Very sorry to hear that Evan has passed away. He was in my Homeroom at CHHS. Knew him from Monticello all trhe way through Heights, He was a very intelligent Man. But he was a very kind hearted Man. Very pleasant and always nver to busy to help. My deepest Sympathy to his Family and Friends. Rest in peace.
I am truly sorry to hear that we have lost Evan. He was one of the few people I spent time with during 11th and 12th grade. He will be missed. Marcia Bisnett
I knew Evan from Millikin elementary school through Monticello and Heights. He was bright, kind, and fun to be with. Evan brightened the lives of all that new him. May he rest in peace!
Evan Harris Komito died on October 7th, 2025. He was a loving and attentive husband, a caring and thoughtful father and stepfather, and an adoring grandfather. He battled Parkinson’s disease for many years.
Evan was born 1947, and raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the fourth of five children of Morton and Fay (Sobel) Komito: Sharon Smith, Vicki Cantor, Gail Warshaw (deceased) and Ron (Mary) Komito.
He was among the first students to attend Milliken Elementary School and later attended Monticello Middle School and Cleveland Heights High School. He graduated in 1965 and went on to study mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
His passion for problem-solving led him into the new field of computer science and engineering and a long career that began with punch cards and room-sized terminals, involved some high-level work for defense contractors, and ended designing databases for Case Western Reserve University.
In 1972, Evan married Shelly Lefton. Together they raised their children, Jeremy and Lauren, in the Upper Merion, PA, near Philadelphia. His children fondly remember a childhood of baseball games, apple orchards, whitewater rafting, and camping. The Phillies figured prominently in those days, and Evan would enjoy each game in scientific fashion, by meticulously keeping score. His children never quite took to that level of engagement with baseball, but they remain fans, nonetheless.
Though his first marriage ended, Evan would fall in love again. Just weeks before his 50th birthday, he went on a first date that would change the course of his life, ultimately leading him back to Cleveland Heights. He went out that day with Jewel Moulthrop, and exactly 17 years after that first date, they were married. In the intervening years, they became grandparents, moved back to his hometown, and settled into a full life of theater, concerts, book clubs, film groups, travel, and baseball. Always baseball.
Known as Zayde to his grandchildren, Evan delighted in watching them grow. He particularly enjoyed leading Passover seders, creating and reading from a Haggadah custom-made for their delight.
His memory will be a blessing to his wife Jewel; his surviving siblings; his grandchildren: Reece, Nico, Elisa, Hayley, Gabriel, Sarah, Isabelle, and Ivy; his children: Jeremy (Jennifer) Komito and Lauren Komito; Jewel’s children: Peter (Tava) Auslan, William Moulthrop, and Dan (Dorothy) Moulthrop; and his nephews: Jeff Komito, David Komito, Michael Oliver, Steven Oliverio, Scott Cantor, and Brian Warshaw.
A memorial service is being planned for later this fall. Donations in Evan’s honor can be made to InMotion, in Beachwood, Ohio, whose mission is to help people with Parkinson’s disease feel better every day
I also knew Evan through Millikin, Monticello and Heights but I was fortunate to keep in touch with him through the years. We discovered at the 10th Reunion that we lived 15 minutes apart in the Philadelphia suburbs, and we got together as families after that. The divorce was a sad time in Evan's life but then he met Jewel (a Gem) and the rest is history. Evan worked for Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia, PA but he could not discuss his work. Let's just say his team's workspace was surrounded by lead for security purposes.
Evan and Jewel lived in Princeton, NJ for a few years, just an hour from my home, and we would meet for lunch or dinner and sometimes walk the beautiful Princeton campus. Sometimes Bill Stein and his wife, Susan, would travel from Montclair, NJ to join us.
After Evan and Jewel moved to Cleveland Heights, I saw him and Jewel whenever I was in Cleveland. He enjoyed his work at Case immensely, and he and Jewel loved being near family. It was a very happy time in their lives until Evan's health began to decline. Parkinson's is a cruel disease. I still visited Evan when I was in Cleveland and I spent quality time with Jewel. We have become good friends.
Evan was one of a kind. He was smart, a good friend, kind and empathetic, and he was filled with enthusaism for life's wonders.
Evan's memory will be a blessing for all who knew him.
Like some of his classmates who wrote here, I had pleasure of knowing Evan since Milliken days. I remember those neighborhood baseball games. Evan was a kind soul. Looking at his picture, his eyes always had that warm twinkle. I want to express my condolences to his family.
I can only echo what others have said. I knew Evan from Milliken, through Monticello and Heights High. Later in life, when Evan and Jewel lived in Princeton, NJ, David Feldheim and I and our spouses had the pleasure of regulalry meeting with Evan and Jewel for meals and activities. A highlight of these visits was going to the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair, NJ. It was wonderful to renew friendship with Evan and to get to know Jewel. I will miss Evan and am thinking of Jewel and their family.
Charles Peterman
Very sorry to hear that Evan has passed away. He was in my Homeroom at CHHS. Knew him from Monticello all trhe way through Heights, He was a very intelligent Man. But he was a very kind hearted Man. Very pleasant and always nver to busy to help. My deepest Sympathy to his Family and Friends. Rest in peace.
Marcia Friedman (Bisnett)
I am truly sorry to hear that we have lost Evan. He was one of the few people I spent time with during 11th and 12th grade. He will be missed. Marcia Bisnett
Bernard Kritzer
I knew Evan from Millikin elementary school through Monticello and Heights. He was bright, kind, and fun to be with. Evan brightened the lives of all that new him. May he rest in peace!
Marc Paris
Truly sorry to hear of Evan's passing. Good friend from Milliken and Monticello. Unfortunately went in different
directions at Heights. Extremely nice person with a great sense of humor. One of those people I wish I had kept in touch with.
Stephanie Katz (Farley)
From Jewel Moulthrop:
It's been a long journey. He's now at peace.
Evan Harris Komito died on October 7th, 2025. He was a loving and attentive husband, a caring and thoughtful father and stepfather, and an adoring grandfather. He battled Parkinson’s disease for many years.
Evan was born 1947, and raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the fourth of five children of Morton and Fay (Sobel) Komito: Sharon Smith, Vicki Cantor, Gail Warshaw (deceased) and Ron (Mary) Komito.
He was among the first students to attend Milliken Elementary School and later attended Monticello Middle School and Cleveland Heights High School. He graduated in 1965 and went on to study mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
His passion for problem-solving led him into the new field of computer science and engineering and a long career that began with punch cards and room-sized terminals, involved some high-level work for defense contractors, and ended designing databases for Case Western Reserve University.
In 1972, Evan married Shelly Lefton. Together they raised their children, Jeremy and Lauren, in the Upper Merion, PA, near Philadelphia. His children fondly remember a childhood of baseball games, apple orchards, whitewater rafting, and camping. The Phillies figured prominently in those days, and Evan would enjoy each game in scientific fashion, by meticulously keeping score. His children never quite took to that level of engagement with baseball, but they remain fans, nonetheless.
Though his first marriage ended, Evan would fall in love again. Just weeks before his 50th birthday, he went on a first date that would change the course of his life, ultimately leading him back to Cleveland Heights. He went out that day with Jewel Moulthrop, and exactly 17 years after that first date, they were married. In the intervening years, they became grandparents, moved back to his hometown, and settled into a full life of theater, concerts, book clubs, film groups, travel, and baseball. Always baseball.
Known as Zayde to his grandchildren, Evan delighted in watching them grow. He particularly enjoyed leading Passover seders, creating and reading from a Haggadah custom-made for their delight.
His memory will be a blessing to his wife Jewel; his surviving siblings; his grandchildren: Reece, Nico, Elisa, Hayley, Gabriel, Sarah, Isabelle, and Ivy; his children: Jeremy (Jennifer) Komito and Lauren Komito; Jewel’s children: Peter (Tava) Auslan, William Moulthrop, and Dan (Dorothy) Moulthrop; and his nephews: Jeff Komito, David Komito, Michael Oliver, Steven Oliverio, Scott Cantor, and Brian Warshaw.
A memorial service is being planned for later this fall. Donations in Evan’s honor can be made to InMotion, in Beachwood, Ohio, whose mission is to help people with Parkinson’s disease feel better every day
David Feldheim
I also knew Evan through Millikin, Monticello and Heights but I was fortunate to keep in touch with him through the years. We discovered at the 10th Reunion that we lived 15 minutes apart in the Philadelphia suburbs, and we got together as families after that. The divorce was a sad time in Evan's life but then he met Jewel (a Gem) and the rest is history. Evan worked for Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia, PA but he could not discuss his work. Let's just say his team's workspace was surrounded by lead for security purposes.
Evan and Jewel lived in Princeton, NJ for a few years, just an hour from my home, and we would meet for lunch or dinner and sometimes walk the beautiful Princeton campus. Sometimes Bill Stein and his wife, Susan, would travel from Montclair, NJ to join us.
After Evan and Jewel moved to Cleveland Heights, I saw him and Jewel whenever I was in Cleveland. He enjoyed his work at Case immensely, and he and Jewel loved being near family. It was a very happy time in their lives until Evan's health began to decline. Parkinson's is a cruel disease. I still visited Evan when I was in Cleveland and I spent quality time with Jewel. We have become good friends.
Evan was one of a kind. He was smart, a good friend, kind and empathetic, and he was filled with enthusaism for life's wonders.
Evan's memory will be a blessing for all who knew him.
Richard Ison
Like some of his classmates who wrote here, I had pleasure of knowing Evan since Milliken days. I remember those neighborhood baseball games. Evan was a kind soul. Looking at his picture, his eyes always had that warm twinkle. I want to express my condolences to his family.
Rich Ison
William Stein
I can only echo what others have said. I knew Evan from Milliken, through Monticello and Heights High. Later in life, when Evan and Jewel lived in Princeton, NJ, David Feldheim and I and our spouses had the pleasure of regulalry meeting with Evan and Jewel for meals and activities. A highlight of these visits was going to the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair, NJ. It was wonderful to renew friendship with Evan and to get to know Jewel. I will miss Evan and am thinking of Jewel and their family.