Eleanor Francis Hric Sklenka

Eleanor Sklenka, 97 years young, died peacefully Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born February 6, 1928, to Frank and Pauline (nee Shock) both deceased. Eleanor grew up to meet Robert T. Sklenka in grade school and married the love of her life on November 20, 1948. They were married 73 years. Eleanor was a devoted wife, a wonderful loving mom and grandmother. Her sweet demeanor and loving, shining smile touched everyone she met. Eleanor worked as her children grew up as a librarian at Towslee Elementary School in Brunswick. There she showed children the love of learning in reading, as mom loved to read. She met so many children and their families, that to this day, is lovingly remembered as 'sweet Eleanor'. Eleanor's memory will be cherished by her children, Renee (Gregory, deceased), Robert D. (Susan), Linda (Paul, deceased) and Rick (Becky). Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Robert T. Sklenka. Siblings are Paulette (deceased), Danielle, Martin (Charleen) and Brian (Jill). Grandchildren are Christina (Daniel), Matthew (Norma) and Patrick (Solmary), Karilyn (Kenneth), Douglas (Ara), Donald (Catherine), Jeniffer (Keane) and Elizabeth (Kier) and Kolleen (Christopher). Great-grandchildren are Marren, Dominic, Keane and Michael. Many extended family members are lovingly remembered as well. The family will welcome guests at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Colette's Church at 330 W. 130th Street in Brunswick, Ohio with a Memorial Mass following visitation at 11 a.m. with Fr. Timothy W. Gareau Officiating. Inurnment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to any hospice of your choice. Carlson Funeral Home in Brunswick, Ohio is honored to assist the family.