June Shirilla's Obituary
June Shirilla (nee Virostko), aged 93, passed on to eternal life on
January 29, 2026. Born on October 23, 1932, in Cleveland, OH.
Beloved wife of George (deceased) for 65 years. Loving mother
of Robert, Joseph (Toni) and Lisa (Byron) Olexa. Loving Grammy
of her cherished granddaughters Dr. Alexandria and Julianne.
Daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Virostko (nee Sokol). Dear
sister of Evelyn and Margaret (both deceased). Aunt and Great-
Aunt to many.
June worked in a clerical role for Paramount Motion Pictures of
Cleveland and then had a career as a mother and homemaker.
Devoted to her church, for over thirty years June was a religious
education Catechist to a generation of young Byzantine faithful.
She was President of the Ladies Guild, manager of the Religious
Bookstore, member of the Altar and Clerical Vestment group, and
a member of the Cathedral Bakers. June also worked the
Cathedral Fish Fries and fundraisers.
In her free time, June was an avid baker, passionate gardener, a
talented seamstress, and most importantly she loved spending
time with her children and grandchildren.
Friends and family will be received at the YURCH Funeral Home,
5618 Broadview Road, Parma. Visitation will be Monday,
February 9, 2026, from 4-7pm with Parastas Service at 7pm.
Funeral Service (the Office of Christian Burial) will be Tuesday,
February 10, 2026, at 10:30am at St. John the Baptist Byzantine
Catholic Cathedral, 5500 West 54 th Street, Parma (please meet at
church). Interment: Holy Spirit Cemetery.
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