JOSEPH FLANIK, age 96, passed away on April 16, 2022. Beloved husband of Marcella (deceased); loving father of Kathleen Pillar (Michael); Janice Powell (John); and Micheal (deceased) (Kathryn); dear grandfather of Michael Pillar (Carla), Mark Pillar (Jackie), Cheryl Fuller (David), Michael Flanik, and Tricia Peasey (Ryan); great grandfather of eight; brother of Frank (deceased) and Carl. Mr. Flanik served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA (OH 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON THURSDAY FROM 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Joseph’s funeral services will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in his name to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110 or online at https://tinyurl.com/HspWsRsv.