Bonnie L. Steinberg

Bonnie L. (Budas) Wysocki Steinberg, age 77 of Kirtland, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 23, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio. As a proud 1964 graduate of Euclid High School, she shared her energetic spirit with her classmates and friends as the Panther mascot. While proudly raising her two daughters, Susan and Nancy, Bonnie was deeply involved in their lives at home by sewing them dresses and matching outfits. Outside of the home, Bonnie was an active volunteer for the PTA and led many special events and fundraisers for their activities. She served as a board member of the Mentor Gardens Homeowners’ Association and was instrumental in the creation of an annual parade float for the MGHA parade. Bonnie was also a member of the “Card Club,” an eclectic group of neighbors who became life-long friends. As an active member of the business community, Bonnie served on the Better in Mentor Days Committee and coordinated the annual Better in Mentor Days Parade. Bonnie retired from Wiseco Piston Co. in 1998 after 20+ years of faithful service in her position as Distributor Sales Manager. She broke barriers in the male-dominated motorcycle piston industry through repeated annual record sales. Her strong relationships with customers evolved into beautiful friendships extending deep into her retirement. After retirement, Bonnie devoted her life to her family, friends, and strangers. One of her proudest achievements was using her sales and marketing talents to benefit the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation Bridal Gown Sale side by side with her daughter, Susan. The annual Cleveland sale raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer research. Bonnie enjoyed traveling with her husband, Joel, especially cruising to inspiring and wondrous locations around the world, usually with several family members in tow. She also looked forward to spontaneous trips to Las Vegas with her brother, Tom. When not traveling, she loved being in her yard, honing her gardening skills while zipping around on her red golf cart with her nephew, Michael. Bonnie loved the beauty in nature, and took care in growing stunning flowers and plants and then showing them off. In the colder months, Bonnie was a voracious reader, amassing a broad collection of fiction and true life stories. She and her husband enjoyed musical theater, and they were subscribers to Playhouse Square Broadway Series for decades. Most importantly, Bonnie lived for her grandchildren, spending time with them as much as she possibly could, and as they grew up, Bonnie’s love enveloped their friends as well. Big Granny’s love for her grandchildren was always evident through her presence, words, and actions, especially in slipping them $20 bills. One thing that Bonnie will never be forgotten for was her annual Christmas Party which featured friendship, laughter, fun, countless Christmas trees, and a scavenger hunt which prompted fierce competition from her guests. Her annual celebrations were much more about love and kinship than Christmas. Survivors include her beloved husband, whom she married on Leap Day, February 29, 2000: Joel S. Steinberg, M.D.; children: Susan (John) Kosir, Michael Nalepka, Jennifer Nalepka, Karl (Travis Bennett) Steinberg, M.D., Deborah (Grant Clowers) Steinberg, M.D., Clif Steinberg, N.D., and Leslie (Hank) Easton; grandchildren: Matthew Kosir, Nicholas Kosir, Andrew Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Isaac (Marisa) Steinberg, Sofia Easton and Celina Steinberg; and her devoted brother, Thomas Budas. Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Anderson; parents: Joseph and Broney (Skodis) Budas and sister: Jo-Ann Nalepka. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2023 at the funeral home with interment to follow in Kirtland South Cemetery, Kirtland. The family requests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192, or donate online at www.hospicewr.org Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Bonnie L. Steinberg

November 23, 1945 - January 11, 2023