New Lyme – Rudy Stephen Verhas, age 85, passed away at his home surrounded by family, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born in Schachendorf, Austria on May 17, 1938 the son of Imre and Anna (Petti) Verhas. Rudy married Julia (Rozgonyi) Verhas on May 17, 2001. He worked in maintenance for AJAX Magnethermic, Warren and ARC Rubber in Geneva. Rudy was a member of the Hungarian Club of Northeast Ohio and St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Julia, children Frances (Dana) Hodge, Patricia (Jeff) Verhas, Rudy (Lisa) Verhas, brothers Imre and Louie Verhas, sister Klara Siklosi and 5 step-children, 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and wife Alice (Lubarski) Verhas. A funeral mass officiated by Rev. Kevin McCaffrey will be held at St. Mary Church, 103 N. Maple Street, Orwell, OH 44076 on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with burial of his ashes to follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will take place prior to mass at the church starting at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Hungarian Club of N.E., 12027 Abbott Road, Hiram, OH 44243 or St. Mary Church, Orwell. Condolences may be made at painefuneralhome.com
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