Iona Ruth Zvosec Obituary
We announce the death of Iona Ruth Zvosec (Elyria, Ohio), born in Lorain, Ohio, who passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 93. Iona will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Iona Ruth Zvosec to pay them a last tribute.
Iona will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Iona will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Iona’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her husband Richard R. Zvosec; her parents, August Grell and Celia M. Grell; and her siblings, Virginia Feneck, Alvira Korcuska and Glenn Grell.
She is survived by: her children, Karen Zvosec of Columbus, Ohio, Richard T. Zvosec (Colleen) of Plymouth, Michigan, Marcia Fahrenholz (David) of Delaware, Ohio and Theodore Zvosec of Brighton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (41295 N Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Open Door Columbus, 540 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228 or online at Open Door Columbus (https://opendoorcolumbus.org).
