Olga Irene Flick

To remember and honor the life of Olga Irene Flick, born Olga Irene Dolhyj on May 10, 1952, in Montreal, Canada. Her parents, Eugene and Maria, had immigrated from Ukraine and Eastern Europe during the upheaval of World War II. When Olga was just five years old, her family made a new home in Parma, Ohio, where they first lived in the upstairs of a house on Ridge Road. A few years later, they moved into a newly built home on Ronald Drive, and during that time Olga welcomed her younger brother, Andre, into the family. Though nearly a decade apart in age, Olga and Andy shared a lifelong sibling bond. From a young age, Olga carried with her a deep love of learning, history, and culture. She graduated from Valley Forge High School in 1970, and went on to study at Cleveland State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree with a major in History and a minor in Russian. Her curiosity about the world and her connection to her family’s heritage shaped her values and her outlook on life. Olga’s professional journey was as rich and varied as her personal one. In 1975, she began working in cosmetics at the Higbee Building, where she developed lifelong friendships, including with her best friend Peggy Barnes, who became a sister to her in heart. From 1975 to 1985, she worked at Dollar Bank, building her skills and growing her circle of friends. In 1985, a pivotal year, Olga gave birth to her daughter Tamara, the joy of her life and the person she lived for from that moment forward. That same year, she also launched her own business, running Eddy’s Deli in Parma from 1985 to 1989. Olga’s hard work, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit were clear in that chapter of her life. By 1990, she shifted into a career in banking once again, joining KeyCorp and working with corporate trust accounts until 1994. She later found her true calling in caring for others, working in home care from 1995 until her retirement in 2015. For twenty years, she touched the lives of countless people, offering compassion, kindness, and dignity to those in need. Olga’s career accomplishments were only part of her story. At her core, she was a woman devoted to her family, her friends, and to living life with heart. She was proud of her Ukrainian roots, loved animals deeply, and believed in the well-being of all people. She had a vibrant spirit, a quick wit, and an openness that drew people close to her. Her greatest pride and joy was her daughter, Tamara, whom she raised with unwavering love and support. Later, she welcomed Myles, her son-in-law, into her life, treating him as a second son and building a bond that was full of care, trust, and love. When Olga faced her cancer diagnosis in March of 2025, she met it with bravery and resilience. With treatment, she was given five months of restored strength and good health, months she filled with laughter, walks, dinners, and precious time with Tamara and Myles. Those months became a gift. A season of memory-making and joy in the midst of hardship. In her final days, Olga faced difficult choices, and with clarity and courage, she chose comfort and peace. She passed away on August 29, 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side, surrounded by love. Olga’s life was a story of resilience, of love, and of generosity. She was a daughter of immigrants, a student of history, a business owner, a caregiver, a loyal friend, and above all, a devoted mother. She leaves behind not only her accomplishments, but also her kindness, her humor, and her enduring love that will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. We will remember Olga for the countless lives she touched, the friendships she nurtured, and the love she gave without measure. Though her passing leaves us heartbroken, her spirit will remain with us always, in every cherished memory, every kindness we show, and every life she helped shape.

Olga Irene Flick

May 10, 1952 - August 29, 2025