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Jerome H. "Jerry" Somerville

Jerome H. "Jerry" Somerville obituary, Mt. Vernon, OH

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Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland

4420 Rocky River Dr.

Cleveland, Ohio

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Mass

Sep. 5, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Angels Church

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Jerome Somerville Obituary

age 81, beloved husband of Elaine (nee Golch); father of Michael (Deborah), Colleen Gilson (Sean) and stepfather of Wendi Fowler (Chris); proud "Papa" of Paige and Hannah Somerville and Jack and Emma Fowler; son of the late Ruth (nee Miller) and Raymond Somerville; brother of JoAnne Somerville (Joni), Sr. Karen Somerville, S.N.D., Donna Somerville-deceased, Patricia Allegier (Jim), Bro. Jack Somerville, SM, Raymond (Mary), Timothy, Marian Theil (Tom), Ruth Fiala-deceased, Anne Dallapiazza-deceased (Rick), Margaret Lopez (Rutilo) and Martin-deceased (Diane); uncle and great uncle of many. Retired 60-year member of Pipefitters Local 120. Passed away August 29, 2025. Funeral Mass Friday, September 5, Our Lady of Angels Church (3644 Rocky River Drive) at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS, THURSDAY 4-7 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72200, Cleveland, OH 44192.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Jerome Somerville

Sep

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chambers Funeral Home of Cleveland

4420 Rocky River Drive at Puritas, Cleveland, OH

Sep

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Angels Church

3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111

Funeral services provided by:

Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland

4420 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135

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Darlene

5 hours ago

As I said he had a great smile

Fred & Erica Taylor

Earlier today

Our deepest condolences to your family. May peace and comfort be with you. God bless!

Bill Ruckstuhl

Earlier today

My condolences to the Somerville family.

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O´Connor family

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Kim Palmer

September 2, 2025

Colleen I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the privilege to meet your dad but hearing you talk about him and knowing you is a testament to who he was! Peace be with you and your family!

Sr Karen Somerville

September 1, 2025

Jerry was a wonderful brother. His home was my family home after my parents passed away. He was always there for me when I need help with anything. I will never forget how he rallied my brothers and nephews when my St Francis Convent needed a new boiler. I didn’t worry about a thing. He took care of everything. For the past two years I took him communion every Tuesday. I would walk into his room and his face lit up with a smile. We prayed and shared our faith. He was well prepared to meet his maker. I will always feel blessed to have shared those times with Jerry and Elaine. Jerry’s passing with Elaine, Mike, Colleen, Wendy, Emma, Ray, Timmy, me, Colleen’s friend Kate, and the wonderful people from Hospice all gathered around him was what everyone who prays for “a happy death” would want. I will always remember when Jerry left us and went home to God and all of the Somerville family who passed before him. What an amazing family reunion that was!

Brian Loftus

September 1, 2025

To all the Somerville Families,

Very sorry for your loss. May Jerry rest in peace.

Brian, Patty Loftus & Family

Dave Hammer

August 31, 2025

Deepest sympathy's

Janet davis

August 31, 2025

Dear Mike and family,
We are sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love , Terry & Janet

Erin Moses

August 31, 2025

I was always a joy to see Jerry at Colleen and Sean’s. Always a smile on his face and a story to tell. He was one of the good ones. I’m so sorry Colleen and Mike and families.

john kourtesis

August 31, 2025

Elaine and family , Barbara and I were sad to hear of Jerry.s passing. He was a great friend who was my fishing buddy for many years in Long Key and helped me catch my first Tarpon. We enjoyed having him in our poker playing group. Jerry taught me how to cook a steak as we cooked steaks for 30to 50 people at annual meetings for many years. Jerry was also part of the born in 1943 guys in long Key along with Me, Dale, Bruce ,and Ken. Condolences from Barbara and me and the rest of the Kourtesis family

Anita Brindza

August 31, 2025

My deepest sympathies on your loss. May he rest in peace.

Hannah Somerville

August 31, 2025

He was the best person in the world and I’m glad to call him papa

Colette Sutter

August 30, 2025

Jerry was my 1st brother in law. I remember going for rides in his corvette when I was little. He always had a pack of Lucky Strikes non-filter rolled up in the cuff of his t-shirt. We spent quite a bit of time socializing with the Somerville family whenever we'd come into town from NY. I have wonderful memories of Jerry throughout the years and wish the Somerville family peace throughout this final journey. I love you all from the bottom of my heart and wish comfort in the coming days and beyond.

Colleen Gilson

August 30, 2025

Some of my favorites from our weekly adventures over the years

His smile filled rooms and made my day.

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