James "Jim" Gonczy's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Strongsville, Ohio
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James "Jim" Gonczy

March 4, 1940 - January 9, 2026 (85 years old)

Strongsville, Ohio

James "Jim" Gonczy's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Strongsville, Ohio
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James "Jim" Gonczy

March 4, 1940 - January 9, 2026 (85 years old)

Strongsville, Ohio

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James Gonczy Obituary

The passing of James Gonczy of Strongsville, Ohio, born in Ravenna, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Gonczy to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gabriel Gonczy and Elizabeth Gonczy; his wife Jane Gonczy; and his siblings, Gabe, Paul, Joe, Dan Gonczy, Betty Almy and Marge Gonczy.

He is survived by: his sons, James "Chip" Gonczy (Debbie) of Strongsville and Adam Gonczy (Bethany) of Athens; and his grandchildren, Katelyn West (Marc), Jonah Gonczy, Kacie Mendez and Brooklynn Gonczy.

Memorial donation can be made in Jims name to: Burton Congregational Church Endowment Fund, PO Box 496, Burton OH 44021: Berkshire Athletic Boosters, 14155 Claridon Troy Rd, Burton OH 44021: or to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., fl 17, Chicago IL 60601, Web: http://www.alz.org.

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January 22, 2026

Souper Sefcik wrote a sympathy message

“Saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Gonczy. I remember the great times covering basketball and football games at Berkshire in the 80's and 90's for Cablevision and G-TV. Jim was always at the door usually to meet the TV crew and helped us get whatever we needed. A better ambassador for the Berkshire Schools you couldn't have found. We had some great talks back then. I will remember him a kind man, who LOVED his job. My sympathies to Jim's family on your loss. Andy Sefcik Cablevision/G-TV”

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Burton Congregational Church
14558 W Park St, Burton, OH 44021

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14558 W Park St, Burton, OH 44021

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