Donald Richard Bernard

NILES - Donald Richard Bernard Sr., 76, passed away at 6:25 pm on Saturday March 15, 2014 at the Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Niles on June 8, 1937 the son of Anthony and Mary (Pallante) Bernard and lived most of his life in this community. A graduate of Niles McKinley High School and Kent State University, he honorably served in the United States Army. He retired as a small engine repair teacher at the Maplewood Joint Vocational School in Ravenna. He and his father were owners of Niles Lawn Mower and in recent years he was self-employed as a landscaper and snowplower. He enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing and most of all he loved and cherished the time spent with his granddaughter. Donald is survived by a son, Donald Richard (Hollie) Bernard Jr. of Niles; granddaughter, Zoie Bernard and aunt, Margaret Pallante of Niles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Martha Bernard. Calling Hours will be Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 5 to 7 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. Service of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Rev. Thomas Kraszewski of St. Stephen Church will officiate. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery.

Visitation

MAR 20. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)

Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue Niles, OH 44446

Service of Christian Burial

MAR 21. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue Niles, OH 44446