Sylvia Elizabeth Bednar Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sylvia Elizabeth Bednar of Cortland, Ohio, born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 3, 2022 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ottavio DeRose and Emilia DeRose (Gatto); her husband Andrew R. Bednar Sr.; her siblings, Pearl Hunter (Lester), Pauline DeRose, Devina Bitonti (Pete) and Octavius DeRose Jr.; and her siblings-in-law, Dorothy Valosen (John) and Larry Bednar.

She is survived by: her daughter Marisa Burazer (Fred) of Cortland; her grandchildren, Fred A. Burazer (Megan) and Rachel Blanchard (Michael); her son Andrew R. Jr. Bednar (Catherine) of Warren; her grandchildren, Michael A. Bednar (Hannah) and Emily R. Hanson (Nathan); her son Mark A. Bednar (Lorie) of Kent; her grandchildren, Sophia, Olivia and Theo Bednar; her great grandchildren, Abigail Burazer, Charlotte Burazer and Grant Bednar; her brother Armand DeRose; and her sisters-in-law, Joan DeRose, Martha DeFrancesco (Michael) and Sharon Bednar.

In addition, contributions can be made in her name to the Howland Community Scholarships Foundation, 8200 South Street, Warren, OH 44484.