Christine J. Havel

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Christine J. Havel, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 18th,2025 in her home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on March 28th,1954 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Christine grew up in Garfield Hts., Ohio with her loving parents and siblings where she attended MaryMount High School. At a young age her career began working at Central Market in downtown Cleveland at her father's meat counter known as Shorty's Meats. She continued her career as a meat clerk at Rockside Meats then onto Giant Eagle. In addition, she worked a second job at The Gund/Quicken Loans Arena, where she found her love for basketball and witnessed many events including concerts that opened her up to new experiences and allowed her to meet many new friends.

Christine had an infectious smile that was contagious whenever in her presence. Her dedication to her family was unstoppable. She loved her children with all of her blood, sweat, tears, and every ounce of her heart. There was nothing that she wouldn't do to protect and care for her Fab 5. Her greatest joy was being able to love her grandchildren and great grandchildren where she quoted "If she knew it would have been this much fun, she would have had them first".

Christine never lost her faith in God and love no matter what obstacle was thrown at her, she stood tall and strong at everything that was meant to break her down. Her strength, love, courage, respect, encouragement, praise, and all that she ever offered to family, friends, and strangers will never be forgotten.

Leaving behind her husband of 53 years Dale; her children Charlene, Cynthia (Chris), Cathleen (Mark), Colleen (John), Matthew; grandmother of Jacob (Tabitha), Tyler, Leah, Joseph, Nathan, Christopher, Lucas, Alexander, Madison, Millie and GG to Henry, Theodore, Gage, and Arthur; sister Delphine (Larry), sister-n-law Cindy and aunt to Ronald (Jackie), Michael (Dana), and Sarah (David); cherished and loved by many family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Irene Kral, brother Ronald, and great granddaughter Eleanor.

Calling hours will be held from 4-7pm on MONDAY, June 30th at the Billows FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Memorial Mass will be held at 11am on TUESDAY, July 1st at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 1821 Munroe Falls Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The American Kidney Foundation, PO BOX 40555, Bay Village, OH 44140 or to Lifebanc, PO Box 933388, Cleveland, OH 44193-0038.

Services in care of the Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1907 23 Rd. St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 (Billow FALLS Chapel)