In Memory

Bonny Yakelis (Potla)

Bonny Yakelis (Potla)

Survived By: Husband Larry Potla. Children Stacey and Lawrel. Cause of death: brain cancer.
Bonny was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with honors from North High. After high school she graduated from Cleveland State University with a BBA and went on to Baldwin Wallace College and received her Masters degree (MBA). Her post high school education also earned her many academic honors. She had a long working history with the United States government working at NASA, and the Department of Defense. She lived in London England for a period of time and had extensive world travels. We were married in 1977. We have two daughters and 5 grandchildren. She was a kind, giving person and all who knew her miss her deeply.