Obituaries

Mary Pancak

Mary Pancak

Nov 18, 2018

MARY PANCAK age 92, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late John and Julia (nee Honak); dearest sister of the late John and Lorraine; cherished aunt of Martha Roessler (Paul), Kimberley Cocke (Patrick), Kathy Seager (Andrew) and great-aunt and friend of many. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, TUESDAY 5-7...

Walter Jagniszczak

Walter Jagniszczak

Nov 9, 2018

WALTER JAGNISZCZAK age 90, passed away November 9, 2018. Beloved husband of Genia (nee Hrywniak) for over 52 years; loving father of Christine Engelman (Tim) and Irene Gielink (Robert); cherished grandfather of Zackery, Andrew, Adam, Amanda and Alex; dearest brother of John (Kazia), Anna Danko (Mike) and two brothers (all deceased). Friends may call at the KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677...

Helen Balij

Helen Balij

Nov 1, 2018

HELEN BALIJ (nee Paluk) age 93, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Sun City, Arizona. Beloved wife of of the late Stefan; loving mother of Stefan “Mike”; dearest sister of John Paluk (deceased); cherished friend of many. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, THURSDAY, NOVENBER 8, 5-7 P.M. PARASTAS 6 P.M. Funeral Liturgy...

Mary Ann Morgan

Mary Ann Morgan

Oct 27, 2018

MARY ANN MORGAN (nee Sawczak) age 62, passed away October 27, 2018. Beloved daughter of Michael and Helena (nee Babich) Sawczak (both deceased); loving mother of Mark; dearest sister of Michael (Mary) “Joanne” Sawczak; aunt, great-aunt and a friend of many. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 5-8 P.M....

Lydia Usyk

Lydia Usyk

Oct 27, 2018

LYDIA USYK age 95, passed away October 27, 2018. Beloved wife of John “Ivan” (deceased); dear mother of Leon (Wanda), Nina Koly (Gary) and John (deceased); loving grandmother of L.J., Amanda, Jack, Josiah, Katrina, Tabitha, Cynthia, Matteo, Vanessa and Tony (deceased). Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, MONDAY 5-7 P.M. Funeral Service at the...

Andriy Kipran

Andriy Kipran

Oct 8, 2018

ANDRIY KIPRAN age 38, passed away October 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Svitlana; loving father of Vitaliy; dear son of Boris and Maria Kipran (fiancé- Mark Canna); dearest brother of Jenya Kipran; dear nephew of Oleg Kipran. PLEASE NOTE: Friends may call at HOLY TRINITY UKRAINIAN AUTOCEPHALOUS ORTHODOX CHURCH, 9672 STATE RD., NORTH ROYALTON, THURSDAY 7-10 P.M. PARASTAS 8 P.M....

Stephen Zenczak

Stephen Zenczak

Oct 7, 2018

STEPHEN ZENCZAK died on October 7, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene; his daughters Barbara Belovich (Robert), Christine Connor (Bill) and sons Gregory (Mary), Stephen J. (Patricia) and Daniel (deceased) (Olga); his brothers John (Mary) (both deceased), Taras (Nina) and sister Patricia Krutyholowa (Walter-deceased); he leaves 13 granddaughters, one grandson and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Zenczak...

Alex Gregory Sterba

Alex Gregory Sterba

Oct 2, 2018

ALEX G. STERBA age 28, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Loving son of Ken (deceased) and Joanne (nee Olenchuk) Higginbotham (John); dearest brother of Katie Lewis (James) and step-brother of Kelly Bamm (Todd) and Kristy Ripple; dear grandson of John and Alice Olenchuk and Harry and Viola Sterba (both deceased); loving uncle, nephew and friend of many. Friends...

Franziska Risnyk

Franziska Risnyk

Sep 28, 2018

FRANZISKA RISNYK age 95, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Teodor; dearest sister of Martina Zimmermann and the following deceased: Konrad Steer, Arnulf Steer and Josefa Kolodij; dear aunt of Christina Kolodij and Pawlo Kolodij; survived by many nieces and nephews in both Germany and Canada. Funeral Service Tuesday, October 2 at St. Andrew Ukrainian...

George Rudy

George Rudy

Sep 18, 2018

GEORGE RUDY age 64, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Zaluckyj); loving father of Mark (deceased); devoted son of Nina (nee Dichtjarow) and Petro (deceased); dearest brother of Peter and Nicholas (deceased); dear brother-in-law of Stephanie Guess (John) and Helen Zaluckyj; dear son-in-law of Maria and Osyp (deceased) Zaluckyj; uncle and dear friend of...

Michelle Schidowka

Michelle Schidowka

Sep 10, 2018

MICHELLE SCHIDOWKA (nee Bycko) age 41, passed away peacefully September 10, 2018. Beloved wife of Nicholas; loving mother of Alexander and Sophia; devoted daughter of Bohdan and Irene (nee Terkala) Bycko; dearest sister of Michael Bycko (Lynn); dear daughter-in-law of Nick and Vera (nee Symonenko) Schidowka; granddaughter of Bronislawa and Walerian (deceased) Lapiejko; dear niece of Barbara, Helena and Peter;...

Helen J. Koehler

Helen J. Koehler

Sep 7, 2018

HELEN J. KOEHLER (nee Steppke) age 95, passed away September 7, 2018. Beloved wife of Leonard (deceased); dear mother of Linda Barniak (deceased) (Robert), James, Daniel (Margaret), Susan Moss (Terrence - deceased) and Heidi Sabo (David). loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 24; dearest sister of Herman Steppke (deceased), Carol German (deceased) and Mimi Gacek. Friends may call at...

William P. Lengyel

William P. Lengyel

Sep 4, 2018

WILLIAM P. LENGYEL age 86, passed away September 4, 2018. Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Wiemels); dear father of Kelly Voracek (Keith); loving grandfather of Steven Jagniszczak and Noah and Austin Voracek; dearest brother of Betty Reagle (deceased), Margaret Sherlock and Sandra Satullo. U.S. Army Veteran – Korea. William loved fishing, hunting and hot-rods. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA...

James Robert Gibbons

James Robert Gibbons

Aug 30, 2018

JAMES ROBERT GIBBONS age 87, passed away Thursdsay, August 30, 2018. Beloved husband of Pauline (nee Snow); loving father of James and Nancy; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2 FROM 5-7 P.M. (PLEASE NOTE!) PRAYER SERVICE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5 AT THE FUNERAL HOME AT 9:30 A.M. FOLLOWED...

Helen Pukach

Helen Pukach

Aug 23, 2018

HELEN PUKACH (nee Rupuzynsky) age 102, passed away peacefully, August 23, 2018. Beloved wife of Michael (deceased); loving mother of Gerald (deceased) (wife Donna) and Daniel (Sandra); cherished grandmother of Michelle Verdile, Kristine Brown, Sheri McGraw and Lisa Greeney; great-grandmother of six and great-great-grandmother of one; dearest sister of Joseph Repuzynsky (deceased); dear aunt and great aunt. Friends may call...

Linda Lou Paller

Linda Lou Paller

Aug 22, 2018

LINDA L. PALLER (nee Mirka) age 68, passed away peacefully August 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Craig N.; loving and devoted mother of Missy Peck (Tom) and Bradley; cherished “Nana” of Owen; loving daughter of the late Wilbert C. and Lois J. Mirka; dearest sister of Lori Mirka Prorok; aunt, great-aunt, cousin and beloved friend of many. Linda...

Jean Sammon

Jean Sammon

Aug 13, 2018

JEAN SAMMON age 85, passed away peacefully August 13, 2018. Beloved wife of Richard “Tweezer” for over 65 years; loving mother of Marybeth, Judy Tesar (Tom), Jimmy (Grace) and Richard (Jackie); cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of five; dearest sister of Joe Citino (Arline-deceased) and Mary Teresko (Bill) (both deceased.) Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677...

David  Brian Gaylock

David Brian Gaylock

Aug 5, 2018

DAVID B. GAYLOCK age 50, passed away August 5, 2018. Loving father of Matthew and Christopher; beloved son of Denny (deceased) and Janie (nee Carver) Huffman; dearest brother of Evelyn Schwieterman (Joe) and Lawrence Huffman (Renee). Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 10 at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, AT 7 P.M. VISITATION 4 P.M. UNTIL...

Florence Dorothy Koopman

Florence Dorothy Koopman

Jul 30, 2018

FLORENCE D. KOOPMAN (nee Goldowski) age 96, passed away peacefully Monday, July 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M.; loving mother of Joseph M. (deceased) (Mary Ann), Robert M. (Linda), Lucille Dudasch (Albert), Christine Urbancic (Michael), Michael R. (Libby Ann), Joyce A. Morgan (David), Mary E. Toth (Warren-deceased) and Jack; cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 24;...

Rita Marie Taddie

Rita Marie Taddie

Jul 25, 2018

RITA M. TADDIE (nee Bernard) age 93, passed away peacefully July 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Larry J.; loving mother of Dan (Ann), David (Karen), Kim (Gordon Mc Lachlan), Kathy Morris (Ed), Anne Snearly, Richard (Cathy) and Jean (John Precup); cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 13; dearest sister of Catherine Dunkle (Warren) (both deceased), Ruth Wise...