Sharon R. Kastl, 66, Known for Her Cooking and Baking Skills
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Sharon R. Kastl (nee Zych), age 66, of Vermilion, passed away at Regency Hospital Cleveland West during the early morning hours of Thursday October 15, 2026 following a brief illness.
Sharon was born in Lorain on August 17, 1960; she attended St. Ladislaus Parish School as well as Lorain Catholic High School and went on to graduate from Admiral King High School as a member of the Class of 1978.
Sharon began her working career as a front counter worker at Hardee’s Restaurant in Lorain. Later, she worked as an assembly worker at Lorain Products; after her children became of school age, she served as a teacher’s aide at Vermilion St. Mary’s Parish School. Upon lay-off from her position there, she became a cashier at Lorain’s Super K-Mart Center.
A lover of small animals, Sharon was well known for her cooking and baking skills, especially as they pertained to such ethnic dishes as pierogies, stuffed cabbage, and a rendition of cheesecake that was often described as epic.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-five years Richard “Ricky”, son Richie (Mandi) of Parma, and daughter Brooke Kastl of Vermilion. Additional survivors include her grandson Richard Kastl, brothers Gary Zych (Anna) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jeff Zych (Mary Kay) of Avon Lake, and sister Donna George (Oscar) of Cape Coral, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her father Robert Zych, mother Helen Zych (nee Molnar), and brother Robert.
A memorial gathering and celebration of Sharon’s life will take place in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel – 3224 Broadway, Lorain on Friday October 30th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Sharon’s family encourages contributions in her memory to the Friendship Animal Protective League – 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035. If donating directly to the APL, please be certain to include “In Memory of Sharon R. Kastl” in the memo of your check. If donating via the organization’s website, click on the “Dedicate My Donation” link and follow the instructions for the “In Memory Of” donations.
To share your memories and condolences with the Kastl Family, please visit Sharon’s tribute page at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.