DANIEL "JOHN" KOBALLA

DANIEL "JOHN" KOBALLA obituary, Cleveland, OH

DANIEL "JOHN" KOBALLA

DANIEL "JOHN" KOBALLA Obituary

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DANIEL J. KOBALLA “JOHN”, age 72; beloved husband and friend of Loretta (nee Geraci); loving father of Palmina Piscitello, Andrew Kornes, Daniel Koballa, Jr., Diana Ziesler (Bourgault), Bradley Koballa and John Koballa O’Grady; grandfather of Cody Koballa, Nicole Koballa, Dyana Koballa, Dominic Adkins, Frank Kornes, Ryann Greene, Miranda Leigh and Darian Lyman; great-grandfather of many; brother of Thomas Koballa (deceased), Terry Koballa (deceased), Dennis Koballa, Michelle Koballa Malsch, Susan Koballa Knorr and Ronald Koballa; beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Daniel enjoyed painting, fishing and his Cleveland Browns. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. with prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

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Ripepi Funeral Home - Parma

5762 Pearl Rd., Parma, OH 44129

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