Very Rev. John Michael Klembara
June 24, 1931 - December 15, 2017
Very Reverend Father John M. Klembara, age 86. Beloved husband of Matushka Olga (nee Shuga) for 61 years. Loving father of Deborah Klembara, Timothy John (Patricia), and Naomi Reilly (Bob). Grandfather of Rachael, Zachary, Noah, Nathan, Bobby, and Danny. Brother of the late Michael (Anne, deceased). Brother-in-law of the Very Rev. Stephen Shuga (Emily) and the late Father Andrew Shuga (Mitzi, deceased). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Father John graduated St. Tikhon’s Seminary in 1954, and was ordained to the priesthood on September 30, 1956. He earned his Masters of Divinity from Ashland College in 1980. He was a Parish Priest for 43 years, and an Orthodox Chaplain for the VA for 30 years. VISITATION SUNDAY DECEMBER 17, 2017 from 4-7 pm with FUNERAL SERVICE at 7 pm at HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH, 6822 Broadview Rd. Parma, OH. DIVINE LITURGY MONDAY at 9 am at Holy Trinity. PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL on TUESDAY at ST. TIKHON CEMETERY in South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Memorial Contributions, in his name, may be made to St. Tikhon’s Seminary. www.yurchfunerals.com
Very Reverend Father John M. Klembara, age 86. Beloved husband of Matushka Olga (nee Shuga) for 61 years. Loving father of Deborah Klembara, Timothy John (Patricia), and Naomi Reilly (Bob). Grandfather of Rachael, Zachary, Noah, Nathan, Bobby,... View Obituary & Service Information