Current Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Brookfield, OH and surrounding areas.
Rosella Ann Somlitz
Nov 2, 2026
Rosella Ann Somlitz, of Brookfield, Ohio, entered eternal rest Monday afternoon, November 2, 2026, while at home and under hospice care following a period of declining health. She was 90.
Rosella was born May 8, 1936, at home in Brookfield, a daughter to Arthur and Evelyn (Barner) King.
She was a 1954 graduate of Brookfield High School and had furthered her education...
Todd A. First
Nov 1, 2026
Todd A. First, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away early Sunday, November 1, 2026, while at home and under hospice care following an extended battle with cancer. He was 61.
Todd was born May 4, 1965, in Sharon, a son to Albert R. and Jean A. (Sundelin) First.
He graduated in 1983 from Brookfield High School and found employment as a steelworker...
Robert "Bob" Thomas Briceland
Oct 26, 2026
Robert “Bob” Thomas Briceland, of Summitville, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, October 26, 2026, while at home and under hospice care. He was 74.
Robert was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 22, 1951, a son to William A. and H. Pearl (Manfull) Briceland.
He graduated from Southern Local High School with the class of 1970.
Bob moved to Arizona where he became...
Richard Max Werner, Jr.
Oct 23, 2026
Richard “Rick” Max Werner, Jr., of Brookfield, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Warren, Ohio, following a sudden illness. He was 70.
Richard was born in Warren, on August 16, 1956, a son to Richard M. Werner, Sr. and Florence S. (Fabian) Werner.
He graduated from Labrae High School and was a member of...
Steve Soroka
Oct 18, 2026
Steve Soroka, of Vienna, Ohio, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, following a period of declining health. He was the township’s oldest resident at 101.
Steve was born December 10, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Wasyl and Paraska (Szewczuk) Soroka.
Self was forgotten the day that he left his home to defend our flag and help keep our...
Mozelle "Jesse" Goudy, Sr.
Oct 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mozelle “Jesse” Goudy Sr.
February 13, 1948 – October 15, 2026
Rest in Heavenly Peace
Mozelle “Jesse” Goudy Sr., 78 years old, was born on February 13, 1948, in Meridian, Mississippi, to his parents, Preston Walk and Jewel Goudy Newell. Jesse lived a life filled with love, family, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts...
Kurt Jon Herzberger
Oct 9, 2026
Kurt Jon Herzberger, of Masury, Ohio, entered eternal rest during the early morning hours on Friday, October 9, 2026, while at home and in the presence of his loving family following an extended illness. He was 75.
Kurt was born August 19, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son to Vergil A. and Anita T. (Williams) Herzberger.
He graduated from Brookfield High School...
Kenneth E. "KD" Durst, Jr.
Sep 20, 2026
Kenneth E. “KD” Durst, Jr., of Sharon, Pennsylvania, unexpectedly passed from this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the Emergency Room of the UPMC – Shenango Campus, from natural causes following a sudden illness. He was 63.
Kenneth was born January 23, 1963, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a son to Kenneth E. Durst, Sr. & Clara Rose (Young) Durst.
He was a...
Cheryl Annette Bridges
Sep 18, 2026
Cheryl Annette Bridges, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, transitioned from this life as her sunset on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the Emergency Room of UPMC – Shenango Campus, following a sudden illness. She was 74.
Cheryl’s sunrise was on September 7, 1952, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, as she was born a twin daughter to Resner and Jessie Mae (Fore) Bridges.
She graduated in 1971...
Timothy Michael "Beeben" Kelly
Sep 15, 2026
Timothy Michael “Beeben” Kelly, of Brookfield, Ohio, valiantly fought until the very end as he passed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, while at home and surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. He was 74.
Timothy was born October 1, 1951, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son to Kenneth B. & Eileen Jean (Pears) Kelly.
He graduated in 1969 from Joseph...
David A. Clark
Sep 11, 2026
David A. Clark, of Masury, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 11, 2026, while a patient at O’Brien’s Memorial Health Care Center, following a brief illness. He was 60.
David was born November 1, 1965, in Warren, Ohio, a son to Leroy & Patricia Anne (Jenkins) Clark.
He was very proud to be an active member of Fairhaven Sheltered Workshops and...
Jeri Lynn Murray
Sep 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jeri Lynn Murray, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, announce her passing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, while at home and surrounded by their love following a gallant struggle with Glioblastoma. She was 66.
Jeri was born November 2, 1959, in Petoskey, Michigan, a daughter of Gerald T. and Virginia L. (Rosemeier) Krussell.
She graduated in...
Thomas "Doc" Anthony Thomas
Sep 5, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Thomas "Doc" Thomas
July 24, 1953 – September 5, 2026
Please join us to celebrate Tom’s life, share stories, and honor his memory on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the Croatian Home, 412 Staunton St, Farrell, PA 16121.
If you would like to attend his Celebration of Life, PLEASE RSVP by October 17,...
James Eugene Durman, II
Aug 30, 2026
James “Big Jim” Eugene Durman, II, of Masury, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away from a cardiac event on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the Emergency Room at Sharon Regional Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was 63.
James was born July 31, 1963, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to James E. & Thelma E. (Adkins) Durman.
After graduating in 1981 from Brookfield High...
Joseph Floyd Sprague
Aug 21, 2026
Joseph Floyd Sprague, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of Brookfield, Ohio, passed into eternal life on Friday, August 21, 2026, while a patient at Washington Square Health Care Center, Warren, following a period of declining health. He was 78.
Joseph was born on November 8, 1947, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to Leo E. & Hilda M. (Hansen) Sprague.
After graduating from Hubbard...
Evan Alexander Wallace
Aug 11, 2026
Evan Alexander "Evy" "Ev" Wallace, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of Brookfield, Ohio, found peace on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while at home after taking his own life. He was only 23.
Evan was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 2003, a son to Jerry and Kim (Gibson) Wallace.
He graduated in 2021 from Brookfield High School, where he played football. In...
Elaine Jackson
Aug 10, 2026
Elaine “Momma Laine” Jackson, of Farrell, Pennsylvania, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, following a devastating fall at home. She was 75.
Elaine was born February 23, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Doc McCoy & Necie (Coleman) McCoy.
She graduated in 1969 from Fifth Avenue High School, Pittsburgh, and furthered her education at Robert Morris College, where she...
Sonya Janine Craig
Aug 6, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Sonya Janine Craig, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly Farrell, Pennsylvania, announce her sunset as she passed into eternal life on Thursday, August 6, 2026, following an extended illness.
Her sunrise was January 16, 1968, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, as she was born a daughter to Ronald Chambers and Joyce Lee Craig.
She graduated...
James A. Rea
Aug 1, 2026
James A. Rea, 70, of Masury, Ohio, passed from this life at home on Saturday, August 1, 2026, following a period of declining health.
James was born on April 1, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to James F. and Marguerite D. (Fields) Rea.
He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1974 and furthered his education at the University of Cincinnati.
He may...
Erin Catherine "Meemaw" Waldeck
Jul 19, 2026
Erin Catherine “Meemaw” Waldeck, of Girard, Ohio, passed from this life on Sunday, July 19, 2026, while at home surrounded by her loving family, following a period of declining health. She was 69.
Erin was born March 6, 1957, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter to Ronald F. & Stella M. (McCarty) McCreanor.
She was a proud homemaker for her family.
In her spare...
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