MILDRED "MILLIE" B. GRONEK , age 68.  Beloved wife of Geoffrey; loving sister of Joan Charo (Ronald) (both deceased); cherished aunt of Lynn Cooper (Ken), Debbie Charo, Jeff Charo (Laura), Clark and Pierce Gronek, and Hallie and Nola Smith; dear great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many; dearest sister-in-law of Lonnie Gronek (Michele) and Marguerite Smith (Gregory); and her beloved companions Samantha and Brandy.  Millie was a lifelong educator at John Adams High School, Cleveland State, Tri-C, Baldwin Wallace University, Notre Dame College, Trinity High School and most recently an online professor.  She was the author of Patch, King of Pymatuning Lake .  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD., where services will be held THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, at 7:30 P.M.  VISITING HOURS:  THURSDAY 2-4 and 6 PM until time of services.