Marjorie Ann Malensek
Marjorie “Margie” Ann Malensek (nee Urbanowicz), age 88, of Troy Township, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 9, 2025, at home while surrounded by her family.
She was born in Troy on April 5, 1936, to the late Stephen and Sarah (nee Dyke) Urbanowicz.
Margie is once again reunited with her loving husband, Matthew Malensek, who died Sept. 21, 2007.
After graduating Burton High in 1954, Margie married Matthew Malensek on June 16, 1956, and began their beautiful life together. They enjoyed spending as much time together as possible, which included often going fishing and league bowling on the same team.
She worked as a secretary at Johnson Rubber in Middlefield before becoming a mom.
Margie then loved raising her children and being a homemaker. She was an avid reader and passionate Cleveland sports fan. Margie also liked birdwatching, especially hummingbirds, crocheting, doing jigsaw puzzles, and having tea parties with her great-granddaughter.
Margie was also active in the community as a member of the American Legion Post #459 Ladies Auxiliary, the Troy Ladies 55 Club, and played the clarinet in The Great Geauga County Fair Band in the mid 1950s.
Margie will be missed by her children, Phillip (Pam) Malensek, Sally (Ernie) Haaser; grandchildren, Amanda (Jared) Nolin, Matthew (Malisa) Malensek, Meredith (Samuel) Severt, Luke (Kalah) Malensek, David (Melissa) Haaser, Lauren Sankovich; great-grandchildren, Xion, Corban, Azalee, Oziah, Jackson, Zoey, Micah, Jacob, Nikolas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Margie is preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Matthew; sister, Elaine Malensek; and nephews Stephen and Craig Malensek.
The family would like to express their love and appreciation to Margie’s aide, Lisa Murphy, along with her grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew and Malisa. Their loving care and personal sacrifices enabled Margie to remain at home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 14, 2025, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 16150 Center St., Parkman Township, with Father John Burkley officiating.
Family and friends were received Feb. 13, 2025, at Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, and prior to the mass at the church.
Margie’s final resting place will be in Slitor Cemetery, Burton Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Margie’s name are requested to be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at https://www.michaeljfox.org.
