Kathleen "Kay" Nyerges' Obituary
Kathleen “Kay” Nyerges, 90, was born on January 1, 1933, to the late Albert and Catherine Miller.
Kay passed away on March 17, 2023. Beloved wife to the late Russell E. Nyerges. Cherished mother of Patricia Gomola (deceased), Robert (Marsha) Gomola, Jr., William Gomola, Sharon (Bob) Emmett, and Ann (Shane Broz) Dingman. Loving grandmother of Abbey (Eric) Cunningham, Lyndsey (Nick) Shirak, Emma Dingman, Anthony Wodarczyk, and Elly Dingman. Great-grandmother of Juliana, Kyra, Cecelia, Brandon, and Adalynn. Dear sister of Mary (Deane, deceased) Newland, Albert (Catherine, surviving) Miller (deceased), and Helen (Robert, deceased) Gale.
Kay dedicated 58 years to her career in Real Estate. She started with her Real Estate Agent License, before obtaining her Broker License, becoming a manager, and ultimately opening her own business, Kay Gomola Realty. Kay even taught real estate classes at Tri-C community College. In addition to teaching at Tri-C, at age 60, she graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business.
Kay was a devout Catholic. Up until she became ill, she never missed Mass. She adored her family. Kay was an avid bridge and pinochle player, so much so that she even started bridge and pinochle groups in the nursing home. She also enjoyed traveling, dancing, and had endless fun with her player piano.
Visitation is Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Funeral Service is Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 12:00 PM at the chapel.
Donations can be made in Kay’s honor to the Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland: https://www.ccdocle.org/support-us/donate-online
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