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John Seavers Obituary

JOHN C. SEAVERS age 74, loving husband of 45 years to Karen (nee O'Connor); proud father of Kate Gasparro (former spouse Peter) and Sarah Wise (Michael); beloved Papa to John Joseph and Addison Lee; devoted son of Phyllis and the late Edward Seavers; brother of Peggi Fencik and Martha Seavers; loving brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many, and a 1969 graduate of St. Ignatius High School. John passed away Thursday Feb. 12, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Friends may call at the McGORRAY-HANNA FUNERAL HOME OF WESTLAKE, 25620 Center Ridge Rd. (West of Columbia Rd.) THURSDAY Feb. 19th from 4 – 7 PM. Funeral Mass, St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, Friday, Feb. 20th at 11 AM. (Mass will be livestreamed on Church website @ https://stchrisparish.com/ go to Mass and Funeral Livestreams link). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Urban Community School, 4909 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH. 44102. For a complete and detailed obituary, please visit www.mcgorray-hanna.com.

Published by Cleveland.com from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2026.

Memorial Events
for John Seavers

Feb

19

Visitation

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

McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home of Westlake

25620 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

Feb

20

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Christopher Church

20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116

Funeral services provided by:

McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes of Westlake

25620 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Jim Bridge

February 18, 2026

So sorry for your loss. John was truly a special man. Prayers for all.

Jessica McCoy

February 18, 2026

Karen,

I am so deeply sorry to hear of John's passing. Please know that you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. My heart truly goes out to you.

Dan and Chris (Coyne) Ross

February 18, 2026

Karen and family,

We are so sorry to see this, much love and prayers.

Maxine Kantor

February 17, 2026

Karen and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and yours. John fought a long hard battle.
Karen, I think of you often and I hope you know you will always be in my thoughts and prayers!
Peace be with you

Doug and Barb Zavasky

February 17, 2026

We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Doug and Barb Zavasky

February 17, 2026

Karen, Doug and I were so sorry to hear of John's passing. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Judy Preston Yanover

February 16, 2026

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My mother Agnes Preston was a good friend of Phyllis´s. I remember stories of John but especially Martha while I was growing up!

Evelyn and Louie Rosario

February 15, 2026

Karen & Family: Our hearts & prayers go out to you & your beloved family. May John rest peacefully in the arms of our Heavenly Father! That the memories you hold in your hearts bring comfort & even a gentle smile to your faces amidst your pain! Happy that our lives crossed paths!
Our sincere condolences,
Evelyn & Louie Rosario
Sacred Heart Chapel - Lorain

Your church friend, Sharon DeTillio

February 14, 2026

Ever since the two of you started to come to Sacred Heart Chapel, I realized how special you and John were. You were both kind and welcoming. John was always open to converse just about anything. John will be truly missed. I know your hearts are breaking, but we are praying for God to give you and your children to have strength through this difficult time.

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