Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Dec 18, 1927 – May 14, 2020
MARY ZAVADA (nee Bernot), age 92. Born December 18, 1927 in Cardale, PA. Beloved wife of the late Walter E.; loving mother of Elizabeth and Bernadette Zavada and Teresa Kroll (William); grandmother of Karl (Krista), Katrina and Kristine and future great-grandmother of Beckett; daughter of the late Mary (nee Skrobacz) and John Bernot; sister of the late Stephina Tunmer (George), Frank Bernot (Jesse), Josephine "Joan" Bock (Joseph) (Logan Ellis), Joseph Bernot (Ann), Michael Bernot (Anna), Frederick Bernot (Caroline), Matthew Bernot (Betty), and John Bernot (Mildred); aunt and adopted "mom" of many. During her lifetime, Mary was active in her parish church of Blessed Trinity. She was a Girl Scout Leader and teacher at the Polish Language School and took several trips to Poland with the dance troupe. Mary was a great baker and worked at the former Ascension School cafeteria creating the "Zavada Special" for lunch. She was always busy with her interests in sewing, knitting, craft making, and camping. Mary passed away at home surrounded by her family May 14, 2020. A private Funeral Mass will be held with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. For complete obituary and online condolences, please visit www.chambersfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134 or online at www.holyfamilyhospice.net. Arrangements by CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND (216) 251-6566.
Read MoreTeresa, I am so sorry for your and your family’s loss. I remember your mom looking exactly like the photo you chose. I have wonderful memories from Corpus Christi Polish School and dancing and singing. All the performances your mom helped at. May the love and memories you shared bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Renee Slaw
December 22, 2020 | Cleveland, OH | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will miss having coffee or Mass with Mary or sharing a smile and the many kindnesses thats Mary showed to me and others. She was a doll getting items together to make someones day seems special. Mary, we love you
Bonnie MacCarthy
May 22, 2020 | Cleveland, OH | Friend
I was very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. may the Lord comfort you and your family at this sad time.
I hope you are all healthy and staying safe
Madelyn Koranda
May 20, 2020 | Brooklyn, OH | Friend
A lifetime of memories, dear friend. Rest peacefully, prayer for those of us who remain.
Uniatowski Family
Joan Uniatowski
May 18, 2020 | Garfield Hts, OH | Friend
A lifetime of memories, dear friend. Rest peacefully, pray for those of us who remain.
Uniatowski
May 18, 2020 | Friend
As a former student of Ascension,( in the early 90s) it was always an amazing day when we saw the Zavada special being put on our lunch trays! She was a tough cookie and never put up with our nonsense, but we all knew her, and loved her. Rip Mrs. Zavada
Colleen Cunningham (Adkins)
May 16, 2020 | Seville, OH | Student
Betty, Bernadette & Teresa - I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your Mother as our Girl Scout leader. She took us on many camping trips - great fun for a bunch of city kids. Throughout her life, Mrs Zavada was such a dedicated, hard working, involved member of Ascension /Blessed Trinity. She will be greatly missed by many. Love & Prayers
Teresa Cotner
May 16, 2020 | Friend
I will miss all of Aunt Mary's stories, craft lessons and recipes. Love you and rest easy. I'm sure you are already listening to Polkas in heaven with your family.
Kerri Casterwiler
May 15, 2020 | UNIONTOWN, PA | Family
I knew Mary as a faithful volunteer for the parish while I was principal at Ascension School. There are so many good memories that students have shared with me. I am sure you will miss her. Know that you have my prayers. May you be blessed for the love you had for Mary!
Sr. Laura Bregar
May 15, 2020 | Pepper Pike, OH
