Josepha H. Strauss's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2025 in Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Josepha H. Strauss

October 5, 1928 - July 8, 2025 (96 years old)

Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Josepha H. Strauss's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2025 in Willoughby Hills, Ohio

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Josepha H. Strauss

October 5, 1928 - July 8, 2025 (96 years old)

Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Josepha H. Strauss Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Josepha H. Strauss (Willoughby Hills, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 96, on July 8, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Josepha H. Strauss to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Richard J.; her parents, Andrew Zeleznik and Alojzia Zeleznik; and her siblings, Lillian Zeleznik, Jean Turk (late Elmer) and Mary Zeleznik.

She is survived by: her children, Frank, Louise, Mary Jo Swintek (Timothy), Joanne Celestina (Mark) and Evelyn; her grandchildren, Jackie Kearns (Marty), Eddie Strauss, Jessica Caputo (Charles), Matthew Swintek, Michelle Patton (Trevor), Richard Celestina (Meg), Joanna Pritchard (Brandon), Jonathan, Mark and Sarah Celestina; her great grandchildren, McKenna, Emma Kearns, Landry and Maisie Strauss; and her pet Chai.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Josepha to either St. Vitus Endowment Trust, 6019 Lausche Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103, or by clicking HERE (https://saintvitus.org) , or to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or by clicking.

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DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory



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July 11, 2025

Colleen Moran wrote a sympathy message

“I remember Rich knocking on our door on Arrowhead Avenue with potica made by Jo. It was unsurpassed! Happy memories of Jo's daughters... Colleen Moran”


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July 11

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Calendar Zevnik-Cosic Funeral Home
28890 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44092

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July 12

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6019 Lausche Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103

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July 12

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Calendar All Souls Cemetery
10366 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH 44024

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