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Catherine F. (Kotch) Szymanowski

Szymanowski Catherine F.

Catherine F. (Kotch) Szymanowski, 102, of Fremont, OH passed quietly in her sleep on January 25, 2020 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on February 14, 1917 in Fremont to Casimir and Helen (Kwiatkowski) Kotch. She married her sweetheart Tony Szymanowski, Jr. on September 2, 1935 at St. Casimir Catholic Church.

Catherine was a homemaker for many years before working at Buckeye Mart for over a decade. After her retirement from Buckeye Mart in 1982 she started making pies in her son David’s bakery, the Danish Pastry Shop, until her 75th birthday. She was an active lifetime member of St. Casimir Catholic Church and helped start the famous “golabki” dinner.

Catherine is survived by her son, Anthony III (Lori); daughter-in-law, Kay Szymanowski both of Fremont, OH; sisters, Teresa Kuzma, Cincinnati, OH; sister-in-law, Margaret Kotch, Fremont, OH; six grandchildren; three step grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; nineteen great-great grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her; husband, Tony, Jr., sons, Thomas and David; brothers, Walter and Casimir, Jr.; parents, Casimir and Helen; daughters-in-law, Melba Szymanowski and Regina Szymanowski.

Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.

Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, January 30, 2020, 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with one hour of visitation at church prior to the service, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH. Fr. Chris Kardzis with officiate.

Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery

Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

 

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  1. CARRIE Beier

    January 27, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    So sorry to hear this sad news. Love and prayers to all. ❤️

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  2. Joan & Geoff Wizgird

    January 28, 2020 at 11:22 am

    What an inspiration of faith Catherine was to the Praire Community . Will miss her beautiful smile.
    Tony and family we send our prayers and hugs.

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  3. Julee Kasavage

    January 28, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Catherine was a warm, loving lady. My joy of knowing, came through being her hair dresser & Teresa’s also.
    Her smiles lit up a room and her pies were heavenly! Rest peacefully, Beautiful Lady..

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  4. Associated Buyers Inc.

    January 28, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    To the Family of Catherine Szymanowski

    May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.

    With Deepest Sympathy
    Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
    Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz

    Reply

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