Marcia B. (Bradley) Boytar

Marcia B. (Bradley) Boytar, 84, of Chardon, Ohio passed on peacefully at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland on Monday September 23, 2019. Marcia was a lifetime Geauga County resident. Born on July 14, 1935 in Burton, Ohio to the late Ralph and Rose Bradley, Marcia was one of five children. She graduated from Burton High School and attended Kent State University. Marcia married E. Thomas Boytar in 1955 and together they served at the Good Shepherd Assembly of God Church in Chardon. Mrs. Boytar completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education at Kent State University, working in the Chardon Public Schools as an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor at Maple Elementary; Principal at Hambden Elementary and as the Assistant Superintendent of Schools. After retiring, Marcia was invited to be the Principal for Kirtland Elementary School, where she served for three years. Marcia loved education and children. Additionally, Marcia faithfully served the local church with her husband, Tom at The Good Shepherd Assembly of God in Chardon, Hambden Congregational Church (Hambden), and Word of Faith Church in Chardon. Together, the Boytar’s built three of the church buildings where they served. Marcia was also an ordained minister. Tom and Marcia were married for 57 years until his passing in 2012, at which time Marcia became the senior pastor of Word of Faith Church. A devoted and much-loved mother and wife, Marcia loved people and life itself. She could make any situation look bright and hopeful. She was a friend to all and was a deeply committed Christian. Marcia is survived by her two children Tanja Kaye (Perry Geue) of Ventura, California and Thomas Kelly of Chardon, Ohio; grandson Jonathan Perry Geue of Ventura, California; and brother Orrin (Amy) Bradley of Virginia. A funeral service will be at 12 noon Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Word of Faith Church, 351 South St., Chardon, Ohio. A viewing will be from 11 am - noon. Interment will be immediately following the ceremony in Chardon Municipal Cemetery, Chardon, OH.The family requests contributions be made to the Marcia B. Boytar Memorial Fund at Word of Faith Church, Chardon, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Marcia B. (Bradley) Boytar

July 14, 1935 - September 23, 2019