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Robert G. Safko
Nov 3, 2019
Funeral Date November 8, 2019Visitation Thursday, November 7 from 5 – 8 at the funeral home in Bainbridge Twp., where a service will be held Friday, November 8 at 11 a.m. Burial All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The American Cancer Society. See full notice for details.ROBERT G. SAFKO, age 90, of Newbury. Beloved...

Carl A. Femc
Nov 1, 2019
Funeral Date November 7, 2019Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, November 7 at St. Mary Church, Bedford at 10 A.M. Friends received at church from 9:15 A.M. until time of Mass. Burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Hudson, OH. See full notice for details.CARL A. FEMC , age 98, of Bedford. Beloved husband of the late Mildred J. (nee Stopar); loving father...
Judith R. Perkins (nee Roxbury)
Oct 26, 2019
Funeral Date November 9, 2019Cremation. Visitation Friday, Nov. 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m., with a memorial service to follow Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Aurora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to The Gathering Place. See full notice for details.JUDITH R....
Carol M. Paparone (nee Klima)
Oct 23, 2019
Funeral Date November 1, 2019Cremation. Visitation Friday, Nov. 1 from 5 – 8 p.m. with a closing service at 7:30. Burial Saturday, Nov. 2 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Avon at 11:00 a.m. (Please meet at cemetery). In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village. See full notice for details.CAROL M. PAPARONE (nee Klima), age...
Les E. Ashby
Oct 21, 2019
Funeral Date October 24, 2019Visitation Thurs., October 24 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m, with a closing service at 7:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. See full notice for details.LES E. ASHBY, age 73, of Bedford. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Holmberg); loving father of...

Sandra Nastasi (nee Gossett)
Oct 21, 2019
Funeral Date October 28, 2019Visitation Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2 – 5 p.m. followed by a service on Monday, Oct. 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial Bedford Cemetery. See full notice for details.SANDRA NASTASI (nee Gossett), age 75 of Solon, formerly of Bedford. Loving mother of Chris and Bobby Bulanda; dearest grandmother of Danny and Elizabeth; sister...

Agnes T. Halko (nee Varro)
Oct 18, 2019
Funeral Date October 23, 2019Visitation Wed., October 23rd from 4 – 7 p.m. with a closing service at 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. See full notice for details.AGNES T. HALKO (nee Varro), age 87, of Bedford Hts. Cherished love of Ray Puccetti; loving mother of Michael (late MaryJo) and Donna Allen; mother-in-law of Rick Allen; dearest grandmother of 9 and...
Joseph L. Donnelly
Oct 18, 2019
Funeral Date October 26, 2019Visitation Fri, October 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. at St. John Funeral Home, Bainbridge Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Sat., October 26 at Church of the Holy Angels at 12 noon (Please Meet at Church). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to A Special Wish Foundation Inc. Cleveland Chapter, 23 Public Square, Brecksville,...
George L. Reeder
Oct 17, 2019
Funeral Date November 9, 2019A memorial service will be held at Federated Church, Chagrin Falls on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan.org). See full notice for details.George L. Reeder, 82, of South Russell, Ohio, passed on to his final rest on October 17, 2019. Preceded...

Francine T. Cummings
Oct 16, 2019
Funeral Date October 26, 2019Mass of Christian Burial Sat., October 26 at Our Lady of Hope Church at 9:30 a.m. Friends received from 8:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Cremation.FRANCINE CUMMINGS (nee Sladek) age 69 of Bedford. Loving mother of Scott Bradley (Meghan) and Jason (Melissa); dear grandmother of Lukas and Genevieve. CREMATION. Mass of Christian Burial...
Hattie F. Pizzi (nee Taff)
Oct 9, 2019
Funeral Date November 9, 2019Graveside service on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11:00 a.m. at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Animal Protective League. See full notice for details.HATTIE “PAT” FRANCES PIZZI (nee Taff), age 93, entered eternal rest on October 9, 2019. Hattie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Donald D. Tyler
Oct 2, 2019
Funeral Date October 7, 2019Visitation Sunday, October 6 from 2 – 5 p.m. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Monday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christion burial at Our Lady of Hope Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial All Saints Cemetery. See full notice for details.DONALD D. TYLER, age 90, formerly of Bedford. Beloved husband...

Kathleen A. Mapel (nee Dort)
Sep 30, 2019
Visitation Tuesday, October 8 from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 p.m. at the St. John Funeral Home in Bedford. Cremation to follow.
Richard C. Binzley
Sep 24, 2019
Funeral Date October 5, 2019Visitation, Saturday, October 5, from 10:00 – 11:45 A.M.at our Bainbridge Twp. (Chagrin Falls) locationfollowed by a memorial service beginning at 11:45 A.M.RICHARD C. BINZLEY, age 82, of Shaker Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Richard was born on September 1, 1937 in New York City, the son of Richard Francis and Constance Barwise...
Joyce A. Dolezal
Sep 22, 2019
Funeral Date September 27, 2019Funeral Service Friday, September 27 at First Baptist Church, 445 Turney Road, Bedford., at 12 noon. Private interment.JOYCE A. DOLEZAL, age 86. Loving mother of Karen (Franco) LaRosa, Loraine (Paul) DeZort and June (Mark) Vitullo; dearest grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 6. MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 12 NOON AT...
Ernest A. Aczel Sr.
Sep 20, 2019
Funeral Date September 25, 2019Visitation, Tuesday, September 24 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 P.M.at our Bedford locationFuneral service, Wednesday, September 25 at 10 A.M.at the funeral homeERNEST A. ACZEL SR., age 89, of Bedford. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Kazimir); loving father of Ernest Jr., Mark and Alan (Kathy); brother of the late Frank. Veteran, U.S. Army,...

Lilla M. Baker (nee Lloyd)
Sep 18, 2019
Funeral Date September 23, 2019Visitation, Sunday, September 22 from 3 – 6 P.M.at our Bedford location.Funeral service Monday, September 23 at 1 P.M.at the funeral homeLILLA M. BAKER (nee Lloyd) age 93, of Oakwood Village. Beloved wife of William R.; loving mother of Cynthia Gainer, Monica (Stephen) Rush and the late Veronica Robinson; grandmother of 6; great grandmother of 16;...
Ernestine M. Law (nee Matten)
Sep 18, 2019
Funeral Date September 23, 2019Visitation, Sunday, September 22 from 2 – 6 P.M.at our Bedford locationMass of Christian Burial, Monday, September 23 at 11 A.M.at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Macedonia(Please meet at church)ERNESTINE M. LAW (nee Matten), age 85, of Macedonia. Beloved wife of Thomas R. Sr. for almost 60 years; loving mother of Thomas Jr. (Jodi) and Kimberley...
James J. Tracy
Sep 17, 2019
Funeral Date September 22, 2019Visitation, Sunday, September 22 from 1 – 5 P.M.at our Bainbridge Township (Chagrin Falls) locationfollowed by a closing service beginning at 5 P.M.JAMES J. TRACY, age 64. Beloved husband of Antonia (nee Garlisi); loving father of James Tracy and Nicholena (Matt) Stevens; dearest grandfather of Gavin, Malerie, McKaylee, MavRic, and MatiLena; dear brother of Joseph Tracy,...
Lawrence "Larry" Checki
Sep 16, 2019
All Services Private(See full notice below)LAWRENCE “LARRY” CHECKI, age 90, of Bedford, passed away September 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Mayer) for 60 years; loving father of Elizabeth (Joseph) Forgan, Garry (Joyce) Checki and Simone (Jerry) Ahmed; dearest grandfather of 7; dear great grandfather of 3. Predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters. Larry was an avid gardener. For...