Marcelyn Ellen Owen
Marcelyn Ellen Owen, age 90, peacefully passed away on May 1, 2024, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.
She was born to Robert R. and Gladys (nee Scheuerman) Winchell, of Chagrin Falls, and raised in Cleveland. Marcelyn was a graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School.
During the Korean War, James Owen bravely served his country. During his tour of duty, he lost his leg to a land mine. After a year at a rehabilitation hospital and then returning home, fate led him to Leimkuehler Prosthetics, where Marcelyn Winchell worked. Their meeting blossomed into a profound love, and they were wed on April 24, 1954. Together, they built a beautiful life in South Euclid, where they raised their three daughters and worked together for the family business at Jim Owen & Son Moving & Storage Co.
Marcelyn was a true fashionista, always impeccably dressed and perfectly manicured, cherishing her acrylic nails. She had a passion for shopping, delighting in thrift store finds, and she adored cardinals. Her compassion extended to others through her volunteer work at Dorothy’s Porch.
Marcy, better known by the nickname “Moosie,” treasured time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, for whom her love knew no bounds.
She is survived by her three daughters, Lisa Perry, of Mayfield Heights, Leigh (Timothy McNichols) Owen, of Brecksville, and Laurel (Raymond) Szafraniec, of Chardon; grandchildren, Sean Perry, Christian (Mary) Perry, Shannon (Terrell) Majors, Macie McNichols, Tyler (Kaitlin) McNichols, Riley McNichols, Raymond “RJ” (Kat) Szafraniec, Kevin (Meaghan Beech) Szafraniec and Carrie (Kyle) Burdock; great-grandchildren, James Perry, Julianna Perry, Austin Szafraniec, Raelyn Szafraniec, Hadlee Burdock and Rhianne Burdock; and sister-in-law, Dessy Winchell, of South Australia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, James Owen; and brother, Robert R. Winchell.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon Township.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and cherished memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com, where Marcelyn’s spirit continues to shine brightly, a beacon of love and light to all who knew her.
