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“Dear Russell family: I just heard the news about Luke. We went to high school together and I remember him being a wonderful friend! I am so sorry for...Read More »
1 of 50 | Posted by: Sandy Rottmueller Carlisle - OH

“So very sorry for your loss. Prayers that our loving Lord and Savior will attend to Luke's Homecoming and that God's inner peace be with all those in...Read More »
2 of 50 | Posted by: Jim Zavisin

“I just heard the shocking news. I went to High School with John. I am so sorry for your loss. ”
3 of 50 | Posted by: Terry Weiss - Cincinnati, OH

“Dear Ellen, Fran, and Jim, I cannot tell you how shocked and saddened I was by the news of Luke's death. Please know that all of us in the Briggs...Read More »
4 of 50 | Posted by: Dodie Briggs - North Wildwood, NJ

“Dearest Lauren, Jamal,and Russell family, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sharon, Julio, Dustin,...Read More »
5 of 50 | Posted by: The Abanto Family - Cincinnati, OH

“I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Luke. While I haven't seen Luke since we were young children, I have often thought about him, and the...Read More »
6 of 50 | Posted by: Angela Rosenberger Donisi - OH

“To the Russell Family, I am so sorry for your loss and know this time must be so difficult for you. I live nearby and stopped to help when I saw...Read More »
7 of 50 | Posted by: Laura Kalister - Shaker Heights, OH

“Dearest Ellen and family- You are in our prayers during this difficult time. ”
8 of 50 | Posted by: Tina Puschaver Nagle

“Russell Family, I am deeply sorry to hear of this news. I am truly honored to have known Luke during the memorable "Steamer" years. His ability to...Read More »
9 of 50 | Posted by: Kevin Boggess - Cincinnati, OH

“We're all so very sorry for your devastating loss. Luke made a huge impression on all of us who had the opportunity to meet him. His warmth and charm...Read More »
10 of 50 | Posted by: Beth Hallisy

“Dear Ellen and family, We are so incredibly sorry about your huge loss. Luke's positive energy and thoughtful approach to every situation and...Read More »
11 of 50 | Posted by: Cathy Tucker - Chicago, IL

“our prays are with the family ”
12 of 50 | Posted by: jerry fellers - cincinnati, OH

“Dear Sandy, John and family, I was so very shocked to see that Luke had passed. Although I only met him once, I know he was a fine young man. I can...Read More »
13 of 50 | Posted by: Lee Ann Sloan - Cincinnati, OH

“Dear Russell family and loved ones, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I am truly honored to have had Luke as a friend. God Speed Luke Russell ”
14 of 50 | Posted by: Jerry Davidson - Newtown, OH

“Dear Russell family, As I have not seen Luke in years, as a little girl, I can remember these huge beautiful eyes and such a big smile..I really...Read More »
15 of 50 | Posted by: Beth Bertke Buescher - IN

“Dear Russell Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Luke and I were fraternity brothers at Miami. I will always remember him as a...Read More »
16 of 50 | Posted by: Tom Larsen - Goshen, NY

“Dear John, Sandy and Russell Buckley families. Our family is deeply saddened and sorry for the loss of your Luke. We will be praying for you and your...Read More »
17 of 50 | Posted by: Lonnie&DebbieGrooms - Cincinnati, OH

“To all of you dear Russells & Buckleys, Let your memories & love of Luke give you peace. Know that we are praying for you & are saddened by your loss...Read More »
18 of 50 | Posted by: Kate Hutto - Atlanta, GA

“Dear Ellie, Mr. and Mrs. Buckley, and the extended Buckley/Russell family, My mom called me to let me know about your devastating loss. I pray...Read More »
19 of 50 | Posted by: Ann Westendorf Gestrich - CT

“Mr. and Mrs. Russell and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that Geoff and I are thinking of you during this time of sorrow. ”
20 of 50 | Posted by: Heather Curless - Cincinnati, OH

“Dear John and Sandy and the extended Russell and Buckley families, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of loss. May God watch...Read More »
21 of 50 | Posted by: Perry Conley - Cincinnati, OH

“Dear John, Sandy and Family, My family is deeply saddened by your loss of Luke. We pray that you remember during your grieving process that your...Read More »
22 of 50 | Posted by: Tom Lindsey - Cincinnati, OH

“Sandy and John, Words cannot begin to convey our thoughts for you and your family today. I am sure you have years of wonderful memories to...Read More »
23 of 50 | Posted by: Sylvia and Bob Hendon - OH

“Our deepest sympathy is extended to the entire family. May you have comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you. ”
24 of 50 | Posted by: John and Sherry Burnside - OH

“Your family is in my heart,and prayers. ”
25 of 50 | Posted by: Carrie Scott - burlington, KY

“John, Sandy and family: Words can't even begin to express the sorrow Christine and I feel for you at this tragic time. We share a great deal of love,...Read More »
26 of 50 | Posted by: Tony & Christine Kaylor - OH

“Ellen, Our prayers and condolences are with you as you bear this profund loss. May God grant you and your children peace, serenity and courage to...Read More »
27 of 50 | Posted by: The Dolan Family - Cleveland, OH

“John, Sandy and family: Words can't even begin to express the sorrow Wilma and I feel for you at this tragic time. We share a great deal of love,...Read More »
28 of 50 | Posted by: Daryl and Wilma Zornes - Newtown, OH

“To Ellen and all the Buckley's and the Russell's - We are sending our love and keeping you in our prayers. May you find continued strength in Matthew...Read More »
29 of 50 | Posted by: Jennifer Hutchinson Morris - Rye, NY

“I am so sorry for the loss in this truly special family. You are all in my thoughts. - Laura ”
30 of 50 | Posted by: Laura Manteuffel - Chicago, IL

“Ellen, Russell family and Buckley family, We send you all the Love and Strength in our hearts and will be thinking of you, praying for your lives to...Read More »
31 of 50 | Posted by: The King Family - Ft Lauderdale, FL

“Dear Russell Family, I just learned of the terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Russell family as you try and find your...Read More »
32 of 50 | Posted by: Brian Kelly - CIncinnati, OH

“May the Lord be merciful to him in judgment and grant him eternal rest. The family has my prayers. Tony Daniel, Cincinnati. ”
33 of 50 | Posted by: Tony Daniel - Cincinnati, OH

“Dear Adam, Mary Beth and the entire Russell Family: I am so sorry to hear about Luke. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of deep...Read More »
34 of 50 | Posted by: Jonathan Kling - Cincinnati, OH

“Dear Ellen- I am so so sorry for your loss. It was such a great surprise to see you and Luke and the kids that day in Chagrin. I have fun memories of...Read More »
35 of 50 | Posted by: Katie Crowley Hauck

“I heard from a friend of Luke's passing this week. I don't know your family but he and I are the same age and this has affected me deeply. I am...Read More »
36 of 50 | Posted by: Anonymous

“Ellen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray for you every day to strengthen your soul and hope that you and your family will make it through this...Read More »
37 of 50 | Posted by: Kim Banks - Cleveland, OH

“Dear Ellen & Family, Words are so inadequate, but know that you are being prayed for by many people, myself included. May you feel an...Read More »
38 of 50 | Posted by: Melissa Curtis - Shaker Heights, OH

“Dear Ellen & Family, I am so very very sorry for your loss. There are no words to say except that I'm thinking of you all and sending prayers...Read More »
39 of 50 | Posted by: Eran Weber

“John and Sandy, and family- I am so very stunned and sorry for your loss. He helped mold a lot of family memories for me and my girls. Luke was very...Read More »
40 of 50 | Posted by: Carlene Conley - Independence, KY

“Adam, Mary Beth, and the Russell Family my prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your beloved relative. I also pray that the peace of God,...Read More »
41 of 50 | Posted by: Vanessa Brown - Columbia, SC

“Adam and Mary Beth (and the Russell family) I am deeply saddened by your unexpected loss. May you find peace in the word of God and comfort in...Read More »
42 of 50 | Posted by: Cheryl A. Hipp - West Columbia, SC

“John & Sandy: Words can't even begin to express the sorrow and grief Pam and I feel for you at this time. This seems so inadequate, but please know...Read More »
43 of 50 | Posted by: John Berry - Cincinnati, OH

“We love you Uncle Luke...may god bless your spirit and your family. We will miss you dearly. Jarrett, Julie, Will and Connor ”
44 of 50 | Posted by: The Northup Family - OH

“We are all saddened by the news of your loss. The entire family at The Music Settlement sends their support and strength to you during this difficult...Read More »
45 of 50 | Posted by: Karen Heitlinger

“You are ALL in my heart, mind, thoughts, and prayers. I literally mentioned Luke just last week, because he sad one of the funniest, silliest...Read More »
46 of 50 | Posted by: Lara Paige Conley

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Russell and Buckley families at this time of such tragic loss. The grief we feel is tangible and our...Read More »
47 of 50 | Posted by: Mary and Fred Sykes - Rye, NY

“My heart, my words, my prayers, my love, my thoughts I extend, though they can not begin to bear the weight of grief or unravel the shroud of loss. ...Read More »
48 of 50 | Posted by: Michael Douglas Hummel - Kalaheo, HI

“Our deepest thoughts and prayers tare with your whole family at this very difficult time. Love, Tim, Mary, Madison & Connor ”
49 of 50 | Posted by: Tim & Mary Buckley - MI

“Dear Russell Family, We are so saddened by the loss of your dear Luke. Please know that we send our love and prayers to you all at this very...Read More »
50 of 50 | Posted by: Mark & Lisa Hummel - Kailua Kona, HI


LUKE ANDREW RUSSELL, age 35. Passed away suddenly on Nov. 13, 2009 while jogging. Luke, a resident of Shaker Heights, was raised in Cincinnati and graduated from Miami University. Luke presently worked in the Capital Markets Group of Key Bank. Beloved husband of Ellen (nee Buckley); dearest father of Matthew, Claire and Alice Russell; cherished son of John and Sandra (nee Sloan) Russell; dear son-in-law of James and Fran (nee McMahon) Buckley; loving brother of Col. John (Marschell), Dr. Scott (Jennifer), David (Renee), Adam (Mary Beth) and Lauren Shteiwi (Jamal); brother-in-law of Katy Farley (Dan), Molly Buckley and Elizabeth Buckley; uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Luke to the Luke A. Russell Scholarship Fund c/o Key Bank, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114. Funeral Mass Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dominic Church (Van Aken Blvd. at Norwood). Interment Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the SCHULTE & MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 5252 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (BETWEEN RICHMOND AND BRAINARD) TUESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8:30 P.M.