Patricia A. Kuhn's Obituary
Patricia A. Kuhn (née Laconis, formerly Valkoff), age 89, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Brookdale Westlake Village in Westlake, Ohio.
She is survived by her daughter Laura (Jim) Hrusovsky of Valparaiso, Indiana, son Paul (Sherry) Valkoff of Rocky River, Ohio, grandchildren Brian (Alison) Hrusovsky, Sarah (Nick) Corbin, Alaina (Omar) Eisa, great-granddaughters Quinn Elise, Remy Mae and Denny Ann, brother Jack (Anna) Laconis and niece Michelle (Jon) Bricker.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harry Kuhn, parents Ben and Adele (née Vichunas) Laconis, and brother and sister-in-law Tom (Diana) Laconis.
She also cherished her relationships with her son-in-law’s and daughter-in-law’s families who welcomed her as one of their own and included her in many of their family gatherings.
Born on December 10, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, Pat was raised with strong Catholic values in a hardworking, loving Lithuanian family with many aunts, uncles and cousins whom she dearly loved. As a bright and ambitious young woman, Pat held various jobs while attending school, with her favorite being Sydney Bogg Chocolates in Detroit. She graduated cum laude from John J. Pershing High School in January 1954, where she served as the class secretary. Following graduation, Pat worked as a secretary for the Detroit Terminal Railroad, where she met her first husband, Tom Valkoff.
They married in 1956 at St. Rita Church in Detroit. After briefly living in Inkster, Michigan, they moved to Parma Heights, Ohio, where they built a life together raising their children. Pat fully embraced motherhood, preparing meals, sewing clothing and dance recital costumes, capturing memories through photos and scrapbooking, planning beach trips, and shuttling her children to their afterschool activities. She was involved in her children’s schools, serving as President of the Parma Park PTA in 1969. In addition to helping care for her in-laws who moved to Ohio in the 1960’s, she worked as a teacher’s aide at Crile Elementary School followed by a job in the Finance Department at The Higbee Department Store. In 1975, her husband surprised the family with the purchase of a new powerboat they named “Dis-L-Do”and the summer months were spent boating, fishing and swimming in Lake Erie near Sandusky, Ohio. In 1978, the family moved to Strongsville, Ohio, where after a sad time in her life, she and her husband were divorced in 1983.
In the early 1980’s, Pat worked full-time as the Membership Secretary for the Cleveland Women’s City Club, an organization committed to education, charitable causes, and advancing women’s issues. She later accepted a secretarial position at a prestigious Cleveland law firm, where she was highly respected. Pat retired in 1989 when she married Harry Kuhn. Together, they shared a deep appreciation for nature, traveling extensively across the U.S.—even to Hawaii—and spent cherished time birdwatching, gardening, and simply enjoying one another’s company. These were golden years filled with joy as grandchildren joined the family and filled Pat and Harry’s home with laughter.
Pat was an extraordinary grandmother, never missing a major moment in her grandchildren’s lives—be it birthdays, graduations, weddings, sporting events, pool parties etc. As their biggest cheerleader, her grandchildren knew she would always support them through every high and low, but would not be afraid to express her opinions and give advice. What she loved most were the everyday moments—sharing meals at the table, going shopping, enjoying some ice cream, or playing board games together.
After Harry’s passing in 1998, Pat purchased a new condominium in North Ridgeville, where she spent 24 wonderful years. She adorned her home with beautiful flowers, paintings, mementos and photos, creating a space that felt “perfectly Pat”. It soon became the gathering place for the family, where every holiday was celebrated and countless memories were made. She had a true gift for hosting and her attention to detail and natural warmth made every gathering feel special. She served as President of her neighborhood Condominium Owners Association for many years, ensuring her neighbors’ homes were just as cared for as her own. In her free time, she loved reading, doing crossword puzzles, keeping up with politics, various TV programs and watching all Cleveland sports, especially the Cleveland Browns. She had a talent for keeping up with friends and family, never missing an opportunity to send a handwritten card for every birthday, holiday or milestone, always personalized and delivered on time.
In 2024, Pat moved to an assisted living community. As a long-time member of St. Julie Billiart Church, she remained strong in her faith through the many challenges old age brought, and with God's help, Pat seemed to always beat the odds until God called her to his eternal kingdom.
Pat will be remembered as a strong, graceful, stubbornly tenacious and resilient woman—steadfast in her faith, endlessly thoughtful, and loyal to a fault. She inspired all who knew her with her sharp mind, radiant Hollywood smile, strong beliefs and even stronger love for her family. She will live on in the memories we hold, the traditions we keep, and the love we share. To say she will be deeply missed is an understatement.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 9:30 AM until the time of prayer service at 10:30 AM at Bogner Family Funeral Home 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church 5500 Lear Nagle Road, North Ridgeville.
A graveside service will take place Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Resurrection Cemetery 18201 Clinton River Road, Clinton Twp., Michigan, near her heavenly parents, brother and several other family members who will welcome her home.
John 14:2-3: "In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also."
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