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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.

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...

Kathleen A Shupe

Kathleen A Shupe

Dec 8, 2025

KATHLEEN ANN SHUPE, nee Rollins, age 76, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2025, at her home surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.

Born with a generous heart and a quiet strength, Kathleen devoted her life to the people she loved. She shared a beautiful marriage of 50 years with...

Laverne A Oglio

Laverne A Oglio

Nov 26, 2025

LaVERNE A. OGLIO , (nee Kutis), age 87.  Beloved wife of the late Marino; loving mother of Richard (Barbara), Lori Kincaid-Wimer (Jay), and Diane; cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of nine; dear sister of Patricia Newrones (Phil).  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS., for...

Maria Kuharich

Maria Kuharich

Nov 25, 2025

MARIA KUHARICH , age 94, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1931 in Slovenia. Maria immigrated to the United States in 1965, settling in the Collinwood area of Cleveland, before moving to Euclid and then to Willoughby Hills in 1978.

Maria loved to cook and bake traditional Slovenian...

Jerry L Taylor

Jerry L Taylor

Nov 24, 2025

JERRY L. TAYLOR , age 79.  Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Seneski); loving father of Lisa Lesko (Dan), Keri Wiley (Scott), and Christine Wyland (Mike); cherished grandfather of Kobe and Bradyn Wiley and Eddie and Joe Wyland; dear brother of two brothers and one sister, all deceased.  US Army Veteran serving two years in Alaska.  Jerry worked...

Joseph J. Humel

Joseph J. Humel

Nov 17, 2025

Dr. JOSEPH J. HUMEL , age 91.  Beloved husband of Patricia (née Oden); devoted father of Hollis (John) Corp and Gary; loving grandfather of Jonathan (Tori) Corp and Jordan (Maggie) Corp; cherished great-grandfather of Myles, Wyatt and Harrison Corp.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Pauline (née Eppich) Humel and his...

Dorothy A. Szubski

Dorothy A. Szubski

Nov 12, 2025

DOROTHY A. SZUBSKI, (nee Szustak) passed away peacefully at age 97 surrounded by her family on November 12, 2025. Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Carl Szubski; loving mother of Grace, David (Kathy), and Diane Duryea (Phillip); cherished grandmother of Maria Szubski, Ryan Murphy (Abby Nenna), Kathleen Murphy (Steven Richmond), Rachael Rose (Paxton), Luke Duryea...

Barbara L Witkiewicz

Barbara L Witkiewicz

Nov 8, 2025

BARBARA L. WITKIEWICZ , was born in Cleveland, OH, resided in Morton Grove, IL, and passed away peacefully at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Barbara is survived by her brother, Raymond Witkiewicz, of Cleveland, OH, (Roxine), and their 3 daughters, Christine Barlow (Brad), Stacy Woodward (Stephen), and Wendy Brunet, and grandchildren, Melia, Jake, Devyn, and...

Johnnie E Mccune

Johnnie E Mccune

Nov 8, 2025

JOHNNIE E. McCUNE , age 68.  Former spouse of Patricia Weber; beloved father of Carla Gardjulis (Robert) and Johnnie Jr. (deceased); loving grandfather of Cierra Valle and Audriana Caraballo; cherished son of Audrey and Dewey Jordan (both deceased); dear brother of James and Calvin (both deceased); and his dog, Buster.  Friends may call at LATEK &...

Janice L Patsolic

Janice L Patsolic

Nov 4, 2025

JANICE L. PATSOLIC , (nee Malicki), age 83.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband Mitch; parents Helen and Joseph Malicki; and brothers Tim Malicki and Tom Malicki (Marilyn).  Survived by son Scott (Kris); son Shawn (Kathy) and his daughters Samantha, Sabrina, Hannah, and Olivia; son Ryan and his son Jack; sister Jill Fry; brother Ted Malicki...

Andy Louis Tarr Sr.

Andy Louis Tarr Sr.

Nov 1, 2025

ANDY LOUIS TARR SR. went to be with our Lord on November 1 to embrace his parents Louis and Theresa Tarr. He is survived by two children, Andrew Notturniano (Nicholas Notturniano) and Apryl Tarr (Brad Calta), grandchildren Bradley and Jadyn Calta, nephew Robert Griffith (Jessica Griffith), nieces Melissa Griffith, Janelle Griffith, Emily Humpal (Michael Humpal), and Tia...

James H. Weist

James H. Weist

Oct 27, 2025

JAMES H. WEIST , age 69. Beloved husband of Deborah; devoted father of James (Ashley Rouhonen) and Sarah James (Blayne); adored Papa of Shayne and Evelyn. He was a loving brother to Cathy Shutack, John Weist (Lisa), Howard Weist, and Dona Milicia (John). He was also a cherished brother-in-law to Pattie Mareda (Bob) and Bob Mareda (Robin)....

Rose Marie Lapka

Rose Marie Lapka

Oct 23, 2025

ROSE MARIE LAPKA , (nee DiPietro), age 80.  Beloved wife of Edward C.; loving mother of Lisa Lapka (Patrick Potopsky), Michele Ray (Paul), and Michael Lapka; dear sister of Laverne Janas (Sonny) (both deceased).  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 7906 BROADVIEW RD. (corner of Broadview and Sprague Rds.) ...

Kia Sonata Parks

Kia Sonata Parks

Oct 21, 2025

KIA SONATA PARKS, (nee Grant), age 56, of Parma, Ohio, left this world on October 21, 2025, surrounded in love with her family by her side. Born on February 23, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio, Kia is the daughter of Edward and Barbara Grant.  She had a way of making people feel at ease, like they'd known her forever, and...

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