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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.

Samuel D. Lake

Samuel D. Lake

Jun 5, 2016

SAMUEL D. LAKE, age 41. Beloved husband of Jennifer L. (nee Green), loving father of Emily and Eli; cherished son of Selem and Juanita (both deceased); dear brother of many. Friends are asked to meet at THE ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH, 9403 GARFIELD BLVD., FRIDAY, JUNE 10 for VISITATION 1-2 PM, followed by services at 2 PM. Interment Riverside Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS...

Richard J. Skala

Richard J. Skala

Jun 5, 2016

RICHARD J. SKALA, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Catherine I. (nee Chick); loving father of Donna M., Carol A. Juchnowski (Joseph), and Jerome R.; cherished brother of the late Ruth Cercek. U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Friends are asked to meet at St. Therese Church, corner of E. 105th St. and Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., THURSDAY, JUNE 9...

Daniel Simonik

Daniel Simonik

Jun 1, 2016

DANIEL SIMONIK, age 68. Beloved husband of Theresa M. (nee Nechvatal); cherished son of Stephen and Margaret (nee Snelly) (both deceased); loving brother of Stephen Jr., Emily Franko and the following deceased: Jennie Berry, Robert and William; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. US Army Veteran of Vietnam Era. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE...

Virginia B. Svoboda

Virginia B. Svoboda

May 31, 2016

VIRGINIA B. SVOBODA, (nee Daedlow), age 86. Beloved wife of Edward J.; loving mother of Karen Crawford (John), Cathleen Manocchio and Linda Svoboda; cherished grandmother of Michael Manocchio; dear daughter of Frances Pines (deceased). Family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, 44110. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL...

Helen Drnak

Helen Drnak

May 29, 2016

HELEN DRNAK (nee Shernigo), age 96. Beloved wife of the late Emil; loving mother of Carol Marhevka (Gregory) and Geraldine; cherished grandmother of Charles Marhevka (Alyssa), Kristina Carberry (Kevin), Thomas Marhevka, Nicole, and many grand-dogs and cats; dear sister and aunt. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD., where services will be...

Candace A. Tinney

Candace A. Tinney

May 27, 2016

Candace A. Tinney, age 64. Beloved wife of Conice. Private family services.

Norbert J Kraszewski

Norbert J Kraszewski

May 26, 2016

Norbert J Kraszewski, 86, entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Marianne (nee Pluta); loving father of Jack, Christopher and Monica; cherished grandfather of Justin and Caroline and great-grandfather of Charlotte Jones. Was born in Derzow, Poland and immigrated to the US in the 1950's via the US Army. He was 82nd Airborne. Attended...

Jeanne M. Cramer

Jeanne M. Cramer

May 26, 2016

JEANNE M. CRAMER, (nee Koller), age 68. Beloved wife of Dennis C.; loving mother of Chad (Patti) and Matthew (Alyssa); cherished grandmother of Simon and Jacob; beloved daughter of Norman and Ada Koller (both deceased); dear sister of Kathy Koller. Family suggests contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society c/o Ohio Buckeye, 6155 Rockside Rd., Suite 202, Independence, 44131. Friends...

Ronald A. Kolenc

Ronald A. Kolenc

May 25, 2016

RONALD A. KOLENC, age 80. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Zerechak); loving father of Dave (Joan) and Kevin; cherished grandfather of Brandi Yackee (Paul), and great-grandfather of Hope Elizabeth; dear brother of Louis Jr. (deceased), Joseph (Barbara), and Carolyn Monreal (Richard). US Army Veteran. Family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, 44110 or...

Joan D. Kalinowski

Joan D. Kalinowski

May 24, 2016

JOAN D. KALINOWSKI, (nee Stedronsky), age 87. Beloved wife of the late Raymond F.; loving mother of Ravella R. Gordyan (Theodore L.-deceased) and Linda J. Murawski; cherished grandmother of Jennifer L. Tyger, Michael D. Murawski, Christine M. Sahman (Elvis), Michelle A. Ulvila (Bill) and Daniel J. Gordyan (Cassandra); dear great-grandmother of Jackson and Joshua Tyger; devoted sister of Viola Drdek...

Alfred S. Levay

Alfred S. Levay

May 18, 2016

ALFRED S. LEVAY, age 87. Beloved husband of Betty R. (nee Greenoe); loving father of Andrew (Barbara) and Maryann Levay; cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of ten; loving son and brother. PLEASE MEET AT ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH, 1200 W. Sprague Rd., Parma, on Monday, May 23, for a VISITATION at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial...

Linda M Kozey

Linda M Kozey

May 18, 2016

LINDA M. KOZEY, (nee Dean). Beloved wife and best friend of Jim for 48 years; loving mother of Jason and Jeffrey (Brandi Marie); cherished grandmother of Andrew, Anthony, Brody, Adriana and Griffin; devoted daughter of Lloyd and Theresa (both deceased) and step-daughter of Mary Ann Dean; cherished daughter-in-law of Edward and Ann Marie Kozey (both deceased) and sister-in-law of Edward...

John C. Maynard

John C. Maynard

May 17, 2016

JOHN C. MAYNARD, age 76. Beloved husband of Judy; loving father of Jean Potter (Michael) and Wendy Vazquez (Joseph); cherished grandfather of Joseph (Kelly), Jesseca, Samantha, Sarah, Catherine and Bradley; dear brother of Kathleen and cousin of Robert Maynard (Aggie). Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY ROAD, where services will be held...

Elaine Jakubecz

Elaine Jakubecz

May 5, 2016

ELAINE M. JAKUBECZ, (nee Zeman), age 76. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J.; loving mother of Lawrence, Raymond Jr. (Linda), Steven (Michele), and Jason; cherished grandmother of Ashley, Christopher, Devon, Alexa, Kaylee, Sarah and Samantha, and great-grandmother of Gracynn and Skylar; dear sister of Wilma, Roy and George (deceased). Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE...

Bernice R. O'Mailia

Bernice R. O'Mailia

May 3, 2016

BERNICE R. O'MAILIA, (nee Murphy), age 99. Beloved wife of the late Charles F.; loving mother of William (Barbara), Kathleen Belsito (Vince – deceased), Miles (Janice), and Thomas (deceased); cherished grandmother of Monica Pagels, Meggin Rowley (Craig), Glen Glazewski, Devan Mathias (Ethan) and Everett, and great-grandmother of Mackenzie and Evan Pagels and Pepper Grace Rowley. In lieu of flowers, family...

Delores E. Bellis

Delores E. Bellis

May 1, 2016

DELORES E. BELLIS, (nee Faehnrich), age 87. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E.; loving mother of Diane, Gregory (Kathryn), and Kim Conway (Barry); cherished grandmother of Christopher and Bradley Bellis, and Aedan, Fiona, and Liam Conway; dear sister of the following deceased: Edward (Lucille - deceased), Harold (Jean – deceased), Mildred Brant (Richard – deceased), Eugene (Gloria – deceased),...

Ernest J. Malicki

Ernest J. Malicki

Apr 25, 2016

ERNEST J. MALICKI, age 94. Beloved husband of the late Mary "Mae" (nee Wendolowski); loving father of Janice Jablonski, Donna Kalabon and William J. (Darlene); cherished grandfather of Melissa, Melanie, Michelle, Derek, and Madeline; dear brother of Leonard Ciesla and Clarence Malicki (both deceased). US Marine Corps Veteran of WW II. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN...

Frank E. Dropik

Frank E. Dropik

Apr 22, 2016

FRANK E. DROPIK, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Leona (nee Sadowski); loving brother of Tom (Lillian), Betty Shultz (Harry-deceased), Joseph (deceased) (Carolyn) and the following deceased: Pete (Mabel), Charles, Florence Andrew (William), Michael (Margaret) and Andrew; dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of many. Family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, 44110....

Lucy A. Martin

Lucy A. Martin

Apr 21, 2016

LUCY A. MARTIN, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Harold D.; loving mother of Donnato Laurenzi (deceased), Jacqueline Brown (Gary), Harold Jr., Joseph (Susan) and Consetta Wilcox (Virgil); cherished grandmother of 11 great-grandmother of 25; dear sister of the following deceased: Rose Moody, Paul Ferentine, Irene Masi, Mary Kregrosky and Anthony Ferentine. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI,...

Jane V. Zydowicz

Jane V. Zydowicz

Apr 19, 2016

JANE V. ZYDOWICZ, (nee Strzelecki). Beloved wife of the late Alphonse; loving mother of Daniel M.D. (Maddi), Dale, George (deceased) (Lisa) and Grace Merecicky (Anthony); cherished grandmother of Mark, Sara D.O., Nora, Lianne, Alan and Lindsay; dear sister of the following deceased: Stella, Leonard, Chester and Wanda. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640...

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