John W. Bender

Devoted husband of Sandra (nee Vedova) (deceased), loving father of Pauline (Charles) Stevens, Joseph, Catherine (Joseph) Simeone, and John (Erin), dearest grandfather of Giana, Carmen (Nicholas), Dominic, Chiara (Kyle), Gina (Michael), Joseph, Nicholas (Alexis), Allison and Tatum, great grandfather of 7, dearest brother of Shirley Bohland, Daniel (deceased) and Robert (deceased) (Shirley), brother in law of Tony Vedova (Carolyn, deceased) and Tom Vedova (Linda), dear uncle and friend of many. John served as a Combat Medic for the US Army during the Korean War. John was a member of the Holy Name Society and The Neighborhood Veterans of WWII.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 4-8 PM at Craciun Berry Funeral Home 7200 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, 44102. Funeral Mass Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 6928 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, 44102.

Interment with Military Honors at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craciunberryfuneral.com for the Bender family.