PD photographer Bill Kennedy dies at 54

Bill Kennedy, 54, of Medina, passed away on July 20, 2009 at home surrounded by his family.
Bill was a photographer and photo editor for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. As an artist, he also was a founding member and guitarist for the country cover band Bottleneck.

Bill is survived by his wife, Megan (nee MClelland); sons, Patrick of Medina and David of Cincinnati; his beloved Golden Retriever, Jazzy; his former wife, Beth Ann Savard and her triplets, Samantha, Sarah and Jacob.

Private burial services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Medina. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held 12 Noon Saturday at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina 44256. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Sarcoma Medical Oncology, Unit 450, Attn: Dr. Benjamin, 1400 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030. (Waite & Son, 330-723-3229.)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, July 22, 2009, page B5, col. 1]

Check the photographers' blog link at left for Kennedy tribute.