JOHN BRANCHICK, beloved husband of 61 years to Belle (nee Root); father of Larry (Laura), Pamela Clink (Stewart) and Jeffrey (Deborah); grandfather of Jennifer Kidd (Scott) and Lauren Clink; great grandfather of Brayden; brother of the late Mary Ann Cepec and Albert Branchick; uncle and great uncle of many. Retired 36-year employee Ford Motor Co., Brook Park. Proud WWII U.S. Army veteran. Served with Company "C", 278th Engineer Combat Battalion. Served in combat zones with the 7th Army and Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Passed away November 19, 2009 at the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky. Funeral Liturgy Saturday, November 21, St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church (5390 W. 220th St. Fairview Park) at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodvale Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 29150 LORAIN ROAD AT STEARNS ROAD, NORTH OLMSTED FRIDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. PARASTAS FRIDAY 6 P.M. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Ohio Veterans Home, 3416 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.