Erma Bognar Obituary
Devoted wife of the late John J. Bognar; beloved mother of Ernest J. Bognar (Jennifer) and Christine E. Lotenero; cherished grandmother of Carrie Lotenero (Neil Ouditt), Renee Lotenero (Steve Siegrist), Kristen Mehall (Nicholas) and Michael Bognar; loving great-grandmother of Ethan Lotenero, and Ann, Kate, Megan and Nicholas Mehall.
Born in 1930 at the start of the depression, Erma was the second youngest of a blended family of ten, with seven brothers and two sisters. She was blessed with magical hands, whether playing an instrument, decorating, or sewing for others.
She will be best remembered for her playful sense of humor, her endlessly curious mind and her love for her family! She truly tried to fix the world one stitch at a time!
Erma's family wishes to thank Southwest General Hospice for their care and kindness to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Erma's name to the American Cancer Society,10501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 or online at https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=honormemorialbutton&lang=en.
Following cremation by Busch Crematory, private inurnment will take place beside at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
440-842-7800 www.buschcares.com
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