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Edward Kershaw Obituary
Aug 30, 1949 - Mar 14, 2025
Richmond Hill, GA
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward M. Kershaw, Ill, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, Friday,March 14, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Elyria, he was a devoted husband to Diane (nee Sieglaff), a loving father to Eddie (Julia and Ronan) and Lindsay (Jon), also survived by brothers, Pat (Patti) and Joe (Diane), nieces, nephews and many extended loved ones. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward M. Kershaw, II and Jean (nee Musci)) Kershaw.
Ed was a proud Alum of University of Buffalo, earning a BA on a full football scholarship. Ed continued on to earn an MA from Loyola University of Chicago. Ed's forty-year career in education included coaching football at Elyria High School, teaching history at Franklin Middle School, Principal of Clearview High School, and Associate Principal of North Olmsted High School.
Ed was known for his dad jokes, sharing football and fishing stories. Possessing the gift of gab, Ed never met a stranger. Ed had a passion for football, boating, fishing, and golf. He lived a life full of fun and laughter, and creating memories with his friends and family.
A Celebration of Life will be announced in early Fall 2025.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.
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Don Maricle
March 22, 2025
It´s hard when you lose a good friend prayers and thoughts for Diane and the family rest in peace Ed
Diane McMahon
March 22, 2025
My kind and gentle friend has been taken too soon.
Diane McMahon
UB Class of 1971
Mike & Donna Kastor and Family
March 21, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Diane and Lindsay on Ed's sudden passing
Mike, Donna and Kara Kastor
Jon, Jenna (Kastor), Emersyn and Tucker Conti
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