Ralph W. Bell

Ralph W. Bell, age 63 of Bedford, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Parma, Ohio. He was born January 6, 1960 in Cleveland, OH to Ralph and Jeanette Bell. Ralph was the co-owner of the Bell Team Corp., a graduate of Mentor High School and Lakeland Community College with many athletic awards, and an avid Stevie Nicks fan (Play, please!). Ralph was a generous man whose passion in life was to protect others, touching and saving several lives throughout his lifetime. Ralph is survived by his wife and love of his life for 40 years, Jami (nee Shinn) Bell; parents Ralph & Jeanette Bell; mother-in-law Betty Shinn; sisters Jeanne (John) Everett and Julie Davison; brothers- and sisters-in-law Debbie (Dave) Woods, Jim Shinn, Bob (Cathy) Shinn, Mike (Carol) Shinn, and Darrin (Diana) Shinn; uncles and aunts Richard (Evalyn) Bell, Ginger Balogh, Robert (Debi) Balogh, Shirley Balogh, Gary (Beth) Balogh, and Donald (Lorayn) Stillion; extended family; and cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is pre-deceased by his twin sister Johanne Bell; father-in-law Lee Shinn; brother-in-law Michael Davison; many members of his extended family; and his beloved fur babies. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to Ralph's favorite charities Lifebanc (https://www.lifebanc.org/get-involved/contribute-now/) and the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (cuyahogadogs.com). There will be a graveside service on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Bedford Cemetery, 999 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH conducted by Pastor Andrew Scott of Hope United Methodist Church, and a private celebration of life at a later date. In accordance with Ralph's protective nature, he requested that masks be worn to protect Jami. Arrangements by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, Bedford, OH. www.johnsonromito.com