MONTVILLE TWP. — Beginning Feb. 16, Living Hope Church, 6288 Wooster Pike, will distribute food to families and individuals in need through its new food pantry outreach.
The ministry will continue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
The pantry is being supplied by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, in accordance with […]

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By JUDY A. TOTTS
Religion Editor
MEDINA — Why? It’s the question of children in search of answers to the mysteries of their new world. It’s also the question of choice for those on a journey of faith.
Why am I here? Why should I believe in God in the first place? Why should I trust the Bible?
When […]

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The Medina County Marriage Coalition, in a continuing effort to promote happy, healthy, and enduring marriages in Medina County, will offer free marriage coaching and encouragement during National Marriage Week, Feb. 10-16.
The following ministers have made themselves available at various times during this week, by appointment, to assist couples in strengthening, enhancing and restoring […]

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By JUDY A. TOTTS
Religion Editor
Marriage Week will be celebrated Feb. 10-16 in Medina County.
Bonnie Sander, a coordinator for the Medina County Marriage Coalition, said one of the goals of Marriage Week is to generate awareness of how important marriage is.
“There is a real need for this,” Sander said. “I get phone calls from people asking […]

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Deborah K. (nee Davis) Howington, 49, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, in Medina.
She was born Sept. 15, 1958, in Cuyahoga County.
She is survived by her daughters, Alexia Janet Nicoden of Strongsville and Brenda (Christian) Putzier of Medina; son, Kevin Nicoden of Brunswick; granddaughter, Chirstianna Nicoden; sisters, Beverly (Tom) Welborn and Sharon […]

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Dorothy Joseph, 91, of Hinckley Township, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008.
She was born March 7, 1916, in Cleveland.
Mrs. Joseph is survived by her daughter, Marcy (Michael) Hughes of Hinckley; granddaughter, Alison (Adam) Snook of Hinckley; and sister-in-law, Esther Jalylatie of Rocky River.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, […]

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Leonard Edward Korecky, 84, of North Olmsted, previously of Brunswick, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at Manor Care in North Olmsted.
He was born June 15, 1923, in Cleveland. He was an artist textile designer. Mr. Korecky was an Army veteran.
He is survived by his brother, Gary Korecky; sister-in-law, Susan Korecky; and nephew, Craig […]

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Joseph J. Paknik, 65, of Medina, formerly of Shady Side, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 in Medina.
He was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Bellaire, Ohio. Mr. Paknik was an accountant with Bridgestone Firestone. He was a member of Medina United Methodist Church and Morning Kiwanis. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan, and […]

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Donna L. McKinney, 64, of Medina, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Hospice at The Inn at Medina.
She was born April 10, 1943, in South Charleston, W.Va., to William and Olive (Riegel) Garnes. She was a homemaker all her life, and enjoyed making dolls and artwork. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of […]

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Barbara Oleksiak, 66, of Medina, entered into the arms of our Lord on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, to prepare a home for her family. She fought a very long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Nov. 30, 1941, in Germany to Andrew and Katherine Worobel. Barbara was the partner and co-founder of Quad […]

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