Michael W. Fortsch 49 of Garrettsville, Ohio passed away Monday July 2, 2012 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born April 25, 20163 in Erie, Pa to the late Frank and Audrey (Fritts) Fortsch. Michael has lived in Garrettsville the past 5 years and was formerly of Ravenna and Shalersville. He had worked at Amweld in Garrettsville and enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his wife of 18 years Phyllis (Collins) Fortsch, his children Matthew. Ryan, Cheryl Knight and Sara (Ryan) Keane, his grandchildren Dakota and Cadon and brother Eric Fortsch and sisters Kathy,Laura and stepmother Sandy Fortsch. Memorial visitation will be 5:00 PM until time of memorial services at 6:00 PM Friday July 6, 2012 at the Shorts-Spicer-Crislip Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel.