Joseph Sarna Obituary

Joseph A. Sarna

Joseph A. Sarna was born Aug. 19, 1935, in Cleveland, to John and Anna Sarna. From the age of 3, he was in the Cuyahoga Welfare System and was a foster child in several homes. At the age of 9, he was moved to Euclid to live with his permanent foster parents, William and Helen Ryan, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Cleveland Benedictine High School in 1953.

Joe married Marilyn Zeller of Leipsic on Jan. 24, 1959, and they enjoyed 64 wonderful years together. Joe served in U.S. Army from June 1958 to 1960 and was stationed in Butzbach, Germany, for 16 months where his wife, Marilyn, joined him for eight months, living off-base in their tiny German apartment.

Joe has a daughter, Cynthia Sarna of Marysville, son, Timothy (Angela) Sarna of Delaware, Ohio, five grandchildren, Alyssa and Darian Hacker, and Alexandria, Andrew, and Aidan Sarna, three stepgrandchildren, Brooke (Brad) Marzec, and Leeann and Ryan (Samantha) Businger, five stepgreat-grandchildren, Madilyn, Lillian, Noah, Vivian, and Owen Marzec, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Joseph was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Sarna; in-laws, Harry and Eva Zeller; and brother-in-law, Harold (Carol) Zeller.

Joe was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Holy Name Society, Findlay Council 957 Knights of Columbus, and served as Captain and Navigator for the 4th Degree Pope Leo X111 K of C. He also was a member of Findlay American Legion Post #3.

Joe retired from Warner Buick-Nissan in Jan. 2000 after spending 32 years in automobile sales, starting with LaRiche Volkswagen in 1968. Joe was always so proud of all his family and their accomplishments and always cherished holidays and get-togethers. Joe loved all sports and was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Indians fan. His favorite team was Cleveland Browns and he was a life-long fan (even through the many lean years). He had a passion and collection of music from all decades and served as a DJ at Portage Cove Park in the Port Clinton area where he and Marilyn spent many years camping, boating, and fishing with their many friends.

Visitation for friends and family will be 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Rd., Findlay. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Findlay.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Joe's name to Alzheimer's Association, Bridge Home Health and Hospice, or St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish.

HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, 419-422-1500, is honored to serve Joe's family.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.