Larry Stavnicky (Lawrence)

Stavnicky, Lawrence “Larry” age 79, peacefully passed away Feb. 10th due to Alzheimer’s. He was the best friend and loving husband of Linda (nee Moodie) for over 57 years. Beloved father of Larry and Michael (Jolie); proud grandfather of Kate, Quinn and Luke; and his little Shih Tzu, Lexi; brother of Jean Whitehead (Ken) and Stephen (deceased). He attended Bowling Green University and went on to become a stock broker and Vice President with Murch and Co., a Cleveland brokerage company. He specialized in buying, selling, and trading stocks for his company. He was elected President of the Ohio traders  association.  In later years he worked for Cummins Diesel in sales, then a site manager, becoming the industrial sales manager for the state of Ohio. He was active in the West Geauga area sports where he coached both football and baseball. When he no longer coached he loved watching the grandchildren participate in sports. He was an avid racquetball player, and played for over twenty five years. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Larry at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND, 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.)  THURSDAY, FEB 13, 4-8 PM. Funeral Service Friday, Please meet at All Saints Cemetery in Sagamore Hills for a 10:30am graveside service. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Alzheimer’s research.  With your help, let’s stop this devastating disease NOW.