Carol Linda Crooks, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025. In Medina, Ohio. Carol was born on December 25, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Emil and Clara (Dukowski) Goska.

Carol was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a doting grandmother and always put her family first. In fact, family was the most important thing to her.  Carol enjoyed every moment she could with them creating wonderful memories at every event, holiday and family gatherings.  She also enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially in her flower garden. She was kind, loving and will be greatly missed.

Carol is survived by her son, Mark (Melissa) Crooks; her grandsons, Will and Wes;her niece, Brenda (Rodney) Neihaus; along with a lifetime of dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Okey Earl Crooks, her parents, and her sister, Judy.

Carol will be privately laid to rest alongside her husband at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.