Obituaries
Sam Calamia
Sep 26, 2019
SAM CALAMIA , age 93, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Eleanor ( nee Mamanello, deceased) and Joanne (nee Brykailo) for over 37 years; loving father of Cathy Calamia-Downing (Margaret), Francine Kuzma (Mark), Patricia Figas (Gregory) and Gregory Gurka (Patricia). Proud Papa of Matthew (Antoinetia) and Nicholas Kuzma, Carly, Alexandra and Micaela Gurka and Zachary Figas;...
Adeline Frances Strmac
Sep 26, 2019
ADELINE F. STRMAC (nee Gancarz) age 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Jacob; loving mother of Mary Tannenbaum (Dick), John (Maureen), Jim (Lucy) and Nancy Fyffe (Bill); cherished grandmother of David Tannenbaum (Gina), Robert Tannenbaum, Carolyn Abrew (Alli) and great-grandmother of Ella, Emma, Kylie, Eva and Ryan; dearest sister of the late Stanley...
Alexandra Samocha
Sep 23, 2019
ALEXANDRA SAMOCHA (nee Fedchenko) age 86, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 23, 2019. Beloved wife of Ivan (deceased); loving mother of Olga Carey (Patrick), Helen Masa (Roger) and Tina Schram; cherished grandmother of Stephen, Mark, Alexandra and Michael; dearest sister of Wasyl Fedchenko (deceased) (Alexandra), Helen Floresku (Mykola, deceased) and Tina Boryczewski (Peter, deceased). Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA...
Raymond A. Riggs
Sep 13, 2019
RAYMOND A. RIGGS age 73, passed away peacefully Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Metzger) for over 48 years; loving father of Keith (Lena) and Lenora Blizzard (James IV); cherished grandfather of Arielle Engelking (Andrew), Aiden Haynes, Evan Riggs, Abigail Blizzard, Eva Riggs, Aria Blizzard and great-grandfather of Declan Edwards; dearest brother of Robert (deceased), Helene Preztak,...
Mary Louise Klenkar
Sep 7, 2019
MARY L. KLENKAR (BECKA) (nee GLIVA) age 80, passed away September 7, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert Becka and George Klenkar (both deceased); loving mother of Bob Becka (Carol), Rich Becka (Tina), Rosanne Wieczorek (Tom) and step-mother of Jim Klenkar (Belinda), Dan Klenkar (Carrie), Gina Bedell (Ted) and George Klenkar; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dearest sister of Patricia...
Albina Krzeminski
Sep 5, 2019
ALBINA KRZEMINSKI (nee Gurka) age 92, passed away September 5, 2019. Beloved wife of Anthony (deceased); dear mother of Karen Alcox (Michael) and Kevin (Lori); loving grandmother of Michael, Brett, Adam, Bree (Jeremy), Kevin and Jamie (Nathan) and great-grandmother of Tony; dearest sister of Florence Gurka and Richard Gurka (both deceased). In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to...
Carol A. Smykowski
Sep 1, 2019
CAROL A. SMYKOWSKI (nee Tutie) age 84, passed away peacefully September 1, 2019. Beloved wife of John G. for over 61 years; loving mother of Susan M., John P. (Diane, deceased), James S. (Katherine), Nancy A. Siba (Thomas) and Sandra G. Pilarczyk (Dale); cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of three; dearest sister of Rose Pozna (Edward, deceased) and Margaret...
Maria Rurycz
Aug 31, 2019
MARIA RURYCZ (nee Beniewchak) age 91, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2019. Beloved wife of Wasyl (deceased); loving mother of Michael (deceased), Julie Bradley (Robert) and Irene; cherished grandmother of Rachelle, Danielle, Christopher, Rob, Joe, Sarah and great-grandmother of Alex, Gabe, Andrew, Jacob, Nathanial, Evan, Isabella, Esmae, Anna and James. Friends may call at THE...
Mary J. Spreitzer
Aug 19, 2019
MARY J. SPREITZER age 91, passed away peacefully August 19, 2019. Beloved wife of August (deceased); dear mother of August (deceased); dearest sister of the following deceased: Ted Slapak, Charles Slapak (Natalie) and Anne Kozyk (Steve); cherished aunt of Stevan Kozyk (Janice), Lauren Lawrence (William), Dr. Christopher Slapak (Michael) and David Kozyk (Susan); great aunt and dear friend of many....
Irene Helen Hudak
Aug 16, 2019
IRENE H. HUDAK (nee Stacko) age 88, passed away peacefully August 16, 2019. Beloved wife of John J. (deceased); loving mother of twins Joseph and Francis (both deceased), Jeffrey, Matthew and Jonathan; cherished grandmother of Marguerite, Samantha and Allison; dearest sister of Rudolph Stacko (Irene-deceased) and Paul Stacko (deceased); dear aunt and friend of many. Friends may call at THE...
Margaret S. Kaczmarek
Aug 12, 2019
MARGARET S. KACZMAREK age 90, passed away August 12, 2019. Loving daughter of Frank and Stella (both deceased); dear sister of Frank Kasmarek (Lee) (both deceased); beloved aunt of Gayle Pickering (Keith), Chris Duxbury (Bill), Terri Perhach (Rob) and Michael Kasmarek (deceased); devoted great-aunt of 13 and great-great aunt of ten; dear cousin and friend of many. Friends may call...
Paul Kolesnycky
Aug 10, 2019
PAUL KOLESNYCKY age 97, passed away August 10, 2019. Beloved husband of Maria (deceased); loving father of Anna Robb (Michael) and Walter. Funeral Service Thursday, August 15 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral at 10 a.m. VISITATION IN CATHEDRAL FROM 9 A.M. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. Entombment Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St....
Brian Nicholas Esper
Aug 5, 2019
BRIAN N. ESPER age 73, passed away August 5, 2019. Devoted companion of Debbie for over 35 years; loving father of Tracy Hudelson, Jamie, Nikki Braun, Michael Decker, Robin, Crystal Bettinger (Josh), Kyle, Sarah Garcia (Jesse) and Holly (Holly); cherished “Papa” of 18; dearest brother of Sue Ellen Lindsey (nee Esper) (Larry); uncle, great uncle and dear friend of many....
Nazarii Kotys
Jul 26, 2019
NAZARII KOTYS age 29, passed away suddenly July 26, 2019. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, FRIDAY 5-9 P.M. PARASTAS 7 P.M. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 3 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, 9672 State Rd., N. Royalton. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Inurnment in Ukraine.
Anna Kilarsky
Jul 21, 2019
ANNA KILARSKY (nee Kurtiak) age 94, passed away July 21, 2019. Beloved wife of Michael (deceased); loving mother of Eugene (deceased) (Carol); Mary Hanycz (Roman) and Micheal (deceased) (Victoria); cherished grandmother of Michael and Andrew Hanycz and Gordan and Edward Kilarsky; dearest sister of three brothers and two sisters (all deceased). Friends may call at the KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677...
Maria Hisczak
Jul 17, 2019
MARIA HISCZAK (nee Danylewycz) age 72, passed away July 17, 2019. Beloved wife of Eugene; loving mother of Mark (Tara), Natalie and Nick (Shoni); cherished grandmother of Bodgie, Mila, Sawyer and Griffin; dearest sister of Bohdan “Pete” Danylewycz (Irene) and Stefan; dear aunt and friend of many. Friends may call at the KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, FRIDAY...
Marie M. Preston
Jul 5, 2019
MARIE M. PRESTON age 89, passed away July 5, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert (deceased) and Joseph Deighton (deceased); dear mother of Sheila Allen, Thomas Deighton, Terrence Deighton, Karen Rusin, Timothy Deighton and Casey Deighton; loving grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 29 and great-great-grandmother of 1; dearest sister of Mildred Kanz and John Rudd. In lieu of flowers the family...
Orion Michael Zarefoss
Jul 2, 2019
ORION MICHAEL ZAREFOSS age 15, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2019. Beloved son of Mark and Myroslawa; cherished brother of Oksana, Michael, Justina, Nadeya, Gregory (deceased), Mark and Jillian; adored grandson of Mychajlo and Stefania Zwarycz (both deceased) and George and Shirley Zarefoss (both deceased); sweet nephew of Ivan Zwarycz (deceased), Mary O. and Walter Skoropys, Irene and Ihor...
Dr. George V. Hodowanec
Jun 30, 2019
DR. GEORGE V. HODOWANEC age 83, passed away June 30, 2019. Beloved husband of Oksana (nee Stasiuk); loving father of Maria Bej (Dr. Mark), Paul (Ivanna) and Mark (Susan); cherished grandfather of Christopher and Katherine Bej, Sophia, Daniel and Alexia Hodowanec, Alexandra, Danielle, Nicholas and Christina Hodowanec. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, MONDAY...
Betty Lou Zelinsky
Jun 30, 2019
BETTY L. ZELINSKY age 74, passed away June 30, 2019. Beloved wife of Martin; loving mother of Robert Novotny (Beth), Marty (Cathie), Michelle Wilson (Robert) and Richard (deceased); cherished grandmother of eight; dearest sister of Joanne Fritz. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, FRIDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Mass of Christian burial Saturday, July...