Mildred Bunevich, 93, Loved By Many
Mildred “Toots” (nee Vinovich) Bunevich, 93 a lifelong resident of Lorain, Fell Asleep in the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2012 in The Gardens of French Creek at Avon Oaks Caring Community, Avon.
Mrs. Bunevich was born on March 8, 1919 in South Lorain, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jovo and Yeka Vinovich.
Mildred was employed at the former Bomber Plant in Cleveland for a 3 year period during WWII and later retired from General Industries in Elyria after 25 years of service. Mildred enjoyed reading, watching basketball and baseball and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. She had a great fondness and love for children. She had attended Oakwood and Whittier School.
She was a longtime member of SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Lorain where she was involved with the St. Mary Sisterhood and Pierogi making at the church. In her youth, she was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Lorain where she sang in the choir.
Mrs. Bunevich was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dan Bunevich, on March 24, 1997; by her sister Mary “Mim” Vukelich and by brothers Milan, Joseph, Rudolph “Rudy” and George “Cappy” Vinovich.
Survivors include a grandnephew, Theodore (Milana) Vukelich II of Coral Springs, Florida and their son Theodore III; dear friends Dia Dobos of Avon, Ohio and Joseph, Barbara and Maggie Conley of Lorain, Ohio; nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 2238 East 32nd Street, Lorain, Ohio where a Parastas will be held at 6:00pm. Friends may also call on Thursday, October 11th at the church from 9:00am until time of services at 10:00am which will be conducted by the Very Reverend Fr. Basil Stoyka with internment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio.
Toots and her family would like to extend there deepest gratitude for the loving care and compassion shone to her by the staff of The Gardens of French Creek.
Donations, if desired, can be made to Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Bunevich have been entrusted to Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, Ohio (440) 277-8164.