John G. Cernea, Jr., age 75. Dearly beloved husband of Eileen (nee Marec); loving son of John and Mary (nee Dima) (both deceased); loving brother of Mary Cernea, Melanie Lauer, and Virgil Cernea (all of Alliance), dearest uncle of Tami (Nick) Ward of New Zealand and Jeffrey (Cheryl) Lauer of Middleburg Hts.; treasured brother-in -law, and dear friend of many. John was employed at Ford Motor Company Brookpark, Ohio, 41 years. John enjoyed his tractor clubs and related rural interests. John served in the US Army as a member of the Military Police. He loved his pets, and the family suggests donations in John’s memory to Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary, 5623 New Milford Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS SUNDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 PM AT CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME, 14925 E. BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS., where services will be held Monday 11 AM, family will receive friends 10 AM until time of services. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences at www.craciunfuneralhomes.com
