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Dorothy E. Wasniak, age 102, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on February 20, 2025. She was born to Andrew and Anna (Krafcik) Yahnak on January 14, 1923, in Dearth, Pennsylvania. Dorothy was married to her beloved husband Richard for 53 years. She was a talented seamstress; she will be remembered for the beautiful swimsuits, clothes and stuffed dolls that she made. She and her husband planted and maintained wonderful gardens.  Dorothy lived in many areas of the country due to her husband's job. Wherever they were, Dorothy and her husband were known as incredible hosts, opening their home to family and friends for holidays and get-togethers.

Dorothy was an incredible swimmer. She made it onto the U.S. Olympic Swim Team during WWII, although the Olympics were then cancelled due to the war. For many years she taught swimming including synchronized swimming. Many years later, in 2023 at age 100, Dorothy swam at the Brunswick Recreation Center as the Brunswick High School Swim Team watched.

Dorothy is survived by her nieces and nephews, Dorothy Thomas (Brad), Marilyn Douglas (Tim), Karen Wodzak (Ken), Tim Fraundorf (Fran), and Diane Tonkli (Mario); many nieces and nephews on Richard's side of the family; and many great nieces and nephews. Eric Bulock and Anthony D'Aquila were loved and embraced as family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Wasniak in 2003; her siblings, Andrew Joseph Yahnak, Veronica Buffa, Ann Lazor, Mary Fusile, Helen Ketterer, Katherine Lewis, Agnes Fraundorf, John Yahnak, and George Yahnak; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, 3100 Old Weymouth Rd., Medina, OH 44256, followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. At a later date, she will be laid to rest with her husband at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dororthy's name may be made to:

Cypress Hospice, 2 Berea Commons # 1, Berea, OH 44017

Holy Martyrs Church, 3100 Old Weymouth Rd., Medina, OH   44256

DAV – Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH  45250-0301

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