Joan Marie Murzynsky (nee Carito), age 89 of Mentor, passed away February 11th, 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 13th, 1935 in Carbondale, PA to the late Anthony and Mary Carito.
Joan was the famous “Lunch Lady” at Orchard Hollow Elementary where she worked for many years.
Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of St. Gabriel’s Church, Red Hat Society, Knitted Hats for Newborns. She was very proud of her Italian Heritage, and enjoyed traveling to Italy with her Family. She had a passion for gardening, cooking and loved baking cookies at Christmas time to share with family and friends.
Joan was the loving wife of the late John Murzynsky; beloved mother of John Murzynsky, Donna (Jack) Griffith, Joseph (Kelly) Murzynsky and James Murzynsky; dearest grandmother of John Anthony (Maricruz) Murzynsky), Cullen Murzynsky, Matthew (Melinda) Godec, Ryan (Caitlin) Godec, Bridget (Tom) Griffith Jorgenson, Natalie Griffith, Jackson Griffith, Sara (Wade) Akins, Danielle (Mia-Obie) Murzynsky-Obiekwe; beloved grand dog Adelaide; great grandmother of Grier, Gemma, Levi, Mason, Callie Joan, Isaac, and Joan Lynn arriving in July; sister of Frank Carito, Josephine Carito, Antoinette Klingensmith, Mary Mikucki, Margaret Emmett and Delores Scotchlas; aunt of many nieces and nephews.
The Murzynsky family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Ave., Painesville. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord. Burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.
