Rita Florence Marek

Rita Florence Marek obituary, North Royalton, OH

Rita Florence Marek

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Feb

19

Service

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Busch Funeral Home, Parma

7501 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129

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Feb

20

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, CATHOL

5891 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129

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Rita Marek Obituary

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Rita F. Marek, age 62 of North Royalton, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Beloved daughter of David and the late Lou Ann Marek (nee Merholz); cherished sister of Lorraine Dwyer (Dennis), Stephen (Lisa), James, Mary Nutter (Eric), Pamela Romer (Greg), David (Julie), Patrick (Angie), Edward, and Richard (Jessica); aunt and great-aunt of 20; niece, cousin, and friend to many. Rita also leaves her family and friends from her home at NCC Solutions Alpha II in North Royalton.

Rita's family is extremely grateful for the loving care she received from Alpha II and Hospice of the Western Reserve.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to NCC Solutions Alpha II, 12627 York Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133 or a charity of your choice.

Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH 44129. Meet at church. Family will receive friends at a memorial gathering from 5-8pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH 44129. Private interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH.

440-842-7800 www.buschcares.com

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Upcoming Events

Feb

19

Service

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Busch Funeral Home, Parma

7501 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

20

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, CATHOL

5891 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

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