Bryan L. Bell, Brentwood, Tennessee, formerly of Bowling Green Oh., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (9-21-10) at his home. He was 32.
Bryan was born July 23, 1978 in Akron, Ohio to Gary and Karen Bell of Bowling Green, Ohio, formerly of Sharon.
Bryan graduated from Bowling Green High School and Penta County Vocational School in 1996 and the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh where he lived for several years.
He was employed as a kitchen manager at TGIFriday's in Franklin, Tennessee.
He was a former member of Bowling Green Chapter Order of DeMolay. He served as Master Councilor and received the Meritorious Service Award, served as State Junior Councilor, and in 1995 he received the Degree of Chevalier. He was a member of Grand Rapids Masonic Lodge #289 and Triune Chapter #344 OES.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers fan. He loved music, especially Pearl Jam. He sang in a band and loved to entertain his friends at karaoke. He played BG Youth Hockey and was heavily involved in the Boy Scouts.
He will be sadly missed by his parents of Bowling Green, his sister, Kimbrough (Wesley) Polinsky and niece, LeeAnn Polinsky of Grand Rapids, Ohio; his grandparents Ralph and Phyllis Fisher of Sharon; also survived by, Thomas (Christine) Bell, Bruce Bell, Barbara Bell, Kevin Bell, Doris (Dan) Lapikas, Patricia (James) Caughman, and numerous cousins.
His grandparents, Allison Fat and Evelyn Petey Bell also of Sharon, preceded him in death.
Calling hours: 2 to 7 p.m. Monday (9-27-10) in the Dunn Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Ohio where a Masonic service will take place at 7 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday (9-28-10) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc, 1090 E. State St. Sharon.
Condolences may be sent by visiting the web site www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandcrematory.com Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Services: A Celebration of Life service will follow the Masonic service on Monday (9-27-10) in the Dunn Funeral, Bowling Green, with Rev. Thomas Mellott, officiating. a Funeral service will be held on Wednesday (9-29-10) in McGonigle Funeral Home in Sharon at 11a.m. with Rev. David Williamson, pastor of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.