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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.
No services...
Richard D. Visocan
Oct 18, 2024
Richard D. Visocan, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He loved his outdoor sports. Richard was an avid golfer, marksman, fisherman, and archer. He was always cooking and enjoyed trying new recipes and was especially known for his delicious maple syrup. For many years Richard and his brother owned a...
James J. Adam
Oct 18, 2024
JAMES J. ADAM, age 98 of Bedford. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Mandy); loving father of Timothy (Kathleen), Deborah (Deborah Mizak), and Jeffrey (Marge); dearest grandfather of Jason; dear great grandfather of Zoe. James was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, a skilled machinist, and a member of local golf, chess, bowling, and horseshoe pitching leagues. Friends and family...
June A. Wohlgemuth
Oct 18, 2024
JUNE A. WOHLGEMUTH (nee Stemberger), age 85. Beloved wife of Richard G. Wohlgemuth for over 65 years; loving mother of the late Mark, Timothy (Cheryl), and Richard M. Wohlgemuth; dearest grandmother of Matthew and Katherine; dear great grandmother of Claire; cherished sister of Judy (Jim) Pershinsky, and Victor (Han) Stemberger Jr.; aunt of Victor, Scott, Gregory, Darlene and Renee. Friends...
William A. Baird
Oct 18, 2024
William A. Baird, age 77, passed away on October 18, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Bill was a thirty-year resident of Newbury, Ohio, and lived in a house that he, Nancy, Regina, Betsy, Nancy’s brothers Ron and Joe, and many, many, many, friends help build.
Bill was a loving husband, father, brother,...
Lynda S Yarish
Oct 14, 2024
LYNDA S. YARISH (nee Stanonis), age 65 of Macedonia, passed away on October 14, 2024. Beloved wife of Rick Yarish for 26 years; loving mother of Katelynn (Jose) Abutal; dearest grandmother of Julian; dear sister of Ginni Kroilk, John Stanonis, Pete Stanonis, and the late Mary Mingus; cherished daughter of the late Peter Stanonis, and late Ann (nee Kayackas); an...
Jerome Aloysius Vokas
Oct 13, 2024
JEROME ALOYSIUS VOKAS, age 94 of Novelty, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Leona (nee Krizman); loving father of Thomas Vokas (Janet), Martin Vokas (Melissa), and Janet Porter (Thomas); dearest grandfather of Todd Vokas (Mandie), Eric Vokas (deceased), Maggie Murray (Ryan), Zack Vokas (Lindsey), Leah Vokas, Madison Jones (Reid), Bernie Porter, Owen Porter (Anna), and...
Theresa Ann Stanonik
Oct 13, 2024
THERESA ANN STANONIK (nee Castro) age 84 of Bedford Heights. Beloved wife of the late Henry for 50 years; loving mother of Edward, Anthony, Steven, John, Annmarie and Alison (Jimmy Naulty); dearest grandmother of Alexis Whitney; dear sister of the late Pat Castro (Belva), the late Tony Castro (Lena), and the late Mary Jane Curatolo (Ben L.). Theresa was a...
Barbara J Rundle
Oct 1, 2024
BARBARA J. RUNDLE (nee Gross) age 81 of Sheffield Lake passed away on October 1, 2024. Beloved wife of Dale for 60 years; admired and loved by cousins and many friends. Friends and family received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF I-271), SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 FROM 9A.M. – 10A.M. with...
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