Joseph Latek
President/ Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Joe Latek always knew he wanted to help people as a funeral director. He started working in the business at the young age of fourteen – when his grandfather owned and operated the family business… Mosinski Funeral Home on E. 65th St. in Cleveland, OH. Joey was hooked. He watched his grandfather not only coordinate funerals, take care of employees, and manage budgets… most importantly, he watched how well his grandfather worked with families at their most delicate of times. Joe learned, first hand, the importance of a funeral director’s role; to comfort, help, and serve.
Joe graduated with a Communications degree from John Carroll University in 1996 and went on to study at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. In 1997, he received a degree in Embalming and Funeral Directing from PIMS.
Following his PIMS graduation, Joe mastered a year of apprenticeship, then became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1998. He then began working for Rybicki & Son Funeral home in Garfield Heights and Broadview Heights. In 2010, Joe became the manager of the Garfield Heights location.
In 2015, Joe bought Rybicki & Son Funeral Homes. He renamed it Latek & Rybicki Family Funeral Homes. It was truly a full circle moment for Joe, as the Broadview Heights location was originally built by his grandfather in 1983 (and later sold to the Rybicki’s). Joe now has a piece of his grandfather with him as he helps to serve people in the greater Broadview Heights community and beyond.
Originally from Brecksville, OH, that is still where he, his wife Shannon, and their two children, Alexis and Luke reside today. In his spare time, you will find Joe with his family, friends, or rooting for the Browns.
Joseph Latek
President/ Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Joe Latek always knew he wanted to help people as a funeral director. He started working in the business at the young age of fourteen – when his grandfather owned and operated the family business… Mosinski Funeral Home on E. 65th St. in Cleveland, OH. Joey was hooked. He watched his grandfather not only coordinate funerals, take care of employees, and manage budgets… most importantly, he watched how well his grandfather worked with families at their most delicate of times. Joe learned, first hand, the importance of a funeral director’s role; to comfort, help, and serve.
Joe graduated with a Communications degree from John Carroll University in 1996 and went on to study at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. In 1997, he received a degree in Embalming and Funeral Directing from PIMS.
Following his PIMS graduation, Joe mastered a year of apprenticeship, then became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1998. He then began working for Rybicki & Son Funeral home in Garfield Heights and Broadview Heights. In 2010, Joe became the manager of the Garfield Heights location.
In 2015, Joe bought Rybicki & Son Funeral Homes. He renamed it Latek & Rybicki Family Funeral Homes. It was truly a full circle moment for Joe, as the Broadview Heights location was originally built by his grandfather in 1983 (and later sold to the Rybicki’s). Joe now has a piece of his grandfather with him as he helps to serve people in the greater Broadview Heights community and beyond.
Originally from Brecksville, OH, that is still where he, his wife Shannon, and their two children, Alexis and Luke reside today. In his spare time, you will find Joe with his family, friends, or rooting for the Browns.
Shannon Latek
Director of Marketing & Community Relations
Shannon is originally from Rocky River, Ohio, and attended Miami University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She became a TV News Reporter/Anchor, and worked in several television markets, including Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, and Harrisburg, PA.
Most recently, Shannon was a reporter at Cleveland 19 News, WOIO/WUAB right here in Cleveland, OH. When her husband, Joe Latek, decided to buy the funeral home business he had worked for, Shannon thought it was time for a career change.
Now, she is wearing several hats at Latek & Rybicki Family Funeral Homes, including Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Director of Human Resources, and Webmaster.
And when she's not doing work for the funeral home - she's a full time mother to hers and Joey's two adorable kids, Alexis and Luke.
Shannon Latek
Director of Marketing & Community Relations
Shannon is originally from Rocky River, Ohio, and attended Miami University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She became a TV News Reporter/Anchor, and worked in several television markets, including Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, and Harrisburg, PA.
Most recently, Shannon was a reporter at Cleveland 19 News, WOIO/WUAB right here in Cleveland, OH. When her husband, Joe Latek, decided to buy the funeral home business he had worked for, Shannon thought it was time for a career change.
Now, she is wearing several hats at Latek & Rybicki Family Funeral Homes, including Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Director of Human Resources, and Webmaster.
And when she's not doing work for the funeral home - she's a full time mother to hers and Joey's two adorable kids, Alexis and Luke.
Sara Wise
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Sara graduated from Thiel College with a BA in Business Administration in 2004. That same year, she attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and received an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in Funeral Service Arts and Sciences. Originally from New Philadelphia, Sara has made Cleveland her home and has spent her entire career as a valued member of our staff. She is a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Valley City. She is also active with Chi Omega Alumnae Cleveland West where she serves as Ritual Chair. In her spare time, you can find Sara running through the Metroparks for fun, or in a 5k or half marathon. Her miniature schnauzer is named D'Artagnan.
Sara Wise
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Sara graduated from Thiel College with a BA in Business Administration in 2004. That same year, she attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and received an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in Funeral Service Arts and Sciences. Originally from New Philadelphia, Sara has made Cleveland her home and has spent her entire career as a valued member of our staff. She is a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Valley City. She is also active with Chi Omega Alumnae Cleveland West where she serves as Ritual Chair. In her spare time, you can find Sara running through the Metroparks for fun, or in a 5k or half marathon. Her miniature schnauzer is named D'Artagnan.