William Stewart Korecky

William Stewart Korecky obituary, Solon, OH

William Stewart Korecky

William Korecky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home on Aug. 15, 2024.

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William Stewart Korecky, 64 of Aurora, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on August 7th. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on April 21,1960, to Allan Joseph and Joan Viona Korecky, he is survived by his wife Diane Marie, daughter Jena Marie, son William Edward (Katie), and brother EJ (Linda). William was a loving uncle and a friend to many.
Bill was a musician and owner of Mars Recording Studio, earning 3 gold records. He enjoyed music, dirt bikes, race cars, HAM radio, remote control airplanes, drones, and scuba diving.
A celebration of life will be held from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Sunny Lake Park in Aurora, Ohio.
Contributions may be made in Bill's memory to The American Cancer Society. If anyone would like to contribute to Tommy Amato's Rock Relief or Frank Amato's Christmas Jam please contact Bills wife Diane.

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December 16, 2024

Frances Oswitch Kluter posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2024

Tom Eakin posted to the memorial.

August 19, 2024

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Frances Oswitch Kluter

December 16, 2024

I am much saddened to learn of Bill´s death . Bill frequented my house in Orange Village , an Orange HS teenager, and as a then a good friend of my older son Simon Oswitch. They were both car enthusiasts and into music . A gentle , kind young man with high intelligence .
I am grateful to have known him then .
My condolences to all of his family .
May his memory be for a blessing .
Frances Oswitch Kluter

Tom Eakin

August 20, 2024

Bill was not only a legendry engineer & producer, he was a great human being! I will miss his smile, his laugh & hanging out talking with him for hour on end. Bill will forever be in my heart, rest in peace my friend, you will never be forgotten! Tom Dark, Cleveland, Ohio

Mark O'Shea

August 19, 2024

Smartest, kindest, wittiest, funniest and best set of ears in any room. I will miss our chats, giggles and discussions about music, its impacts and more. All the best I can send to his family at this time. Thanks Bill, we ALL owe you one.

Mark O'Shea

August 19, 2024

Kindest, smartest, wittiest and best set of ears in any room. I will miss our chats, giggles and music "theories"...thoughts for your family at this time dear Bill...

Keith

August 19, 2024

Much love and respect Bill!

Jeff D

August 18, 2024

My life has been blessed from knowing you and working with you on projects. You will be sorely missed, but your legacy will live on till the end of days.

Farewell my friend, may you rest in peace.

Anthony Brown

August 18, 2024

Bill not only inspired us to be better players, he inspired us to be better men, stronger leaders, more intelligent collaborators. It was an honor knowing the Legend.

Scott Doland

August 18, 2024

Bill was instrumental, even crucial to the thriving music scene in Cleveland. His legacy is one to be proud of.

Tony Erba

August 18, 2024

Bill, I learned so much from you about not only recording, but about work ethic, approach to life, humor, hotrods and brotherhood. Well done, my friend, take a bow. We´ve lost a true Ohio treasure.

Greg Hido

August 16, 2024

My first professional band started recording with Bill in the late eighties. He became our friend and mentor for years and was incredibly supportive. He was truly one of the best people ever. Greg H

Steve Rauckhorst

August 15, 2024

Just want to say thank you to a tremendous friend and mentor. Countless lives and careers were shaped by Bill´s amazing talent and generosity. Sincerest condolences to Bill´s family and friends who undoubtedly knew best of all what a truly great man he was.

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