane Lew; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Nondenominational funeral services will be conducted 11 A.M., Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Waters Funeral Chapel at Summersville, with The Reverend Randy Tinney officiating. Burial will follow in the Ureka Cemetery at Strange Creek. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 P.M., Friday evening, January 8, 2016.
Condolences: watersfuneralchapel@frontier.com

Sandra Jean Miller, 66, of Hinckley, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born March 18, 1949, in Lodi, to Frank T. and Doris Kovacek.
Sandy retired after 40 years of dedication to Westfield Insurance, but will be remembered most for her beautiful crafts and being one of the creators of the stuffed bear known as “Better Bear.” Alongside crafting, she enjoyed shopping and going to her cabin in southern Ohio, which brought her peace. Sandy had a huge heart and was my soul-sister, who taught me the true meaning of love of family. She left this world in peace and left the beautiful gifts of giving and caring to all those she met.
Sandy leaves behind the two greatest loves of her life; her husband, Charlie of 32 years and her son, Jeremy. She is survived by her step-son, Andy (Tiffany) Miller; her grandchildren, Ethan and Emme; her mother, Doris (nee Pansel) Kovacek; her siblings, Vicky (Earl) Eckert, Frank (Kathy) Kovacek, Debbie (Bob) Sweeney, Kimmy (David) Szerpicki, Michael (Nita) Kovacek, David Kovacek and Diane (Jim) Hansen; her nieces and nephews Jason, Kelley, Frankie, Nicole, Jackie, Michael, Kaley, Kelsey, Amber, Devin, Cassidy, Willie, Jessie, Veronica (Aaron) Rico and family and Ryan (Heidi) Sweeney and family; her great-nieces and nephews Gavin, Madison, Azlynn, Aurora, Ki and Mercy; and many other extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank T. Kovacek; her grandson, Gabriel Miller and uncle, Bernie Bihn.
A special thanks to dear friend Judy Porter and wonderful aunt Merilyn Bihn for the love and support they gave Sandra.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 8, 2016 from 5 until 8 P.M., at Waite and Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Rd., Brunswick. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 9:30 A.M., at Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, 3100 S. Weymouth Rd. Medina. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, Medina.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com

Jeanne Weber, 86,of Medina, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born September 1, 1929.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Waite and Son Funeral Home, Medina.

Calvin “Cal” McCoy, 89, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Born in Buckhannon, West Virginia, on August 17, 1926, to Roy and Pauline McCoy, he was the youngest of five boys, Howard, Robert, James, John, all preceding him in death.
He was preceded also by a son-in-law, James Fyfe.
Cal left high school during World War II to join the U.S. Navy as a shipfitter on LST898. He was SO proud of the 18 months he spent in the South Pacific and won the war!!! After completing his high school education, Cal enrolled in West Liberty State College, where he met the love of his life, Beverly Baker. They were married the day, May 31, 1951, he received his BA in Education. In 1953, the couple came to Coventry High School and the rest is history. Cal taught there for 30 years.
He was most proud of ALL of his “boys” in sports and the classroom! He cherished the memory of the last Coventry team to win the Metro League Championship. After football, Cal received his Master’s in Administration from the University of Akron. But he chose to establish the first OWE program at Coventry High. To him attitude, appearance and hard work were the keys to success!
Even though the family had already moved to Seville, the Portage Lakes was always dear to his heart. After retirement, Cal and Bev traveled extensively, but still enjoyed their golf at Rawiga Country Club. He was also a Civil War buff. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, ORTA, Masons and Elks as well as Central Christian Church.
Left to mourn Cal’s passing are his devoted wife of 64 and a half years, Beverly; children, Candace and Michael McCoy; granddaughters, Mateya, Gwendolyn and Riqui; great-granddaughter, as well as favorite nieces and nephews and extended family.
Family meant so much to Calvin, AND THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE!
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 15, 2016 at 12 Noon at Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster, with The Reverend Kevin Phipps officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville. Friends will be received Thursday, January 14, 2015 from 5 to 8 P.M., at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, where a Masonic Service will be held at 4:30 P.M.

PLEASE, no flowers, contributions may be directed to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com