JAMES D. SCHNEIDER, age 69, beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Ellen (nee Keating); loving father of James (Sarah) and Julie Dean (Bob); grandfather of Megan, Marianne, Jessie and Luke; son of the late Alice (nee Imler) and Sylvester; beloved brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend of many. U.S. Navy veteran and retired Lakewood Firefighter, 29 years of service. Passed away December 23, 2012. Funeral Mass Thursday, December 27, Holy Trinity Church (33601 Detroit Rd., Avon) at 11:30 a.m. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., NORTH OLMSTED, WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44131 or to your favorite charity in memory of Jim would be appreciated.