RUSSELL J. SCHNEIDER, SR., age 89.  A legend has passed.  Beloved husband of 67 years to Catherine "Kay" (nee Kilbane); loving father of Eileen Raich (Eric), Russell Jr. "Rusty" (Susan) and Bryan (Tricia); dear grandfather of Jen Whisler (Rob), Leah, Ryan (deceased) (Melissa), Lynn Nissen (Eric), Sarah Wenzel (Aaron) and Meaghan; great-grandfather of Avery, Amelia, Jack, William and Elias; brother of the late Betty Botchick, Dorothy Stewart, Hazel Mould and Robert; uncle and great-uncle of many.  Passed away October 24, 2017.  Proud U.S.M.C. Veteran - Korea.  Longtime sportswriter and columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and was a Cleveland Indians historian.  Memorial Service Saturday, October 28, North Royalton Christian Church (5100 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH  44133) at 3:00 P.M.  Burial private Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., FRIDAY 2-4 & 6-9 P.M.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Russ to your favorite charity.