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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.

Dorothy H. Hejduk

Dorothy H. Hejduk

Jun 17, 2019

DOROTHY H. HEJDUK, (nee Kabicek), age 95.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur E. Sr.; loving mother of Mary Kay Grabowski (Eric), Arthur E. Jr. (Della), and Jo Anne Drozdik (Michael-deceased); cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of nine; beloved daughter of the late Frank and Marie; dear sister of eight. The family would like to thank...

Helen M. Yakubik

Helen M. Yakubik

Jun 12, 2019

HELEN M. YAKUBIK, age 89, of Richfield, passed away peacefully on June 12.  Helen was born in a small and loving country home in Cambridge, OH, to the late Andy Sr. and Anna (nee Kresak).  She was the beloved sister of Andy Jr. (deceased) (Helen) of Cambridge, John (Mary) (both deceased) of Parma, Irene O'Donnell (Ed) (both...

James F Pekarek

James F Pekarek

May 27, 2019

JAMES FRANCIS PEKAREK , age 65.  Beloved son of Joseph J. and Helen (nee Surma) (both deceased); loving brother of Joseph and Elaine (deceased); dear cousin.  Graveside services will be held SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Rd., Brook Park, at 2:00 PM.  PLEASE MEET AT CEMETERY.

Christine T Lee

Christine T Lee

May 26, 2019

CHRISTINE T. LEE, (nee Jadrych), age 89.  Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Sr.; loving mother of Robert J. (Marlene), Christine T. Lapka (Richard), Gregory J. (Debra), and Douglas J. (Mindy); cherished grandmother of Victoria Beswick (Gregory), Elizabeth Corll (Eric), Jonathan Lapka (Allison), and Amanda Flannery (Chris); dear step-grandmother of Jake and Jordyn Cirner, and Adam...

Florence A. Gurr

Florence A. Gurr

May 24, 2019

FLORENCE A. GURR, (nee Kuciemba), age 89.  Beloved wife of the late Bernard; dear mother of Ronald (Johnna) and Michael (Kathy) Gurr, and Cynthia Halle; cherished grandmother of Gretchen, Jeremy, Lauren, Samuel, Buddy, Rachel, Stephanie, Christopher, Kathleen and Michelle and great- grandmother of Logan; loving sister of Carol Schmidt and Richard Kuciemba (deceased).  In lieu of flowers the family...

Patricia G. Thome

Patricia G. Thome

May 22, 2019

PATRICIA G. THOME, (nee Gothro), age 79.  Beloved wife of Clarence K.; loving mother of Karen Amzycki (Gary), Elizabeth Cegonko (Rich), Ruth Wright, Carrie Boehnlein (Brian), Linda Conger (Tom-deceased), Trish Kuhn, Christine Falzone (James) and Bernadette Franks (Bobby); cherished grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 22; dear sister, aunt and friend of many.  Friends may call at...

Margaret Hudak

Margaret Hudak

May 19, 2019

MARGARET HUDAK , age 89. Loving daughter of the late John and Mary; beloved sister of Mary Jean Tegel (Carl-deceased) and Josephine Kazubski (Gene); dearest aunt of Sharon Marcela (Paul), Cynthia Crouse (Richard), David Tegel (Esther), James Kazubski (deceased), and Steven Kazubski (Janice); cherished great-aunt of Lauren, Kristen and Renee Marcela, Natalie and Nicole Crouse, Nicholas and...

Eleanore Clawson

Eleanore Clawson

May 18, 2019

ELEANORE CLAWSON (nee Jarosz). Beloved Wife of the late Martin G.; loving mother of Ken (Amy) and Cindy; dear sister of John Jarosz.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 4640 TURNEY RD., where services will be held Wednesday, May 22, at 11:00 AM. VISITATION:  WEDNESDAY...

Richard Bernaciak

Richard Bernaciak

May 12, 2019

RICHARD BERNACIAK , age 83.  Loving and cherished husband of Madelyn (nee Yantorn) for 59 years. Son of the late Edward and Viola (nee Apsega) Bernaciak. Loving and devoted father of Kimberly Tollis (Doug), Richard J. Bernaciak (Laura) and Carolyn Harsoulas (Saki). Cherished and devoted grandfather of Jessica; loving step-grandfather of Nicole and Emilie; cherished step-great-grandfather of...

Jerome R. Golembiewski

Jerome R. Golembiewski

Apr 27, 2019

JEROME R. GOLEMBIEWSKI, age 87. Beloved father of Joseph and Jerie Szymczak (Dan Swet); loving grandfather of Ryan Szymczak (Celina), Eric Szymczak (Vanja), and Danielle; devoted son of John F. and Helen (nee Bealko) (both deceased); cherished brother of John A. (Allie) (both deceased), Rita Apidone (Joseph) (both deceased), LeRoy (Alyce), and Julie Ann Richer (Donald); dear...

Arlene F Kornuc

Arlene F Kornuc

Apr 25, 2019

ARLENE F. KORNUC, (nee Vizer), age 84.  Beloved wife of the late John C.; loving mother of Christine Slivka (Gary) and John J. (Sandra); cherished grandmother of Gary M. Slivka, Catherine O'Neil, and Amanda Kornuc; dear sister of Louise Linhart (deceased); dearest aunt, cousin, and friend of many.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A...

Norman P Thomas

Norman P Thomas

Apr 18, 2019

NORMAN P. THOMAS, age 86.  Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Gaul); loving father of Laura Brackenhoff, Karen Fisher (Bob-deceased), and Dan; cherished grandfather of Steven Brackenhoff, Kelly Fisher, Christine Brackenhoff, and Mark Fisher; dear brother of Patrick (deceased).  US Army Veteran of Korean Conflict.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME...

Rita A Brodnik

Rita A Brodnik

Apr 16, 2019

RITA A. BRODNIK, (nee Latsko), age 82.  Beloved wife of the late Edward S.; loving mother of Edward John (Darlene) and Diane J.; cherished grandmother of Sarah and Rebecca; dear sister of the following deceased: John Latsko (Viola), Cecelia Cardinal, Eleanor Koczak (John), Robert Latsko (LaVerne), Mary Ganaj (John), and Edward Latsko; dearest aunt, great-aunt, and friend...

Robert R Dillon

Robert R Dillon

Apr 6, 2019

ROBERT "BOB" DILLON, age 69.  Beloved father of Bob; cherished grandfather of Bobby and Shelby; loving great-grandfather of Alayah; dear brother of Ralph (deceased), Dale (Meredith), Billy (deceased) (Helen), Penny Straubhaar (Adam), Katherine McCormick (Rick-deceased), Nancy, Wendy Carroll (Clinton), and Shelly (Randy-deceased).  US Army Veteran.  Services will be held at a later date.

Dennis J Kansy

Dennis J Kansy

Apr 4, 2019

DENNIS JOSEPH KANSY , age 79.  Beloved and devoted husband of the late Faye M. (nee Santillo); beloved father of Denise Ellis Kansy and Brian A. (Jennifer); beloved poppy of Austin, Erika, Logan Ellis, and Kevin.  Honored US Army Veteran of Vietnam Conflict.  Caring and devoted police officer for 21 years of the Garfield Heights Police Department,...

Geraldine M Tilly

Geraldine M Tilly

Mar 26, 2019

GERALDINE M. TILLY, (nee Koscso), age 82.  Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Stephen R.; dear sister of Bernice Koscso.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 4640 TURNEY RD. for VISITING HOURS: FRIDAY 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Joseph D. Bushi

Joseph D. Bushi

Mar 25, 2019

JOSEPH BUSHI , age 72.  Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Seith); loving father of Joseph (Solvi), Brian (Tina), Scott (Missy), and Kathy Seeley (Victor); cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of three; dear brother of John (Donna) (both deceased); dearest uncle; US Army Veteran of Vietnam Era.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN...

Lynn M. Cooper

Lynn M. Cooper

Mar 23, 2019

LYNN M. COOPER, (nee Charo), age 57.  Beloved wife of Ken; loving sister of Deborah Charo and Jeff Charo (Laura); cherished niece of Geoff Groneck and Janice Charo; dear aunt of Nicole (Bill), Krystina, and Anthony Papesh, Miranda Durbin (Nick), Zach Charo, Taylor and Casey Ridd, and Jim and Carol Ropag; devoted great-aunt of Chrstine, Charlotte, and...

Margaret D Wagner

Margaret D Wagner

Mar 22, 2019

MARGARET D. WAGNER, (nee Bova), age 87.  Beloved wife of the late John C. "Jack"; loving mother of John (deceased) (Sandy), Patricia Hornick (John-deceased), Lauren Domke, and Debra Giordano (Tim); cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of Carole Royon (deceased) (Tom).  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640...

James M. Vrtis

James M. Vrtis

Mar 12, 2019

JAMES M. VRTIS, age 83.  Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Jacoby); loving father of Kim Pytlak (Mark) and James II (Karen); cherished grandfather of Adam, Alex, Allyson, Tyler, Rachel, and Paige; dear brother of Violet Sewak (Mike). US Air Force Veteran.  Family suggests contributions to Danbury Senior Living Center Memory Care Unit, 9500 Broadview Rd., Broadview Hts.,...

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