Leo McGuinness

Leo E. McGuinness, 83, of Tallmadge, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 after a courageous fight with mesothelioma. Leo was born March 27, 1933 in Barberton to the late James and Walburga McGuinness. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Edward, Paul, and Joseph and grandson, Austin M. Davis, In-laws Betty McGuinness, and Sam Breiding. He shared an amazing 62 years of marriage with his loving wife, Elvira (Elvy). He will be deeply missed by their children, Eugene (Sandy), Brian (Kathy), Sheila (Rich) Shanks, Teresa (Chris) Considine, Laura (Brian) Davis, Karla (Jay) Wehling, Daniel (Nada), David (Laura), Sean (Michelle), Mark and Marsha (Rob) Collova; grandchildren Gregory, Brandon (Michelle), Ryan (Kristy), Macy, Miles, Madison, Maxwell, Andrew, Erin, and Cara McGuinness, Shilo (Nathan) Gottlieb, Nikole, Kevin (Emily) and Ashley Shanks, Sara, Megan, Daniel, and David Considine, Landon and Bronson Davis, Emily (Josh) Booth, Abigail (Jeff Gill) and Benjamin Cureton, Simon and Oliver Keen, Michelle Bradley, Daniel (Michelle) Clowser, Derek Wehling; great-grandchildren, Lillian, Killian, Callan, and Sebastian Gottlieb, Mason and Blaine McGuinness, Weston, Oren, and Ever Booth, Nicholas Bradley, Brenton and Blake Clowser; siblings, Robert (Angie) McGuinness, Rita Breiding, Marie (Robert) Whetstone, Charles (Helen) McGuinness; sisters-in-law Marylou, Patricia, and Dorothy McGuinness, cousins, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Leo was a longtime parishioner at the Visitation of Mary Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He also volunteered as an usher at Cleveland Playhouse Square for 17 years. He took great pride in his work as a Master Carpenter and Builder. There are many businesses, homes and his church where he has left his mark with beautiful designs. His biggest love and legacy was his family, he was devoted to loving and providing for his wife and eleven children. Grandchildren and great- grandchildren were an added blessing; they lit up his life, they loved his silly wit and humor. He was always available to help, and love unconditionally. With patience and discipline, he taught his sons and daughters many tricks of his trade, especially his ingenious ways to use duct tape. He was stronger than we ever knew, especially in his last weeks. He was an inspiration of a life well lived and loved. The family would like to thank Summa Hospice Care, especially Nurse Meg, who was so patient, kind, and caring. Calling hours will be Friday 4-7 pm at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44304. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 Saturday at Visitation of Mary (formerly Annunciation), 87 Broad St. Akron. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Austin Michael Davis Endowment Fund Palliative Care c/o Akron Children's Hospital.