obituaries
Recent obituaries in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
The obituaries in the Cuyahoga County, Ohio area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Cuyahoga County, Ohio's history and identity.
Noah Graves
Jul 1, 2023
Noah Graves , 85 years old, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on July 1, 2023. Noah was born on April 12, 1938, to Willie and Hynethia Graves in Franklinton, LA. Â Noah's siblings are Mamie Lee (deceased), Temple Lee, John, Bettye and Joanne (deceased). After high school, he moved to New Orleans, LA and stayed there for 7...
Catherine M Mock
Jun 21, 2023
CATHERINE M. MOCK , (nee Laskowski), age 69. Â Beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Jaime Cercek (Michael) and Jeff (Jennifer); cherished grandmother of Dylan Mock, Matthew Cercek, Abby and Justin Mock, Andrew Cercek, and Peyton Mock; dearest sister of Walter Laskowski (deceased), Margaret Laskowski, Christine Romano (John), and Thomas Laskowski; dear aunt and friend of many. Â ...
John M Kodek
Jun 18, 2023
JOHN M. KODEK , age 64, of Parma, passed away peacefully June 18th. Â Loving father of John R. (Colleen) and Matthew Kodek; beloved son of Anna and Martin (both deceased); dear brother of Maryann Kodek and Stephanie Pullman (both deceased); cherished friend of many. Â John devoted his life to his sons. Â He was the sole caregiver for...
Helene Nisiewicz
Jun 17, 2023
HELENE NISIEWICZ , (nee Wozniak), age 89. Devoted wife of 62 years to the late Mike; loving sister of Edmond Wozniak (Marguerite) (both deceased); "Ciocia" of Mireille Michalak (Michael) and Edward Wozniak (Susan); cherished aunt, great-aunt, and great-great aunt of many in both the United States and Poland. Helene was born in Coueron, France. One evening she...
Marilyn Tonderski
May 16, 2023
MARILYN TONDERSKI , age 77. Beloved sister of Elaine (deceased) and David; loving aunt of Anthony, Brian (Liza), and Lisa; cherished great-aunt of Cecilia, Alina, Michelangelo, and Cooper. Private interment All Saints Cemetery.
Margaret D Dufala
May 13, 2023
MARGARET D. DUFALA, (nee Valcovic), age 102. Beloved wife of John (deceased); loving mother of Michael, James (Joanne) and Edward (Karen); dear grandmother of Matthew, Jeffery, Rebecca, Robert (Lauren) and Steven; dear great grandmother of Hayley, Madelyn and Ryan; dear sister, aunt and friend. Â Family suggests contributions to Ohio Library for the Blind , 325 Superior Avenue,...
Donald M Chadwick
May 2, 2023
DONALD M. CHADWICK , age 90.  Beloved brother of Dr. Robert (Jan), Allene (deceased), Michael (Karen), and Tom (Geisla) (both deceased).  US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Don gave his life to helping others get sober.  Family suggests contributions to The Ed Keating Center ,  PO Box 770108, Lakewood, 44107. Friends may call at LATEK...
Joan L Hodges
Apr 25, 2023
JOAN L. HODGES, (nee O'Brien), age 82. Loving mother of Steven Jencso (Kathy), Karen Yourkvitch (Stan), Tammy New (Mark), and Kelly Hodges; cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of six, dear sister of James O'Brien (deceased), Cathy Abbott (John), Ann Hollo (Ernie), and Dennis O'Brien (Laurie)....
Rick G Holt, Jr.
Apr 17, 2023
RICHARD G. "RICK" HOLT, JR., age 53. Â Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Joachim); loving father of David and Robert; cherished son of Richard G. Sr. and Carole (nee de L'Horbe); devoted brother of Jon and Bryan (Meredith); dear son-in-law of Dennis and Karen Joachim (deceased); dearest uncle and friend of many. Â Family suggests contributions to Ohio Blind...
Catherine R Shuster
Apr 10, 2023
CATHERINE ROSE SHUSTER, (nee Strainer), age 80.  Beloved mother of Lisa Evans (Eric) and Judith Sabol (David); cherished grandmother of Andrew and Emily Sabol; loving sister of Virginia Strainer (deceased) and Richard Strainer (Patricia); dear aunt and friend of many. Family suggests contributions to St. Basil the Great Church c/o St. Cecilia Music Fund . Family and...
Terry F Pruchinski
Apr 9, 2023
TERRY PRUCHINSKI , age 71, of Broadview Heights, passed away at home on April 9, 2023, Easter Sunday. According to Polish tradition, souls that pass on Easter Sunday go straight to Heaven to join Jesus and their deceased loved ones.
Terry...
Alma M. Kubalski
Apr 6, 2023
ALMA M. KUBALSKI, (nee Mahoney), age 80. Beloved wife of the late Raymond M.; loving mother of William, Alma Rasch, Carol Kisel (deceased) and Jamie Rasch (deceased); cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of four; dear sister of Alice Stachowiak and Jeanne Post (deceased). Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME...
Nancy A Bruzdzinski
Apr 4, 2023
NANCY ANN BRUZDZINSKI, age 85, passed away April 4, 2023, after an arduous and courageous battle with breast cancer. Â For over 45 years Nancy took great joy in singing with her church choir. Â Highly devoted to her parish and friends, she raised her lovely alto voice in praise at every mass with holiday concerts being her favorite....
Mary C Kolar
Mar 31, 2023
MARY C. KOLAR , (nee DiSalvo), age 96.  Beloved wife of the late Francis; loving mother of Frederick (deceased), Audrey Ehrman and Carol Whitacre; cherished grandmother of James and Matthew Ehrman; devoted great-grandmother of two; dear sister of Anthony and the following deceased: Yolanda, Mamie, Charles, and Joseph; dearest aunt and great-aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. ...
Raymond Grazak
Mar 28, 2023
RAYMOND GRAZAK, age 93.  Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Alesnik); loving father of Gary Grazak and Jane Yates; cherished grandfather of Andrew Yates, Laura Yates, and Katie Kalie; dearest great-grandfather of four. Interment Highland Drive Cemetery. Private family services were held.
Stanley Olszak
Mar 21, 2023
STANLEY OLSZAK, age 99. Beloved husband for nearly 70 years of Regina; loving father of Robert (Denise) and Linda Devis (Michael), cherished grandfather of Luc (deceased), Lauren, and Matthew Devis; dear brother of six siblings in Poland. Stanley was a member of the Harmonia Chopin Singing Society. Stanley had such a good nature, always smiling with a...
Kyle D Ratka
Mar 20, 2023
KYLE D. RATKA, age 46 . Beloved husband of Maryanne; loving father of Kayley, Nicole, and Anna; devoted son of George and Katherine; cherished brother of Connie Ozan (Michael) and Chris Ratka (Marci); dear uncle of Sophia and Monte Ozan and Anthony Cook; dearest brother-in-law of Susie Cook (Ray) and Nicholas Doerger and son-in-law of...
Edward J Mance
Mar 19, 2023
EDWARD J. MANCE, age 99. Beloved husband of Estelle A. (nee Szafranski); loving father of Edward Mance (deceased) (Karen), Sherry Danczyk (Herb-deceased), Rosemary Boehm (Dana-deceased), and Richard Shemple; cherished grandfather of David Boehm (Christina) and Samantha Shemple; devoted great-grandfather of Jace Whitehall; dear brother of Louis (Lee), John (Helen), Frank (Mary), Joseph (Dorothy), and Emily (all deceased). ...
Janet M Nemunaitis
Mar 14, 2023
JANET M. NEMUNAITIS, (nee Kilburg), age 59.  Beloved wife of Greg; loving mother of Greg (Angela), James (Lauren), Heather Henninger (Josh), and Kaitlyn (fiancé Thomas); cherished grandmother of Maximus, Audrey, Hayden, and Hunter; devoted daughter of William (deceased) and Judy Kilburg; dear sister of Patricia Bessmer, William Kilburg, and Karen Miller. Family Suggests Contributions to Northeast Ohio...
Amelia Lynn Najlepszy
Mar 12, 2023
AMELIA LYNN NAJLEPSZY , age 37. Â Beloved daughter of Frank and Jane Najlepszy (nee Conrad); loving sister of Philip Najlepszy (Elizabeth); cherished aunt of Juliet and Lucy. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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