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Paul Kortowich, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 29, 2025. Paul was born March 6, 1940 and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy (nee Smith), and his brother Joe. Father to Nick Kortowich, Greg Kortowich, and Todd Kortowich (Laurie), grandfather to Britteny, Kennedy, Jordan, Allison, Madison, John and Scott. Brother to Mary Ann Mariner, and uncle to many. Son of the Late Oscar and Pauline (nee Soond) Kortowich. Paul served in the United States Army and spent his career working in construction. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Calling hours will be Thursday, January 8th from 6-8 PM at Liston Funeral Home in North Ridgeville and a memorial mass to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at St. Richard Catholic Church, 26855 Lorain Road, North Olmsted on Friday, January 9th at 10 AM. Internment will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
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