Russell Howard Siegel's Obituary
Russell H. Siegel (August 27, 1954 – May 28, 2019) of Sagamore Hills, OH passed away after a two-year battle with cancer.
Born in Chicago IL to Simon and Dorothy (Ross) Siegel, Russell moved to Cleveland when he married Cecilia Kasavich in 1982, quickly becoming an avid Cleveland sports fan, watching as many games as possible. Russell was an active participant in community theater for many years, volunteered at WCLV 104.9 ideastream, and sang in the high holiday choir at Beth Israel-The West Temple.
He is survived by Cecilia, his wife of 37 years, children Simon (Erica Dunn) and Mary (Nathan Vorgang), and granddaughter Jade Siegel; his sisters, Ethel (Haddon) Carryer and Marice (Brian) Gravenhorst, nephew Benjamin Carryer and niece Michelle Bridenthal. Graveside services will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Ridge Road Cemetery #2 (3824 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH 44144).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Beth Israel-The West Temple, 14308 Triskett Road, Cleveland OH 44111.
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