Loretta Dukarm Obituary
Kay was an only child, preceded in death by her parents and late husband Norman Dukarm, whom she married in August of 1967. Kay is survived by her two children, son Jason; daughter Jennifer (Harris) and was blessed with four wonderful grandchildren; Nicholas (25), Morgan (22), Wesley (18), and Taylor (16).
After moving from WV as a young girl, Kay grew up in Painesville, OH and attended Harvey High School. She later enrolled in Western Reserve College seeking to become a Registered Nurse. Although not achieving that degree, she remained in healthcare until meeting her future husband Norman at the age of 22.
Kay was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, friend and neighbor. While her primary focus was raising her two children, she was active in multiple civic organizations while residing in Fairview Park, OH. As her children grew, she returned to the workforce in various occupations, including automotive sales, property management, and real estate until she retired.
Kay's spirit was felt by all those around her. Her love of her family anchored her core values: loyalty and unconditional love. She had a passion for cooking, and enjoyed entertaining friends and family at her home. Kay cherished her friendships deeply and she will be remembered in their hearts and minds for her warmth and kindness. Her smile simply invited you in.
Kay was an avid sports fan, rooting on her favorite Cleveland sports teams with religion and conviction. But her biggest sports passions were Ohio State football and PGA Golf. Kay enjoyed playing golf, which she did for over forty years with her beloved golf league, forging friendships that lasted a lifetime.
Memorial Visitation will be held at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with memorial service at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation may be made to the following charitable organization in her name:
Ohio Parkinson Foundation Northeast Region
PO Box 31907
Independence, OH 44131-4854
440-345-6401
https://www.ohparkinson.com/donation
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