David Earl Head, age 69. Resident of Madison, Ohio.

Passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at Hospice House in Euclid.

Born May 16, 1943 in Cleveland to Janet (Ulmer) Head-Sczmacs & Earl Head, Jr.

Married Sandy Leininger on July 9, 1966.

Memberships and Affiliations: David was devout in his faith and worked as a welder at AMD FAB. As a fisherman, his favorite times were spent fishing with his buddies or his grandchildren, and relaxing by the pond with his puppy, Samantha. Everyone will truly miss the “birdman” of Harpersfield.

He is survived by Wife; Sandy Head of Madison Son;David (Debbie) Head, Jr. Daughter;Traci Kitinoja Son;Andrew M. (Crystal) Head Grandchildren;Melanie, Caleb, Reis, and Trinity Great-Grandchild;Peyton Brothers;Wayne (Pat) Sczmacs and Dale Sczmacs Mother-in-law;Cynthia Leininger

He was preceded in death by his biological Father; Earl Head, Jr. and Parents; Janet and Elmer Sczmacs.

Friends will be received 4-6 PM Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3050 McMackin Rd, Madison, OH. A Memorial Service will follow at 6:00 PM at the church. Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, OHIO 44057.

Contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814 or through the website www.cff.org.