Diana M. Kolar (nee Ganley), age 78, of Hinckley, passed away November 12, 2017. She was born July 9, 1939 in Cleveland, to the late John and Ida (nee Gotek) Ganley.
Diana cherished time with her family, especially relaxing at their lake house in Catawba, and spending winters in Florida. She was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and loved cooking and baking.
She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jerry; children, Jerry Jr. (Linda), Richard (Pam), Suzanne (Joe) Illencik, John (Kathy); grandchildren, Jason, Erik, Joe, Lauren, Ricky, Audrey, Christian, Logan, Kristin, Lauren, Ryan; and sister, Charlotte Beccia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Marcella Nathanson; and brother-in-law, Nick Beccia.
Friends may join the family for visitation Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 4 to 8 pm at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace Church, 1088 Ridge Rd, Hinckley, OH 44233 with a visitation one hour prior to Mass at 10:00 am (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hinckley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Diana to The Monastery of Poor Clares, 3501 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111.