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
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
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
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
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
Feb 9, 2026
RAYMOND WENDZICKI , age 68. Â 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. Â Family suggests contributions to Cleveland APL in memory...
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
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
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
Jan 20, 2026
KENNETH "D." DAEHLER , age 89. Â 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). Â Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. , where services will be held...
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
Jan 18, 2026
STANLEY J. LALEWICZ , age 102. Â 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). Â US Army Veteran of...
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. Â Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD...
Donna Marie Kalabon
Jan 11, 2026
DONNA MARIE KALABON , age 71, (nee Malicki). Â 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. Â She was...
Juanita "Nita" Zmarzly
Jan 8, 2026
JUANITA L. "NITA" ZMARZLY, (nee Kuhn), age 85. Â 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
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
Dec 31, 2025
PILAR VIERA, "PILAR OCASIO DURAN" , age 96. Â Beloved wife of the late Laureano Sr.; loving mother of Maria D. "Carmen" Lopez , Laureano Jr. "Chachi" (Margarita), Chedy (deceased), Juan A. "Tony" (deceased), Â 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
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. Â 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
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
Dec 17, 2025
DOROTHY BUJAKOWSKI , (nee Bartko), age 97. Â 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). Â Services at St. Therese Church and burial at All Saints...
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...
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.
