Shelby Jean D'Agostino

Shelby Jean D'Agostino (nee Stone), age 87, beloved wife of Ralph for 61 years, cherished mother of Lawrence (Gracie) and Michelle, devoted grandmother of Marissa Willner (Ken) and great grandmother of Evelyn. Devoted daughter of the late James L. and Lottie Stone, dear sister of three brothers and three sisters, all deceased, treasured friend and dear aunt, beloved by many. 

Shelby was born on Dec. 14, 1937, in Ashford, West Virginia, before eventually moving to Cleveland, where she worked downtown at Grant's Department Store, and met Ralph, the love of her life. They married in 1964 and moved to Lake County and started their family. In addition, Shelby provided loving day care in her home to countless dozens of children over the years whom she loved as if her own, beginning in Willoughby and later in Mentor, where she and Ralph made their home for more than 50 years. A woman of strong faith, Shelby was loved by all who knew her, including her beloved dogs, whom we know eagerly greeted and welcomed her at the Rainbow Bridge, whereas in a favorite song of Shelby's, "The circle will be unbroken, by and by Lord, by and by. There's a better home awaiting, in the sky, Lord, in the sky." 

Service of Christian Burial, celebrated by Rev. Charles Pahlman, will be Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD ROAD. Burial following at Lake View Cemetery. The family will then return to THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID to welcome friends and loved ones for a luncheon and celebration of Shelby's life. Family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Shelby at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD ROAD SATURDAY from 10 AM-1 PM. The family suggests donations in Shelby's memory be made to marilynsvoice.org or to the Lake County Humane Society.