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Obituary

MARY LOU GILLISPIE (nee Sneyd), age 62. Beloved wife of 30 years to Mark Gillispie; dearest mother of Samuel and Martha Gillispie; loving daughter of the late Paul and Martha Sneyd; dear sister of Frank Sneyd (Debbie) and Ross Sneyd (Warren Hathaway). Mary Lou was an award-winning editor and page designer at The Plain Dealer for 30 years. She was a terrific wife, mother, sister and daughter and was loved by countless friends. In lieu …

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The Sneyd household was often the hub of activity in our neighborhood growing up - can we even count the number of kick…
The Sneyd household was often the hub of activity in our neighborhood growing up - can we even coun…
The Sneyd household was often the hub of activity in our neighbo…

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Cleveland Heights Church of the Redeemer

Participated in

Board member of

Plain Dealer News Guild

Labor Union

Favorites

What were Mary Lou's favorite vacation spots?
Geneva on the Lake
Geneva on the Lake
Geneva on the Lake
What were Mary Lou's favorite sports teams?
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
What were Mary Lou's favorite ways to spend free time?
Knitting
Knitting
Knitting
What were Mary Lou's favorite songs or musical artists?
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen

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Born

February 11th, 1958
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Graduated from high school

1976
Mogadore High School, South Cleveland Avenue, Mogadore, OH, USA
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Graduated from college

1980
Kent State University, East Summit Street, Kent, OH, USA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Lake View Cemetery, Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, USA

Funeral services provided by

Lake View Cemetery

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