Michael W. Gronsky, age 101 and a resident of South Amherst, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

He was born in South Amherst on June 12, 1925, to the late Joseph and Theresa (nee Huya) Gronsky. Michael proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European Theater from 1943 to 1946. When he returned from military service, he was employed at the former GM Fisher Body, Elyria, where he retired in 1987 after 32 years of employment as a molder. In retirement, he enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

Michael was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church of South Amherst and was also a life member of VFW Post 1662 in Amherst.

His survivors include his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and his longtime friend and caregiver for 11 years, Beckie Palella.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marie (nee Frieschkorn) in 1981 and his wife Nancy (nee Spreng) in 2001, his brothers Joe, John, Frank, Ed, and his sisters Mary Moehl, Ann Szeliga, Sophie Altmiller, and Lucille Lewis.

Memorials can be made to Fresenius Kidney Care, 100 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst, OH 44001, or Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1662, Amherst 44001. 

Family will receive friends at the Garland-Misencik Funeral Home, 851 Park Avenue, Amherst, on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 333 So. Lake St., South Amherst, with Rev. Timothy O'Connor, Pastor, officiating. Everyone, please meet at church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Amherst, with military rites conducted by the Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Garland-Misencik Funeral Home, Amherst.