Cleveland, Ohio
BENDER ADAH ROSELLA BENDER, passed away on Jan. 12. Beloved wife of Kenneth G. Bender (deceased); loving mother of Betty Madis (Mitchell), Marcia King (Gilman), Nancy Gray (Robert) and Barbara Lipian (Henry). Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Friends receiv-ed at...
Read MoreI was lucky enough to meet grandma Bender when I befriended her grandson, Andrew. She was such a sweet soul. I pray that the Lipian family find solace at this time and know that her soul resonates among them always.
-Rania Assily
Rania Assily
January 15, 2011 | Fairview Park, OH
Dear Nancy,
John and I were saddened to hear of you mother's passing. Having lost all of our parents, we know what it is like. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Fondly,
John and Kathy Musat
January 15, 2011 | Parma, OH
Betty, Mitch and Family,
My condolences to all of you. I am sorry I couldn't be there for the service, but I know you will understand and know that I am there in my thoughts. I will always remember the day your Mom and Dad met with John, Phil, Nancy and Alexis and I at the Bob Evans restaurant. They are together again and most likely are discussing their good fortune in having a wonderful life together. Love,
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January 15, 2011
We will miss Grandma Bender and the joyful life she led. We always felt like family around her, and felt privileged to call her our honorary grandma. She and Grandpa Bender were two of the most hospitable people I've known, and always made you feel welcome, accepted and loved. Their legacy is the way they lived out their lives by investing in others. My mom and dad thoroughly enjoyed their friendship as well, and after my dad died, they would often stop in to spend time with my mom. I am...
Kim McVety
January 14, 2011 | Prior Lake, MN
Barb, Hank, Andrew, Meli and Family!!!!
My heart goes out to ALL of you!!
And ALL I can think of Mrs. Bender on the piano during Andrew and Meli's wedding.......She would of gone on and on.....She was awesome!!!!!!!! I remember how kindly Andrew whispered to her that no more need for the remainder of the chorus's of the repertiore She was playing....She had GREAT energy!!!!
GOD will take care of her SOUL!! We will miss her fragile body in this world, but GOD knows...
Melinda Toth
January 14, 2011 | N. Olmsted, OH
I will never forget Mrs. B and the beautiful music she made for us at Charlotte Braun Dance Studio. She and Mrs. Braun were just meant to be together, and they had so much fun. She played with all her heart and soul and inspired all us dancers to feel the music and dance our best. I felt like I was on stage when she played. She always had the answer when we needed something special for a recital piece, and she could pull songs from her head like nothing else. The last time I saw that...
Diane Link
January 14, 2011 | Hinckley, OH
Nancy and family, It was a joy having your mother and you at our community. All will be missed. Sandy Rieth
sandra rieth
January 14, 2011 | Stow, OH
Whenever Mrs. Bender was on the piano it was like dancing with a partner.
January 13, 2011
Nancy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. -Linda
January 13, 2011