General News George Voinovich, former Cleveland mayor, Ohio governor and U.S. senator, dies

BradThePug · Jun 12, 2016

CLEVELAND, Ohio - George Voinovich, an earnest-looking Collinwood boy who grew up to be an Ohio legislator, Cleveland mayor, Ohio governor, U.S. senator and one of the most popular Buckeye State politicians of his generation, died early Sunday.

He was 79.

His son, George, said his father died peacefully in his sleep.

"His two main things in life were public service and his family," the younger George Voinovich said by telephone. "He genuinely cared about his fellow man. Despite his political success, he never let it go to his head."

His death comes weeks before his 80th birthday and a Republican National Convention that his home city will host. Voinovich had been listed as a second choice for Ohio delegates committed to Gov. John Kasich in this year's presidential race -- a sign of respect for one of the most successful politicians in state history.
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General News George Voinovich, former Cleveland mayor, Ohio governor and U.S. senator, dies

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