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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2022
Page
6
William E Peterson III 81 of Brunswick died Tuesday August 16 2022. Please see Waite Funeral Home for full obituary and service details.
Freda Irene Chilcote nee Robbins died at 100 after a long Bedford residency. She was wife of the late Robert W. Chilcote mother of Judith Richard and the late Robert L. Chilcote grandmother of Matthew Jonathan and great grandmother of Abigail and Benjamin. Funeral 12 Noon Friday August 19 2022 at Johnson Romito Funeral Home Bedford with alowance of visitation 11:30 to 12. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery.
Diana T Young, 75, of Homerville, died August 15, 2022 at Medina General Hospital after a long illness. Born January 5, 1947 in Parma, she was a longtime caregiver for the Society for Handicapped Citizens and active with Special Olympics. She raised horses, served as a 4H advisor, and is survived by husband Robert and children William George Young, Bryan Adam Young, Kimberly Margaret Young, and Joseph Lucas Young, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial visitation August 19 at Parker Funeral Home Spencer, with a brief service to follow. Memorials may benefit Special Olympics Medina County.
Janet Modisett 85 of Medina died Sunday August 14 2022 surrounded by family after a life devoted to care of seven children and faith. She worked at Old Phoenix National Bank earning Employee of the Year 1984. She married Leonard Reker then Roland Modisett and is survived by seven children and many grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held August 23 2022 at St Francis Xavier Church with interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association and Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Gloria Ann Beck Sheppard known as The Neighborhood Watch Lady died January 27, 2015, after a long Seville life. Born August 11, 1927 in Wadsworth to Earl and Myrtle Beck, she married Claude P. Sheppard Jr. in 1949 and was active in Seville United Methodist Church TOPS and local sports and games. Survived by Jim Kathy Sheppard, Sheila Gardner, Susan Arters, Sandra Dearth, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. services held August 19 at Seville United Methodist Church with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery. Donations to the church or Seville Guilford EMS. Murray Funeral Home handling arrangements.
A campaign kickoff for Collins will be held at Cool Beans Cafe in Medina on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Diemer will attend. If the board of elections accepts, Collins will face Sharon Ray, who won the August Republican primary, in November for Ohio's 7th District seat. District 66 covers most of Medina County. Reporter Madisyn Woodring can be reached at 330 721 4049 or mwoodring medina gazette.com.
The Cincinnati Zoo announced its new hippo calf Fritz after a vote that drew over 90 000 name suggestions from all 50 states and 60 countries. Fritz joins Fiona as a younger sibling to the famous hippo, with keeper Wendy Rice noting Fritz’s spunky personality and Bibi’s surprise birth while on birth control.
Cavanaugh, certified in advanced cardiac and pediatric life support and a trainer in tactical combat casualty care, was named chief of the Westfield Fire and Rescue District. He aims to boost training and community outreach, improve readiness, and expand response levels as Rich Fletcher retires at September end. A celebration for both leaders is set for Sept 11, with meetings available via Zoom and in person.
Freeman leads Aunt Val's Crew to serve elderly and disabled residents all summer. The group handles two to three jobs weekly, pairing service with life lessons for pre-teens and teens. Freeman hopes to recruit more youths and someday pass leadership to a successor, aiming to leave a lasting legacy of faith and guidance. Contact Sara Crawford at 330 721 4063.
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