Hoa Zaborowski

Hoa Lee Zaborowski, age 85, of Sheffield Lake, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, after a brief illness.

She was born on April 28, 1940, in the village of Long Chau in Vinh Long province, located in the Mekong Delta of southwestern Vietnam. Hoa met and married the love of her life, Ted Zaborowski, while he was serving in the United States Army in Vietnam.

Hoa immigrated to the United States in 1972 and has lived in Sheffield Lake ever since. Hoa enjoyed gardening and cooking and was well known for her delicious egg rolls.

She is survived by her brothers-in-law, Victor (Linda) Zaborowski and John (Susan) Zaborowski; as well as her sister-in-law, Sandra Balog. In addition, she leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Theodore J. “Ted” Zaborowski, who passed away in 2010; her parents, Le Van Hue and Nguyen Thi Chuong; and her sister-in-law, Tina Helock.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dovin Funeral and Cremation Specialists, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Craig Hovanec officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. To send online condolences or share a message of support, visit www.dovinfcs.com.