Terezija Zupancic, age 91, of Perry, OH passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the David Simpson Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Slovenia on March 16, 1924 to Frank and Terezija Boznar. Terezija married the love of her life Leopold Zupanic on June 12, 1946 in Austria.
Mrs. Zupancic was a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church and the Pensioneer Club- Slovenska Pristava. She enjoyed catering many dinners at the Slovenian Home in Cleveland. Terezija loved tending to her beautiful garden and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Anne Young, Theresa (Bill) Lewis, Leo Zupancic, Cecilia Zupancic and Stan Zupancic; grandchildren, Greg (Christine) and Mark (Angel) Young, Tracy (Patrick) Stevenson and Michelle (Nathan) Bishop, Jacqueline (Mike Morosko) Lewis, Megan and Joel Zupancic, Angela (Greg) Costello and Ryan Zupancic; and great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Millie and Harper, William and Jason, Emmalene, Elias and Simon, Gianna, Justin and Maya.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son-in-law, Michael Young.
Calling hours will be held, Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Rev. Fr. George Kusy on Friday, February 5 at 10 AM at St. Cyprian Catholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Rd., Perry, Ohio, 44081. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com