Carol Renee (Etherton) Malensek, age 61, of Geneva, passed away on February 2nd, 2026, at her home after a long battle with COPD. Carol was born on June 8, 1964 in Richmond Heights, OH., to parents Charles and Charles Carol Etherton. Carol graduated from Chardon High School and soon after married her love, Ted Malensek on July 10th, 1982, in Chardon. Carol spent many years working in accounting and sales for Avery Dennison, House of LaRose, NEO Hospital, Punderson Manor, Carpet Mart of Ashtabula, Bilicic Busy Mart, BP Gas on Vrooman Rd, and QP Manufacturing in Chardon. Carol's greatest accomplishment in her life was her family. Spending time with her grandchildren gave her the most joy. She also really enjoyed baking, shopping, and watching TikTok. Carol is survived by her husband Ted, her beloved children, Crystal (Joe) Evans, Amanda Malensek, Theodore & Mary (Burless) Malensek. Also, by her cherished grandchildren, Dakota Malensek, Jarrett Evans, Landon Evans, Chaitin Davis, Elexis Evans, Ethan Evans, Gabriella Dodd, and Charlette Malensek. Carol also leaves behind her siblings, Charles "Buster" Etherton, Peggy "PJ" Etherton Teske, John W. Teske and her beloved dog Linus. She also leaves her cherished nieces and nephews behind, Drew & Tiffany (Teske) Gardner, Delilah Teske, Beau Gardner, Cora Gardner, and Maci Gardner. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Charles Carol Etherton, by her sister-in-law, Kathy Etherton, and by her nephews, John W. Teske III and Travis Teske, and also by her beloved fur baby Izzy. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, from 12-2:30pm, with a Funeral Service from 2:30pm-3pm, all at Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd., Geneva, OH., 44041. A Graveside Burial with her family & friends will take place on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 11:00am at Harpersfield Township Cemetery, please meet at cemetery. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements, 440-361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com