IRENE E. BENEDICT (nee Strok), age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Beloved wife of Donald R; loving mother of Brian J. and Daniel E; sister of Leona Weber (Ronald) and the late Jack (Margaret) and baby brother Walter; aunt of many; Irene attended Fenn College where she met and married her husband. She worked as an assistant in finance for many years. She had a special interest in Culinary shows and watched them regularly. Irene was devoted to her husband and family and will be deeply missed. Family suggests memorials donations to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Animal Protective League. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, May 21, at 10am in St. Richard Church, 26855 Lorain Rd. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Corrigan Craciun Funeral home, 20820 Lorain Rd. from 1-6pm Sunday. 440-331-0500 www.corrigancraciun.com