Nora Kohut Czaruk, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio fell asleep in the Lord on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs Friday, January 30, 2009 at Trinity West. Nora was the owner and operator of Nora’s Kitchen for 65 years after working at Marsh Wheeling. She was an excellent hostess and was known for her sweet and friendly nature. Her buffets consisted of cabbage rolls, blinis and perhogies. Her favorite pastime was listening to the Ukrainian Radio Program. Nora was very proud of her ethnic heritage and home cooking recipes that she has passed down to her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Despite not being able to drive Nora was not deterred from being active in her church and community. She was always THE organizer and coordinator of many events from PTA, bake sales and card parties, to Russian Days and community events. Nora was very active in her church, Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church. She served as President of the Sisterhood for many years, held the office of president of the church, financial secretary of the church and received a Grammata in recognition of her service and love for the church. She was preceded in death by her husband Nick A. Czaruk, for whom she was the primary caregiver, on April 25, 2008. They were married on August 8, 1943; parents Basil and Theresa Kohut; sisters and brothers in law Katherine (John) Landziak, Harry Martin, Ann (John) Kabala, Mary (Matthew) Zabek, Pete Kudlak, Olga (Larry) Sebulsky, Theresa (Bill) Bethel, Irene McQuay and nephew Greg Barna.She is survived by her son Nicholas (Janet) Czaruk of Fayetteville, NC,; grandsons Nicholas A. Czaruk III of San Diego, CA and Gregory (Annie) Czaruk of Muskogee, OK; great grandchildren Annebelle and Gregory Wagner both of Muskogee, OK; son Kohut Pete Czaruk of Columbus, OH; granddaughter Alexandria (Ben) Clark of Columbus, OH; great grandchildren Gabrielle, Hunter, Lane, Braxton and Landon Clark all of Columbus, OH; granddaughter Kara Clark of Columbus, OH; great grandson Cade Clark of Columbus, OH; daughter Theresa (Bob) Stotler of Canton, OH; sister Vera Kohut of Wheeling, WV; brother Pete (Mary Ann) Kohut of Wheeling, WV; brother in law Chuck McQuay of Buford, GA and her beloved nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces who cherished uncle Nick and aunt Nora will be an everlasting remembrance to all. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Friday 3- 7 p.m. and on Saturday at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church from 10 a.m. until the time of Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m. with Fr. Michael Zahirsky officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Parastas Friday 7 p.m. with Fr. Nicholas Wyslutsky officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Charity Hospice, 500 Luray Drive, Wintersville, OH 43953.
09/03/2024
Gary Repella
Theresa, Pete and Nick: Please accept my most sincere condolence on the passing of your mother and my life time friend. I am in Illinois this weekend watching Liz play in Chicago and visiting Tana in Champaign. Please accept my apology for not being able to be back to attend the funeral.
09/03/2024
John Mysliwiec
Vera and Pete: I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I did not realize that it was your sister until today when I looked it up online. Your entire family has my deepest sympathy. Veechny Pamiat. John
09/03/2024
Victoria Zabek Hamilton
My husband Bill and I wanted to send our deepest condolences for you loss. Aunt Nora was a very sweet lady with lots of spunk. It was wonderful to have her and Uncle Nick dancing at our wedding. Love , Vickie & Bill Hamilton
09/03/2024
Carol Bacha
What a beautiful life! May the Lord give her rest in Him. My condolences to the family in their missing their loved one.
09/03/2024
millie martin
theresa and family this is a shock for me. my prayers are with you during another heartbreaking time in your life. i will call at another time or i am up late. m
09/03/2024
Cheryl Shikles
Dear Nora Family, Sending sincere sympathies to you all. Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that are happy. Author Unknown Wishing you Goda��s peace
09/03/2024
John & Masha Tkachuk
Memory Eternal ~ may the Lord God grant her repose with all the saints! We will keep all of you in our holy prayers. With love in Christ Jesus, Archpriest John & Masha Tkachuk
09/03/2024
Carol O''Connor Herchak
My blessings for you Nick and family, in my thoughts and prayers. Now she is with her beloved husband, what a glory that will be, blessed be She was the best of a Woman and Mother, and Cook always giving making every holiday a blessed event. She will surely be missed by all. Your friend from Bantam Ridge. Will always rember you & family and the lovely home She and your Dad made.
09/03/2024
Kelly Hampton
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
09/03/2024
Susie and Ed Sadowski
I grew up with Nora and Nick's daughter, Theresa. I visited their home many times over the years. I remember that there was always something home-made and delicious-smelling in the kitchen, and I always appreciated the hospitality Nora and Nick showed everyone who entered their home. Nora's house was always spotless, and she took great pride in her home and her cooking. She cherished her children and her husband. She was extremely smart and displayed a very witty sense of humor. Theresa and I could never outsmart her mother. Nora could sense when Theresa and I were up to something, but let us be children: exploring the world within safe limits and never letting us get into any real trouble. Nora had a wonderfully intrinsic understanding that we needed freedom to explore all that life had to offer. Furthermore, she trusted us to make the right decision. Nora lived her religion but was not self-righteous in her practice of it. Nora enjoyed life. I can hear her laughter and her wit as I write this. To Nora I say: Thank you for letting me be part of your home and for your wonderful daughter, Theresa, who will always be my sister in spirit. Susie Sadowski
09/03/2024
chrissie wagner
I knew Annie was marrying into the right family when so many of Greg's kin made the trek to Oklahoma for their wedding that cold December. Nick and Nora were gracious and loving and I am glad I got to meet them. Greg has so much of his grandparents in him and for that Wag and I are most grateful. We call it "good stock" down here and how lucky Annebelle and Wagner are to be part of the gene pool. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all. Chrissie and Warren Wagner
09/03/2024
Bruce and Cathy Pertko
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know it is very hard to lose a love one but they are at peace and with the lord now. Again we are very sorry and we will be praying for your family.
09/03/2024
Donna Hill
Dear Theresa and Bob - just got back from a trip and checking email. So sorry to hear about your Mother. You were so good and faithful in visiting her for many years. I always admired you so much for your love and diligence in caring for her. My thoughts are with you. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories to reflect upon. Love, Donna (and Spike, too)
09/03/2024
Sophia G. Panagis
Speaking on behalf of my entire family, our lives were truly blessed by the unconditional love of the Czaruk family. From the moment my parents landed on Vireo Drive 43 years ago, Thia Nora and Uncle Nick have been such an important part of our lives. Thia Nora, I will always remember you holding court behind the counter in the kitchen. If I could not see you in kitchen window and the weather was nice, I can see you from my car relaxing on the swing. Vireo Drive has lost her matriarch to be rejoined with our Uncle Nick and the rest of the others who have gone before her. Together, they will keep a watchful eye on the rest of us. Thia Nora, thank you and we love you. Uncle Nick and you will always have a permanent place in our hearts. May her memory be eternal.
09/03/2024
Frank Kuziak
Theresa, Pete & Nick, Please accept my condolence in the loss of you Mother. What wonderful memories I have growing up and having your family a part of my life. All the good times at your home and the many Church functions. Your Mother and Father will forever be in my memory.
09/03/2024
Carl and Ada Carr
Our sincere sympathy to Czaruk family. Nora left a big void in everyones heart that was fortunate to meet her. Carl and Ada Carr
09/03/2024
Clyde & Ella Jane Hampton
Dr. Czaruk, and family: We are thinking of you all this week. Tenderly...may time heal your sorrow, Gently.....may friends ease your pain Softly.....may peace replace heartache, and may warmest memories remain. A A mother's love is never forgotten. Pete - we are here for you, Clyde & Ella Jane
09/03/2024
Mike Kuziak
Theresa, Nick, and Kohut, Our deepest condolences to your families over the loss of your Mother. I will forever remember the good times that your and my families shared together. Nora always had a smile on her face and time to share with everyone. She was a true friend. It was the highlight of our trip to the States in 2007 to be able to see both Nick and Nora once again. May God Bless, Mike and Liz
09/03/2024
Susie Gibson
Theresa and Bob, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers. Susie
09/03/2024
Lynn Cutshall
Theresa and Bob, Our sincere sympathy is with you. May God Bless Joe and Lynn
09/03/2024
Marilyn Williamson
To Pete, Theresa, Nick and family... I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother so soon after the loss of your father.... I am grateful that I got to spend that wonderful day last year with both of your parents and you....a day of good food, laughter, games and conversation.... a happy day of warm memories to last forever....
09/03/2024
Charity Hospice
Theresa and Family Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. So hard to believe that she is home with your Dad again. What a wonderful woman she was. We all know that God has a very special place for her after all the time she took care of your Dad. May God's peace and consolation be with you all at this time. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Cathy Cich and Staff
09/03/2024
Barb Sumser
Theresa & Family, Thinking of you in your sorrow and wishing you strength in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympatly, Barb and Dick Sumser
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