Carol Renee Malensek

Carol Renee Malensek obituary, Geneva, OH

Carol Renee Malensek

Carol Malensek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services on Feb. 3, 2026.
Carol Renee (Etherton) Malensek, age 61, of Geneva, passed away on February 2nd, 2026, at her home after a long battle with COPD. Carol was born on June 8, 1964 in Richmond Heights, OH., to parents Charles and Charles Carol Etherton. Carol graduated from Chardon High School and soon after married her love, Ted Malensek on July 10th, 1982, in Chardon. Carol spent many years working in accounting and sales for Avery Dennison, House of LaRose, NEO Hospital, Punderson Manor, Carpet Mart of Ashtabula, Bilicic Busy Mart, BP Gas on Vrooman Rd, and QP Manufacturing in Chardon. Carol's greatest accomplishment in her life was her family. Spending time with her grandchildren gave her the most joy. She also really enjoyed baking, shopping, and watching TikTok. Carol is survived by her husband Ted, her beloved children, Crystal (Joe) Evans, Amanda Malensek, Theodore & Mary (Burless) Malensek. Also, by her cherished grandchildren, Dakota Malensek, Jarrett Evans, Landon Evans, Chaitin Davis, Elexis Evans, Ethan Evans, Gabriella Dodd, and Charlette Malensek. Carol also leaves behind her siblings, Charles "Buster" Etherton, Peggy "PJ" Etherton Teske, John W. Teske and her beloved dog Linus. She also leaves her cherished nieces and nephews behind, Drew & Tiffany (Teske) Gardner, Delilah Teske, Beau Gardner, Cora Gardner, and Maci Gardner. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Charles Carol Etherton, by her sister-in-law, Kathy Etherton, and by her nephews, John W. Teske III and Travis Teske, and also by her beloved fur baby Izzy. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, from 12-2:30pm, with a Funeral Service from 2:30pm-3pm, all at Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd., Geneva, OH., 44041. A Graveside Burial with her family & friends will take place on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 11:00am at Harpersfield Township Cemetery, please meet at cemetery. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements, 440-361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com

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Jill Stanley

February 7, 2026

Ted and family. Our sympathy to your loving wife, loving mom, sister, aunt, grandma, daughter and friend. Always remember her as a kind and generous human being.
May your family be at peace in days ahead and remember her for all the good she brought to the world.
God bless.
Todd and Jill Stanley

Thomas C Harvey

February 5, 2026

Carol was a incredibly Kind, Considerate, and Loving woman. The world just got a little Colder without her presence.

Cynthia Butler Carson (Cindy Butler)

February 4, 2026

Carol you were my next door neighbor and my friend from when we were 11 until you got married. I met you even before that, when my grandpa lived in the house that we eventually moved into and you were his next door neighbor. What a life we had growing up together. I never appreciated those days or you back then. You were a best friend for me and you had the kindest heart. I never felt alone when you and your sweet Mama were there. Thank you for the friendship all of those years. I didn´t deserve a friend as beautiful as you. I will never forget our many happy days and hours spent together singing, practicing dance routines, walking around the block just talking. I still remember the dance we choreographed to "Rich Girl" in my bedroom one weekend. We thought we were so good. And we were, Carol. Thank you for being my friend. I will never forget you.

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