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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Mrs. Josephine F. Schneider

Lorain- Josephine F. (nee: Olejko), 92, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain, OH.

She was born on January 23, 1924 in Lorain, OH where she was a lifelong resident.

Josephine graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1942B. She married the love of her life, Elmer Schneider on February 12, 1947. Josephine and Elmer had three children and she was a dedicated, loyal and loving homemaker. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony Marian Guild and Lorain Saxon Club. She enjoyed playing bingo, traveling with her husband, and she loved playing cards with her family and friends. Josephine was an avid Cleveland sports fan.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Elmer P. Schneider of Lorain; daughters, Jeanne (Garon) Petty and Arleen (Russell) Gilles, both of Lorain; son, George Schneider of Springfield, OH; sisters, Helen Chmielewski of Parma, Mary (Edward) Poprock of Lorain, and Stella James of Lorain; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Blazej and Stella (nee: Ginalski) Olejko; brothers, Joseph, Frank, John, Alex, and infant brother Karolek Olejko; and sisters, Jenni Walend and Bernice Sadowski.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Anthony of Padua, 1305 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, Rev. Edward Smith, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 9:25:29 AM

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