John "Kelly" Spicer's Obituary
John K “Kelly” Spicer, 60, passed away on March 7, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio and was a 1981 graduate of Wintersville (Ohio) High School. A long-time resident of NE Ohio, he spent his career as a successful salesperson and sales manager, which afforded him the ability to travel the world.
He is preceded in death by his father Hank Spicer of Steubenville, Ohio. He is survived by his mother Donna Spicer Kovach of Wintersville, Ohio, his brother Hank Spicer (Beth Petonic) of Brunswick, Ohio, brother Mark (Kathy) Spicer of Canton, Ohio, as well as many close friends and family members.
All services will be on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Visitation Saturday 2PM-3PM at Jardine Funeral Home, 15822 Pearl Road, Strongsville.
The family wishes to extend gratitude to Paula Molnar-Petry and Duane Seditz for their support during his illness, as well deep appreciation for the tremendous care provided by the entire staff at the Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice facility in Strongsville.
In lieu of flowers the family asks those inclined to make a donation to the Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice Fund (Southwest Community Health Foundation | Southwest Cleveland Hospital (swgeneral.com). Please be sure to select Southwest General Hospice in the Designation box.
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