Carol Alex 1947-2025
WARREN — Carol Alex, who believed in kindness, bonus rounds and the power of a well timed joke — even in life’s hardest moments — passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Carol was born Nov. 17, 1947, in Warren, a daughter of the late John Sr. and Margaret Surin Gnat.
Carol was a proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 1965, where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Greg Alex — who’s no doubt already showing her around a heavenly car show.
A graduate of Kent State University, Carol spent decades teaching first grade at Jefferson Elementary, shaping young minds with warmth, patience and an unwavering belief in every child’s potential. Even after retiring, she continued to tutor adults working toward their GEDs — because being a teacher wasn’t just her career, it was her calling.
Carol was fiercely devoted to her three daughters and absolutely adored her grandchildren. She cherished family parties, trivia nights, playing the slots and cheering for all things Cleveland sports — win or lose. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and stories that will be retold at family gatherings for generations. In her honor, hug your kids, root for the underdog and play the max bet!
Carol will always be remembered by her daughters, Amy (Mike) Sindelar of Avon, Holly (Tom) McVicar of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, and Wendy (David) Austin of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, Greg Sindelar and Olivia and Morgan McVicar; sisters, Joyce (Rudy) Zakrajsek of Howland and Nancy McRoy of Rochester, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Andrea Gnat of Warren; and many loved nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Greg Alex; and brother, John Gnat Jr.
Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Carol from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE. A funeral Service will follow at noon at the funeral home.
Entombment will be in Crown Hill Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Inspiring Minds (https://imyouth.org/give/) Please indicate, “Donation in memory of Carol Alex.” Checks can also be made payable to Inspiring Minds and may be sent to 837 Woodland St. NE, Warren, OH 44483. Please indicate, “Donation in memory of Carol Alex.”
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Carol’s family.
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