passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his adoring wife , Noreen, and brother Phillip. Sy was the beloved father of Linda (Levine) Stauffer and Jeff (Mary) Levine. He was the proud grandfather of Eric (Melanie) and Matt Stauffer, Jessica, Ashley and Nick Levine and the great-grandfather to Ryan, Evan, Trey, Riley and Annabelle Stauffer. Sy was a teacher at Brush High School, Lakeland Community College and a very active participant at Chagrin Valley Little Theater. Graveside services will be held Sunday September 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Olive Cemetery 27855 Aurora Road Solon. The family will receive friends at The Auburn Lakes Clubhouse 1 Clubside Dr. Chagrin Falls from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Sunday. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to The Chagrin Valley Little Theater.