Penfield: Went to be with the angels in heaven after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home in the arms of his loving wife, surrounded by family and friends on December 24, 2015 at the age of 45. Predeceased by his mother, Mary Dzus. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Robine J. Leo Wolak; children, Lily G. Wolak, stepsons, Kristopher and Sammy Theodorou; father, Peter Wolak Sr. (Josephine Sita); stepfather, Yaroslav Dzus; brother, Terry (Phyllis Haberer) Wolak; niece and nephew, Nick and Lauren Wolak; godmother, Olga Grieco; beloved aunts and uncles, Lydia Dzus, Zinnia (Mike) Dzus-DeBole; and cousins; Wolak aunts and uncles, Brian (Joyce), Anna, Mike (Gloria), Mary (Gene), Don (Julie) and other cousins; special friends, Richard Sullivan, Orlando Garcia, Carlos Hernandez, Carl Nesello, Corey Provenzano, Mike Croteau, and Pastor Mike Kenney; and so many loyal, compassionate and supportive loving friends; faithful companions, Buster and Tucker. Peter was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother.
Friends are welcome Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home Inc. 1717 Portland Ave. (just north of East Ridge Rd.) Peter's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 9am at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Memorials may be made to the James Fund for Life at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center www.giveto.osu.edu