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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.

Len Pryer

Len Pryer

May 11, 2021

LEN PRYER, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 11.  Beloved husband of the late Hanna for 40 years; loving father of Evonne; dear brother of the following deceased: Frank Prybor (Sophie), John Prybor (Helen), Janet Bukowski (Al), Edmund Prybor, Lee Pryer (Jean), and Mildred Carpenter (Del).  He attended school at St. Stanislaus Elementary School (K-8; class...

Edward W Kropf

Edward W Kropf

May 7, 2021

EDWARD W. KROPF, age 78.  Beloved husband of Eleanor for 53 years (nee Edwards); loving father of Debbie Thomas (Dave), David, and Jeffrey (Noel); cherished grandfather of Matt, Ryan, Zach, Nathan, Sydney, Zoe, and James; dear brother of Barbara Pruden (Richard-deceased) and John Jr. (deceased) (Harriet).  Edward received a scholarship to play basketball at Ohio University and...

Mark J Mccandless

Mark J Mccandless

May 2, 2021

MARK J. McCANDLESS, age 64.  Beloved husband of Leona (nee Walker); loving father of Matthew and Peter; cherished brother of Joan Eisner (deceased); dear uncle.  Mark received his Master of Taxation Degree (MTax) from the University of Akron.  As a CPA and a Certified Financial Planner professional he started the firm Pathfinder Wealth Advisors, LLC.  Mark had...

Kirsten M Kasper

Kirsten M Kasper

Apr 27, 2021

KIRSTEN KASPER , beloved daughter of James Kasper and Jane McNamara and dear sister of James Kasper, Jr and Hailey Ellis, beloved granddaughter, niece, cousin and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully after a 2-year heroic battle with adrenal cortical cancer. She spoke her mind and lived with passion and commitment that knew no bounds. She...

Rita Pawloski

Rita Pawloski

Apr 26, 2021

RITA PAWLOSKI, (nee Bondel), age 91.  Beloved wife of the late John B. Sr.; loving mother of John Jr. (Laura) and Ronald (Yevonne); cherished grandmother of Jill, Stacey Reiersgaard (Hud), and Matthew; dearest great-grandmother of Shane Reiersgaard; devoted sister of Alice Wicinski (deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI,...

David L Mays

David L Mays

Apr 26, 2021

DAVID L. MAYS, age 79. Beloved husband of Doreen (nee Pylick); loving father of Eric (Amy) and Chad; cherished grandfather of Kajsa, Connor, Kai, Kevin, and Meghan; dear brother of Jane and Gregory (Kathy); dearest uncle of Melissa Ewry (Kevin) and great-uncle of Alec and Aaron Ewry. Five years of service in the Army National Guard.  Private...

Jonathan Parma

Jonathan Parma

Apr 23, 2021

JONATHAN PARMA , passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 at the age of 52.  He was born on August 18, 1968 (anybody who was somebody knew that!) to John W. and Patricia R. Parma (both deceased), the youngest brother of the Parma clan that consisted of Nanci "Achoo", Patti "PeaO", Christopher "Keek", and Thomas "Tot" (deceased). ...

Gregory J Sherry

Gregory J Sherry

Apr 21, 2021

GREGORY J. SHERRY

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Gregory James Sherry, 60, who died peacefully Wednesday, April 21, surrounded by family after a courageous battle against cancer.

Born on July 29, 1960, Greg is the beloved husband of nearly 25 years to Andrea (nee...

John Lakota

John Lakota

Apr 12, 2021

JOHN LAKOTA , age 85.  Beloved husband of the late Stephanie (nee Zawada); loving father of Anita Thatcher and Jack; cherished grandfather of Allie and Cassie Thatcher, Stephen Cantrell, and Angelina Lakota; devoted son of Francois and Josephine (both deceased); dear brother of Stephanie "Fany" Sigonnaud (Roger) (both deceased), Aline Chlebowski (Casey), and Irene Frye (Lee); loved...

Pearl E. Belosky

Pearl E. Belosky

Apr 9, 2021

PEARL E. BELOSKY, age 93. Beloved wife of the late John Belosky; devoted mother of Constance Elkins, Ronald Lipscomb and the late Randall Lipscomb; dearest grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 19 and great-great-grandmother of 4; dear sister of 7. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD., where services...

Mary Schmidt

Mary Schmidt

Apr 1, 2021

MARY SCHMIDT, (nee Jakowski), age 93.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of James (Jackie), Jean Maneage, Antoinette Maneage (Carl), Daniel (Jane), Robert, and Ronald (Linda Hendricks); cherished grandmother of Salvatore Musarra (GiGi), Peter Musarra (Leslie), Carla Yaksich (Joe), Chrissy Schwind (Joe), Michael Maneage, Hallie Nunnari (Nate), Matthew Schmidt, Kim Ventresca (Michael), and Patchouli Draper...

Sister Patricia Raelene

Sister Patricia Raelene

Apr 1, 2021

SISTER PATRICIA RAELENE , (nee Patricia Ruth Peters) was born on December 31, 1950, four minutes after her twin Pamela Rose.  Her parents were not expecting twins, and her father fainted when the doctor told him it was not one but two more girls.

Sister was raised in Cleveland and Mentor, Ohio.  She graduated from...

Thomas Cromie

Thomas Cromie

Mar 31, 2021

THOMAS "TC" CROMIE , age 82.  Beloved husband of the late Helen Mae (nee Green); loving father of Paddie Kuehn (Jack) and Donald; cherished grandfather of Jodie Stewart (Joseph) and Rose Kuehn; devoted great-grandfather of Noah and Alexander Kaiser; dear brother of James and Ellen (deceased); dearest uncle of many and loved by all.  US Army Veteran. ...

Fay Calvey

Fay Calvey

Mar 29, 2021

FAY CALVEY, (nee Santmyer), age 85.  Beloved wife of the late John A.; loving mother of John Jr., Thomas (deceased), Jim, and Daniel (deceased); cherished grandmother of Shaun, Leann, Jimmy, and Megan; dear great-grandmother of Christopher; dearest sister of Margaret Kosker (Leon).  Private interment Calvary Cemetery.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Robert J Bonus

Robert J Bonus

Mar 28, 2021

ROBERT J. BONUS, age 79. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Zindroski); loving father of Robert A., Christine A. Vogt (Christopher), Michael A. (Jennifer), Paul A. (Marlinda); cherished grandfather of Ashley and Morgan Vogt, and Lauren, Andrew, Brady, Jacob, and Nathan Bonus; dearest son of Stephen and Helen (both deceased); dear brother-in-law of Jacqualine Mitchell (James)...

Henry Przewozny

Henry Przewozny

Mar 17, 2021

HENRY PRZEWOZNY, age 95.  Beloved husband of the late Florence; loving father of Josephine Dura (Douglas-deceased); cherished grandfather of Robert Dura (Jillian) and Lisa Brainard (Thomas); dear great-grandfather of Luciana, Isabella, Michela, and Madelana.  A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 22, at St. Albert the Great Church, 6667 Wallings Rd., North Royalton, at 10:30 AM. ...

Philip A. Kovalcik Jr.

Philip A. Kovalcik Jr.

Mar 12, 2021

PHILIP ANDREW KOVALCIK, Jr ., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021, at UH-Parma, Ohio.  Philip was born in East Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was a long-time resident of Seven Hills until 2003 when he moved to Broadview Heights.  He graduated from Cleveland South High School in...

Julian J. Sokolowski

Julian J. Sokolowski

Mar 11, 2021

JULIAN J. SOKOLOWSKI, age 102. Beloved husband of the late Emily M.; loving father of Diane Wyatt (Michael) and Sandra Perkins (Mike); dear brother of Regina Sokolowski (deceased), Bernice Swiatek, and Alfonse Sokolowski (deceased). U.S. Army Veteran of WWII who served in the Pacific.  Family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude...

Irene M Kutylowski

Irene M Kutylowski

Mar 9, 2021

IRENE M. KUTYLOWSKI, (nee Gapshes), age 91.  Beloved wife of the late Edmund A.; loving mother of Mark and Michele Pietras (deceased) (John); cherished grandmother of Michael and Nicholas Pietras; dear sister of Eugene Gapshes and the following deceased: Bernidean Patrick, Adam Gapshes, and Dodie Fedor.  Family suggests contributions to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma,...

Maria C. Rajcic

Maria C. Rajcic

Mar 6, 2021

Maria Rajcic (nee Kowalski), age 74, of Parma, Ohio, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2021.

Maria was born in Fritzlar, Germany, on September 7, 1946, to Zbigniew and Helena Kowalski, who preceded her in death. She had a twin brother, John, who passed away as a child. For most of...

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