VICTORIA A. VLAH (nee Kovach) age 64, beloved wife for 38 years of Frank; loving mother of Lindsay Williams (husband Chief Matthew, USN) and Robin; devoted grandmother of Caroline and Madelyn; cherished daughter of Mildred (nee Tomsic) and the late Donald Kovach; dearest sister of Lynn Kovach, Christine Miller (Thomas O’Donnell), Edward (wife Ann) and the late Karen Russ (husband Robert) and sister-in-law of Ken and Marina Vlah and John and Karen Vlah; dear aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.
Vickie was born on September 18, 1957 and passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on March 30, 2022. She grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1975. Vickie was a member of SNPJ and a parishioner of St. Anselm Church. She was an Administrative Assistant to the head of corporate taxes for TRW and later devoted her time to West Geauga High School. Vickie loved cooking, sewing, boating and traveling to Florida, the Carolinas, California, Slovenia and anywhere that had a beach. She was a very motivated, organized, and hard-working woman who was a great planner. Vickie will be remembered most as being extremely social and having a great sense of humor. She will forever be missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Vickie to Shepherd Center 2020 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; Hospice of the Western Reserve P.O. Box 72101 Cleveland, OH 44192; or the Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800, Miami FL 33131.
Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Relatives and friends are requested to meet for Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Anselm Catholic Church 12969 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Vickie at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) THURSDAY 4-8 PM.
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Joe Marino
Sorry for your loss to the family. I always enjoyed working with her at West Geauga.,
Kim Hannig
Vickie was always friendly and was able to make you feel like you had been a friend for years. I know how hard this is for the family but I am happy that she is in a beautiful place now.
Annette Sambula Jernejcic
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Blessed to have her in our life
A beautiful fun loving gem
Rest In Peace
Marissa Dorsky
I will always remember how much fun we had in the guidance office when I was your “assistant”…you were the BEST. Rest in Paradise ♥️
Christine Miller
We will miss my sister Vickie… Gone too soon… Sorry Vick ♀️ Sisters will always be connected at the heart ❤️ RIP. Beautiful Victoria
Betsy Burlin
Vickie was special to me. More than a friend , she always had my back and when I was sick she was there. She always made sure the guidance office was doing the right things. No one had to ask her a favor , it was already done. She made work fun she brought me coffee every morning. We had fun with her and frank I could write some funny stories that Vickie and I did but it would take several more pages. I loved her, admired her and was honored to be her friend. I miss her everyday.
Deb Delisle
I am sending a giant hug of love surrounded by prayers in this loss. Vickie was an incredibly talented and kind person who truly enriched my life. I loved working with her. May your family find strength in the warmth of your memories❤️❤️.
Frank Erfurth
Frank,
Please accept my deepest condolences for you and your family’s loss. I am thinking of you and sending my love.
Bill henry
So sad, my condolences to her family and friends.
john borris
Sad, to recognize how people are moving to eternity. She was a fun classmate in the OLPH class of 1971. Remember walking home sometimes from class on 185th. Hope all the best to the rest of the family.
Jeff Oviatt
So sorry for your loss. Vickie was always a pleasure at the high school. She had wonderful, pleasant personality.
Carol Lane
Hi Frank. I’m so sorry for this hard loss. Prayers for you all. Carol Lane (Mohr)
Barbara Southall Benson
I went to HS with Vickie at Notre Dame. My condolences and prayers to her family.
Jenna Askins
Dear Frank, after all these years, I’m sorry that this is the occasion that I happen to hear your name again. My sincerest condolences for the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jenna (Arnold) Askins
Frank Cosenza
My sincere condolences to the family.
Very sorry to hear this news. I have fond memories of her and her daughters.
Kristin Gregory
Frank, Lindsay, Robin & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Vicki was such a light & such a presence. I am lucky to have known her as a colleague at West G.
Keeping you all in my prayers.
Mook & Kat Clevenger
Robin, we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your Mom. We pray that all the wonderful memories will help heal your hearts. Sending hugs and love,
Paula Ruple
I’m so sorry for your loss Frank. I always looked forward to seeing both you and Vickie and always enjoyed our conversations. May she rest in peace and may you and your family find peace thru your fond memories.
Cynthia Krause
Deepest sympathy to the entire family. Remembering Vickie from Notre Dame and TRW; always smiling with her sweet personality. Lynn- please accept my sympathy as you remember comforting memories of your sister. May she rest in peace. Cindy (Nuccio) Krause
Mary Fuzie
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss Frank, Lindsey, Robin, and the entire Vlah family. Another amazing soul gone too soon. Such an amazing woman and so many memories! Hugs and kisses.
Mary Fuzie
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Waneeta & Al Iammarino
Frank our sincere condolences in the passing of Vicky, I will always remember her she lived life to the fullest and matched your personality 100 percent, Love cousin Waneeta and Al Iammarino
Patti Purpura
Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to Vickie’s family. I was Blessed to have her in my class at Notre Dame Academy. I will always remember her smiles and laughter that would make any day brighter. Heaven gained another Good Soul.
Rose Ann Kromar Haas
My deepest sympathies. I went to school with Vickie at OLPH and Notre Dame! Great memories of school and the neighborhood! Rest In Peace!
The Van Ettens
To the Vlah family-
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Such great memories of our children in school together and working with Vicky at West Geauga. She always made us laugh and had such a great personality! Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Vicky will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace. The Van Ettens