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Michael Selby Obituary
Mike, born in Cleveland on January 30, 1947, and a lifelong resident of Akron, passed away December 26, 2004 after a brief illness.
After graduating from Revere High School in 1965, he served in the U.S. Army from 1967- 1969 and was an owner of Selby Industries from 1970 un til his retirement in 2003. Upon retirement, Mike and Darcene moved to reside on Johnson's Island, Marblehead, Ohio.
Mike is survived by his wife of 31 years, Darcene; son, Adam; daughter, Ashley; brothers, Bill, Jerry and Tim Selby; father-in- law, Kenneth McClellan; sisters-in-law, Marlene Smesko, Francene Gillman; several nieces and nephews; and special life time friends, Rick McClellan, Jim and Gloria McClellan, Bob Ormsby and Dan Vargo.
There are no services or call ing hours. Donations, if desired, may be made to the ALS Asso ciation, Northeast Ohio Chapter, 2500 E. 22nd St., Suite 101, Cleveland, OH 44115.
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Bill Fairweather
December 25, 2023
Darcene - With the passage of time, am hoping you´re finding at least the acute pain of his loss is now replaced by an "immediate, ever-so-slight, smile"....from the indelible remembrance of your treasured life together as a couple, a family, and of the lighter, more memorable moments shared. Again, may he forever "Rest-in-Peace."
Bill Fairweather
December 25, 2021
With the passage of time, Darcene, while the acuteness of the grief may subside, the indelible special memories remain forever so...as do, once again, my sincerest heartfelt condolences over Michael´s passing, as well as for your (and your family´s) tragic loss. May he forever "Rest In Peace."
Nancy (Selby) Dettling
January 16, 2005
My thoughts & prayers are with you, Adam & Ashley. I knew Mike since he was 10 years old and he was the best,most caring, and thoughtful of the bunch. Love you.
Diane Ispan
January 11, 2005
Darcene, I have not stopped thinking about you and your kids. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. I am anxious to see you next month. Hang in there girl!
mark yanko
January 3, 2005
Dear Darcene,
I was surprised and sad to see Mike had passed away. I had just thought about him the other day and had last seen him at Bally's several years ago. You and your family and Mike's will be in our prayers.
SUSAN SHAFER
January 3, 2005
Darcene, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts & prayers are with you, Adam & Ashley. You were my sister-in-law 20 years ago & I will never forget Mike, you or your children.
Gary Parsons
January 2, 2005
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were very close in high school and had the opportunity to play golf together years ago.
Marilyn & Bill Kupper
January 2, 2005
We are still thinking of you Darcene. Sorry to hear about Mike.
Bill & Marilyn
Andy & Karen Zavodney
January 2, 2005
Darcene, We are so very sorry for your loss and want you to know that you, your children and the Selby family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We have had the pleasure or knowing Mike for over forty years and know, as do others, that he was a great guy and will be missed.
Susan (Simon) Crawford
January 1, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Mike was a good man and will be missed.
Bill Fairweather
December 31, 2004
I just learned of Mike's passing and wish to express my condolences to Darcene and the rest of the family. I am sorry for your loss.
Greg Twiddy
December 31, 2004
I have had the pleasure to work for Mike for over 13 yrs, Mike was a fair man & a good boss and he will be missed, the Selby family will be in our prayers.
Thomas O'Leary, Jr.
December 31, 2004
Our prayers go out to the entire Selby family.
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