Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
JEROME J. “JERRY” HODAR, age 81, beloved husband of the late Kathleen T. “Kay” (nee Sweeney); loving father of Maureen Wlodarczyk (Brian), Thomas (Elizabeth), Mark, and Katsie O’Neill (Scott); dear grandfather of Brian, John, Jerome, Joseph, Patrick, Maira, and Scotty; brother of Leonard (Ruthann); son of the late Frances (nee Berila) and Joseph; brother-in-law of Emmett Robert Sweeney (deceased), Maureen Sweeney (deceased), Patrick Sweeney (Emily) and Sheila Mohan (John, deceased); uncle and great-uncle of many. Jerry retired as vice president from Kaufman Container. He was a proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School, John Carroll and Case Western Reserve University. U.S. Army veteran. Passed away May 31, 2020. Funeral Mass Saturday, June 27, St. Colman Church (2027 W. 65th St., Cleveland 44102) at 11 A.M. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Avon, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Colman Catholic Church.
THE FUNERAL MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOMES FACEBOOK PAGE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, FOR THOSE WHO MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE ATTENDING THE MASS BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Read MoreSo sorry for your loss. The Hodar and Ruck families always seemed much closer than cousins, especially since the Ruck family moved from Cleveland to Elyria in the 1950's. They were always at every first communion, graduation, and wedding. Jerry and Kay always had such genuine smiles when you would see them. Prayers for all of you at this difficult time.
John Reitz
June 29, 2020 | Elyria, OH | Family
The Lord's blessings to all the Hodar's, Berila's, Cook's cousins and families. So many wonderful memories of our family get togethers.
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Richard Berila
June 27, 2020 | Westlake, OH | Family
I first met Jerry in 1961 when we were both US Army second lieutenants living in the BOQ, South Post, Fort Meyer, VA.
Our friendship started there and continued to the present. Kay and my fiance, now wife, met during that time when the two of them visited us for a weekend. Over the years, the four of us met a few times, either in Cleveland orBaltimore. But without visits, Jerry's and my relationship continued with frequent phone calls. I will miss him very much. He was a dear...
Bob Stankard
June 26, 2020 | Arnold, MD | Friend
Sweeney family,
Your Dad was a prince of a man! I was actively involved with your wonderful Mom and Dad @St Pats Renewal program. Your family is in my prayers For your loss . God Bless
Mary jo Andolsen-Dore
Mary Dore
June 21, 2020 | Avon Lake, OH | Friend
Jerry, Ric BreJ, Mike. Bernatowich were the Ridge Road/Old Brooklynn mafia that allowed a son of the southeast like me into their inner sanctum at JCU. We brown baggers stuck together thru four years and then went separate ways out of ROTC to posting in the military. He was one of the most upbeat, honest and gentlemanly person I ever knew. Jerry was one of the groomsmen in my wedding and then we lost touch. One of my regrets is that I never sought to get in touch with him over the years. ...
Jim Valvoda
June 19, 2020 | Classmate
Maureen, Tom, Mark and Katsie,
I was heartbroken to hear about Jerry. He was a true mentor to me and I have years and years of wonderful memories of your Dad. Loved him. I'm so sorry for all of you, but I take comfort knowing he is back with his 'bride'. I loved how he always called Kay that. My deepest sympathy to all of you. He loved his family more than anything in this world.
Terri
Theree Melick
June 19, 2020 | Twinsburg, OH | Friend
Dear Lenny
My sympathy to you and RuthAnn on the loss of your brother Jerry.
FRANCINE MAKUH
June 19, 2020 | BROOKLYN HTS, OH | Family
Our sincere condolences, Jerry was always such a gentleman. Jerry and Kay are together again. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat and Sharon Hayes
June 11, 2020 | Strongsville, OH | Friend
Our condolences. Cherish the memories.
Michael and Marilyn Ivers
June 09, 2020 | Broadview Heights, OH
