December 20, 1949 – December 15, 2023
age 73 of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023.
Devoted Son of the late Lester and Suzanne (nee Wagner) Bedford. Dear Brother of Ruth Ann Bedford-Strong (Robert Strong), and Susan Hollowell (deceased) (Bob).
Beloved Husband to his Wife of 50 years, Denise Bedford (nee Kreal). Loving Father of Nicole (Chris) Riley, Dena (Nate) Cyrill and Mark Bedford (deceased). Cherished Grandfather of Kyle Riley, Michaela Riley, Brianna Bedford, Julia Cyrill, and Alaina Cyrill.
Dear Brother-in-law of Rich (Marcia) Kreal, Carole (Buddy) (deceased) Schade, David Kreal (deceased) & Bob Kreal.
Loving Uncle of Ryan (Danielle) Schade and Keenan Schade (deceased), Rachelle (John) Kendrick, Rachael (Edwardo) Mendoza, Ryan Cook, David Kreal, Teresa Kreal & Lori Gallagher.
Jim will be remembered by many other cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends in celebration of Jim’s life at Humenik Funeral Chapel 14200 Snow Rd Brook Park, 44142 on Thursday, January 4th, 2024 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, where Funeral Services will be celebrated at 6:30 PM.
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