CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dianne R. Gronek, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on November 10, 2025.
Dianne grew up in Stow, Ohio, lived in Cuyahoga Falls, where she drove school bus, and worked for the Parks and Recreation Department. Dianne then drove school bus for the Nordonia Hills City School District and Woodridge Local School District.
Dianne will be remembered for her knack for finding humor in most situations. She had a larger-than-life personality and never failed to make people smile. Dianne shared a passion for performing karaoke with her late husband, John Gronek. These moments were shared with friends and family at the Moose Lodge in Cuyahoga Falls where they were active members as well as with Mooseheart Foundation and the Rick Gronek Scholarship Fund.
Dianne will be greatly missed by daughter, Tina Johnston; stepchildren, Jean-Paul Gronek and Jennifer Braga (Gronek); brother, Richard (Cindy) Bonath; sisters, Patricia (Carl) Munk and Barb (the late Al). Dianne was the loving grandmother of three grandchildren, John Johnston, Ashley Baker and Cassandra Baker; step-granddaughter, Rebecca Haskell, and one great-grandchild, Maia, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be held at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow 44224, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
A brief service with Pastor Dan Page will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choosing.

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