Sheldon Portnick, age 76 passed away April 1, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Diana, loving father of Scott ( Pamela ), Chistopher, and a devoted grandfather of Jacqueline and Stephanie, great-grandfather to Tate and John also survived by brothers; Charles, Michael and sister Sandra Becker, his loving companion Dorothy Gill, his best friend for the past eleven years. Sheldon was a graduate of John Adams High School and served in the Ohio National Guard in the Medical Unit. He was the head crane operator for LTV Steel Mills retiring after 30 years. Sheldon was loved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed but happily remembered by the many lives he touched. All services are private. Final arrangements were entrusted to Carlson Funeral Home, 3477 Medina, Ohio 44256.