Edwina "Eddie" (Smulczenski) Columbia

March 16, 1952 - June 5, 2020

Edwina “Eddie” (Smulczenski) Columbia 68 of Mentor, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 16, 1952, in Braddock, PA. Mrs. Columbia was a Medical Secretary for Cleveland Clinic for over 20 years. She was also a published romance novel writer in her spare time. 　 Eddie enjoyed Cooking, Writing, Creating, Outdoors, Shooting, and most of all her Family. She was Energetic, Creative, and Loved Life. She was a force to be reckoned with and never took "No" for an answer. She believed you could do anything you put your mind to and lived by that motto, instilling that same drive and determination in her children while growing up. Her smile and laughter were contagious and would immediately brighten anyone's day. She considered many others as “family”, and she would not hesitate to help anyone out in a time of need. For all of those who knew her could certainly attest to that. She will be eternally loved and truly missed, and never forgotten by those she touched. 　 Survivors include her husband of 39 years: Jeffry Columbia, Son: Bryan (Laura King) Lugo, Daughter: Tiffany (Tim Gufreda) Columbia, Grandson: Billy Cummings, and Sisters: Diana Ross and Christine (Norman) Carner. 　 Preceding Eddie in death are her Parents: Anthony and Bernice (Ziobro) Smulczenski. 　 The family requests contributions may be made to The Gathering Place, 23300 Commerce Park, Beachwood, OH 44122. 　 Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH, 44060. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.