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Frank Joseph Samsel

Avon, Ohio

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DIED
January 16, 2026
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Avon, Ohio

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95, A life well lived! Frank was born in Cleveland, while in grade school his family moved back to his mother's family home in Olmsted Township, Ohio after his father was injured working as a Cleveland police officer. Frank grew up quickly, as a young teenager he worked at Baldwin Wallace,...

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May the Samsel family find peace during this difficult time. Spent a lot of days at the Samsel home growing up, and want to thank you all for the great memories, especially playing with those incredible all-metal toy trucks that Chris had, ghost riding our bikes at terrifying speeds up the drive then grabbing that huge rope hanging from the tree, lots of Flintstones episodes, and Barb´s excellent Rock drumming, seeing Pepper run around and play on those endless summer days, plus the wonderful...

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God Bless You and Your Family! A life well spent! Glory to Jesus Christ! May Your Memory Be Eternal! Drive On!

Deepest condolences to you all at Samsel Supply

I was Barb's sorority sisters and met him several times. We had conversations that will serve me all my life. He left quite a fantastic legacy that Cleveland should never forget.

samsel family very sorry about your loss of a great man

My sincerest condolences for family and community, on the passing of our greatest localenvironmental hero. Not afraid to be way out in front of the crowd, investing himself for the Earth's lifeblood and teaching us all the existential lessons of protecting our region's waterways. Thank you Frank.

My deepest condolences to the Samsel family. Samsel Supply was truly one of my favorite hidden gems in the city. While I never got to meet Frank, I am proud to have known his children and employees through the years.

My condolences to the Samsel family. I had the privilege of working for Frank at Samsel Services Company 1986-93. The experience shaped the entire rest of my professional life for the better. Frank was both a visionary and pragmatist, a rare combination these days. Job well done, Frank, rest in peace.