Giles E. Seith's Obituary
Giles E. Seith, age 77, of Mantua, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1946 to the late Frank H. and Sarah J. (nee Langford) Seith. Giles graduated from Crestwood High School in 1965 and attended college before being drafted into the U.S. Army. After his service time in the military, Giles met and later married his beloved wife of 52 years, Debbie (nee Szabo) on June 12, 1971.
Giles joined the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department, serving as a firefighter and paramedic for 35 years, before his retirement. Giles was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. He also earned the title of being an Eagle Scout.
Along with his wife Debbie, Giles is survived by his 5 children, George (Lisa) Seith, Joy (Shane) McCune, Jimmy Seith, Greg (Laura) Seith, and Megan Seith, all of Mantua; 3 grandchildren, Paul, Luke and Eva Seith; and a brother Frank Seith Jr (Lynette), of Jefferson, Ohio.
Calling hours will be Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Green Funeral Care, 4668 Pioneer Trail at the corner of St. Rt. 44, Mantua, Ohio, 44255, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Tillett officiating. Final resting place will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, Mantua Center, with full military honors presented by the U.S. Army, assisted by the Mantua American Legion.
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