Mary A. Podolak

Mary A. Podolak obituary, Cleveland, OH

Mary A. Podolak

Mary Podolak Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jun. 18, 2024.
Mary Podolak Obituary
MARY A. PODOLAK (nee Elyko), age 96. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother of Leonard (Rita) and Kenneth (Joy). Cherished grandmother of Mark (Wendi), Matthew (deceased), Kimberly Zenner, Kathy Krietemeyer (Matthew), Adam (fiancé Sydney Ramsey), Andrew; great grandmother of Gavin, Samantha, Ann, Joshua, Jack, Blake, Noah, Clare, Jacob, William and Harper; great great grandmother of Matthew. Dear sister of the late Anna Nique and John Elyko. Also survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral services Friday June 21, 2024 at the funeral home 11:00 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends THURSDAY 4 – 7 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71)
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