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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...
Mary A. Piccolo (nee Laudico)
Mar 24, 2020
A memorial mass will be held at a later date. The family suggest donations be made in memory of Mary to Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care.MARY A. PICCOLO (nee Laudico), age 96 of Twinsburg. Beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Dorothy (Dan) Meyers, Patty (Jim) Farrell and Bill ( Grace) Piccolo; dearest GG of 9 grandchildren...
Rosalee J. Gromovsky(nee Herrage)
Mar 21, 2020
Funeral Date September 26, 2020Mass of Christian Burial on Sat., Sept. 26 at St. Mary Church, Bedford, at 10 a.m. Friends received at church from 9:30 until time of mass. Burial at All Saints Cemetery.ROSALEE J. GROMOVSKY (nee Herrage), age 82 of Northfield. Beloved wife of the late Richard A.; loving mother of Rick (Dianne) and Gary (Janet); dearest grandmother...
Bernard A. Kuhl
Mar 17, 2020
Funeral mass on Saturday, March 21 is limited to immediate family only. A Memorial Service will be held later in the year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675-8516. See full notice for details.BERNARD A. “BUD” KUHL passed away peacefully March 17 at age 90. Bud was devoted to...
Stephen Lesko
Mar 14, 2020
Funeral Date March 18, 2020Visitation Wed., March 18th from 4 – 5 p.m. Cremation to follow.STEPHEN “WES” LESKO, age 80, of Streetsboro. Beloved husband of Roberta (nee Kossin)for 60 years; loving father of Sherry (Louie), Pam (Jay) and Denise (David); proud grandfather of Matt (Kelly), Lindsay (Leah), Jim (Tabby) and Kayleigh (Shawn); special great-grandfather of Ada, Ellis and Scarlett; brother...
Donna C. Kontur (nee Carpentar)
Mar 13, 2020
Funeral Date March 18, 2020Visitation Tuesday, March 17 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Prayers at the funeral home Wednesday, March 18 at 9:30 a.m. followed by mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Church. Burial Bedford Cemetery. Although flowers are appreciated, the family suggests contributions to St. Mary Church, Bedford.DONNA C. KONTUR (nee Carpentar), age 92...
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