Russel J. Maher
December 9, 1922 - April 9, 2019
Russel J. Maher, age 96, of Copley, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born in Detroit, MI, on December 9, 1922. He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He proudly served in the Army during WWII as a Radio Operator. He was a man of many talents who loved and served his family, community and country well. He was a man of faith and love who enriched the lives of those who knew him with his kindness. Russel is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Emily Maher, step-children Shirley (Elton) Marvin, Linda (Tony) Kaminski, Gusty (Nichole) Stefanow and Phillip Stefanow, many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his devoted four-legged Dog, Zumba. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:30am at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 32114 Vine St, Willowick. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 4 to 8pm at the Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake.
Russel J. Maher, age 96, of Copley, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born in Detroit, MI, on December 9, 1922. He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be greatly... View Obituary & Service Information