ANA LEBEN (nee Vugrinec) age 75, beloved life partner of 5 years of Carl Lee; loving mother of Natalie Wisnieski (husband David), Joe and Tony Gjerek and step-mother of Shawn, Brian and Aaron Leben; devoted grandmother of Brittany, Victoria and Caitlin Wisnieski, Jay (JJ), Katryna, Beverliana, Joey-Melinda, and Jessa Gjerek, Jena and Monica Gjerek and great-grandmother of David Wallie; cherished daughter of Matija and Elizabeth (nee Lebar) Vugrinec; dearest sister of Elizabeth, Ivan, Joe, Marica, Theresa and the late Steffen, Matt and Mary; dear aunt and great-aunt of many and her treasured pet Lacy.
Ana was born in Slovenia in 1947 and moved to Ohio at the age of 19. She was a member of St. Mary – Collinwood and the Styrishki Club for 45 years. Ana had a passion for baking and cooking and owned/operated Slovenian Village in Cleveland and Annie’s Restaurant in Chesterland for many years. She very much enjoyed gardening, especially with her grandchildren, and dancing to Polka. Many would say how Ana was outgoing and loving, with a heart of gold and she believed in giving to those in need. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Contributions may be made to Ana’s Treasured Memories Fund to help with funeral expense by CLICKING HERE https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/ana-leben-memorial-fund/7635/.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Collinwood, 15519 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 at 10 AM. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Ana at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) MONDAY 4 – 8 PM.
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Franca Russo
Our sincerest condolences to Ana’s family and to her husband Carl. We shall keep you all in ours thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace my friend.
Louie & Sylvia Loncar
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, grandmother and friend.
Irene McGarvey and Krintina Vugrinec
We are so sorry for your loss and continue to pray for all of you
Cheryl Frankina Frankina
So very sorry for the family’s loss. Ancka touched a special place in so many people’s lives. Fly high sweet angel❤️
Teta Terezija, John, Janice, Chris & Debby
Sharing in your sorrow. Our love and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all.
Kathi Roloson
So very sorry to hear about Annie‘s passing. We shared a big part of our lives together when she had the restaurant in Chesterland. Thoughts and prayers to all of her family.