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Obituary

Ida M. (Zirpolo) Bernardo, 93, passed away peacefully September 8, 2013 following a brief illness. Ida was a proud graduate of Canton McKinley High School, class of 1937. Before her marriage, she worked as a beautician. In later years, many children in the family got their back-to-school "do's" from Aunt Ida. She was a member of the Kappa Delta Mother's Club and an active member of St. Mathias Church. Ida is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Antonio (Tony) Bernardo, son-in-law Dana Briggs and brother Michael Zirpolo; her parents, Matteo and Maria Zirpolo ,brothers-in-law Phil Scrima, Enio Bernardo, Reno Bernardo, and Ed Buklad; brothers and sisters-in-law Leno and Rosemary Bernardo, Dante and Mary Bernardo, John and Rose Bernardo, Gene and Claudie Posani, Flora and Bob McMillen, and Gina and Louie Parker. Ida is survived by her loving children, Carole Briggs, Marietta, Ohio; Barbara Louise Bernardo, Powell, Ohio and Steven Bernardo, Pompano Beach, Florida; grandchildren Ryan and Mary Claire Briggs, Upper Arlington, Ohio, Stephanie and Scott Lysinger, and great-grandbaby Alex Lysinger, Westerville, Ohio; sisters Velma Scrima, Canton, Ohio, Theresa and Phil Alonzo, Louisville, Ohio; sisters-in-law Elea Buklad, Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Bernardo, Columbus, Ohio and Mary Frances Bernardo, Westerville, Ohio and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" and "Yoo-Hoo" to the staff at the Laurels of Norworth for their exceptional caring and kindnesses. In keeping with Ida's wishes, there are no calling hours. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Services were entrusted with the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, where condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.