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01/26/2016

In Memory of Sidney (Sid) H. Gantverg

February 3, 1919 - January 24, 2016

Sidney (Sid) H. Gantverg passed away on January 24, 2016.

Sidney was an Honorary Member of the Ohio Court Reporters Association, having received that recognition and distinction in 1996.  He was awarded the OCRA Meritorious Award in 1992 and the Legislative Award in 2001.

Sidney was the beloved husband of Ann (nee Spector); loving father of Ivy (Mitch Wasserman) Gantverg, Larry (Linda) Gantverg, and the late Lois Greenwald (David) Freedheim.  He was the devoted grandfather of Amanda and Liam Wasserman, Nathan (Kelly) and Elicia Gantverg, Stephanie (Eric) Fox, Jason (Deneen) Greenwald and Aaron (Kelli) Greenwald; great-grandfather of Ella, Veronica, Abigail, Savanah, Josh, Hailey and Nicholas; and dear brother of the late Frances Margalies.

In 2011, Sidney participated in a personal interview for the Veterans History Project through their partnership with the National Court Reporters Association. Click here to read Sidney's interview on the Library of Congress' website.

All who knew Sidney are encouraged to join the family in celebrating his life Wednesday, January 27 at 12:00 noon at the Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 South Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, followed by Interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence of Ivy Gantverg and Mitch Wasserman, 22310 Halburton Road, Beachwood, Ohio:

Wednesday, January 27, following services until 5:00 p.m.;

Wednesday evening, January 27, 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m.; 

Thursday, January 28, 1:00 pm. through 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m.;

and Friday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Friends who wish may contribute to the Cleveland Hebrew Academy.

Read Sidney's full obituary at Cleveland.com or through Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz.  Share your memories of Sidney with his family and friends through the online Guest Book and/or share your memories of Sidney with your fellow OCRA family and friends by  clicking here.

Memories and Thoughts of Sid, as shared by his OCRA family

Arthur Cefaratti

Cleveland, Ohio   

Sympathy to the entire Gantverg family.  Sid was classy and a real gentleman.  Many, many fond memories.
Terry Gimmellie

Scottsdale, Arizona

A Great man, pen writer. Worked and trained so many of us! I'll never forget him. Prayers to Ivy and the rest of the Gantverg family.
Mary Jones

Dayton, Ohio

My deepest sympathy to the Gantverg family. Sid was one of a kind and a joy to be around. I feel very fortunate to have had the pleasure of knowing him and enjoying his wit and wonderful sense of humor.
Dennis Hagestrom

Solon, Ohio

Sidney and I shared a lot of good bantering as we were often partners on golf outings. Both strived to beat each other but neither of us was good enough to beat the other. A man of his word, most respected by me. Also very fond of Ivy as a good friend. God bless.

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