H. Michael Griffith
H. Michael Griffith, 70, passed peacefully Jan. 16, 2021, at Saybrook Landing, following a three year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born Jan. 6, 1951, in Conneaut, Ohio, he was the son of Boyd B. Griffith, Sr. and Alice (Bathurst) Griffith. He lived in Geneva for the past fifteen years.
He was employed at Emco Wheaton in Conneaut for nineteen years and retired from JM Performance Products in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2020.
Mike was a hard worker and enjoyed fishing, mowing the lawn, walks at Presque Isle, Penn. and most of all spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of almost 48 years, Diane (Swyers), whom he married on March 28, 1973, in Conneaut; children :Melanie (Jason) Carmack, Geneva; Adam (Jessica) Griffith, Auburn; grandchildren: Kellen Carmack and Grayson, Jaxon and Mollie Griffith; and nieces and nephews, all of Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Bob Swyers and his wife, Sue Swyers.
At Mike’s request there will be no services. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
The Griffith/Carmack family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and thanks to Hospice of the Western Reserve for the care and kindness they gave Mike and his family.