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Mary E. Spisak
Dec 19, 2024
MARY ELIZABETH SPISAK age 91, of Twinsburg. Beloved wife of the late Steve J. Spisak; loving mother of Elizabeth Ann (Stephen) Palko and Steven Spisak (Renee); dearest grandmother of Stephanie McGrath (Danny), Steven Spisak, Alyssa Green (Mathew), Jessica Stanich (Corey) and Christine Spisak; and great-grandchildren Hailey, Madison, and Ayden. Friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY, BEDFORD (ONE...
Joseph John Vinci
Dec 16, 2024
Joseph John Vinci, age 27 of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away on December 16th, 2024. He was the beloved son of Laura Rose Vinci and Joseph Vinci (Suzanne Shealy); proud brother of Michael and Nicholas Vinci; grandson of Frances Cosentino and David Miller; nephew and cousin of Trudy Schneider, George Schneider, Jessica and Chuck Rauch, Jocelyn and Greg Workman, Justin...
Russell James Kovacs
Dec 13, 2024
RUSSELL JAMES KOVACS, of Bainbridge Twp., age 84, passed away on December 13, 2024. Cherished son of the late Michael and the late Josephine (nee Krol); loving father of the late Ricky (Steph) of Norwalk, CA, Robert (Esther) of Windham, OH, and Ryan (Julie) Lake Balboa, CA; dear brother of Michael, Jack, Beverly and Janet (all deceased) ; grandfather of...
Margaret Elaine Leusch Spoonamore
Dec 11, 2024
Margaret Elaine Leusch Spoonamore, 86, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Thomas Leusch (d. Mar. 1982) and Richard Spoonamore (d. Feb. 2020), her beloved parents Steve and Clara Torma, brother Steven A, and sister Betty St. John.
Elaine was an extraordinarily devoted great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and friend. She...
Mark C. Lerchbacher
Dec 11, 2024
MARK C. LERCHBACHER, age 65, of Walton Hills, formerly of Solon. Dearest father of Heather, Amanda, and Lauren. Beloved son of the late Frank F. and Dolores M. Lerchbacher. Loving brother of Frank and Karen. Beloved Dog Dad to Sayuri and Sasha. Friend to many. Mark was a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in accounting. He...
Agnes C. Wajda
Dec 8, 2024
WAJDA, AGNES C. 89, of Bedford, passed away December 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Adam “Sam” Wajda for 53 years; loving mother of Diane, Pamela, Michael (Karen) and John; proud grandmother of Michael, Morgan (Patrick) Vogel, Madeline and Marissa; loving great-grandmother of Ryan Vogel and Benjamin Wajda, cherished daughter of the late George and Agnes M Baker (nee...
Elmer John Dzomba
Dec 6, 2024
Elmer John Dzomba, age 76, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was a 43-year resident of Maple Heights, Ohio and worked at Loctite as a customer service supervisor. He was a Vietnam-era veteran who served as an MP at Fort Hood, Texas. Elmer enjoyed fixing things and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Gary John Pilla
Dec 2, 2024
Gary John Pilla, Sr., age 79 of Richfield, OH passed away on December 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen (Suszkowski) and built a magical life together. Father of Karleen, Gary Jr, and Rochelle (Gyurky), Grandfather to Guy, Matthew, Graeme, Kaylee (Restifo), Owen, Gabby, Brady, Max and Sam. Great-Grandfather of Natalie and Josie,...
W. Sandford "Sandy" Wells
Dec 1, 2024
Walter Sandford “Sandy” Wells of Atlanta, Georgia, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at age 82. His daughters, Carolyn and Patricia, and niece Elizabeth, held his hands and surrounded him with love in his final days, as they said a peaceful and loving goodbye befitting of the life that Sandy lived.
Sandy was born December 31, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents...
Gary E. Zelasko
Nov 30, 2024
GARY E. ZELASKO, age 73, of Bedford. Dear son of the late Joseph and Ruth (nee Beldin) Zelasko; loving husband of Margaret “Peggy” (nee Mann); beloved father of Sean and Jes; dearest brother of the late Roland (late Bea) Zelasko, Roger (Gloria) Zelasko, Joanne (late Len) Archdeacon and Darlene Zelasko (Tony Kendrick); uncle, great uncle, great - great uncle, cousin,...
Charles L. Deihl
Nov 29, 2024
With deep sorrow the family of Charles “Bud” Deihl regretfully announces his passing on November 29, 2024.
Holding a Master of Fine Arts Degree, Bud’s life revolved around family, art, and teaching. Born in Chicago, the second of five children, he met the love of his life Peggy at age 14 after moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana. She and Bud were...
Robb S. Strazek
Nov 28, 2024
Robb S. Strazek, age 52 of Bedford passed away on November 28, 2024. Father of Corey, Sydney and Simone; loving son of the late Gerald and Kathleen (nee Janus); brother of Brian; cherished grandson of the late Stephen and the late Pauline. Family and friends will be received at St. John Funeral home, 923 Broadway Ave, Bedford (One-mile west of...
Bonita A Baschko
Nov 25, 2024
BONITA A BASCHKO (nee Kereky), age 82, of Northfield and formerly of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late John P. Jr; loving mother of Martin (Lucy) Baschko and Ronna Rivero; dearest grandmother of Jared Baschko, Evan Baschko, Kasey Rivero, and Justin Rivero; dear sister of Diane (Greg) Williams and Bud Kereky. All services are private.
Ronald D. Montgomery
Nov 25, 2024
Ronald Duane “Ron” Montgomery passed away on November 25, 2024. He was a 31-year resident of Auburn Township. Ron was born on June 17, 1951 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and was the only child of George Rhinehart Montgomery Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Montgomery. Ron spent his early years living in Garfield Heights and Warrensville Heights and graduated from Warrensville...
Virginia Rose Jarvis
Nov 23, 2024
VIRGINIA “GINNY” ROSE JARVIS (nee Carl), age 81 of Winter Haven, Florida and formerly of Bedford, Ohio. Beloved wife of Larry Jarvis; loving mother of Lori Smith (Rick Phillips) and Michael Sims, and stepmother of James (Michelle) Jarvis, Rachel Jarvis, and Michael (Crystal) Jarvis; dearest grandmother of Brandi Smith, Stephen (Lindsay) Jarvis, and Anthony (Amanda) Jarvis; dear great grandmother of...
Edward Bodnovich Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
EDWARD BODNOVICH JR. age 81 of Bedford. Beloved husband of Carole (nee Adamcek) for 61 years; loving father of Edward “Chip” (Michelle) and Douglas Bodnovich; dearest grandfather of Katja “Kat” Bodnovich; dear brother of Georgia, Gary, and late Jeremy “JB” Bodnovich. Edward was a dedicated worker as a quality manager for many years and was a Navy veteran. He loved...
Donald G. Gulas
Nov 2, 2024
Donald G. Gulas, passed peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by his wife, Carolyn, and loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, George W. Gulas, and Anna M. (Nagy) Gulas; and sister, Mary Ann Cowhard.
Don is survived by Carolyn June (nee Lasenyik), his loving wife of 62 years, and children, Michele Markert, Karin Pillar, Maureen Wagner (Keith),...
Robert P Bajko
Oct 27, 2024
ROBERT “BOB” P. BAJKO, age 89, formerly of Brecksville. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Toth) for 66 years; loving mother of Denise (John) Harrison, Donna Richardson, and Robert (Denise); dearest grandfather of John Harrison, Brittany Harrison, Vanessa Bajko, Eva Bajko, Claudia Richardson and Ryan Richardson; dear great grandfather of Lilly Harrison. Robert was a long-time member of...
Lenore Annette Hansen
Oct 19, 2024
Lenore Annette Hansen (nee Grey), age 97, of Bedford, passed away on October 19, 2024. She was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1926, and was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (nee Fleisher) Grey. Lenore was the devoted wife of the late George Ralph Hansen; loving mother of Lorrie Pajek (Frank), Daniel (Renee), Kevin (Renee),...
Jerry T. Rosa
Oct 19, 2024
Jerry Thomas Rosa, age 76, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was a life-long Bedford, Ohio resident and enjoyed spending time with his life-partner Diane Robinson and their cats. For many years Jerry was the coordinator for Sirna’s Golf League in Bedford, Ohio.
He is survived by his life-partner Diane Robinson and their beloved cats and many, many friends.
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