Jeffrey T. Kirkwood

JEFFREY KIRKWOOD age 82, of Garfield Heights. Beloved husband of Lorie Novak; loving father of Todd (Mechelle) Kirkwood, Heather (Kevin) O’Neil, and J. Kirkwood; cherished brother of the late Dianne (Carl) Carlson, Kathy (Mark) Roderick, Joanne (Frank) Louden, John, Dan, and Mary Lou (Peter) Armstrong; devoted grandfather of Mac, Ryan, Devin, Sean, Brooke, Celia, Max, and Colton; dearest uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Jeff was an accomplished volunteer at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. He worked as an operating engineer at Local 18 for over 50 years. Jeff enjoyed golf and was an avid sports fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians. 

Family and friends welcomed on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Avenue, Bedford, Ohio 44146 from 10-11:30am, where Funeral Service will be held at 11:30am. Burial to follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Running Strong for American Indian Youth www.indianyouth.org or St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School www.stbonaventuremission.org