Kathleen Nowak Obituary
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Kathy grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio; graduated from Holy Name High School; and was a licensed practical nurse. A loving, generous woman, Kathy was a devoted mother, Christian and member of Cornerstone Chapel Medina. Kathy loved to crochet, garden and was a member of Hinckley Arts and Crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Lori Ann; brother, Fred Mazer; sister, Marilyn Bradley.
Kathleen is survived by her children: sons, Robert (Jennifer) Johnson, Rick; daughters, Melissa, Jeanie, Jessica Nowak; her grandchildren: Olivea, Brooke, Dylan, Brandon, Luke; many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Carlson Funeral Home – Medina Chapel, 3477 Medina Road (Route 18 & River Styx), Medina, Ohio. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 a.m., officiated by Pastor Michael Gardiner. At 2:15 p.m., Kathy will be laid to rest at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, with Richard.
Care for Kathy was entrusted to Carlson Funeral Home – Medina Chapel.
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The Carlson Family
October 3, 2025
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