Photo courtesy of Brown-Forward Funeral Home - Shaker Heights
Cleveland, Ohio
Age 88
Oliver Farrar Emerson II died on November 14, 2015 at the age of 88, after a long period of declining health. The son of Blanche (Waterman) and Harold Emerson, Oliver grew up and spent most of his life in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He graduated from Shaker Heights High School where he was a track...
Read MoreMy sincere condolences to Mary and the children. Ollie was a delightful fellow to know and was highly regarded by my husband, Dick Wiant, when they went to Shaker Heights High School together.
How we all loved to hear him sing! May he be in peace now, knowing how highly regarded he was jn his entire life. Jean P. Wiant
December 02, 2015
I express my sincere condolences to Mary an the Emerson family. It was my pleasure assisting Mr. Emerson for two yrs. As his care giver. He was such a inspiration, he will truly be missed.all way's smileing an make ing joke's, Rest In pease Mr. Emerson.
Sharon
November 30, 2015 | Maple Ht.
I often thought of Ollie and Emerson press with fond memory's he was a great boss he had a lot of class and took great care and pride in his company and employees I was blessed to work at such a top notch printing company so sorry to David and family
douglas manning
November 28, 2015 | Cleveland
My condolence to the Emerson family on the passing of Ollie.He leaves us with many fond memories. He will stay in the hearts of many because he wanted to make a good impression.
The Emerson Press Inc. 1974-1996
Steven Thomas
November 27, 2015 | Cleveland, OH
To Ellen and Mary and the rest of the family -
I was saddened to hear of Ollie's death. He was an engaging conversationalist, a good-hearted person and someone who contributed significantly to the Cleveland community through Cleveland Magazine and numerous non-profit and philanthropic endeavors. Plus he was father to one of my best friends and husband to the person who convinced me to join Laurel's Board of Trustees in the 1980.
I wish I could attend the Memorial services but I...
Christine Cowan-Gascoigne
November 25, 2015 | Pepper Pike, OH
I knew Ollie when Emerson Press was around..he was a very giving, friendly person. I am sure he is in a better place and his memory will be stored in many hearts.
Diane (Thomas) Straub
November 24, 2015 | Strongsville, OH
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 23, 2015 | OH
I first met Ollie when he and his pals invaded our Heights High sorority meeting, played the piano and we sang,then much, much later as a friend of Don Daniels, a fellow Sleepless Knight. his is a fond memory of a colorful person. My sympathy in your loss. Cynthia Reece
November 23, 2015
Ollie was a wonderful person and family man. We will miss his always upbeat manner,good humor and outgoing personaliity. Ollie was the best M.C. ever!
We hope that many happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
Roz and Jerry Kaufman
November 23, 2015
