Violet Plavny

Violet Grace Plavny (nee Kitchen), born in Flinton PA, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Ralph F., parents John and Audrey Beatrice Kitchen (nee Ardnt); sister, Kathryn Turchik, and brothers, Frederick (Fred) and John (Jack) Kitchen.  Violet was the loving mother of Laura Maher, Michael Plavny, and Linda Jones; doting grandmother of Terah Maher Raab and Cassia Maher; Melissa (nee Plavny) DeTray and Jason Plavny, and Seth and Colin Jones. She was the proud great grandmother of Etta and Eero Raab; Ella and Hayley DeTray, and Alina Plavny.  Violet was a loving, generous, aunt and friend.  She was a lifelong resident of Broadview Heights and was an avid reader, baker, crafts person, and baseball fan. Her greatest pleasure was derived from taking care of her family. Violet’s wishes were for a private interment at Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg, Ohio. The family requests no flowers and suggests donations go to one’s own favorite charity