ELEANOR B. ZERNIC (nee Turocy) age 88. Beloved wife for 50 years of Frank M.; loving mother of Michael J. (wife Monica); devoted grandmother of Mikayla and Max; dearest sister of Rosemary Matejka (husband Richard), Sr Therese Martin, O.S.U., Richard Turocy (wife Karen) and the late John Turocy (wife Mary, deceased), Edward Turocy (wife Dorothy, deceased), Sr Mary Arthur, O.S.U., and baby Therese; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
A graduate of Ursuline Academy and St. John’s College, Eleanor was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Collinwood for 50 years. Eleanor was a former teacher with the Cleveland Board of Education and a member of the Catholic Order of Forester’s, St. Mary’s Alter Society, the Holmes Avenue Seniors and the St. Mary’s Seniors. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, sewing and playing Pinochle. She will be remembered as a loving, dedicated teacher who was caring, compassionate, spiritual, generous, giving, courageous and brave.
Contributions may be made in Eleanor’s memory to Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland or Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 10 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 15519 Holmes Ave, Cleveland 44110. Burial following at Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Eleanor at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) MONDAY 2-8 PM.
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Judith A. Ferra
My deepest sympathy to Frank. In the card that I sent to both of you, I said that I missed your smiling faces in church when I have lectored. Eleanor is now going to enjoy mass in the best church. God Bless her soul and God Bless you Frank! Take care, Judi Ferra
Paul McMasters
Mike, I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I know she meant a lot to you and your family. Your family is in my thoughts and in my prayers during this time.
Paul McMasters
Mike sorry to hear about your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Take care.
Brian and Sue Motil
Mike, Sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Rose Slogar
We attended Eleanor’s Funeral Mass today at 10 am at St. Mary’s Church. We will keep Eleanor in our prayers. Your former neighbors on Mohawk.
Don & Rose Slogar.