St. John Funeral Home, Bedford, OH (2025)

11/02/2025

Thomas R. Dybala

THOMAS R. DYBALA, age 73 of Bedford. Cherished son of the late Frank and the late Jane (nee Wasniewski); dear brother of Bruce; cousin of Carol Barran, Norman and Alan Jaworski. Veteran, U.S. Army, Vietnam Era. Retired United States Postal Worker for over 35 years. All services private.

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10/25/2025

Paul F. Wutz

Paul F. Wutz, age 76, passed away on October 20, 2025. He was born in Buffalo, New York and lived in Hudson, Ohio, Scottsdale, Arizona, and New London, New Hampshire. Paul was a 1971 graduate of the University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy. After moving to Ohio, he co-founded FFI Rx in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Paul was an avid golfer and enjoyed the links at Firestone Country Club, Barrington Country Club, Baker Hill Golf Club and Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale Arizona. While at Desert Mountain, he became the President of the Club and of the Board of Directors. His everlasting contribution to the club was his instrumental role in the turnover of the club to the members. He was also instrumental in the development of a trail system at Desert Mountain. He was awarded “Club President of the Year” in 2013 by Board Room Magazine.

He and his wife are supporters of Life Teen International, Buffalo Suzuki Strings and Western Reserve Suzuki School, as well as Hudson Montessori School. He was known for his integrity, intelligence, his dry sense of humor and his loyalty to his family and friends. He and his wife celebrated 53 years of marriage on September 9, 2025.

Paul is survived by his wife Margaret; children Laura (Wutz) Bierce (Kenneth Jr.), Daniel Wutz (Laura), and Mary Wutz (Justin Price); siblings Philip Wutz (Darlene), James Wutz (Debbie), and Mark Wutz; grandchildren Anna Bierce and Alaina Bierce; and many grateful nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Melvina Wutz; and his brother David Wutz (Jane).

Family and friends are welcome on Sunday November 30, 2025 from 11am-1pm at St. John Funeral Home, 16381 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, Ohio 44023 where Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Paul’s name to Life Teen International https://lifeteen.com/, Buffalo Suzuki Strings https://buffalosuzukistrings.org/, Western Reserve Suzuki School https://www.westernreservesuzukischool.org/, Hudson Montessori School https://hudsonmontessori.org/.

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10/24/2025

Barbara R. Yasenka

BARBARA R. YASENKA (nee Veres) age 74 of Tallmadge. Beloved wife of Robert; dearest sister of Margie Veres and following deceased James, Stephen, Theodore, Michael and Jonathan Veres; dear aunt and great aunt. Family and friends are welcome to St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146 on Monday, November 3 from 4 P.M. – 7 P.M. with a closing service at 6:45 P.M. Interment of cremains on Tuesday, November 4 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Barbara.

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10/22/2025

Eileen Sheptak

Eileen Sheptak of Chagrin Falls, OH, was called home on October 17, 2025 at age 79. She was blessed with 56 years of marriage to her devoted husband Rick and also leaves behind her children Tracey Fenolio (the late John) and Dale (Lea), grandchildren Christy Fenolio, Olivia (Nathan) Lifsey and Bronwyn Sheptak (Cody Gould), great-granddaughter Essie Jeanne Lifsey, and her beloved nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, Eileen moved to New York at age 18 and met Rick a few years later. They fell in love quickly and married after 9 months and honeymooned in Niagara Falls. They lived in several places while Rick was active in the Navy and met cherished friends wherever they went. Eileen was wonderful about maintaining those friendships over many years, no matter where life took her. The family moved to the United Kingdom for 10 years and enjoyed many wonderful times with her family and the many special friends they met. Eileen enjoyed her work there as a legal secretary. After returning to the United States, the Sheptaks lived in Michigan before finally settling in the Cleveland, OH area where Eileen retired from a long career at JC Penney. She was devoted to her family and her greatest joy was being a Nana. Eileen also loved her annual trips to Scotland to spend time with family and friends and going to Playhouse Square for musicals. Eileen is predeceased by her parents, Owen and Lily (nee Ross) Clark, her siblings and their spouses, Mary (William) Roberton, Patricia (David) Walker and John (Hazel) Clark. Friends and family will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 16381 CHILLICOTHE RD., CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 FROM 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. with a closing service at 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Eileen’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, would be appreciated.

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10/21/2025

Margaret M Sperling

MARGARET M. SPERLING (nee Shortridge) age 62 of Bedford. Beloved mother of Heidi and Emily; dearest grandmother of Ava, Aiden and Legend; dear sister of Mary (Rudy) Conrad, Charles (Julie) Shortridge, Rose (Jim) Ponyik and deceased Regina Matranga and Thomas Shortridge. Friends and family will be received at St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146 on Friday, October 24 from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. with a closing service at 7:45 P.M. Cremation to follow.

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10/21/2025

Rev. Fr. Joachim (Joseph) Pastirik O.S.B.

REV. FR. JOACHIM (Joseph) PASTIRIK, O.S.B. age 83, Benedictine monk and priest of Saint Andrew Abbey, and longtime faculty member of Benedictine High School, died Sunday evening, October 19, 2025. Beloved son of the late John and Margaret (Bobovnick) Pastirik; loving twin brother of John (Sherry); dear uncle of John Jr. (Mary), great-uncle to Anna, Emma, and Owen, and friend of many. Friends will be received THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT ST. ANDREW ABBEY CHURCH, 2900 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, FROM 2:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M. WITH MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL AT 7 P.M. Burial Friday, October 24 at Calvary Cemetery at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Andrew Abbey.

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10/20/2025

Joseph V. Ignazzitto

Joseph “Joe” Ignazzitto, aged 93, of North Royalton, Ohio passed away on December 20, 2022. He is survived by his dearest sister, Paula Yorkievitz (late Paul Yorkievitz), his former wife Eunice Cengic, and loving father of their two children Gina Ignazzitto (Vern Balodis) and Joseph V. Ignazzitto, II (Karen Ignazzitto), and grandfather to Oliver Ignazzitto and Cassandra Ignazzitto and Jane Balodis (fiancée – Steven Marcum). He is predeceased by his older sister, Domenica Stenger, and her husband Tom Stenger. Uncle, Great Uncle, Friend, and poker buddy to many! Joe was born in Cleveland, OH on May 22, 1929, to the late Joseph “Joe” and Mary Ignazzitto (nee Dipaola). He enjoyed sports and made many lifelong friends playing sandlot baseball. After Joe graduated Salutatorian from East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio, he worked for the Electric Product Company where he manufactured and tested aircraft electrical parts. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July 1951, graduating from the U.S. Army’s Cartographic Drafting Course at the Engineer School at Fort Belvoir, VA. He then completed photogrammetrist training and was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in January 1953. He spent 2 years overseas in West Germany, where he was part of the initial cadre standing up the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. He was honorably discharged from active duty in 1955 and the Air Force Reserve in 1959. His Air Force awards include the German Occupation Medal, the Nation Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. His professional career includes working as a photogrammetrist at Kucera and Associates Aerial Engineering Services, and as draftsman and plant foreman at Champion Commercial Industries. He was a member of the VFW, Post 1974, Parma, Ohio. Relatives and friends received at St. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD, OH 44146, Thursday, December 29 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. where funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland.

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10/18/2025

William R. Klinger

William “Bill” Klinger, age 95, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was a long-time resident of Bainbridge Township and retired from Master Builders. Bill was a proud Army veteran who served with honor in the Korean War. He had a passion for collecting World War Two aircraft models and was a member of the Confederate Air Force which helped to restore World War Two Aircrafts. Bill enjoyed reading, bowling, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his previous wife Marilyn; and his daughter Beth Polevoi (Barry). Bill is survived by his wife Marsha; son Mark (Paula); step-daughters Andrea Lynn Maloni (Jason), Kelly Ann Hedberg (Matt Resler); four grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday October 21, 2025 from 4-8pm at St. John Funeral Home, 16381 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, OH 44023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday October 22, 2025 at 10:30am at the Church of the Holy Angels, 18205 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, OH 44023. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, OH.

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10/17/2025

Anne M. Baird

ANNE MARIE BAIRD (nee Link) age 104 of Chagrin Falls and formerly of Mayfield Heights passed away on October 16, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of the late William (Nancy) Baird and Elizabeth (Paul) Alonge; dearest grandmother of Regina Sawyer. Anne Link was born in Mayfield Heights in 1921 and lived there for 100 years, making her one of the longest living residents of the city. Growing up, Anne enjoyed roller skating and met her future husband at Skateland rink. During World War II, Anne enlisted in the U.S. Navy. As a WAVE she spent time in Oklahoma, New York, and worked in Washington DC as a secretary. In 1945, Anne married Bob Baird. They built a house on Berose Road where they raised their 2 children, Bill and Betsy. Anne was active in the PTA, and when her children were out of elementary school, she got a job at Mayfield Middle School. Her position as the librarian’s secretary combined her lifelong love of reading and learning. After retiring, Anne took care of her elderly parents as well as her husband and his parents, but still found time to travel (cruises to Alaska, Canada and the Panama Canal), tend her garden (she had a green thumb), roller skate (until she was 80), golf (she had a hole in one!), and read voraciously (mystery novels). Anne loved animals and was devoted to her dear cat, Smokey. Anne’s faith helped her face any challenges that came her way with strength and grace. She was an active member of the Mayfield Methodist Church. Friends and family are welcome to St. John Funeral Home, 16381 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 on Wednesday, October 22 from 3 P.M. – 7 P.M. where a closing service will be held at 6:30 P.M. Burial will follow on Thursday, October 23 at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026 at 11 A.M (please meet at the cemetery). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Mayfield Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026 in memory of Anne.

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10/16/2025

Todd Owen Stackpole

Todd Owen Stackpole, age 65, of Bainbridge Township, OH passed away on October 13, 2025, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Joyce Stackpole (nee McBride), father of Sara and Tyler, and father-in-law to Sam Celli, uncle, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Joanne (nee Haynes) Stackpole. Todd was a skilled tool and die maker, mechanic, and jack-of-all-trades. Friends and family received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 16381 CHILLICOTHE RD, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 from 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. with a closing service at 1 P.M. followed by burial at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland, Ohio.

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10/15/2025

Lois J. Coyle

Lois J. Coyle (nee Schlote), 84, passed away on October 9, 2025. She was the beloved wife for 64 years of the late William J. “Doc” Coyle. Lois was the loving mother of John (Linda), Patty Bailey (Jerry), and Bob (Cheryl); devoted grandmother of Eric Strohmeier, Jeff Coyle, Julie Kyker (Scott), Greg Coyle, Danielle Coyle and Marissa Coyle; and great grandmother of Kate and Emma Kyker. Lois was raised in Maple Heights, daughter of the late Raymond and Agnes Schlote. She was the dearest sister to the late Robert (Joan) and Diane (Richard, deceased). Doc and Lois made their home in Bedford Heights for many years. Lois had a kind, gentle and caring nature. Her greatest joy was being with her family. She loved to read and grew to love watching baseball with Doc. The family would like to thank Regina Health Center in Richfield, Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford and Holy Family Hospice in Parma for their care and compassion in taking care of both Lois and Doc. No flowers please. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Lois J. Coyle to Secondhand Mutts, 2603 Scranton Road, Cleveland, OH 44113. Private family services to be held.

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10/11/2025

Benjamin R. Coffaro

Benjamin R. “Sonny” Coffaro, age 88, of Bedford Heights passed away on October 10, 2025. Beloved husband and “Jitterbug” partner of the late Joanne B. Coffaro (nee Sotera); loving father of Charles, Camille, Benji (Heather Gyekenyesi) and “Bonus” Dad, Uncle, and Nonno to many; cherished Nonno to Rob, Charlie, Jamie, Kyle, Aurora, Cydney, Nicolette and great Nonno to Charlie, Aubrey, Sophia, Cole, Theo and Abram. Veteran, U.S. Army. Sonny was an avid car enthusiast. His beloved 1957 Oldsmobile 88 was often referred to as his “favorite daughter.” CREMATION. Friends and family will be received for a Celebration of Life at St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146 on Friday, October 17 from 3 P.M. – 7 P.M.

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