Lawrence K. Kolinski

Lawrence K. Kolinski obituary, Medina, OH

Lawrence K. Kolinski

Lawrence Kolinski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waite Funeral Home Brunswick on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Lawrence Kolinski, age 90, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Medina on July 16th, 2025. Born June 17, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Elizabeth and Kenneth Kolinski.
Mr. Kolinski graduated from Lakewood High School (1953) and the College of Wooster (1957). He pursued a career as a credit manager, and, in recent years, worked part-time at Spring Mist Farms in Brunswick.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sharon Kovach Kolinski; his daughters, Laura Kolinski-Schultz (David), Alicia (née Lisa) Kolinski Wellman, and Amy Kolinski Spondike (Darrin); as well as his grandchildren, Alex, Jordan, and Alexis.
Mr. Kolinski had a deep appreciation for cats, cars, chocolate, watches and jazz music.
A private graveside service is scheduled to take place at a future date at Hope Memorial Gardens in Hinckley.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Spring Mist Farms in Brunswick or the ASPCA to honor Lawrence's love for animals.
· Donations may be sent to Spring Mist Farms at 691 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212. · Donate to the ASPCA online at Memorial Gifts | ASPCA (https://secure.ASPCA.org/donate/ps-memory-sl-p1?gclsrc=3p.ds&ds_rl=1066461), by mailing a check to ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929, or by calling 1-800-628-0028.
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