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Lawrence D. Bednar 1945-2020

CORTLAND — Lawrence D. Bednar, 74, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Larry was born Sept. 22, 1945, in Charleroi, Pa., a son of the late Andrew and Helen Bednar.

He moved to Ohio in 1964 to work and retired as the loss-prevention manager at the Kmart Distribution Center in 2008.

He was a member of St. Roberts Bellarmine Church in Cortland. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved restoring his 1968 Chevy pickup truck, working in his yard and being with his dog, Cassie.

Larry will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Sharon Bednar; daughter, Amanda (Mike) Rosipko; stepson, Mark (Beth) Andio; four grandchildren, Zack Bednar, Dylan Belski and Natalie and Claire Andio; sisters, Martha (Michael) DeFrancesco and Dorothy Valosen; sister-in-law, Sylvia Bednar; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Bednar, and brother-in-law, John Valosen.

Family and friends may visit 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at St. Roberts Bellarmine Church, 4659 state Route 46, Cortland, with a Mass of a Christian burial following at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Larry’s name to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 4659 state Route 46, Cortland, Ohio.

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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