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Daniel J. Brondos

8/1/1925 - 12/18/2014

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Obituary For Daniel J. Brondos

Daniel J. Brondos of Bloomingdale, Ohio died at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014. His wife, Martha Jane, and his daughters were at his bedside.

Daniel was born August 1, 1925, in Coal Ridge, Ohio. He attended Steubenville Public Schools and worked evenings in his father’s coal mine. After graduating from Steubenville High School he served as a tank gunner in the 31st Battalion of the 7th Armored Division which endured World War II’s Battle of the Bulge and other horrific events. Once discharged he obtained a degree from The Ohio State University and continued with graduate school.

He worked for his family’s construction business, Brondos Construction, for years after graduation. In 1959 he married Martha Jane Allen and built their own home in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Once they began a family he started his teaching career at Jefferson Union High School where he taught mathematics, psychology, and was the Dean of Boys. During summers and throughout his retirement he enjoyed growing extensive crops of fruits and vegetables. He spent the last two years of his life at Sienna Skilled Care.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary (Rebar) Brondos, his siblings, Mary Tessler, Pauline, Paul, Edward, and Eleanor Reitter, and his grandson, Daniel Stone.

He leaves behind his sister Doris Vercimak of California, his wife, Martha Jane, and daughters, Janet (Charles) Stone of South Bend, Indiana and Donna (Dave) Yohe of Willoughby, Ohio. He also leaves his grandchildren, Laurel, Natalie (great-grandchild, Ava), Joseph and Samuel all of South Bend, David Yohe of Indianapolis, Indiana and Diana of Pittsburgh, PA.

Visiting hours will be 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m., Sunday, December 21st at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville. Services will be held Mon day, December 22nd at 11 a.m., with Rev. C. Robert Meyer officiating. Graveside services will follow at Union Cemetery, Steubenville where military honors will be accorded.

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  • 09/03/2024

    David B. Fulmer - JUHS Class of 88

    My sincerest condolences to the Brondos family. Mr. Bondos was one of the most strick teachers I had during my years at Jefferson Union High School. He pushed me and demanded that I do my best even though I was a lazy student. He saw in me what I could not and coached and mentored much like a grandfather would his grandson. It wasn't until years later that I learned of his service as a tanker in WWII and it all came to light. He was definately a part of the "Greateast Generatation" and I wish I could have been present to pay my respects for his service in the Army and his service in having a part in shaping me into a man.He will surely be missed by all that knew and loved him. God Speed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Cathy Cich

    Martha Jane,I am so sorry to read in the paper about your husband's passing. I just saw you at Holy Family and sat with you during the funeral mass of our mutual friend. And then to read that you were going through the same thing. Please accept my sympathy and know I hold you in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerely,Cathy

  • 09/03/2024

    Suzie Rousey

    Im so sorry my dear friend, I only wish that I could be there at this sad time with you and your wonderful family. Sending our love and prayers. Suzie and Ron

  • 09/03/2024

    George and Deb Potkrajac

    We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Brondos was a great man. I always admired your devotion to him.God bless you and your family, and may he comfort you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Gloria Renda

    My deepest concolences to you Mary Jane and family. Dan and I taught together at JU and I always enjoyed seeing him and reminiscing at the JCRTA meetings. He was a kind and brilliant teacher and friend.

  • 09/03/2024

    robert oxier

    A lot of great memories from school , never realized Mr Brondos did so much in his lifetime, he never let us get away with nothing....but we all liked him, my copndolences to his family Bob Oxier

  • 09/03/2024

    Linda Allison and family

    So very sorry to read of your father's passing. God Bless You and your family. Was very sad to read Pauline had also passed away. Please extend my sympathy to your Mother and your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob Nelson

    Not only did Dan teach me some great math and life lessons, but he also provided two awesome daughters that I was privileged to meet during my own teaching career. Thank you, Dan. And God bless you all.

  • 09/03/2024

    Diane Roney

  • 09/03/2024

    Dee and Diane Roney

    Our deepest sympathy to the Brondos family. Keeping you close in thought and prayer,Dee and Diane Roney

  • 09/03/2024

    Patty Dennis

    Martha Jane & family - my deepest sympathy to all of you at this very difficult time. God's peace to you all.

  • 09/03/2024

    CARL MIRO

    MARTHA JANE, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE SEEN YOU. I REMEMBER GROWING UP AS YOUR NEIGHBOR AND YOUR DAD AND MOM WHO I NEVER FORGOT. I THINK OF YOU WHEN I WAS IN THE AREA PASSING YOUR HOME. I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND AND THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS AT THIS SAD TIME. CARL MIRO

  • 09/03/2024

    CARL MIRO

    MARYHA JANE, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DANIEL'S PASSING. I REMEMBER YOUR DAD AND MOM WHO WE WERE NEIGHBORS TO. I THINK OF YOU WHEN PASSING YOUR HOME WHEN I AM IN THE AREA. YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS AT THIS SAD TIME. CARL MIRO

  • 09/03/2024

    Memorial School Staff

  • 09/03/2024

    Kathy (Kuhn) Ethridge

    Janet, Donna, and Martha Jane -- I am so sorry to hear about Dan. He was a nice man and always kind to me. I can clearly remember a chat he had with me about how to study when I get to college. I still use his advice when I have to prepare for a presentation or some such thing. I visited your facebook sites -- your families are beautiful and you all look great. Take care and know that I'm thinking of you. Regards - Kathy

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