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Chambers Funeral Homes - North OlmstedDouglas Chonko Obituary
DOUGLAS R. CHONKO, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Masterson); loving father of Kathleen Chonko-Kerr (Glenn), Daniel (Laura), Douglas (Beth), Eileen Roach (Rob) and Thomas (Laura); dear grandfather of Annemarie, Coletta, Brianna, Brendan, Megan, Allison, Colin, Kaitlin, Kyle, John, Bryan, Mikey, Alyssa and Ryan; great-grandfather of Gabriella; son of the late Ella (nee Kowal) and Matthew Chonko; brother of Sandy Taft and the late Donald Chonko; uncle and friend of many. Passed away March 13, 2026. Funeral Service Thursday, March 19, at 11:00 AM. In the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS where friends may call WEDNESDAY 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.
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