Marsha L. Bendinger
January 16, 1950 - August 19, 2021
Marsha Lee Bendinger (nee Miko), age 71, passed away August 19, 2021. Marsha Miko was born January 16, 1950 in Cleveland, OH to parents she adored, the late Theodore and the late Virginia Miko. Upon graduation from John Marshall High School, she married the late Donald Bendinger. She received her Associates Degree from Cuyahoga Community College and then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with Honors from Baldwin Wallace College. She was a wonderful mother to Barbara (Michael) van der Biezen and Debra (Mark) Nicholas. She was an amazing grandmother to Jordan (Joe) Meckler, Paige Nicholas, and Taylor and Jenna van der Biezen. She was the beloved sister of David (the late Debbie) Miko and Jim (Diane) Miko, and the aunt to several nieces and nephews. Marsha cherished her lifelong dearest friend, Gail (Terry) Park. Marsha worked as a Tax Accountant for 35 years including for American Express Tax & Business Services, IDS, and eventually started her own accounting firm, ML Bendinger Co. Most of all, she loved spending time with her daughters and granddaughters. She was a BIG fan of Cleveland Indians baseball team and really enjoyed her annual trips to the sunny Florida Keys with family. She was an officer and active member of the Order of the Eastern Star West Park Chapter 427, where she fulfilled many volunteer roles over the years. Marsha/Mommy/Gramma/Mega will be very deeply missed, but her legacy lives on, and she will never ever be forgotten! The family will receive friends on Monday, September 6, 2021 from 12-2 PM in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Rd. North Olmsted, where the Memorial Service will begin at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested to please consider donations to Graceful Living transportation service. Marsha used this service 3-4 times every week to go to dialysis and medical appointments. It truly was a lifeline for her with wonderful and caring staff that went above and beyond to carefully transport and look out for Marsha. https://www.gracefullivingllc.com/
Marsha Lee Bendinger (nee Miko), age 71, passed away August 19, 2021. Marsha Miko was born January 16, 1950 in Cleveland, OH to parents she adored, the late Theodore and the late Virginia Miko. Upon graduation from John Marshall High School,... View Obituary & Service Information