Photo courtesy of Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence
Independence, Ohio
Sep 28, 1927 – May 14, 2024
Katherine Strobel (nee Betsa) age 96, passed away May 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Joe) Strobel. Dear mother of Gary Braun. Loving grandmother to Kali. Loving daughter to the late Michael and Catherine Betsa (nee Lazeration). Loving sister to 12 brothers and sisters. Godmother to George Weiss and wonderful aunt to Evette Monestro, and Kathy Stallings. Katherine will be remembered by friends and family with joy and kindness and for her fantastic stuffed cabbage.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. with 7:30 p.m. Parastas Service at FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 7076 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131. Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. proceeded by Prayers at 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, 8111 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) Interment All Saints Cemetery.
Read MoreKathy was a dear friend of my late grandmother Anne Beck. She was such a kind and caring woman. I feel blessed to have known her. As I made my pierogis the other day, I was thinking of Kathy. She said never throw out the dough scraps as that was her favorite treat when her mom made pierogi.
Joy Swierk
January 04, 2025 | Rochester, NY | Friend
I admired Kathy for her kindred spirit and her energy. She was a helpful volunteer at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, wearing heels to every event! We had many beautiful conversations in which I shall treasure. Rest in the loving arms of Our Savior, Kathy and may your memory be eternal. I will miss you until we meet again
Marie DeCapua Ihnat
May 20, 2024 | Friend
A beautiful, classy, faith-filled woman. Eternal Memory.
May 19, 2024
Kathy became my best friend after I sold her house on Vincent Dr. She would call me every time a neighbor was ready to move to give me a heads up. I will surely miss her calls and her friendship (her Slovak friend). Carol Thomas
Carol Thomas
May 18, 2024 | Friend
We became friends while she was a greeter at St Joseph's Church. She asked me if I was a good realtor and I told her I thought I was and she wanted me to sell her house so I did and we bought her beautiful Custer home. I always think of her fondly.
Lea Varner
May 18, 2024
I loved the phone calls from Aunt Kathy these last few years, always cheerful. Will miss her a lot
Cindy Wagoner kittle
May 16, 2024 | Family
Dearest Kathy, you always seemed to amaze me with everything you did. You were always so thoughtful in so many ways. I will miss you. You were a dear friend to my mom and family. RIP Pretty Lady!
Roseann Roberts
May 16, 2024 | Independence, OH | Friend
Oh my dear Kathy how I will miss talking to you. You always were the classiest lady at St Joe’s and I loved you for your compassion for your church and your fiery spirit. I wish miss you - RIP lovely lady. Eternal Memory ☦
Jean Karaffa
May 15, 2024 | Strongsville, OH | Friend
