Bernard Francis Komar
Bernard Francis Komar was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Ambridge, Pa., and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2025. He was 94 years old.
Bernie was preceded in death by parents, Frank Albert Komar and Helen Bucka Komar; and his precious wife of 54 years, Betty Jane (nee Jones) Komar, who passed way in December 2008.
Bernie is survived by six children, Sue Moser (George, deceased), Sam Komar (Judy), Marc Komar, Frank “Gus” Komar (Joan), Kathy Komar and Salle Komar; 13 grandchildren, (Sue) Joseph Moser, Alex Moser (Laura), (Sam) Sam Komar Jr. (Rebeca) and Jack Komar, (Marc) Josef Komar, Jennifer Komar (Brandon Farnworth), Courtney Opie (Dan), (Gus) Frank Komar (Karen), Matthew Komar (Robyn), Sara Mann (Wyatt), Grace Voltz (Chris), Rachel McCormick (Nate) and Abby Komar; and 22 great-grandchildren. Bernie also is survived by his brother, Frank Blaze Komar (Patty).
Bernie’s undergraduate degree is from Kent State University in 1953 and University of Pittsburgh Dental School in 1957. He was a captain in the U.S. Army. Bernie practiced dentistry for 36 years in Mentor.
In his early years, he enjoyed spending time with his family, coaching his children whenever possible. Later, he enjoyed time with his wife traveling, golfing, telling jokes and playing excellent bridge with many different partners. He had a passion for gardening and loved singing songs to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (and anyone else who would listen), and talking on the phone.
Even in his last days he did whatever he could to put smiles on the faces of those around him.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Chester Township.
