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Esther Bell Obituary
Mrs. Bell passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Mentor Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mentor with her family at her side.
Born March 29, 1929, in Uniontown, Pa., she had been a Lake County resident for the past 53 years, living in Mentor.
She was an active member of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Mentor, where she was a founding member of the Funeral Brunch Group at the church. She loved being with her grandchildren and enjoyed cooking and baking.
She was the loving mother of Daniel W. Bell of Painesville, Robert W. Bell of Mentor, Sharon L. (Brian) Carney of Willowick and Susan M. (Robert) Bleck of Mentor; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Cheryl), Stephen, Christina (Mark II) Thompson, Sarah, Benjamin, Jesse and Julia; great-grandmother of Mark Thompson III; sister of Betty (Thomas) Danko of Mentor; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Bell in 1997; parents, Charles and Anna (Oravec) Novotney; five brothers; and two sisters.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Father Tim Plavac will officiate. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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for Esther Bell
Jim/Chris Snyder
June 2, 2011
Danny and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your mother was a sweet lady. May your good memories sustain you in the days to come.
Mary Kay Noble
June 1, 2011
Dear Bell Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I met your Mom and Grandma when I became a member of the St. Bede Funeral Brunch Team. Esther was an amazing woman and I thank God for bringing her into my life. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Mary Kay Noble
Renee Rowe
June 1, 2011
Dear Sue and Bob,
Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers. I remember your mom when we were kids at St. Bedes...I always thought she was such a gentle, soft spoken, sweet lady. God bless all of you,
Renee and Bryan
June 1, 2011
Bob, Sue & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May our dear Lord hold you all close and keep you all in his loving care. Love & Prayers, Jim & Mary Rowe.
Cathernie Ludwig Hartridge
June 1, 2011
Dear Bob and Family,
Zoe, Evan & I are very saddened to hear about Esther's passing.
We will always remember her kindness to us and the way she took Zoe & Evan in as her "adopted grandkids" when we lived in the area.
Keeping you in our prayers.
Shannon Sefcik
June 1, 2011
my heart goes out to all of you. sending lots of love your way.
Sandy Gest
June 1, 2011
Danny and Family, I am praying for you all. Please know that I care and I wish there was something I could do to make this not as hurtful. I met your Mom a few times through the Novotney events, and she was always kind and sweet. Take care of each other Love Sandy Gest
Mary Rowe
June 1, 2011
Sue and Bob, Kevin and I are thinking of you during this difficult time. We love you so much and will call soon. The Rowes.
Teresa Spinelli
May 31, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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