MIDDLEFIELD – Michelle S. (nee Abram) Schwendeman, 59, lifelong resident of Middlefield, passed away July 4, 2016, at Hospice of Western Reserve.
Michelle was born May 11, 1957, in Ashland, Ohio, daughter of Thomas L. and Betty A. (nee McCracken) Abram.
After she graduated from Cardinal High School, she went to nursing school. She was an LPN at Hillcrest Hospital, retired from Kaiser Permanente in 2013 and currently was a charge nurse at Kemper House for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.
Michelle married Kurt Schwendeman on Nov. 15, 2014. They were together 20 years; he was the love of her life.
She was a member of A.A. 19 years.
Her hobbies included birdwatching, trying out new restaurants, going to the beach, photography and going on Facebook and social media. She loved cats.
She was generous with others, believed in community spirit and volunteered with Kurt at The Depot in Middlefield.
She especially loved being with her family and her grandson, Scotty. Her family and friends will miss her.
Michelle is survived by her beloved husband, Kurt; two loving sons, Alfred Thomas (Kelly) Hirsh and Justin Scott (Morgan Gladding) Hirsh; grandson, Scotty, and granddaughter, Hannah, on the way; mother, Betty Abram; sister, Cheri (Greg) Sykora; brother Donnie (Kara) Gibson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Carol Schwendeman and family; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and her kitten, Suki.
Her father Thomas Abram precedes her in death.
Calling hours are 5-8 p.m., followed by a celebration of her life at 8 p.m., July 7 at Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 West High St., Middlefield.
There will also be a gathering of family and friends July 9, from 1-5 p.m., at Swine Creek Reservation at the Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield.
Donations suggested to Hospice of Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110 or to Geauga County Dog Shelter, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.russellslyfh.com.