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Bernice Katherine Struzinsky
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Bernice K. Struzinsky, 87 of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Ethel Saffles and was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Thomas Struzinsky, daughters, Dwana and Penny, brothers, Bob, Jerry, and Vic; and sister, Sue.
Bernice retired from Duracell after many years of service and was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Wendy and Shelly; son in law Darrell; brothers, Jim and Bill; sisters, Carolyn, Joyce, and Zulia; sister in law, Lena Mearl; grandchildren, Tiffany, Crystal, Tyler, granddaughter in law, Ashley; great grandchildren, Lala, Silas, Chance, Karson, Kaiden, Braiden, Mason, and Jase; special niece, Tracey, and several other nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 P. M. Thursday, June 19, 2025 in the chapel of Poole Funeral Home with Matt Harrell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 P. M. at Poole Funeral Home.
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3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard PO Box 3655, Cleveland, TN 37311
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