Josh Scribben

Josh Scribben ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Paine Funeral Home, Inc. - Orwell on Mar. 17, 2026.Josh Scribben, Cornelius, NC, age 40, passed away on March 11, 2026 of a medical emergency on Lake Norman while kayaking. He was born in Roaming Shores, OH on June 7th, 1985. Son of Leonard Scribben Jr and Rosemary Zygmunt Scribben. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, his partner of 20 years, and their beloved one-year-old son, Kole. He is also survived by his mother, Rosemary Zygmunt Scribben; his in-laws, Frank and Lori Palcsik; his sister, Amy, and her husband, Jon Snyder, and their children Emma, Holden, and Logan; his half-brother, Jeremy Scribben; his sister-in-law, Amber, and her husband, Steve Bourbonnais, and their children Courtney, Leo, Emily, and Luke; and his grandmothers, Helen Zygmunt and Marie Scribben. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Scribben Jr.; his brother, Jason Scribben; and his grandparents, Daniel Zygmunt and Leonard Scribben Sr. Josh was a dedicated physical therapist with a doctorate degree who cared deeply for his patients and took great pride in helping others heal. He loved fishing, jet skiing, sports, and making people laugh. He was a devoted Browns and Cavs fan. His wild, joyful energy and quick humor made every moment with him unforgettable. He also carried a deep love for his late brother, Jason, whose memory remained close to his heart. Above all, Josh adored his family. Becoming a father was his greatest joy, and he and Michelle worked tirelessly to build a beautiful, loving life for their son. Josh will be remembered for his big heart, his humor, his wild spirit, and the unwavering love he poured into his family, his work, and everyone fortunate enough to know him.A funeral mass officiated by Rev. Kevin McCaffrey will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 103 N. Maple Street, Orwell, OH 44076 on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a committal service at St. Mary Cemetery. Immediately following services at approximately 3:00 p.m., a celebration of life will be held at St. Mary's Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at https://gofund.me/6c9222d6f. To leave a condolence or share a memory please visit painefuneralhome.comTo send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Josh Scribben, please visit our floral store.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.