Richard Henry Wojtowicz

Richard Henry Wojtowicz obituary, East Claridon, OH

Richard Henry Wojtowicz

Richard Wojtowicz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Mar. 30, 2026.
Richard H. Wojtowicz , age 76 of East Claridon, Ohio, passed away after a brief battle with Cancer.

Born Oct 8, 1949 in Cleveland Ohio to Henry and Josephine (nee: Kruczek) Wojtowicz, Richard would graduate from Maple Heights High School in 1968, before marrying the love of his life, Dawn (nee: Wood).

Richard was a hard worker who enjoyed the company of his wife, fishing on Lake Erie or the Madawaska River, taking vacations to the Caribbean, eating chocolate, having a beer with friends and family, helping others, and watching westerns. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 507.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Dawn Wojtowicz; His Children Douglas (Elaine) Wojtowicz and Clinton (Stephanie) Wojtowicz; beloved Grand Daughter, Jordan; His loving sisters Pat (Dave) Pruzinsky, Paula (Ed) Aranyosi, Marian (Marty) Tuma, Ann (Vince) Thoman. Preceded in death by his brother Charles.

Richard will be cremated and laid to rest at Claridon Center Cemetery, 13932 Mayfield Rd.

Arrangements are entrusted to The Original Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.

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Bryan Madigan

Earlier today

Richard was a regular visitor at the Madigan's Cabin up in Canada
and loved fishing in the Madawaska River. Our prayers and thoughts
to Clint, Stephanie, Jordan and all the Wojtowicz Family.
Jean & Bryan and all the Madigan's.

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