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Introduction to Mallchok Funeral Home

Mallchok Funeral Home, located at 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH, 44129, has been a trusted and compassionate provider of funeral services to the Parma community for many years. With a deep understanding of the importance of honoring loved ones who have passed, the dedicated team at Mallchok Funeral Home is committed to helping families navigate the difficult process of saying goodbye.

A History of Excellence

Mallchok Funeral Home has a rich history in Parma, with roots dating back to [insert year]. Over the years, the funeral home has built a reputation for providing exceptional service, attention to detail, and unwavering compassion to families during their time of need. The funeral home's commitment to excellence has earned it a respected place in the community, with generations of families trusting Mallchok Funeral Home to handle their loved one's final farewell.

Mallchok Funeral Home

Address: 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH, 44129
Phone Number: 1-440-884-9100
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MARY CATHERINE GAMBER - Unknown - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 80
Beloved wife of Anthony P. Gamber (deceased); loving mother of Louis Gamber (deceased) (Rhonda, surviving), John Gamber (Karen), and Catherine Gamber-Reynolds (Mark); dear grandmother of Christina Edwards, Jennifer Thompson, Frank Pekar, Leanna Caldwell, Holly Pekar-Bruss, David Caldwell, and Louis Gamber Jr.; great grandmother of Cassie, Gavin, Trevor, Josh, Raven, Howard Jr., Nezzie, Isabella, and Jaxson; devoted daughter of John and Mildred Powers (both deceased); sister of the following deceased: Anna Bashan and Frank Powers; dear aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Mary was a beautician for over 40 years and owned her own beauty shop in Cleveland.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 6-8 P.M.
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ANNA BRITT - Unknown - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 93
Beloved wife of Edward (deceased); loving mother of Kathleen Steponick (John); dear Nana of Jennifer Steponick, John "Jack", Kimberly Dufton (deceased), Jim (Mladenka), Brian , Phillip, and Adam; great grandmother of Megan, Nicholas, Michael, Alexander, Johnny, Jessica, Natalie, Nathan, Jacob, and Anna.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Prayer Services Friday, April 22, 2022 at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Charles Borromeo Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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MARY P. CENTORBI - Unknown - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 86
Beloved wife of Frank A. (deceased); loving mother of Jim, Angelo (Michelle), Cindy Phillips (deceased) (Mike, surviving), Frank (Theresa), and Phil (Jill); dear grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 30; great great grandmother of one; dear sister of the following deceased: Jerry Gardina, Rose Pearce, Lena Warnoski, Stella Burdell, Kasmer Gardina, and Jenny Barber.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Road, Parma, OH Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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FRANK M. BALAS - Unknown - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 78
Passed away on April 12, 2022.
Devoted son of Frank and Dorothy Balas (both deceased); loving brother of Evelyn Auvil; dear uncle of Daniel Auvil (Darlyn), Christine Haslem (Craig), and Mark Auvil (Kathryn); great uncle of Raquel Suarez, Tyler Auvil, Jillian Auvil, Clayton Auvil, Kaitlyn Mowery (Jermiah), and Owen Stankiewicz.
Frank retired from the Ford Motor Company.
He enjoyed spending time at the American Legion Post #703.
Private Family Services were held with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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MAGDA MOLCAN - Unknown - April 07, 2022

Departed: 04/07/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 90
Beloved wife of Joseph (deceased); loving mother of Ronald (Daria) and Patrick (Tricia); dear stepmother of Judy and Jean; grandmother of Zachariah, Talon, Jacob, Mikhaila, Ronald Jr., and Alexis; great grandmother of Karson and Finn; dearest sister of Michael (Carol); dear aunt and great aunt.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH. Monday, April 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon with funeral services at 12 noon.
Interment to follow at Holy Spirit Cemetery.
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JOY A. ROSENBERGER - Unknown - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 91
Beloved wife of William (deceased); loving mother of Adele Hubbard (Thad), Paul Rosenberger (Christine), and John Rosenberger (Tresa); dear grandmother of Samantha Rosenberger, Mallory Frantz, Sydney Hubbard, and Hannah Gilkey (Robby).
Private family services will be held with burial at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
Joy loved her family dearly.
Her greatest love was her love of Jehovah God.
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JOSEPHINE ANN MASKULKA - Unknown - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 94
Beloved wife of Edward for over 70 years; loving mother of Robert Maskulka (Linda), Nancy Laboy (David), and Betty Seminatore (Vincent); cherished grandmother of Mai, Ben, Chris, Melissa, Kyle, and Julie; dear great grandmother of Arielle, Isabella, Leo, Isaac, and Noah; dearest great great grandmother of Clover; predeceased by her parents:  Frank and Mary Ryant and nine brothers and three sisters; dear aunt and cousin of many.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday Morning, April 9, 2022 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 6750 State Road, Parma, Ohio 44134 from 9-10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Cypress Hospice, 34940 Ridge Road, Willoughby, OH 44094.
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DAVID FRANCIS CAP "The Dahlia Man” - Unknown - April 02, 2022

Departed: 04/02/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 77
Adored husband of Mary Margaret (nee Kovacic); loving father of David A. (Heather), Celeste Lesniak and Bernadette; beloved “Papa” of Sarah Lesniak; Elliot and Lilah Cap; dear brother of Denis (Kathy), Ralph, Thomas (Linda, deceased), Alan (Jeanne) and Brian; preceded in death by his parents: Albert and Josephine Cap; dear uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews; devoted friend of many.
U.S. Army Veteran.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 4 – 8 p.m. Prayer Services Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH.
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VIOLA KUHN - Unknown - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 96
Beloved wife of Fred (deceased); loving mother of Susan Kuhn and Kenneth Kuhn; aunt and great aunt.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4470 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH 44144 from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
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WILLIAM R. WENMOTH - Unknown - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Sygielski); loving father of Veronica Wenmoth, Albert Wenmoth, Karen Mullins (Lee, deceased), Sharon Vega (Edwin), Debbi Burke (Al), William Wenmoth, and James Wenmoth Sr.; dear grandfather and great grandfather of many; devoted son of Albert and Mary Wenmoth (both deceased); dear brother of Rich Wenmoth (Karen) and Kevin Wenmoth (Mary Lou); loving companion of Tiki.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH on Monday, March 28, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Private Interment.
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SHERRY GREALIS - Unknown - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 59
Sherry is survived by her children Nick Kafantaris, Tony Kafantaris, Leah Kafantaris, and Sarah Eppele; grandchildren Nicky, Kamryn, Kayla, Brian, Maddie, and Conor; mother Dolores (Bunny) Grealis; siblings Bruce Anderson, GailLynn Rooks, and Tara Melliand; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her father Arthur Grealis.
Family will receive friends for a memorial visitation at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road Parma, Ohio on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 from 4-8pm.
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ANNA TYMA - Unknown - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Passed away on March 22, 2022.
Beloved wife of Yaro F. (deceased); loving mother of Jennifer Tyma-Doughty (George), Jeffrey Tyma and Paul Tyma (Martha); dear grandmother of Patrick Doughty (Kristen) and Shannon Doughty.
Private Family Services were held with burial at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
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JOAN E. SHIRAK - Unknown - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 68
Beloved wife of Neil D. (deceased); loving mother of Kristina A. (deceased) and Nicholas (Lyndsey); cherished grandmother of Juliana, Kyra and Cecelia; dear sister of Edward Dean (deceased) and Judy Kish; dear aunt and friend of many.
Joan was an educator in the Parma School System for 35 years. She taught kindergarten at State Road School in Parma, Ohio.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Parastas at 7 p.m. Funeral Services Friday, March 25, 2022 at Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, 5025 East Mill Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Theodosius Cemetery.
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DEBORAH G. TOMUSKO - Unknown - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 64
Entered into rest on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Beloved daughter of George and Margaret (nee Marosi) (both deceased); cherished sister of George Tomusko, and Gregg Tomusko (Barb); dear aunt of Gregory Tomusko (Laura) and Emily Tomusko; cousin of Jerry Babuder (Terry), Jeff Babuder (Cindy) and Ray Babuder.
Debbie loved movies, Sanibel Island, Florida, her Red Hat Group and especially her two dogs and numerous friends.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Monday, March 21, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. Prayer Services Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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JOAN C. MAJOROS - Unknown - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 84
Passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2022.
Beloved wife of William J. (deceased); loving mother of Anthony (Carol), Loreen Mundson (Gary) and infant, Kelly Rose (deceased); dear grandmother of Ashley and Anthony Majoros; and Tyler and Katelyn Mundson; dearest sister of Rita Dankowski and the late Kathy Whitney; dear aunt, great aunt, and friend of many.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212 on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12 noon.
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BERNICE UHVIN - Unknown - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 94
Beloved wife of John (deceased); loving mother of Frank Pylick (Mary), Karen Wall (Don), Kathy Uchman (Fred) and Michael Pylick (Marsha); grandmother of seven; great grandmother of 22. Dear friend of the late Milan Borota for many years.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m  Service will begin at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
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BRIAN P. JONES - Unknown - March 12, 2022

Departed: 03/12/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 68
Passed away on March 12, 2022.
Loving father of Jennifer Babcock (Matthew), Melissa Balint (Martin), and Samantha Jones; dear grandfather of Natalie, Ryan, and Mackenzie; dearest brother of Beverly and the following deceased: Bruce and Barb; dear father, grandfather, uncle, and friend of many.
Family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 4-7 p.m.
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HELEN A. DOERING - Unknown - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Beloved wife of Harold W. (deceased); loving mother of Roger Doering (deceased) (Carol Checovich, surviving), and Scott Doering (Caroline Rist); loving grandma of Robert Doering and Brandon Doering, dear great great great aunt, and friend to many.
Helen enjoyed a blessed life rich with family and friends. She enjoyed the park and loved all animals.
Private Family Services were held with burial at West Park Cemetery.
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ALICE C. GRUDEN - Unknown - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Alice C. Gruden was welcomed by her heavenly Father on March 7, 2022.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister.  Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andrew Gruden, her son Andrew Gruden Jr., her parents Andrew and Mary Pavlik and her sister Mary Ann Kobza.
She is survived by her daughter Mary Alice Gruden, her grandchildren Denise Rocawich and Michael Rocawich (Katie), her great grandchildren Griffin and Lucy and her grand dogs.
A visitation will be held for Alice on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 10 AM until 11 AM at her former parish, St. Thomas More Church, 4170 N Amber Dr, Brooklyn, OH.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held immediately following the visitation at 11 AM at the Church.  Alice will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, St Benedict Mausoleum 14609 Brookpark Rd, Brook Park, OH following the Mass.
The family requests no flowers.  Memorial contributions may be directed to your favorite charity.
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THOMAS J. LECORCHICK - Unknown - March 06, 2022

Departed: 03/06/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 58
Beloved son of Evelyn (nee Verba) and the late Donald: loving brother of Janet Haverman (Jon) and the late Gayle; dear uncle of Matt (Matthew) and Michael; cousin and friend of many.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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HELEN ZMRAZEK - Unknown - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 90
Passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 23, 2022. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late William S. Zmrazek; loving mother of Thomas W. Zmrazek (Michele) and Cynthia Woznicki; loving grandmother of Rebecca McAllister (Brandon), Bradford Zmrazek (Gina), Margret Guerrieri (James), Christina Zmrazek, Paul Woznicki (Melissa), Christine Phillips (Ryan), and Jeffrey Woznicki; great grandmother of Ethan, Andrew and Jack McAllister; William, Walter, Woodrow, Franklin and Thomas Zmrazek; Elijah, Luciana, Henry and Nina Guerrieri.
Helen quit school to care for her mother and siblings. Her pride and joy were her family. She enjoyed reading her Bible. Helen retired from Sears after 22 years of service. She loved traveling and cruising with her husband.
Private family services were held with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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MARK RADFORD - Unknown - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 63
Dearly beloved son of Russ and Pat Radford (both deceased); loving brother of Connie Beres (Mike) (both deceased), Pat Radford (Kim), Terry Radford (Cheryl), Rob Radford (Jasminka), and Kellie Radford; dear uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Family would like to give special thanks to his long-term care givers: Mary Deighton, Wendi Burnette, and Antonio Vaughn.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 3-7 p.m. Friends are invited to attend a Mass in Mark’s Memory Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4170 North Amber Drive, Brooklyn, OH 44144 at 10 a.m.
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CAROLYN E. YAMNITSKY - Unknown - February 20, 2022

Departed: 02/20/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 79
Beloved mother of Doreen Cooper (Rick), Richard Yamnitsky (Cheryl Srp), Steven Yamnitsky, and Christine Horvath; loving grandmother of Matthew Cooper and Cassandra Kress (Joe); David Yamnitsky (Rheannon) and Amanda Yamnitsky; Christopher and Anthony Yamnitsky; and Jordan Horvath (Mike); dear great grandmother of Nicole, Hunter, Kayleigh, Cole, Michael, and Logan.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 4 – 8 p.m. Prayer Services Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Ambrose Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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BARBARA A. TROYAN - Unknown - February 19, 2022

Departed: 02/19/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 95.
Beloved daughter of John and Mary Troyan (nee Repasky)(both deceased); sister of the following deceased: Pauline, George (Ruth), and John (Agnes); dear aunt of Donna Pierce (Jim, deceased), Diana Liddle (John)(both deceased), Gerald Troyan (deceased), John Troyan (deceased) (Karen, surviving), Darlene Rivers (Roger), and Doreen Windsor (Tim); loving great aunt, great great aunt and great great great aunt of many, all in Arizona.
Divine Liturgy Friday, February 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, 8111 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH at 11 a.m. Private interment to follow at St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Pleasant City, OH. Family will receive friends at the church Friday 10 a.m. until time of service.
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JULIUS MAGYAR - Unknown - February 09, 2022

Departed: 02/09/2022 (Parma)
Obituary Preview: Age 89
Beloved husband of the late Mary for over 62 years; loving father of David (Jacqueline) and Monica West (Daniel); dear grandfather of Bradley Magyar (Sadie) and Jessica Magyar; and Alexandria West; dearest great grandfather of Silas Owen Magyar.
Family will receive friends at Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4470 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH 44144 on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Funeral Services will follow visitation at 12 noon. Burial will take place at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
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Personalized Funeral Services

At Mallchok Funeral Home, every family is treated with dignity and respect. The funeral home's experienced staff takes the time to listen to each family's unique needs and preferences, working closely with them to create a personalized funeral service that honors their loved one's memory. From traditional funerals to cremation services, memorial gatherings, and celebrations of life, Mallchok Funeral Home offers a range of options to suit every family's style and budget.

Facilities and Amenities

The funeral home's facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for families and their guests. The spacious chapel can accommodate large gatherings, while intimate visitation rooms offer a cozy setting for smaller gatherings. Ample parking and convenient accessibility features ensure that all visitors can easily attend services. Additionally, Mallchok Funeral Home offers a range of amenities, including audio-visual equipment, catering services, and online obituaries and tributes.

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The team at Mallchok Funeral Home is comprised of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to families. From licensed funeral directors to administrative staff and support personnel, every member of the team is committed to ensuring that each family receives the highest level of service and compassion. With a deep understanding of the grieving process, the staff at Mallchok Funeral Home is equipped to handle even the most complex arrangements with sensitivity and professionalism.

Pre-Planning and Aftercare Services

Mallchok Funeral Home recognizes that planning for the future can be a daunting task. That's why they offer pre-planning services, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their own funeral arrangements ahead of time. This thoughtful approach can help alleviate emotional and financial burdens on loved ones during a difficult time. Additionally, the funeral home provides aftercare services, including grief counseling and support groups, to help families navigate the healing process.

Community Involvement

Mallchok Funeral Home is deeply committed to giving back to the Parma community. Through partnerships with local organizations and charities, the funeral home supports initiatives that promote education, health, and wellness. By participating in community events and hosting seminars on topics related to end-of-life care, Mallchok Funeral Home demonstrates its dedication to serving as a valuable resource for area residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online, or in a funeral home's website.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to notify friends, family, and acquaintances of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a sense of closure and help to celebrate the life of the deceased.

Who typically writes an obituary?

In most cases, the family members or close friends of the deceased write the obituary. However, some funeral homes or newspapers may offer assistance with writing or editing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, and surviving family members. You may also include achievements, awards, or notable accomplishments.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a great way to personalize the tribute and make it more meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some newspapers may have online submission forms or email addresses for submitting obituaries.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly popular for people to write their own obituaries before they pass away. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told the way you want it to be remembered.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life and legacy.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Absolutely! Including meaningful quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and personality to the obituary. Just be sure to obtain any necessary permissions or credits.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues or circumstances surrounding the person's death, it's best to be honest but tactful when writing the obituary. You may choose to omit certain details or focus on the positive aspects of their life.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes, this is a common practice. You can specify a charity or cause that was close to the person's heart, and provide information on how to make donations in their memory.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. Online obituaries may be published immediately, while print newspapers may take several days or weeks.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

This depends on the publication or platform. Some may allow corrections or edits, while others may not. Be sure to proofread carefully before submitting the obituary.

What is the cost of publishing an obituary?

The cost varies widely depending on the publication, word count, and other factors. Some online platforms offer free or low-cost options, while print newspapers may charge by the word or line.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

Yes, you can republish an obituary on anniversaries or special occasions. This can be a meaningful way to continue honoring your loved one's memory.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives, visit local libraries or genealogical societies, or contact funeral homes that may have records of past services.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Absolutely! Humor can be a great way to celebrate someone's life and personality. Just be sure to keep it respectful and tasteful.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

Dont worry! Many funeral homes, hospices, or bereavement support groups offer assistance with writing or reviewing obituaries. You can also ask a trusted friend or family member for help.

Can I include memorials or tributes from others in an obituary?

Yes! Including messages from friends, family members, or colleagues can add depth and meaning to the obituary. You can also create a separate memorial page or guestbook for others to share their thoughts and memories.

How do I ensure accuracy in an obituary?

Can I include personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Personal stories and anecdotes can bring the person's life story to life and make the obituary more engaging and memorable.

What if I need help with grammar or spelling in an obituary?

Dont hesitate to ask for help from a friend, family member, or professional editor. Many funeral homes or bereavement support groups also offer review services for obituaries.

Yes! Including links to social media profiles or online memorials can provide additional ways for people to pay their respects and share memories of the deceased.

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Jeffery Isleworth is an experienced eulogy and funeral speech writer who has dedicated his career to helping people honor their loved ones in a meaningful way. With a background in writing and public speaking, Jeffery has a keen eye for detail and a talent for crafting heartfelt and authentic tributes that capture the essence of a person's life. Jeffery's passion for writing eulogies and funeral speeches stems from his belief that everyone deserves to be remembered with dignity and respect. He understands that this can be a challenging time for families and friends, and he strives to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Over the years, Jeffery has helped countless families create beautiful and memorable eulogies and funeral speeches. His clients appreciate his warm and empathetic approach, as well as his ability to capture the essence of their loved one's personality and life story. When he's not writing eulogies and funeral speeches, Jeffery enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and traveling. He believes that life is precious and should be celebrated, and he feels honored to help families do just that through his writing.