Deacon William E. Schill

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Deacon William E. Schill, age 84, passed away on February 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Suzanne Schill (nee Zielinski). Loving father of Sean W. Schill (Candice). Cherished grandfather of Liam, Aidyn, Gabriel, and Elaina. Dear brother of Joseph Charles Schill. Deacon Schill is survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Julia Schill, and siblings Mary “June” Smith, Edward Schill, Helen Westover, and Arlene Schill. Following best social distance practices, there will be Vespers service at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 12, at St. Colman Catholic Church 2027 W. 65^th St. Cleveland OH 44102 .  Visitation will follow from 4 to 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Colman Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon Ohio.

The wake for Deacon William E, Schill begins with vespers at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 in St. Colman Church, 2027 W. 65thSt., Cleveland. Auxiliary Bishop emeritus Roger Gries will be the presider with Father Benjamin Koka, AJ, will be the homilist. The wake continues until 6 p.m.

Bishop Martin Amos, retired bishop of Davenport, Iowa, will celebrate Deacon Schill’s funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at St. Colman’s. Father Robert Begin will be the homilist.

He was ordained to the permanent diaconate for service to the Diocese of Cleveland by Bishop Anthony Pilla on May 18, 1991 in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

After ordination, Deacon Schill was assigned to serve St. Clarence Parish in North Olmsted. During that assignment, he also served as moderator of the Diocesan Singles Club, effective Jan. 29, 1996. On July 20, 1998, he was transferred to serve at St. Stanislaus Parish in Lorain and on Aug. 16, 2006, he was assigned to serve St. Colman’s, where he remained until his retirement on Dec. 10, 2010.

Those who knew him said Deacon Schill will be remembered for his kindness, faithful service and dedication to those in need, especially the poor.

In Lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Colman Catholic Church.