Bernardine T Valasek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bernardine T. Valasek, 87, passed away Sunday September 8, 2013 at Avalon by Otterbein. She was born December 21, 1925 to Leon and Suzanna Buco in Blairsville, PA. Bernardine attended the University of Toledo, where she earned her teaching degree. She worked as a clerk for the CSX railroad from 1943 until her retirement in 1989. An active member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Bernardine was a member of the Perpetual Adoration Society and was a Sunday School teacher. She was an avid quilter and cherished her time spent at The Quilt-n-Patch working on projects and making friends. Bernardine is survived by her son, Lee Valasek; daughter, Anne (John) Ebert; grandchildren, Ryan, Sarah, Kylie Ebert and her sister, Vilma Sandala. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; sisters, Mary Marcinek and Helen Palek and brother, Steve Buco. Special thanks to Pamela Mann and the staff of Avalon by Otterbein for the many years of loving care given to Bernardine. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:00am Friday at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rev. Phillip Smith officiating. Friends are invited to visit from 3:00 to 8:00pm Thursday at Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church or the University of Toledo.

Bernardine T Valasek

December 21, 1925 - September 8, 2013