Christine Ann Schartman, 82, of Penfield, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 28, 1941, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Anna (nee Ondo) and Andrew Rusnak. Christine spent most of her youth in North Ridgeville and was a 1959 graduate of North Ridgeville High School.

Christine worked for a time in the Library at St. Peters High School before moving to Penfield when she began working for Strongsville Savings Bank. Strongsville Savings became Fifth Third and she worked in the bank for 30 years. Christine also served as a treasurer with Penfield township. She was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Parish and served on the finance committee. Christine enjoyed spending time outdoors, mowing the lawn, gardening both her vegetable garden and flower garden. She was a talented baker and cook and canned many things from her gardens. Christine also sewed and made clothes for the family as they grew. She always remembered everyone's birthdays and anniversaries with a special card.

Survivors include her Husband of nearly 64 years, John; children, John (Renee) Schartman, Edward (Lori) Schartman, and Audrey (Axel) Schaedler, of Olmsted Township; grandchildren, Courtney (Carlos) Bonilla, and Carli (Kaleb) Batman; and great grandchildren, Leo and Luca; a brother, Richard (Gara) Rusnak; sisters-in-law, Sharon, Janet, and Marie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Christine was preceded in death by her father, Andrew, at a young age, her mother, Anna and father who raised her, Charles Frame; and brothers, Andrew, Robert, and Michael Rusnak.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St Patrick Catholic Parish, 512 North Main St, beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Burial will follow at Penfield Cemetery. A Celebration Of Life will be held on July 28 at Penfield Township Hall beginning at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks those attending the Celebration to bring a flower from their garden to be placed in a large arrangement. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.