Hiroko Lasher

Hiroko Lasher (nee Mori) age 92, beloved wife of Robert J.; loving mother of Bob Jr. (wife Adrienne), Debbie Finomore (husband Victor), Cathy Berthold (husband Larry), Jim (wife Kara), and Terri Lasher-Kaupelis (husband Khym); devoted grandmother "Baba" of Victor Jr. (wife Emily) and Brandon (wife Jacci) Finomore, Marisa Pretorius (husband Anees), and Michael and Brayden Berthold and great-grandmother of Trey, Luca, Lucy, Gus, Abram, Sofia, Cole, Julia, Evan, Leo, and Isabel; cherished daughter of the late Toki (nee Nagao) and Masao Mori; dearest sister of seven; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Hiroko Lasher (nee Mori), born July 23, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Her life took her far from her birthplace, beginning a long journey marked by resilience and a strong love for life.

Hiroko and her husband, Robert J. Lasher, welcomed their first son while living in Japan. In 1959, they moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, where they continued to grow their family with three more children. In 1969, the family relocated to South Euclid, Ohio, where their youngest child was born. They later settled in Chardon, Ohio, where they have lived for the past 33 years.

Hiroko approached life with steadiness and determination. She enjoyed playing tennis at the Mayfield Village Racquet Club and spent many hours tending to her gardens. She especially loved her irises and took pride in growing vegetables each year. Skilled with her hands, she was both an artist and a seamstress. Wearing her homemade costumes, her children were often the recipients of "first prize" awards at many Halloween contests.

Her Japanese heritage remained important to her throughout her life. She passed down Japanese traditions such as cooking, origami, traditional dances and karaoke. These shared activities became a meaningful link between generations and a tribute to where she came from.

Hiroko was a loyal and faithful Catholic. To all who knew her, Hiroko was outgoing and genuinely social-someone who made friends wherever she went. She had a warm, approachable nature that drew people in. She will be remembered for her creativity, thoughtfulness and generous soul.

Hiroko will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. Her memory will remain a blessing to those who loved her.

The family wants to acknowledge and thank the wonderful angels who assisted with Hiroko's care, especially Kay Rado, Meghan and Haley Hoynes, Christina McIlroy, Mary Slaubaugh, Marcella Russell, and the team from Hospice of the Western Reserve

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Hiroko to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110 or to St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd, Newbury, OH 44065.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10 AM at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd, Newbury, OH 44065. Burial following at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Hiroko at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) TUESDAY 4 - 8 PM.