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Jeannine Ida Mae Ruth
Bonfiglio
Jeannine Ida Mae Ruth Bonfiglio, 85, of Murrysville, Pennsylvania,
passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020.
Jeannine was born on October 24, 1935, in La Porte, Indiana, to the
late Edgar and Hildred (Gruber) Ulrick.
In addition to her parents, Jeannine was preceded in death by her
husband, Richard “Bud” Bonfiglio, who passed away on October 11, 2020;
her daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” McCartney; her brother, Edgar "Ed"
Gruber; and her sister and husband, Patricia and Jim Burkholder.
Jeannine graduated from Lima Central High School, Lima, Ohio, where she
was an athlete and a cheerleader. She was recognized by the Girls
Athletic Association at Lima Central as the Outstanding Female Athlete
in 1953.
Jeannine and her husband, Bud, moved to Greenville, Ohio in 1955 and
became part of the Greenville community. While in Greenville, they
raised 4 children who graduated from Greenville High School, was a
tutor to students within Greenville Schools and was part of the
Greenville Athletic Association Boosters, and served as the first and
only female president of the GAA boosters. Jeannine was also a Cub
Scout Den Mother and volunteered her time at many school and community
events. She not only enjoyed being an athlete but also enjoyed
attending as many sporting events as possible. Most importantly,
Jeannine was always seen with a smile on her face, especially when she
was generously giving her time to others. She supported her husband's
profession including working at Bonfiglio Pharmacy.
Jeannine had a lifelong love of knowledge, reading and history. She
loved to travel and she was able to accomplish her goal of visiting all
50 states, with Bud, when they visited Alaska in 2012. She was a
wonderful homemaker and mother and took great pride in her home and
yard and also enjoyed playing tennis to keep active. She especially
loved making spaghetti for large family gatherings.
Jeannine attributed her strong will and determination to her
grandmother, Mae Gruber, who raised her after she lost her mother at an
early age. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and all
their accomplishments. She loved them dearly and loved the time she was
able to spend with them.
Jeannine and Bud moved back to their home town of Lima, Ohio, in 1999
to spend their retirement years with friends and family.
They were devout Catholics and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Greenville, St. Charles Catholic Church in Lima, and Mother of Sorrows
Catholic Church in Murrysville over the years.
Jeannine is survived by her children, Dr. Richard “Rick” Bonfiglio and
wife, Karen, of Murrysville, Dr. Randall "Randy" Bonfiglio and wife,
Melanie, of Murrysville, and Dr. Ron Bonfiglio and wife, Patty, of
Lima; her son-in-law, Jim McCartney of Fort Myers, Florida; her 15
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; her sister-in-law and lifelong
friend, Joan Gruber of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday,
November 21, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 W. 3rd Street,
Greenville, Ohio, with Father David Doseck officiating. Burial will
follow in Greenville Union Cemetery.
Per the family’s request, masks will be required, and social distancing
will be expected of those who are attending Jeannine’s services.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public
visitation.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes with the final
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N.
Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio, 45331, or the Cancer Association of
Darke County, P.O. Box 781, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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