Joan Adrienne Falk

Joan Adrienne Falk obituary, Medina, OH

Joan Adrienne Falk

Joan Falk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carlson Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Brunswick on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Joan Adrienne Falk, age 90, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Born June 30, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Wisniewski) Zwolinski. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Falk and a loving mother to Robert Ferguson of Brunswick, James Ferguson of Lodi, Yoanne Mellert of Medina, and step daughter Deborah Reisland of Sagamore Hills.
Joan worked as a cafeteria aide at Medina High School for 26 years, where her warmth and kindness touched many lives. She proudly served as president of the NCO Wives Club in the Philippines and had a lifelong love for visiting Toronto, Canada.
She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Logan and Spencer Mellert, Lindsey Siman, and Kalyn and Jake Ferguson. Joan's legacy of love, strength, and service lives on in all who knew her.
Calling hours will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Friday, September 12,2025. A service will follow at 6:30 PM, with Father Bob Stec as celebrant, at Carlson Funeral Home, 1642 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, Ohio.
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