Mary Ann Bendelewski, age 83, of Geneva went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 27, 2016 at her home. Born November 10, 1932 she was the daughter of Fanny (Sanger) and Arthur Vernick. She married Paul Bendelewski on June 16, 1951 in Madison.
A 1951 graduate of Madison High School, Mary Ann worked as a produce manager for Collins in the 1970’s. She owned and operated Bendelewski Meats for the past 30 years. She taught Sunday school for many years. Mary Ann was a wonderful mom and grandmother who loved her family deeply and enjoyed the time spent tending to her flower gardens.
She is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Paul (Terri) Bendelewski, Rich (Vanessa) Bendelewski, Mary Jo (Terry) Caruthers; grandchildren, Shane (Nikki) Bendelewski, Jennifer (Jose) Munoz, Richard (Ashley) Bendelewski, Amber Bendelewski , Alisa Bendelewski, Katie (John) Lewis, Samantha (Nate) Leffel, Terry (Mackenzie) Caruthers; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Aaron, Jamaica, Jasmine, Shaylie, Tyler, Cayden, Michael, Isabella, Carlisle; step-grandson, Josh (Kim) Caruthers; great-great-granddaughter, Aubrie and sister, Carol (Terry) Hefner.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by grandson, Matthew; her parents and brother, John Vernick.
Friends will be received 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1st at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2nd at the funeral home. Final Resting Place will be Alexander Harper Cemetery in Unionville. Rev. Paul Brunsman of the Geneva Church of Christ will be the officiant.
Contributions may be made to the Geneva Church of Christ, 1007 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041 and the New Life Assembly Church, 1961 Lafevre Road, Geneva, OH 44041.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com