Joseph E. Urbas

age 88, beloved husband for 45 years of Cecilia (nee Tominc); loving father of Theresa Wickline (husband Terry deceased), Lisa Riedthaler (husband Timothy), Joseph Urbas, Christine Weston (husband Bill deceased), Matthew (wife Antonia) and Andrew (wife Victoria); devoted grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 18; cherished son of the late Anthony and Olga (nee Koporc); dearest brother of Leona Streiner (husband Stanley deceased), Lawrence, and the late Anthony “Jerome” (wife Darlene); dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many.

Joseph was born October 8, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio. Joe grew up in the St. Clair neighborhood on Cleveland’s east side and would often recall the chaos following the East Ohio Gas explosion of 1944. A 1955 alumni of St. Joseph High School, he went on to attend Fenn College and had a long career managing Data Central at CEI. Joseph was an organist at St. Vitus Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. A lover of sports from his youth, Joe spent many decades playing baseball, softball, bowling, and golf. In his spare time, he enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, gardening, cooking, and cheering on Cleveland sports teams. Joe’s friends and loved ones will always remember his delightfully quick wit and steadfast devotion to his loving family.

Relative and friends are requested to meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, February 2, 2026 at St. Vitus Catholic Church (6019 Lausche Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103) at 10 AM. Cremation following by DeJohn Crematory. Private burial at All Souls Cemetery at a later date. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Joseph at DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) SUNDAY 2-6 PM.