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.

Connie Kollar

Connie Kollar

Nov 26, 2017

Constance J. "Connie" Kollar , (née Monti), age 86, passed away November 26, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John "Jay" (Sarah Davis, DDS), Michael S., and Kathleen Thom (Michael); cherished grandmother of John "Jack"; dear sister of Virgil Monti (deceased) (Nancy); dearest sister-in law of Helen Slezak (Rudy-deceased), dearest aunt of Mark...

John P Halasz

John P Halasz

Nov 21, 2017

JOHN P. HALASZ, age 52. Beloved husband of the late Debra (nee Sadowski); loving father of Jennifer L. (Christopher Campbell); cherished son of Steve J. (deceased) and Betty Jane (nee Hlad); dear brother of Steve (Lynne), Kathie Clark (Rick), Kevin, Tom, and David (Sue); dearest childhood friend of Greg Augustine; dear uncle, cousin, and friend...

Kathryn "Betty" E. Siver

Kathryn "Betty" E. Siver

Nov 18, 2017

KATHRYN "BETTY" E. SIVER, (nee Frost), age 90. Beloved wife of the late Harry E.; loving mother of Mary M. Siver-Sanislo, Patricia, Rick (Lillie - deceased), Chip (Kate), Tom, and Katie Drake (deceased) (Blane – deceased); cherished grandmother of Justin Sanislo, Ryan Sanislo, Rob Sanislo, Joe Sanislo, Elisha Unger, Kelly Siver, Paige Siver, Tess Siver, Anna Siver, Kathryn Siver, Chelsea...

Carol A. Kelly

Carol A. Kelly

Nov 16, 2017

CAROL A. KELLY, (nee Boriska), age 82. Beloved wife of Loughlin; loving mother of Kathleen Serrano (John), Margaret Lutz (Dave), David, Michael, and Carol Vernyi (Lou); cherished grandmother of Bradley, Katie, Steve, Stephen and Laughlin; dear sister of Carl (deceased), Kathleen, and Paul (Lynda); aunt and friend of many.  Friends may call at LATEK...

Matthew E. Truchan

Matthew E. Truchan

Nov 13, 2017

MATTHEW E. TRUCHAN, age 94.  Beloved husband of the late Laura V. (nee White); loving father of Karen Simmenson (Ron – deceased), Terry, and Diana Rost (Ron); cherished brother of Joseph, Mary, and others. Proud graduate of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy. Merchant Marine Veteran of WWII.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI,...

Laverne M. Hartley

Laverne M. Hartley

Nov 12, 2017

LAVERNE M. HARTLEY (nee Kruse), age 92, passed away peacefully November 12 at Southwest Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Robert Hartley, and the late Stephen Kaselak; loving mother of Stephen R. Kaselak (Elizabeth) and William S. Kaselak (Michelle); cherished grandmother of Stephen G. Kaselak (Jennifer), Kelly Linson (Wayne), Robyn Mediate, Brian Kaselak (Lindsay), Kevin Kaselak (Abigail),...

Carl Stryczny

Carl Stryczny

Nov 6, 2017

CARL STRYCZNY, age 75.  Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Sprague-Bertolone); loving father of Faith Shorf (Frank), Char Felger (Brad), Theresa Novotny (Chuck Martin), Carl Jr., Diane Cyncynatus (Jerry), MaryAnn Rubinski (Ron), David Bertolone (Lindy), and Evelyn Bertolone; cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of three; dear brother of Marlene Newbauer, Lucy Zetts, and Kathy Radecky (Dennis).  ...

Edward W Trochim

Edward W Trochim

Nov 3, 2017

EDWARD W. TROCHIM , age 90.  Beloved husband of the late Ethel (nee Blaha); loving father of Douglas, Robin Miller (deceased) and Bruce; cherished grandfather of Jason Miller (Kristin) and great-grandfather of Mallory and Julia; dear brother of Agnes Poplar (deceased) and Janet Kowalski.  US Naval Air Force Veteran of WWII.  Friends may call at LATEK...

Maria A. Ogorek

Maria A. Ogorek

Oct 29, 2017

MARIA A. OGOREK, age 81.  Beloved wife of the late Jozef; loving mother of Chris Reda (Patrick), Richard (Patrice), Daniel (Alison Cavano), and Lillian Pickering (Jay); cherished grandmother of Ryan, Alyssa, Alex (Jackie), Emily, James, Kayleigh, Ethan, Jason, Rachel, and Tessa; dear stepmother of Diane Brannigan (Bill), and step-grandmother of Brian (deceased) and Kevin (Julie). Friends may...

Irene Balazy

Irene Balazy

Oct 27, 2017

IRENE BALAZY, (nee Gorecki), age 84.  Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Debbie Kapinski (Mark) and Karen (deceased); cherished grandmother of Jenna Kapinski; dear sister of Steve Gurecki and Edward Gorecki (both deceased); dearest aunt.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 4640 TURNEY RD....

Ernest C. Demastus

Ernest C. Demastus

Oct 27, 2017

ERNEST C. DEMASTUS, age 81.  Balder the Beautiful, slain by mistletoe and mischief, on his burning funeral ship while the Gods weep on the strand...  ~Norse Mythology.  US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean Conflict.   Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 4640 TURNEY RD. for ...

Ann Margaret Rager

Ann Margaret Rager

Oct 24, 2017

ANN MARGARET RAGER, (nee Tettelbach), age 90.  Beloved wife of the late Paul Forrest; loving mother of Annette Doyle (CD) and Judy Toth (Mike); cherished grandmother of Jeremy (Crystal) and Josh Speth (Lisa), Jason Toth (Amanda), and Clarence (Jill) and Justin Doyle (Jessica), and great-grandmother of Lucy, Jack, Avary, Emma, Cash, Clive and Clark; dear sister of...

Elsie "Joann" Szelagowski

Elsie "Joann" Szelagowski

Oct 17, 2017

ELSIE "JOANN" SZELAGOWSKI (nee Kleier), age 79. Beloved wife of Walter J.; loving mother of Gary (Joann), Mary Baldwin, and Sherry Foulkes (Louis); cherished grandmother of James (Megan), Sara, Diana, and Louie and Dillon Foulkes, and proud great-grandmother of Troy Terlop III; dear sister of the following deceased: Buddy, Linda Hillerich, Nancy Bohn, and Tom; dear aunt...

Alfred John Antal

Alfred John Antal

Oct 2, 2017

ALFRED JOHN ANTAL, age 88.  Loving husband of Mildred A. (nee Fowkes); loving father of Allison McClanahan (Darrell Jr.) and Leslie Ross (George Jr.); cherished grandfather of Emily Riley (Michael), James Evanko Jr., Jordan Evanko and Spencer Ross; devoted son of John and Gizella (both deceased); dear brother of Edward (deceased).  US Army Veteran of Korean Conflict.  A...

Barbara Ann Justice

Barbara Ann Justice

Oct 2, 2017

BARBARA ANN JUSTICE, (nee Nowack), age 76.  Beloved wife of the late James E.; loving and devoted mother of Kimberly, James John "J.J.", Jennifer and Rebecca; cherished grandmother of Nathanael and Graeson; dear sister of Paul and the following deceased: Gerald, James and Robert Nowack; dearest aunt and cousin of many.  She was a light in the...

Arthur "Mounty" Potts

Arthur "Mounty" Potts

Sep 28, 2017

ARTHUR "MOUNTY" POTTS, age 85.  Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kosmalski) and the late Mildred; loving father of Linda Shoda (Paul), Cindy Black (David), David (Debbie), Mark (Julieann) and Kim Morris (Wally) and step-father of Ronald, Phillip and Sandra Johnson; cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of three; dear brother of four sisters; dearest friend of many. U.S....

Jaunita M. Fowler

Jaunita M. Fowler

Sep 26, 2017

JAUNITA M. FOWLER, (nee Dickens), age 78.  Loving mother of Harold (Marilyn), Leona Manley, Jaunita J. Stewart and Daniel; cherished grandmother of Harold Jr., Raymond, Ronald, Donald, Sabrina, Randy, Crystal, Anthony Jr., and Christopher and great-grandmother of Cierra, Anthony III, Joshua, Alissa and Kevin; dear sister of Reba Pettry, Edgar, Eugene (deceased) and Herbert Dickens, Frances Jerrell,...

Leonard J. Rolka

Leonard J. Rolka

Sep 26, 2017

LEONARD J. ROLKA , age 92.  Beloved husband of the late Victoria (nee Kudlaty); loving father of Greg (Michelle) and Jeff (Diane); cherished grandfather of Laura Ann and Kimberlee Marie.  U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 4640 TURNEY RD. , where...

Barbara M. Burant

Barbara M. Burant

Sep 25, 2017

BARBARA M. BURANT (nee Vondrasek), age 84.  Beloved wife of the late Richard H.; loving mother of Chris (Barbara C.) and Patty; cherished grandmother of Andrew and Ryan; dear daughter of Joseph V. and Anna (both deceased); dearest sister of Joanne Schmieding and Charles Vondrasek (deceased).  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE...

Darlene P Smalcer

Darlene P Smalcer

Sep 24, 2017

DARLENE P. SMALCER, (nee Wallace), age 72.  Beloved wife of the late Julius; loving mother of Barbara Yarmesch (Jeff), Wilfred Seymour, Jr. (deceased) and Marilyn Knapik (Dennis); cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of five; dear sister of Robert, Alfred, Dennis (deceased) and William Wallace (deceased), Mary Joy Esquivel and Paula Sue Glicki.  Friends may call at...

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