Frank M. Bednarski

He was born Oct. 23, 1926, in Portage, Pa., son of the late Anthony and Mary (Golden) Bednarski. Frank grew up and attended school in Portage and as a sophomore moved to Chicago, where he graduated from Wells High School, Class of 1945. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1947 until his honorable discharge in 1949.

Frank married Delores Bowman on Oct. 21, 1950, in Chicago. In April 1952 they moved to Commonwealth and started the Bednarski Farm, still in operation today. Delores preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 2014.

Frank was a member of the Florence County Board for many years and was a chairman and supervisor for the Town of Commonwealth for many years as well. He was a member of the Florence VFW and was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.

Frank is survived by his son, Mike (Kathy) Bednarski of Commonwealth; two daughters, Sharon (Marious) Wilber of Ashland, Wis., and Carol Pufall of Ashland; one sister, Catherine Baith of Florence; six grandchildren, Christine (Fritz) Wenzel, Brenda (Bard) DeClark, Lisa (Quin) Brenna, Michael Bednarski, Delora Pufall and Annette Pufall; seven great-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Delores, Frank was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Shedlock; son-in-law, Bob Pufall; one sister, Veronica Rybak; and one brother, Joseph Bednarski.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence, with a Prayer Vigil at 6:45 p.m.; and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence, with the Florence VFW Post 3635 to accord military honors at 10:45 a.m.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Rev. Fr. Timothy Brandt will officiate.

Burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Commonwealth, in the spring.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Frank’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Crematory in Florence, to honor Frank’s legacy of life.