JOHN J. BLANDA JR., age 56, passed away Oct.6, 2007 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Loving partner of Sandy Horace; beloved son of Mary (nee Ciolek) and the late John J. Sr.; loving brother of Stanislaus (Julie), Marian Adelmann (John), Christine Sterrett (Philip), Joseph and the late Bernadette; loved by Sandy's Mom Charlotte, the late Miliard, her brother Tim (Kellye) and their three children; beloved uncle of Stephanie and Michael Blanda, Christa Douglas (Stewart), John and Michael Adelmann, Louis and Ellie Sterrett; great-uncle of Harrison Douglas; loving nephew and cousin of many. John loved nature, feeding deer and being at home with his cats. Member of Parma Lapidary. Funeral Mass Wednesday Oct 10 St. Adalbert Church (Berea) at 10 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 86 ADALBERT ST (ONE BLOCK NORTH OF BAGLEY OFF FRONT) TUESDAY 1-3 & 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to PAWS P.O. BOX 24651, Cleveland, OH 44124 (440)-442-PAWS would be appreciated.