Miriam H. Kiikka

Miriam was born in Finland on April 15, 1926 to Matt and Aino Kytomaki. She died on October 17, 2020 at Homestead II in Painesville. Her family came to America when she was 6 months old. They lived in Monessen, PA where Miriam attended St. Luke's Church and graduated from Monessen High School. She moved to Fairport Harbor the day following graduation. She enjoyed reading, gardening, animals, especially feeding the birds. She is survived by her daughter Karla (Michael Nevado III) Kiikka of Painesville and many extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Matt; siblings Aila Bucci, Helen Piisila, Wilho Maki and Matt Maki. Donations are suggested to the Lake County Humane Society 7564 Tyler Blvd Building E, Mentor, OH 44060. All services are private and her family thanks the staff at Homestead II and Harbor Light Hospice for their care.