Josephine (Lenart) Mavko
January 9, 1924 ~ October 19, 2018
Josephine (Lenart) Mavko, age 94, of Dublin, OH, longtime resident of Madison, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Dublin Retirement Village. Jo was born January 9, 1924 in Ashtabula County to Steve and Mary Lenart. She married Louis Jacob Mavko on August 23rd, 1947 in Orwell, Ohio. Jo loved her family and friends, playing pinochle and spending time with “Papa” caring for their yard and garden. Because of her amazing baking skills, she became known to her grandchildren as “Grandma Pie”. Jo is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Louis, her brother John Lenart, son Lou (Kay) Mavko of Dublin, Ohio and daughter Jean (Curt) Reph of Plain City, Ohio; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Jean Skebe and brothers Joe, Walt, Frank and Alex. Friends will be received Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 6 to 8pm at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. Madison, OH. Visitation will also be Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 10 to 11a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd. Madison, Ohio. A funeral Mass will immediately follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. in the church with Fr. Sean Donnelly as celebrant. Final resting place will be North Madison Cemetery. The family wishes to express special thanks to the loving caregivers at Dublin Retirement Village for the care, compassion and friendship shown to Josephine while she lived there. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dublin Assisted Living and Memory Support, 6480 Post Rd. Dublin, OH 43016.
The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. Madison assisted her family with arrangements.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Jo & Louie have been friends of our family for as long as I can remember. There will always be fond memories of your Mom & Dad playing cards, & having clambakes, & pig roasts with “the gang”. Their landscaping was always pristine & they rightfully took pride of their beautiful garden. Our sincere sympathy to Louie Sr. & Louie Jr., Jean and their families at this difficult time. Love, The Cz Family Marge, Linda, Pat & Mary.
I am so sorry for your loss. May your fond memories of Jo lessen your pain,especially those pinochle games and those wonderful bakery goods. May the God of tender mercies help you through this sad time
Jean and Curt, Lou and Kay, Your mom was such a sweet woman, always thinking of others. Last summer she made Jean and I poppyseed muffins for our breakfast at the Villa Rosa! Sweet, comfort food that morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Vicki Gorsuch Feil