Marilyn Ben 1933-2025
MILAN, Mich. — It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Romanowsky Ben, cherished mother, proud grandmother, beloved great-grandmother, loving aunt and treasured friend. Marilyn Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, in Milan, where she has resided for the last five years. Previously, she was a resident of Girard for her entire life.
Marilyn was born Dec. 18, 1933, the youngest child of Peter and Pauline Sahydak Romanowsky. She graduated from Girard High School in 1952.
She married Nick Ben on May 29, 1954. They celebrated 57 years of marriage until his passing on Sept. 14, 2011.
Marilyn was a proud and meticulous homemaker, but her greatest joy was her family — whether it was cooking a favorite food, watching a school, church or sporting event, or simply spending time together.
While living in Girard, Marilyn was an active member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Warren and regularly volunteered in the kitchen, where she was part of the “pierogi pinching crew.” She also enjoyed playing cards with lifelong friends in the “girls card club.”
Left to mourn her passing include two daughters, Paulette (Ben) Seiser of Milan and Lynette (Ben) DeSantis of Chardon; five granddaughters, Susan (Jordan) Adkins, Kristen (Eric) Knieper, Dr. Nina (Phil) Asbury, Angela (Nick) Bland and Megan (Andy) Kujawa; 12 great-grandchildren, Harper and Hudson Adkins, Ava, Austin and Ashton Knieper, Camille, Lily and Mia Asbury, Louis Bland, and Logan, Colton and Rylee Kujawa; former daughter-in-law, Johnna Ben; sister-in-law, Gladys Goodman; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nick (2011); son, Ken (2024); son-in-law, Fedele DeSantis (2016); and siblings, Steve (Ruth) Romanowsky, Tony (Roma) Romanowsky and Stella (John) Woytek.
The family will receive friends and relatives 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2053 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483. A requiem funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Timothy Paproski officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marilyn’s memory may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Arbor Hospice, Fr. Timothy Paproski of St. Nicholas Church, and to the many friends and relatives who have supported us through this journey.
Marilyn’s legacy is one of generosity, kindness, endless love and support. She will be missed dearly but never forgotten. Her memory will continue to bring love and warmth to those she leaves behind.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Marilyn’s family.
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