George V. Voinovich (Deceased), Cleveland, OH Ohio

In Memory

George V. Voinovich

VOINOVICH, SENATOR GEORGE V. VOINOVICH, age 79; former Mayor of Cleveland and former Governor of Ohio, died peacefully in his sleep at his longtime Collinwood home on June 12, 2016; beloved husband for 54 years of Janet (nee Allan); loving father of George F. (wife Dina), Betsy (husband Paul Kompier), Peter (wife Sasha Thackaberry) and the late Molly; devoted grandfather of Mary Faith, Veronica, John, Jane, Emily, Carys, Julia, Molly and Spencer; cherished son of the late George S. and Josephine (nee Bernot); dearest brother of Michael (wife Elaine), Victor (wife Patricia), Joanne Indre (husband Robert), Mary Ann Schmitz and the late Paul (wife Christine Schepis); dear uncle and great-uncle of many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George's memory to the Molly Voinovich Memorial Fund, c/o Cleveland Foundation, 1422 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115; Catholic Education Endowment Fund, 1401 E 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114; or to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, 175 E. 200th St., Euclid, OH 44119.

Relatives and friends are requested to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 17, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (Lakeshore Blvd., at E. 200th St., Euclid) at 10 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of George at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON RD. (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) WEDNESDAY 2-4 and 5-8 PM and at THE CLEVELAND CITY HALL ROTUNDA THURSDAY 10 AM - 2 PM with a Prayer and Eulogy Service at 2 PM.

On-line obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com.

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06/14/16 11:20 PM

June F. Merchant (Sloan)

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama today issued this statement on the death of George Voinovich, a former U.S. senator, Ohio governor and Cleveland mayor whose fidelity to Ohio was second to none:

"Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator George Voinovich. As was clear from his 46 years in public service, George was a true patriot who dedicated his life to serving the people of Ohio.

"His dedication is underscored by the fact that he holds the record for being elected to more public offices than any other Ohioan in history. George leaves behind a powerful legacy of service to his state and country that will not soon be forgotten.

"Michelle and I offer his wife, Janet, and their children and grandchildren our condolences during this difficult time."

06/14/16 11:33 PM

June F. Merchant (Sloan)

June 12, 2016,

Governor John R. Kasich released the following statement on the passing of the former Ohio senator,

“I am very saddened today by the passing of my friend George Voinovich. I respected him greatly and had a deep affection for him. His love for our state and his hometown of Cleveland was only surpassed by his love for his family and his wife Janet. He was guided by two ideas: love God and love your neighbor, and by faithfully applying them throughout his life he helped Ohioans see how much they could accomplish by working together.

“He was a unifier who thought outside the box, never gave up and worked hard for the ideas he believed in up until the very end of his life. Thanks to that leadership he saved Cleveland, governed Ohio compassionately and responsibly and was a candid voice for reason in the U.S. Senate. I am proud to have known him and grateful for what he did for our state and nation. To his wife Janet, his children and his many grandchildren, my family sends our condolences and heartfelt prayers at this difficult time, and on behalf of Ohio I send my gratitude for sharing this wonderful, dynamic man with us for so many years."

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