Cynthia Alderman Hall

Cynthia was the Business Specialist, Reference Librarian at the Porter Public Library, Westlake, Ohio for 27 years. Because of her successful grant application, the Kulas Foundation awarded the Porter Library a Baldwin Grand Piano. She created over 150 business related programs for the very successful Investors' Interest Group. Cynthia was a person of eclectic interests and talents. She excelled at bridge, cards in general, and puzzles. Cynthia was a gifted violinist, singer, pianist, and seamstress. Her travels to Europe, England and the United States brought her much joy and she was a very knowledgeable student of British history. But most of all, Cynthia loved people, caring for them, and enjoyed the company of friends and family. Her devotion to our family and her friends was extraordinary. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, OH 44116.

Friends may call the Busch Funeral Home, 21369 Center Ridge Road, Fairview Park on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 10am-12pm. A funeral service will be held at 12:30pm on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 18001 Detroit Road, Lakewood OH 44107.

Graveside Service for Cynthia will be held at 12:00PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC, N.C. 28409.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CobleGreenlawn.com for the Hall family.

Words from her Sister:

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you for being here with us to celebrate Cynthia's life. I have asked the Reverend to raed a few thoughts to you. I was told when my sister was born that she was "My Baby". I took this very seriously and still feel this way today. She was indeed an inestimable gift to me, a best friend, a patient and wise counselor, and a joyous companion. We were a team, whether it was setting up our camper together, sailing mourning grave losses, moving or just enjoying time together. Cynthia and June loved playing cards. Both were quite skilled and I took great delight in hearing their competitive banter and uproarious laughter late into the night. We were a Family.

Cynthia had the gift of accepting people for who they are. She simply appreciated and loved us. Forgiving by nature, she loved without judgements and expectations. On a personal level Cynthia was an incredible support to me. She traveled to Vienna and NYC to attend my performances. Cynthia was my Maid of Honor at our wedding, a beautiful presence in all ways.

In her early teen years, Cynthia helped care for our dying mother and later cared for our father as his health deteriorated. She did all this with love and devotion, and with maturity beyond her years.

Cynthia's beloved poodle, Sebastian, was her great companion. His tragic loss took a great toll on her.

in spite of these difficult responsibilities and losses and yes, mounting health challenges in more recent years. Cynthia would always say, when asked how she was,"I'm fine".

This positive attitude reflected her rich internal life, a life of quite faith and love of friends and family.

Professionally , she accomplished wonderful things in her years as a reference librarian in Westlake, establishing very successful programs and obtaining, through a Kulas grant, a grand piano for the library. She loved her profession and her colleagues who were fabulous friends. Cynthia really did live life as she chose, accepting what came her way with grace, rejoicing in the joys of everyday life. Her generous, open spirit was a gift to us all. - Holly Hall