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.

Kazimierz "Casey" Walendzik

Kazimierz "Casey" Walendzik

Feb 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kazimierz "Casey" Walendzik on February 28th, 2026 in Ashtabula Ohio after years of battling COPD and asbestosis lung disease.

Casey was born April 30th, 1953 in Plonach, Poland to the late Antoni and Hieronima Walendzik. His family immigrated to America in 1963 when Casey was 10 years old. He grew...

Thomas A Kern

Thomas A Kern

Feb 25, 2026

THOMAS A. KERN (Tom), age 83, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Lape) for 56 years; loving father of Tom, John (Kate), and Bill (Nicole); cherished grandfather of T.J., Lindsay, Colin, Kaitlyn, and Andrew; loving brother of Rich (Sharon), Marianne Simon (Declan Simon - deceased) (Tom Adams), and Ed (Ellen), and brother-in-law of Bill Lape (Lisa). He was the proud uncle...

Kimberly A. Calvert

Kimberly A. Calvert

Feb 22, 2026

KIMBERLY A. CALVERT, (nee Smigelski) age 39. Beloved wife of Jason W.; loving mother of Alyssa, Sabrina, Layla, and Aiden; cherished daughter of Thomas (deceased) and Barbara Smigelski; dearest granddaughter of Larry and Ellen (deceased) Cox; dear sister of Lisa and Crystal Smigelski, Nicole Latorres (Jose), and Jennifer Smigelski; devoted daughter-in-law of Phyllis Calvert. Friends may call at LATEK &...

Brian Roy West

Brian Roy West

Feb 18, 2026

BRIAN ROY WEST in his 67th year has left us suddenly. Having lost his brother and best friend a mere 5 and 1/2 months prior- Brian's heart simply gave out.

He is survived by his sisters Vicki Loeffler (John), Susan Shurtz (Delon), Elizabeth (Beth) Holthe (Leo), Christine and brothers Roy (Shannon), Paul (Mary), Nathan (Ryan) (Tracy) and Aaron ( Maggie). He...

Raymond Wendzicki

Raymond Wendzicki

Feb 9, 2026

RAYMOND WENDZICKI , age 68.  Beloved husband of Martha J. (nee Robakowski); loving father of Andrea; devoted son of Raymond C. and Florence (both deceased); dear brother of Melissa (deceased); cherished uncle of Alex (deceased), Andrew, Mary, and Sylwek; dearest brother-in-law of Edward (Anne), Kathryn, Linda (Terry), and Leo.  Family suggests contributions to Cleveland APL in memory...

Yolanda Manocchio

Yolanda Manocchio

Feb 8, 2026

 YOLANDA MANOCCHIO  , (nee Niro), age 89. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Alberto (Ann), Gino (Diana), Carmela Palmentera (Joe, deceased), and Mike (Kelly); cherished grandmother of Jennie Smego (Vincent), Nicholas Palmentera (Stephanie Chiuchiarelli), Angela Carver (Adam), and John, Marisa, Olivia, and Joey Manocchio; dear great-grandmother of Gia (Dejvid), John Edward, Dominic and Anthony; dear great-great-grandmother of...

Edward F. Dudek

Edward F. Dudek

Feb 8, 2026

EDWARD F. DUDEK , age 98. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Jubeck); loving Father of Cheryl Valero (John), Diane Shimko (John), Terry Weaver (deceased) and Karen; cherished grandfather of Amanda and Collin Valero and Kacie and Hannah Weaver; cherished great-grandfather of Mirabella, Ireland, Leighton, Sutton and Ledger Valero and Emily Rose Rouche. Edward was a...

Daniel Rybacki

Daniel Rybacki

Jan 22, 2026

DANIEL RYBACKI, age 73. Beloved son of Edward and Mildred (nee Rakoczy) (both deceased); loving brother of Michael (Nancy), Mary Ann, and Barbara Benes (Charles); cherished uncle of Joel Rybacki (Karen), Heather Prochaska (Jason), Bradley Benes (Patti), and Sean Benes (deceased); devoted great-uncle of seven grandnieces and grandnephews. Family and friends are asked to meet at ST. MONICA CHURCH, 13623...

Kenneth "D." Daehler

Kenneth "D." Daehler

Jan 20, 2026

KENNETH "D." DAEHLER , age 89.  Beloved uncle of Phyllis Keck (Al) and Rhonda Hupcej (Raymond-deceased); loving great-uncle and great-great-uncle of many; dear brother of Betty Kerck (Richard) and John C. Daehler (all deceased).  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. , where services will be held...

Rachel A. Ouellette

Rachel A. Ouellette

Jan 20, 2026

RACHEL A. BEAULIEU OUELLETTE , beloved wife of 56 years of Lucien Ouellette, was taken home by her Savior, Jesus, on January 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Lucien, her four daughters and sons-in-law, and thirteen grandchildren: Rachelle & Jeff King of Granby, CT and their children Jacob, Alexis, Alana,...

Stanley J. Lalewicz

Stanley J. Lalewicz

Jan 18, 2026

STANLEY J. LALEWICZ , age 102.  Beloved husband of the late Helen S. (nee Kurzynski); loving father of Christine B. Crepage (William-deceased), Donna L. Lalewicz (John Houdek), and Elaine L. Kolp (Christopher); dear grandfather of Nicholas Crepage, Michael Houdek, and Calvin Kolp; devoted great-grandfather of Kaitlin Sophia Crepage; dear brother of Chester (deceased).  US Army Veteran of...

Scholastyka Krutul

Scholastyka Krutul

Jan 16, 2026

SCHOLASTYKA KRUTUL , age 98. Beloved wife of the late Sabin; dear aunt of Danuta Hoscilowicz and the late Piotr Hoscilowicz (Krystyna); dear babcia of Arthur (Shannon), Emily, and Peter; great-grandma of Grace. Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD...

Donna Marie Kalabon

Donna Marie Kalabon

Jan 11, 2026

DONNA MARIE KALABON , age 71, (nee Malicki).  Beloved mother of Melissa Kalabon, Melanie Smith (Bill), and Michelle Kalabon; devoted daughter of Ernest and Mae Malicki (both deceased); cherished sister of Janice Jablonski (deceased) and William J. Malicki (Darlene); loving aunt of Derek Malicki; dear godmother of Madeline Shepherd; dearest great-aunt of Harrison and Hazel.  She was...

Juanita "Nita" Zmarzly

Juanita "Nita" Zmarzly

Jan 8, 2026

JUANITA L. "NITA" ZMARZLY, (nee Kuhn), age 85.  Beloved wife of the late Theodore J.; loving mother of Theodore M. "Ted" (Diane), Lisa Zmarzly Manns (Tim), Christine L. "Tina" Ramsey (Jay), and Kenneth John (Melissa Knall); cherished grandmother of Aubrey Lynn Zmarzly, and Hope Noelle and Noah Timothy Manns; dear aunt of Debbie Gomula (Greg) and great-aunt...

Wiktoria Kawecki

Wiktoria Kawecki

Jan 5, 2026

WIKTORIA KAWECKI. Beloved wife of the Stanislaw (deceased); dearest mother of Janusz Malkiewiez (deceased) (Dianna), Stefan (Chiyoko), and Jack (Brenda); dear grandmother of Elizabeth Brown (Chris), Lisa Adams (Ray), John (April), Lisa (Vasquez (Rric), Chantal, Kristen Nowakowski (Greg), and Robert (Rebecca); dear great-grandmother of 17.5, great-great-grandmother of five and cherished friend to many neighbors.  Family and friends...

Pilar Viera Ocasio Duran

Pilar Viera Ocasio Duran

Dec 31, 2025

PILAR VIERA, "PILAR OCASIO DURAN" , age 96.  Beloved wife of the late Laureano Sr.; loving mother of Maria D. "Carmen" Lopez , Laureano Jr. "Chachi" (Margarita), Chedy (deceased), Juan A. "Tony" (deceased),  Leonardo "Leo" (Pam), Nilda "Nisa" Trhlin (Dave), and Nereida "Nettie" (Rich); cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of siblings all in Puerto...

Carol June Krohmer

Carol June Krohmer

Dec 26, 2025

CAROL JUNE KROHMER , (nee Scherler), age 90, went to the arms of Jesus with her family by her side on December 26, 2025.  Beloved mother of James, Thomas, Daniel (Colleen), and Carolyn Mastropieri (Paul); cherished grandmother of Kenneth (Kateryna), Patrick, Grant, Brian, and Adam (Adeline); loving great-grandmother of Artyom; beloved daughter of Frank and Mary Scherler...

Patricia E Rucinski

Patricia E Rucinski

Dec 21, 2025

PATRICIA E. "PATTI" RUCINSKI, (nee Elliott) , age 74.  Beloved wife of the late Rich Sr.; loving mother of Rick Jr. (Michelle) and Nate (Heather); cherished grandmother of Caitlyn and Emma; dear sister of Linda, Chrissy, Connie (deceased), Reggie (deceased), Maggie, Judy, Mike, Peter, Spike, Rosie, Mary, and Gerard. She was a dog enthusiast throughout...

Dorothy Bujakowski

Dorothy Bujakowski

Dec 17, 2025

DOROTHY BUJAKOWSKI , (nee Bartko), age 97.  Beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Richard (deceased), Daniel (Raven-decesaed), Thomas (deceased) (Megan), and Robert (Michelle); cherished grandmother of Rheannon, T.J., Kaitlyn, and Carter; dear sister of Anna, Emma, Alex, John, Matilda, Olga, and Joseph (all deceased).  Services at St. Therese Church and burial at All Saints...

Libby Kaczynski

Libby Kaczynski

Dec 15, 2025

LIBBY KACZYNSKI, age 102.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard, devoted mother of Pam Rama (Walt), Len (Lucille), Stan (Bonnie) and the late Jeff (Sandra); dearest grandmother of Stanley, Chris, Tina, Nicole, Lenny, Adam, and Rachel; dear great-grandmother of ten and great-great-grandmother of one; sister of the late Connie DelGreco (John) and late Joseph Lamancusa (Josephine) and...

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