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GERMAINE GAIL POLENSEK, age 69, passed away on June 19, 2024. Beloved wife of David Juchnik; loving mother of Alexa Juchnik Greathouse (Paul), Jenna Juchnik; cherished "Gigi" of Marlaina Greathouse, Cambria Greathouse, and Tristan Greathouse; sister of William Polensek, Robert Polensek (Sharon), and the late Michael Polensek; dear sister-in-law of Elaine Juchnik and Darlene Yax (David); joyful aunt of Melissa Sirca, Jaylah Sirca, Will Polensek, Rachel Polensek (Jason), Liam Polensek, David Polensek (Alexandra), Danielle Polensek, Jonathan Hartman (Davina), Benjamin Hartman, Jay Yax (Leah), David Yax, Alyssa Yax, Joe Yax (Alexa), Zachary Yax, Lukas Yax, Patrick Forrer and Alec Forrer; daughter of the late Michael and Germaine.
Gigi loved life! She meant so much to so many people. She gave freely of everything she had and everything she was. She was a one-of-a-kind daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, wife, mother, aunt, teacher, mentor, and grandma. She loved her parents, brothers, family, friends, and students with all she had. She loved her husband, daughters, son, and grandkids with everything she was. She will be truly missed but her joie de vivre lives on in everyone she loved and who loved her in return.
Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA ROAD (OH RT 82), FOR VISITATION ON SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024 FROM 2-6 P.M. Funeral Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested in her name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110 or online at https://tinyurl.com/HspWsRsv.
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Bob Kalman
June 23, 2024
Condolences David and Family. Your GiGi brought so much joy and laughter to my mother-n-law Anne Kalman in Anne's later years. I hope they are sharing a lunch and a beverage in heaven together. Carole & Bob Kalman
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Linda (Mengay) Warren
June 23, 2024
I was a classmate of Germaine's at Villa Angela Academy and have fond memories of her friendliness during our time there. More recently I benefitted from the generous donation of her time to organizing the 50th VA Reunion in September of 2023. She was always gracious with her outreach and encouragement in the many emails she sent as part of the planning. She had a delightful smile and palpable kindness about her. It was an honor to know her. Many condolences to her husband, children, grandchildren, other relatives and numerous friends. It's clear she will be sorely missed by many.
Mary Ellen Lucas
June 22, 2024
My deepest sympathy extends to the Juchnik family. I attended VA with Germaine and am grateful to her for facilitating our Class of '73 50th reunion last September. Germaine, ever the humble leader, took no credit without acknowledging the team of people who helped her organize a wondrous event. Thankfully, I saw Germaine then. She had a beaming smile that could lighten anyone's heart. Germaine was truly amazing and inspirational. We will remember her. May she find peace and wholeness amidst God's realm of Love and Light.
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