John L. SPINNER

John Lee SPINNER, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Naperville, Illinois, in 1940 to John (deceased) and Louise (deceased) Spinner. He married his college sweetheart, Kathryn (nee Daly) in 1964. They moved to Parma, Ohio, in 1965 to pursue his career in education after earning his Master’s Degree from Ohio University.

A dedicated and lifelong educator, John poured his passion for learning and leadership into the Parma City School System, serving as an administrator for more than 40 years and shaping the lives of countless students and colleagues.

In his younger years, John was a talented football, basketball, and baseball player - a competitive spirit that fueled his lifelong, passionate support for the Loras Duhawks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the Chicago Cubs.

Above all else, John’s greatest joy in life was his family. He loved nothing more than spending time with them, creating cherished memories that will live on in their hearts forever.

John was a devout Catholic and member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish. He was devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and brother. He shared 62 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Kathryn, building a life grounded in love, faith, and family. He was a proud father to his sons, J.D. (Susan), Stephen (Chrissie), Todd (Michelle), and Timothy (Victoria). Devoted grandfather to Bailey (RosaLia), Griffin, Emma (Matthew Reese), Jacob (Emily), J. Noah (Shelby - deceased), Hope, Johnny, Marjorie, Kathryn, Daly, Cecilia, and his great grandson Clark. Loving brother to Jean (deceased), Bob (deceased) (Kathy), Chuck (Patrice), and Mary Lou Lydecker (Martin) and a dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

VISITATION, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 4:00 - 8:00 PM AT THE ZABOR FUNERAL HOME, 5680 PEARL RD. PARMA OH 44129, (BETW. SNOW & RIDGE). FUNERAL MASS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10:00 AM ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH, PARMA. INTERMENT, RESURRECTION CEMETERY, 6303 CENTER ROAD, VALLEY CITY (Medina County), 44280.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests that memorial donations be made in John's honor to the Parma Hunger Center or the Parma City Schools Foundation.