Obituaries

Wasyl "Billy" Rajca

Wasyl "Billy" Rajca

Jun 29, 2019

WASYL M. RAJCA “Billy” age 65, passed away June 29, 2019. Beloved son of Wasyl (deceased) and Wira; dear brother of Olga Kuczeryn (Paul-deceased), Ihor, Martha Morales (Danny) and Vicky Howe (Michel); loving godfather of DJ; uncle of six; cherished nephew and cousin of many. Friends may call at the KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, MONDAY 6-8 P.M....

Joseph  Robert Fedash

Joseph Robert Fedash

Jun 22, 2019

JOSEPH R. FEDASH age 70, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Beloved father of Gina Wynn (James); cherished grandfather of Sofia and Alexander Wynn; dearest son of Pearl (nee Skicak) and Josaphat Fedash (both deceased); dear brother of Anna Marie and William (Patricia); uncle of Nicholas (deceased) and Danielle; cousin and friend of many. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA...

Alexander Nagy Jr.

Alexander Nagy Jr.

Jun 9, 2019

ALEXANDER NAGY JR. age 92, passed away peacefully June 9, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Helen Marie (nee Chipka); loving father of Cindy Fligiel (George), Susie Adams (Craig), Sandra Nagy, Sally Squire (Michael) and Sherri Stumpf (James); cherished grandfather of Missy, Michael, Mary, Matthew, Mandy, Steve, Alexis, Ashley, Mike, Noelle, Danny, Hannah, Alexander and great-grandfather of Preston, Parker, Vienna,...

Irene Stecura

Irene Stecura

May 29, 2019

IRENE STECURA (nee Prybeha) age 87, passed away May 29, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John Roman; dearest sister of Paraskevia Rudyj (Roman, deceased) in Canada; dear aunt, great aunt and friend of many; survived by many family and friends in Ukraine. Friends may call at the KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, SUNDAY...

Chrystja Leszczynsky

Chrystja Leszczynsky

May 22, 2019

CHRYSTJA LESZCZYNSKY (nee Fedorak) age 69, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Beloved wife of Ihor for over 46 years; loving mother of Nadia Sajovie (Patrick) and Nicholas; cherished “Oma” of Sonia and Patrick Sajovie; devoted daughter of the late Marianna (nee Koenen) and Stefan Fedorak; cousin of Sylvia Milobratovich (Steve) and many family members in Germany and Ukraine....

Lydia E. Bluj

Lydia E. Bluj

May 4, 2019

LYDIA E. BLUJ (nee Edinger) age 86, passed away peacefully May 4, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Mykola “Nick”; loving mother of Daniela “Donna” (Norbert Vaitekunas) and Nicholas; dearest sister of Anneliese Jaremko (Carl) and Christa; dear sister-in-law of Erie; dear aunt of Richard Jaremko (Rose Mary) and beloved friend of many. Friends may call at the KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL...

Anna T. Stropkay

Anna T. Stropkay

May 1, 2019

ANNA T. STROPKAY, age 86, passed away May 1, 2019. Beloved daughter of Paul and Veronica (both deceased); loving sister of Agnes J., John T. Stropki (Pauline) (both deceased), Joseph F. Stropki (deceased), Mary A. (deceased) and Margaret M. Pasciak (deceased) (Frank J.); dear aunt of Janet Wiece (Robert), Richard Stropki, Susan Moynihan (Joseph), Cathy Pasciak, Dan Pasciak, Joan Stys...

Helen Mary  Martanovic

Helen Mary Martanovic

Apr 27, 2019

HELEN MARY MARTANOVIC (nee Sevcik) age 95, passed away peacefully April 27, 2019. Beloved wife of John (deceased); loving mother of John (Kay-deceased) and Diane Hampton (deceased); cherished grandmother of Kimberly Nash (Gerry), Ronald Boehnlein (deceased), John Martanovic , Eric Martanovic (Iris) and great-grandmother of five; dearest sister of Bessie Pobuda (Jerry) and Frank Sevcik (Inez) (all deceased). Friends may...

Andrew Pindor

Andrew Pindor

Apr 25, 2019

ANDREW PINDOR age 91, passed away peacefully, April 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Aleksandra (nee Polonski); loving father of Kenneth, Gary, Danny and Randy (Julie); cherished grandfather of Danielle, Kyle, Andrew, Michael, Kasaundra and Karuso; dearest brother of Walter, Steven and Helen (all deceased); uncle, great-uncle and dear friend of many. U.S. Army Veteran. Andrew retired from NASA with over...

Mary Malen

Mary Malen

Apr 13, 2019

MARY MALEN age 93, passed away peacefully April 13, 2019. Beloved wife of John for over 67 years; loving mother of Irene Terry (David) and Raymond (Christine); cherished grandmother of Andrew Hren, Sonia Hren, Christoper Malen, Matthew Malen and Ashleigh Malen; great-grandmother of Marianna Hren and Andrew Hren. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Anders for his professional care and compassion....

Eugenia Dowych Rapij

Eugenia Dowych Rapij

Mar 24, 2019

EUGENIA DOWYCH RAPIJ (nee Struk) age 90, passed away March 24, 2019. Beloved wife of Don Dowych and Steve Rapij (both deceased); loving mother of Marta Ockuly and Irene Blatnica (Glenn); cherished grandmother of Steven, Sarah, Emily, David and great-grandmother of Kimberly, Madelyn, Austin, Miley, Logan, Ava and Hudson; dearest sister of Emilia Melen. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA...

William M. Roch

William M. Roch

Mar 23, 2019

WILLIAM M. ROCH “BILL” age 81, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Carkhuff); loving father of Rachelle Shanahan (Richard), Michael (Melissa) and Kevin; dear stepfather of Angela (Keith), Gerri (David), Kimberly (Eric), Joanna (Matthew) and Nicole (Allan); cherished grandfather of Faith, Lily and step-grandfather and step great-grandfather of many; dearest brother of Jack, Tom, Kathy...

Nadine Yvonne Bajorek

Nadine Yvonne Bajorek

Mar 19, 2019

NADINE Y. BAJOREK (nee Suquart) age 96, passed away peacefully March 19, 2019. Beloved wife of Benjamin (deceased); loving mother of Shirley Zabaneh (Hani, deceased) and Larry McBride (deceased); cherished grandmother of Sean (Adam), Marc, Justin (Chloe) and Adrian; dearest great-grandmother of Max. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, SATUDAY, MARCH 23 FROM 9-10...

Michael Stecura

Michael Stecura

Mar 11, 2019

MICHAEL STECURA age 89, passed away peacefully March 11, 2019. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Yurkiw); dearest brother of Dr. Stephan, John (deceased) (Irene) and Jerry (Barbara) (both deceased); dear uncle of Richard and John. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, WEDNESDAY 5-8 P.M. PARASTAS 5:30 P.M. Funeral Liturgy Thursday, March 14 at St....

Anastasia Maria Pelz

Anastasia Maria Pelz

Mar 9, 2019

ANASTASIA MARIA PELZ age 21, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 9, 2019. Precious daughter of Larry and Nadia; loving sister of Larry, Cindy Butler (Vernon) and Orest Rebets (deceased); she was a loving granddaughter (grandparents all deceased); niece of many aunts, uncles and cousins in Ukraine, Canada and the United States. Anastasia’s heart will continue to beat on because of...

Nicolas Peskar

Nicolas Peskar

Mar 7, 2019

NICOLAS PESKAR age 72, passed away March 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Hren); dear father of Maria Rostedt (Mike), Kristina Nakoneczny (Nick) and Nadia Kogeler (Alex); loving grandfather of Mikey, Kristina, Nicholas, Lilia, Sam, Thomas, Calvin and Silas; dearest son of Jaroslawa and Joseph (deceased); brother of Lidia (deceased). In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to...

Rudolph Diaczun

Rudolph Diaczun

Mar 3, 2019

RUDOLPH DIACZUN age 93, passed away peacefully March 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Coad) for over 71 years; loving father of David (Sheila) and Judith; cherished grandfather of Erin, Kimberly McDonald (David), Christopher (Megan) and great-grandfather of Joseph and Madelyn; dearest brother of Daniel Dyson (Irene) and William Dyson (deceased). US Navy Veteran WWII. Friends may call at...

Herbert Cyril Elkins

Herbert Cyril Elkins

Feb 28, 2019

HERBERT CYRIL ELKINS, age 90, passed away February 28, 2019. He was the much beloved husband of Georgia Elkins, his wife of 65 years who survives him. Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Leota Scripter Elkins, his brothers Eugene and Keith; sisters Ruby, Evelyn and Bonnie; foster brother Cline Bates. He is preceded in death by...

Leon Usyk

Leon Usyk

Feb 21, 2019

LEON USYK age 71, passed away February 21, 2019. Beloved companion of Wanda for over 16 years; precious son of the late John “Ivan” and Lydia (nee Maslowa); loving father of John “Jack” Costo Jr. (Rosemarie), Leon “L.J.” (Lauren) and Amanda Mey (Eric); cherished grandfather of Shelby, Markus and Lily; dearest brother of Nina Koly (Gary) and John (deceased); dear...

Anthony John Zubec

Anthony John Zubec

Feb 18, 2019

Celebration of Life Service to be announced at a later date.