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.

Eva J Olson

Eva J Olson

Nov 1, 2022

EVA J. OLSON, (formerly Hodor), age 77. Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Diana Waltos (Steve-deceased) and Richard Hodor (deceased); cherished grandmother of Steven II (Haile Collier); dear sister; devoted dog mom of Chuckie.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS.,...

Dolores P Kraus

Dolores P Kraus

Oct 31, 2022

DOLORES P. KRAUS, (nee Swansinger), age 87.  Beloved wife of the late Donald P.; loving mother of Lisa Seneff, Donald G. (Darlene), Lori, and Lee Ann Krajewski (Bob); cherished grandmother of Nick Kraus, Holly Seneff, Megan Humphrey (Danny), Noel Droege (Rob), Ryan Krajewski, and Brooke Krajewski; devoted great-grandmother of Blake Lanham, Robbie Droege, Alena Droege, and Grace...

George Kortyna Jr.

George Kortyna Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

GEORGE "CHARLLEY" KORTYNA JR., age 94, left his earthly home for his heavenly rewards on October 29, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Beloved husband for 29 years of Mary (nee Serafin, formerly Pintner); loving father of Alice Kemper (Allen-deceased), Dr. George III (Janice-deceased), Blase (deceased), Gerard (Lillian-deceased), and Ann Hirsel (Edward); cherished grandfather of...

Marie Reginelli

Marie Reginelli

Oct 27, 2022

MARIE REGINELLI, age 99.  Beloved daughter of Pasquale and Pierina (both deceased); dear sister of the following deceased: Antoinette Holub, William "Chief", Lillian Zito, Paul, Ray, and Bob; amazing aunt and great-aunt of many.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 7906 BROADVIEW RD. (corner of Broadview and...

Charlotte M Roberts

Charlotte M Roberts

Oct 25, 2022

CHARLOTTE M. ROBERTS, (nee Cognata), age 80.  Beloved wife of Robert L.; loving mother of Kenneth (Lori) and Jennifer Epifano (Jeff); cherished grandmother of Anthony Burnette and Joshua, Jacob, and Jillian Epifano; devoted great-grandmother of Parker Epifano and Nahla Lewis; dear sister of Cecelia Heintz and the following deceased: Mary Sipos, Katherine Woolard, Margaret Cole, and Charles...

Edward R Steffish

Edward R Steffish

Oct 10, 2022

EDWARD R. STEFFISH, age 86, Beloved husband of Martha L. (nee Franz); loving father of Mary Steffish, John Steffish (Mary Ann), Elizabeth May, Christina Seafler (Danny), Ann Matuch (Jeffrey), and Michael Bayer (Jean); cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of six; dear brother of Teresa Solgan and Ronald Steffish; dearest uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.  US...

Lillian M. Kozan

Lillian M. Kozan

Sep 22, 2022

LILLIAN M. KOZAN, (nee Pecsok, formerly Feher). Beloved wife of the late John P.; dearest mom of Jack Feher and Jerome A. Feher (both deceased) and "mom" to Jack's wife Freida; loving Grandma Lil to Stephanie Krol (Mark) and Marc Feher (Lindsay); adoring great-Grandma Lil to Max and Grace Krol, and Jaime and Salem Feher; beloved daughter...

Janet C Kowalski

Janet C Kowalski

Sep 22, 2022

JANET C. KOWALSKI, (nee Trochim).  Beloved wife of the late Edward J.; cherished daughter of Vincent and Pauline Trochim (both deceased); loving sister of the following deceased: Agnes Poplar (Sam), Edward W. Trochim (Ethel); dear aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt.

Janet enjoyed cooking, reading, and going out to restaurants.  She was a Garfield Heights resident since...

Patricia A. Laskowski

Patricia A. Laskowski

Sep 9, 2022

PATRICIA A. LASKOWSKI, (nee Zmarzly).  Beloved wife of the late David F.; loving mother of Deborah Gomula (Greg); cherished grandmother of Alyssa Mary Gomula and Halle Caroline Gomula; dear sister of Theodore Zmarzly (deceased) (Nita); dear niece, cousin, aunt, and great-aunt of many.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, ...

Michael A. Prorock Sr.

Michael A. Prorock Sr.

Sep 1, 2022

MICHAEL A. PROROCK , passed away September 1, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Eleanore (nee Lescinski); loving father of Michael (Kathleen) Prorock, Leonard (Yvette) Prorock, and Eleanore Prorock Domek; dear grandfather of Jessica (Fernando Lopez), Nicole, and Katelyn; cherished brother of Helen (the late John) Persley; devoted uncle of John and Susan Persley. Born in Dickson...

Thomas P Beiswenger

Thomas P Beiswenger

Aug 25, 2022

THOMAS PATRICK BEISWENGER , age 88, of Brecksville, Ohio passed away on August 25, 2022. Tom was born on May 25, 1934 to Otto and Marie (nee Seidell) in Akron, Ohio.  Tom graduated from St. Vincent High School before embarking on a career as a professional photographer doing work for Western Electric, BF Goodrich, BusinessWeek, the NY...

Carol Perhach

Carol Perhach

Aug 24, 2022

CAROL PERHACH, (nee Sopinski), age 81.  Loving wife of Bob for 57 years and 11 months; proud and grateful mother of Rob, Terri, Nancy, Sharon, Scott, Stephen, and Kelly; encouraging grandma to Justin, Abbey, Bethany, Stephanie, Dylan, Alyssa, and Timmy; most loving Baci to Copper, Cannon, and Isais; dear sister of Anne, Joe, Jeanne, Louie, Stan, Jo,...

Judith A Maynard

Judith A Maynard

Aug 24, 2022

Judith A Maynard (nee Falk) age 79. Loving daughter of Joseph and Elsie Falk (nee Conrad) (both deceased); beloved wife of the late John C.; loving mother of Jean Potter (Michael) and Wendy Vazquez (Joseph); cherished grandmother of Joseph (Kelly), Jesseca, Samantha, Sarah (John Rey), Catherine, and Bradley; adopted grandmother of Allison O'Hamill; adored great-grandmother of Hayley Rose and...

Mike Kiely

Mike Kiely

Aug 17, 2022

MIKE KIELY, age 73.  Beloved husband of Fran; loving father of Liz and Sean Kiely and step-father of Kim Welch (Doug), Ken Paul (Sue), and Vito Paul; cherished grandfather of Noah Mullins and step-grandfather of Ashley Welch, Emily Paul, Erin Pursley (Jake), and Egan Paul; dear brother of Bob Kiely (deceased), Kathy Horvath (Bill), and Tom Kiely...

Joseph Pavicic

Joseph Pavicic

Aug 15, 2022

JOSEPH PAVICIC , age 83, passed away on August 15, 2022. He was born in Pavicici, Croatia on December 13, 1938. He worked for over 41 years at Nestaway in Garfield Heights. He loved hunting, fishing and traveling, and being surrounded by nature. Beloved husband of Katarina; former husband of Carol; loving father of Joseph (Billie) and...

Joyce Duer

Joyce Duer

Aug 14, 2022

JOYCE DUER, (nee Gusky), age 86. Beloved wife for 62 years of Thomas; loving mother of Lee Budd (Ken), Lynn Turek (Vince), and Leslie Pagano (Tom); cherished grandmother of Evan Budd and Kacey Pagano; friend of many. Joyce held a special certification in teaching children with learning disabilities and was a teacher at Copopa Elementary School in...

Patricia A. Vlach

Patricia A. Vlach

Aug 12, 2022

PATRICIA A. VLACH, (nee Bencs), age 85.  Beloved wife of Lawrence R.; loving mother of Vanessa Monroe (Thomas), Vincent (Heidi), and Victor; cherished grandmother of Megan, Benjamin, Francesca, and Mikayla Vlach. Pat is remembered as being fun loving and dedicated to family and home life.  She held her husband, the love of her life, in highest esteem. ...

Sue E. Nissen

Sue E. Nissen

Aug 5, 2022

SUE E. NISSEN , age 89, passed away on August 5, 2022, peacefully at her home in Granger Township, Ohio.  She is survived by her former husband and dear friend, Milton Sybert; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Sybert; two grandchildren, Samantha and Jonathan; and four great-grandchildren.

Born July 21, 1933, in Michigan, Sue was adopted in Toledo,...

Dorothy M Godenschwager

Dorothy M Godenschwager

Aug 3, 2022

DOROTHY M. GODENSCHWAGER , (nee Ongert), age 96.  Beloved wife of the late Harold "Pete" Godenschwager and the late Dick Mac Means; loving mother of Linda Bene (Bill) and Peter Godenschwager (deceased) (Karen), cherished grandmother of Peter Godenschwager, Bill Bene, Matthew Bene, and Catherine LeMaster; dear great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of Robert Ongert (deceased).  Graveside services...

Allan G Kocisko

Allan G Kocisko

Jul 30, 2022

ALLAN GEORGE KOCISKO, age 79, of Broadview Heights, OH passed away July 30, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Allan was born on July 25, 1943, to Frank and Dorothy in Cleveland, OH.  After graduating from Garfield Heights High School in 1961 Allan joined the US Air Force, serving four years as an Airman...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.