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Elvira "Veda" Wagner (nee Boschian)
May 20, 2020
All Services Private(See full notice below)ELVIRA “VEDA” WAGNER (nee Boschian), age 84, formerly of Bedford Hts. Beloved wife of the late Andrew J.; loving mother of Dianne (Ray) Klimko, Andrea Hryb, Teresa Stastny and A.J. (Beth); dearest grandmother of Shawn (Val) Klimko, Paul Klimko, Beth Klimko, Matthew (Heather) and Benjamin Hryb, Megan (Brady) Bonifas, D.J. (Emily) Stastny, Samantha and Drew...
Rita H. Madej (nee Pientowski)
May 19, 2020
All services private.RITA H. MADEJ (nee Pientowski), age 93. Beloved wife of the late Leonard J.; dearest sister of the late Mildred (late Henry) Oryl; loving aunt, great aunt and dear friend to many. All services private. In memory of Rita, the family suggests donations to A Living Tribute https://shop.alivingtribute.org/products/plant-a-tree-in-honor. (St. John Funeral Home of Bedford 440-232-1155)
Ronald L. Kaufman
May 15, 2020
Funeral Date May 27, 2020Visitation Tues., May 26 from 5 – 7 p.m. with social distancing and occupancy limits observed. Graveside service, Wed., May 27 at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland at 11 a.m. (Please meet at Cemetery). The family suggests contributions to Vietnam Veterans of America. See full notice for details.RONALD L. KAUFMAN, age 72, of Bainbridge Twp., OH. ...
Barbara Pallai (nee Szabo)
May 12, 2020
Funeral Date May 14, 2020Visitation, Thursday, May 14 from 1 – 2 P.M.with a closing service beginning at 2 P.M.(See full notice below)BARBARA “BORI” PALLAI (nee Szabo), age 86, of Solon. Beloved wife of the late Imre; loving mother of Jimmy (fiancée – Luda) Pallai and Linda (Carl) Schmidt; dearest grandmother of J.C. and Carl Schmidt; dear sister of Gizus...
Theresa A. Cartier Boni
May 12, 2020
All service private.(See full notice below)Theresa A. Cartier Boni, age 55, of Concord Twp. Beloved wife of Brian Boni; cherished daughter of JoAnne (nee Murphy) Cartier and the late Charles E. Cartier; dearest sister of Kevin (Mary) Cartier, Julia Cartier, and Carol (Mark) Pogany. No visitation. All services private. (St. John Funeral Home of Bedford 440-232-1155)
John J. Gecik
May 9, 2020
See notice belowJOHN J. GECIK, age 97. Beloved husband of the late Agnes P. (nee Klucho) for 70 years; loving father of Marie T., John F., late Gerard J. (Cynthia), and Leonard T. Gecik and Rosanne M. (Thomas P.) McGuire; dearest grandfather of Matthew G. and Rachel C. Gecik and Dr. Meredith R. McGuire; dear brother of Mary Vatral, George...
Karen M. Yocum (nee Lucci)
May 9, 2020
Funeral Date May 16, 2020Visitation, Friday, May 15, from 6 – 8 P.M.at the Bedford location.KAREN M. YOCUM (nee Lucci), age 71, of Aurora. Loving fiancée of James Spisak; cherished mother of Patricia (Daniel) Kravetz and Paula (Walter) Kravetz; dearest grandmother of Vincent (Sarah) Kravetz, Nicholas Kravetz (deceased), Kaitlyn Ivars, Amber (Brice) Maupin and Hannah Kravetz; great grandmother of Andrew...
Marie J. Wisniewski (nee Schutte)
May 5, 2020
Services to take place at a later date.(See full notice below)MARIE J. WISNIEWSKI (nee Schutte), age 89, of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved wife of the late Edward J.; loving mother of Melanie, Edward D. (Colleen) and Thomas; dearest grandmother of Shelby and Madison; dear sister of Marjorie Sorcan, Joseph Schutte, Rudolph Schutte, Donald Schutte, Patrick Schutte and Kathleen Gamble (all deceased). ...
Janet W. Fitch (nee Williams)
May 2, 2020
Celebration of life at a later date.(See full notice below)Janet Fitch, 79, of South Russell, passed away peacefully at home on May 2nd, surrounded by loved ones. Janet was born in Stony Creek, CT, a small seaside town on Long Island Sound. She moved to Ohio in 1977, where she put down roots and dedicated herself to supporting her family,...
Donald S. Kynkor
May 1, 2020
All services private.(See full notice below)DONALD S. KYNKOR, age 84, of Macedonia. Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Bilek) for 64 years; loving father of Michael (Karen), Jimmy (Lee Ann), Bobby (Michelle), Kathy (Don) Davis, Debbie (Scott) Lefferts, Carolyn (Wally) Wornack, Susan (Jim) Smigel, and Jennifer Brown; dearest grandfather of 21 and great grandfather of 12; brother of Linda Collins. Dedicated...
Russell W. Zajaczkowski
Apr 29, 2020
All services private.(See full notice below)RUSSELL W. ZAJACZKOWSKI, age 73, of So. Russell. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Burke); loving father of Aaron Zajaczkowski and Adriane (Charles) Laurie; dearest grandfather of Rocco and Miles; dear brother of the late Christine Beegle. All services private for family only. (St. John Funeral Home of Bainbridge Twp., 440-708-1855).
Terez D. Mechler (nee Dan)
Apr 27, 2020
All services and burial private.(Please see full notice below)TEREZ D. MECHLER (nee Dan), age 83, of Bainbridge Twp. Born April 8, 1937 in Hungary. Passed away April 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Imre for 65 years; loving mother of Imre, Laszlo (Teresa), Kathy Alston and Terez (Larry) Jerina; dear grandmother of Shannon, Matthew, David, Sarah and Caitlin. All services and...
Ethel M. Nalepka (nee Stipkala)
Apr 27, 2020
All services private.(See full notice below)ETHEL M. NALEPKA (nee Stipkala) age 86, of Lyndhurst. Beloved wife of the late Richard, lovingly married for 50 years; loving mother of Richard (Marie), Ann Marie Wert, Michael (Lihua), Judy (Rick) Viebranz and the late Jerome; dearest grandmother of Rich, Mark (Michelle), Todd ( Ashley), Gina, Michael and Lily; dear great grandmother of four;...
Dorothy L. Horvath (nee Carkhuff)
Apr 19, 2020
All services and burial private.(See full notice below)DOROTHY L. HORVATH (nee Carkhuff), age 80, passed away April, 19, 2020 in Arizona. Devoted wife of the late Julius; loving mother of Dorothy (Richard) Yelenosky and Elizabeth Horvath; cherished grandmother of Julius Horvath, Nathaniel (Melissa) Kronenberger, Richard (Dayna) Yelenosky III, Amy Yelenosky and Suzanna Horvath; beloved great grandmother of Lillian, William, Harry,...
Diane R. Slifka (nee Russell)
Apr 17, 2020
DIANE R. SLIFKA (nee Russell), age 55, of Bedford passed away on April 17, 2020. Beloved wife of James E.; loving mother of Robert James; daughter of the late Robert James and Ginny (nee Rose) Russell. A Celebration of Life to take place at a later date. (St. John Funeral Home of Bedford 440-232-1155)
Michele Fatica (nee Bellante)
Apr 14, 2020
Memorial services at a later date(See full notice below)MICHELE FATICA (nee Bellante), age 62, of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Christina Marie Fatica and Shawn Michael Fatica; dearest Grammy of Caleb Bernatchez; dear sister of the late Patrick Bellante (wife, Deborah) and the late Richard Bellante; “Auntie Chele” to Anthony, Laura, Diana and Patrick Bellante;...
Christine Backo (nee Kobasic)
Apr 12, 2020
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at St. Monica’s Church in Garfield Heights. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to The Gathering Place. See full notice for details.Christine Backo (nee Kobasic), age 62, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2020. Born in Lorain, Ohio, Christine was a long-time bank manager in the...
Mary L. Heil (nee Pace)
Apr 8, 2020
All services and burial are private.MARY LOU HEIL (nee Pace), age 82, of Bedford. Beloved wife of Ronald for 62 years; loving mother of Denise (Gary) Mangan, Elaine (Robert) Shout and David (Debbi) Heil; dearest grandmother of James and Joey Mangan and Joshua, Jeremy, Justin and Nicholas Heil; great grandmother of 6; sister of Joseph Pace and the late Irene...
Edward V. Treat
Apr 7, 2020
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, a private catholic burial was held.(See full notice below)EDWARD V. TREAT, age 70, passed away in Bedford, Ohio, on April 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Hardink) for 45 years; loving father of Laura (Chris) Reilly, James and Nicholas (Shannon) Treat; dearest papa of Keira, Braden, Gavin and Rowan Reilly and Ethan and Evan Treat;...
Betty Ann Barna (nee Frank)
Apr 5, 2020
Funeral Date July 17, 2020Visitation, Friday, July 17, from 10 – 11 A.M.with a closing service beginning at 11 A.M.at our Bedford location(See full notice below)BETTY ANN BARNA, age 76, of Hartselle, AL, formerly of Bedford, OH passed away April 5, 2020. Betty Ann was born January 8, 1944 to the late Charles and Betty Frank. Beloved wife of the...
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