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Steven Swerdlow Obituary

Steven Robert Swerdlow, 59, born March 15, 1964, passed away April 5,2023. He was the beloved son of Gary and Lois (nee Katz) Swerdlow. Cherished best friend and partner of Craig Johanns. Steve was the proud and loving father of Shayna (Kiara Vance) Swerdlow. Dear brother to Stacy (Jeffry) Schalk and Susan (Philip) Clark. Loving Uncle to many. Steve had an especially close relationship with his Uncle Ronald Katz and to his lifelong friends, "sister" Siobhan Phillips and "niece" Sara Burgos.

Steve graduated from Charles F. Brush High School and Kent State University.

Steve was passionate about traveling and collecting antiques. He is fondly remembered by family and friends for having a huge heart, never meeting a stranger, and as the go-to source for all facts relating to his family's history.

The Swerdlow Family would like to thank the staff of the Pleasantview Nursing Home.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for summer. Donations can be made in his name to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz in Cleveland Hts., OH.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Cleveland.com from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2023.

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Veena Bhupali

May 7, 2023

Lois and Gary: Grief can be so hard, but may special memories help you cope. Remembering Steve and sad for all of you at this time of such deep loss. Belated condolences.
In friendship....Veena

Kathleen Johnson

April 18, 2023

Dear Swerdlow family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you in your loss of Steve. I recall him at Greenview as Stacy and Sue´s brother as part of our student body. Sincerely, Kathleen Johnson, life science teacher

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Stacy Straub

April 8, 2023

To the entire Swerdlow family,
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Steve was an amazingly kind and genuine man and I know he will be greatly missed by many.
I pretty much grew up with Steve since kindergarten. There has always been a place in my heart for him even as our lives went in different directions. I hope you can hold on to all your good memories to give you some comfort,
With much love,
Stacy Salit Straub

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