Josephine Snajdar

Josephine Snajdar, 93, of Mentor, passed away December 1, 2022 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland. She was born June 28, 1929 in Lisac, Croatia to the late Jozef and Marija (nee: Simcic) Sustar. Josephine was a teenager during WWII which engulfed all of Europe. Growing up, to say the least, was traumatic, and the war trauma was palpable in her daily life. In 1952, Josephine was married to Rudolf Snajdar and had two children, Rudolf and Branka. The young family immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in the early 60’s. A small community of fellow immigrants from the area around their hometown helped the family transition and adapt to a new way of life. Josephine worked several different jobs before starting at General Electric at Nela Park, from which she retired. Josephine enjoyed watching her grandchildren, crocheting, gardening, baking, dancing, singing and daily 2 mile walks well into her mid 80’s. Survivors include her children, Rudolf Snajdar and Branka (James Mismas) Snajdar-Mismas; grandchildren, Katie (Nate) Peters, Elizabeth (David Saric) Snajdar, Mary (Mark Lefebvre) Mismas-Lefebvre and Colleen (Ian Hooley) Mismas-Hooley and great grandchildren, Anabelle Hooley, Hudson Hooley, Avery Peters, Maggie Lefebvre and Maddy Lefebvre. Preceding Josephine in death are her husband, Rudolf Snajdar; siblings, Josef Sustar, Marija Marinac, Ivan Sustar and Slava Zubalj and grandson, Andrew Snajdar. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A funeral mass will begin at 11:00 a.m., at the Church. Burial to follow in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The Andy Snajdar Foundation that provides scholarships to students at Mentor High School, or contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter, 23215 Commerce Park Suite 300 Beachwood, Ohio 44122. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Josephine Snajdar

June 28, 1929 - December 1, 2022