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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Mr. Robert "Bob" Markovich

Sheffield Lake - Robert D. Markovich, 78, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Republic, PA on July 17, 1938.

Bob graduated from Redstone High School, Class of 1956 and he was 1st team Pennsylvania for his efforts as right guard and nose tackle for the Black Hawks football program. He married Jean (nee Guerrieri) on October 31, 1959 and they raised four loving children. Bob worked as an inspector at Ford Motor Company in Lorain where he retired after 33 years of dedicated service. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Sheffield Lake. Bob enjoyed gardening around the Church and was a member of the Holy Name Society and named Man of the Year twice. He was a sports enthusiast and helped establish the CYO program at St. Thomas. Bob enjoyed coaching basketball, baseball, football and his passion was coaching Jr football for 15 years. Bob also enjoyed riding his bicycle, walking, gardening, working his crossword puzzles, and spending time with his family and cherished grandchildren. He was claimed with ALS seven years earlier and was supported every step of the way by his loving family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years of marriage, Jean Markovich of Sheffield Lake; children, Robert (Nancy) Markovich of Sheffield Village, Robin Markovich (Clint Adams) and Jaime Markovich (Tommy Brunson) of Sheffield Lake; son-in-law, Christopher Pranckunas I of Sheffield Lake; grandsons, Luke (Tiffany), Caleb (Emily), Zac, and Christopher II; granddaughters, Lyndy, Madelaine, Alyssa, and Beth (Kathy); sisters, Margaret Markovich and Mary Durigon;  and several nieces and nephews family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Traci Pranckunas in 2012; parents, Charles and Barbara Markovich; brothers, James and Richard Markovich; and nephew, Kristopher Markovich.

Bob's family would like to thank the Doctors, nurses and staff at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital for their compassion and care for Bob.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with fond remembrances and closing prayer at the conclusion of visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 715 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, Fr. Stephen L. Shields, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Garfield Cemetery, Sheffield Village, OH. Memorial donations may be made in Bob's memory to the ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, PO BOX 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.


Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 12:48:00 PM

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Posted By: Tom Boris Jr.

Jean & Family Our most sincere sorrow for you and your family. I met Bob through the Holy Name Society and we became very good friends.I am so sad to lose one of my best friends. I wish I could be there but I can hardly walk. L believe I will have back surgery on 12- 20-16. But each and every one of your family our in my prayers. I will see you soon I hope. LOVE TOM

Posted on: 12/8/2016 9:03:51 AM


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Posted By: Holly Apple-Jackson

Jaime and family- Deepest and most sincere condolences to all of you. May God give you all peace from your pain in this difficult time. Love you much!

Posted on: 12/8/2016 8:51:00 AM


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