Renee Ann McDeavitt

Renee Ann McDeavitt, age 87, of Painesville, OH passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on November 4, 2022 after a long illness. She was born on February 16, 1935 in Erie, PA to the late Horace and Teresa (Reszhowski) Mattison. Renee, affectionately known as “Mimi” to her family, was a teacher and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, arts & crafts and spending time with her family. In her later years, she enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and was also an avid Guardians fan.

Renee was married to her childhood sweetheart, the late Robert “Bob” McDeavitt, for over 50 years. She is survived by her daughters Mary McDeavitt, Ellen McDeavitt and Andrea (JP) Leonard, all of Painesville, OH; grandchildren Ashley (John) Wayman (Painesville, OH), Amira (Dan) Strobel (Chicago, IL), Jaclyn Leonard (Painesville, OH), and Jared Maher (San Francisco, CA); and great grandchildren Noah Leonard and Mackenzie and Ian Wayman. Her beloved son, Robert “Robbie” McDeavitt, preceded her in death, as did her sister, Yvonne Mattison.

No visitation or memorial service is scheduled. Her final resting place will be West Liberty Cemetery, near Slippery Rock, PA. The family requests contributions to the Hospice of the Western Reserve be made in lieu of flowers or gifts.