Bernard M. Neckrich (Bernie), of Lyndhurst, Ohio was born April 19, 1928 and passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (Gerri) (nee Gardner); devoted father of Helene Bernstein (George) and Betsy Stovsky (Richard), Poppa/Pop-pop of Brooke (Eric) Rosenblatt, Ian (Alyssa) Lampl, Katie (Matt) Porath, and Brian (Isabel) Stovsky; Great pop-pop to Sari, Ezra, Gabriella, Elizabeth, Juliette, and Benjamin; dear brother of David Neckrich (deceased).
Bernard was a steel man – working at US Steel and Republic Steel, and served as Executive Vice President at McLouth Steel in Detroit, Michigan. After retirement he served as a consultant to many steel companies. He had a passion for golf and Penn State, and was known as a devoted husband, advisor, listener, and cheerleader to his family.
Services will be held August 12, graveside at Bet Olam Cemetery, 25796 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood at 12 noon.
Family will receive friends at Mayfield Country Club, 1545 Sheridan Road, South Euclid, immediately after services, until 7:00 pm, Friday only.
Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve (hospicewr.org) or Penn State (https://raise.psu.edu/)