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In Memoriam
Albert Leizman , grandfather of Ethan Moses '09; grandfather-in-law of Digital Content Producer Marisa Martin Moses Robert Maynard , former Trustee; father of Robert , Jr. '80 and Christopher '91 Maynard
Gayle McCrystal , wife of Jim McCrystal '66
Margaret Oviatt , mother of Katherine Oviatt Livingston '89; mother-in-law of David Livingston '90; grandmother of Leonard '09, Madeline '10 and John (Duncan) '12 DeFino
Robert C. Maynard
William J. O'Neill Jr. '51 Former Gilmour Academy Trustee William J. "Bill" O'Neill Jr. ’51 passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 92. The valedictorian of Gilmour's Class of 1951, Bill remained a devoted champion of his alma mater throughout his life, serving on the Board of Trustees while generously sharing his time, talent and treasure in support of the school. Beyond Gilmour, his extraordinary civic leadership touched countless organizations throughout Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, University Hospitals, Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, the Hunting Valley Foundation, the Catholic Community Foundation and many others. Bill is survived by his wife, Catherine, four children, grandchildren and extended family. A memorial service was held on June 24, 2026 at St. Dominic Church in Shaker Heights. Scan the QR code to read the Alumni Spotlight on Bill that appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of Gilmour Magazine.
Veronica Pauer , sister of Br. Charles Smith, C.S.C.
Former Gilmour Academy Trustee Robert C. Maynard passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 89. A dedicated member of Gilmour's Board of Trustees from 1993 to 1998, Bob served on the Board's Finance Committee from 1995 to 1998, helping guide the Academy through his thoughtful leadership and steadfast commitment to its mission. Bob was also a proud Gilmour parent. His sons, Robert '80 and Christopher '91 , are both alumni of the Academy. A respected attorney whose career spanned more than five decades, Bob devoted his life to his faith, family, profession and community. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Agnes, their three children, seven grandchildren and many extended family members.
Celeste Perry , mother of Bradley '05 and Courtney '06 Perry Joe Ribar , former Gilmour assistant football coach Sean Sutcliffe , son of Jennifer Hocevar Sutcliffe '94; nephew of David Hocevar '04 Robert Tayek , father of assistant hockey coach Doug Tayek '00 and Gabby Tayek Steiner '04 Abbigayle Toll , daughter of AVI associate Rianne Toll Eileen Vehar , mother of varsity girls basketball head coach Ken Vehar KimWendel , sister of Colleen Erb Chisholm G.O. '73 and Peg Erb G.O. '77; niece of Skip Erb '50; cousin of Griff Hill '81 and Skip '75, Chip '78 and Kurt '82 Erb George Wick , grandfather of Piper '26 and Harper '30 Wick John Winterich , brother of Gilmour administrative assistant to the Director of the Upper School, College Counseling and Student Development Kathy Lynch
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