Hannelore “Karol” Frew (nee Woerner), age 78 of Mentor, passed away April 20th, 2026 at Hospice of the Western Reserve surrounded by her family. She was born January 2nd, 1948 in Urbach, Germany to the late Martha Woerner.
Karol retired in 2013 from Third Federal as a customer service manager after 35 years of service.
Karol loved animals and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a woman of strong family values, she dedicated her life to her loved ones. She held her family values close to her heart and found joy in the traditions that brought them together, such as quality time at Sunday dinners.
Karol was the wife of the late Allen “Jim” Frew; beloved mother of Lori (Ric Supinski – fiancé) DeGeorge, and Heidi (Jim Stout – fiancé) Fosnaught; cherished grandmother of Ryan Bissell, Andrew (Bailey) Bissell, Devin DeGeorge, Phillip DeGeorge, Rachel (Jonny) Shantery, and Michael Fosnaught; great grandmother of Aubrey, Mason, Sofia, Colton, Cooper, Gavin, Oliver, Scarlett, Hazel, and Adaline; sister of the late Sandy (Frank) Lawrence and Susan Slusher.
The Frew family will receive family and friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Monday, April 27, 2026 at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Ave., Painesville. A Memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM Monday at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at Mentor Cemetery.
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My condolences to the entire family, I can’t believe I knew Karol for over 50 years, what a great matriarch of the family.
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