On Saturday evening, December 28, 2024, Sheal D. Lisner passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 86. He was born on November 22, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Louis and Anna Lisner, and was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. At age 15, Sheal lost his father, and demonstrated remarkable determination, working to help support his family and later pay his way through college and law school at the University of Cincinnati, where he met Brenda Glazer, his college sweetheart and future wife.
Sheal embodied humility, perseverance, and unwavering love and loyalty to his family and community. His career was as varied as it was inspiring, reflecting his tireless work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. While in school, he sold shoes, Reader’s Digest, etc., and later worked as an attorney and owned the first cancellation shoe store in Norfolk. Ultimately, Sheal went on to become the President and Owner of Hampton Roads Title Corporation, growing the business to serve the entire Peninsula, with offices in Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Gloucester. After selling his company and retiring early, he later opened businesses in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Sheal was also deeply committed to his faith and community, serving as President of the Men’s Club at Ohef Sholom Temple, working the annual Purim Carnival, and being an active member of the PTA.
His greatest joy was spending time with his family, cherishing countless hours at car races, band concerts, school programs, piano recitals and sporting events, proudly cheering on his grandchildren, nieces and nephew. Legend has it that he once even bought out every diaper and sprinkle cookie at Costco.
Sheal will be remembered as a kind, generous, and loving soul — a true mensch in every way. Already deeply missed, he will be remembered by all those who were enriched by his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Brenda Glazer Lisner; his sons and daughters-in-law, L. Marc and Katina Lisner, and Drs. Charles and Diana Lisner; and his five grandchildren, Joshua, Samuel (Nana), Rachel, Anna, and Sarah Lisner. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Janet Glazer Hill; his nephew, Justin Hill (Dana); and nieces Erin Miller (Ryan), Allison Carden (Billy), Ruth Coppel (Steve), and Lynn Chaifetz. He was always excited to see his great-nieces and nephew — Chelsea, Lena, Annie, Claire, and Owen — along with his extended family in Cincinnati. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sylvia Lisner and Lois Friedman, and his beloved grandson, Jacin Lisner.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Sheal’s many caregivers, especially Dorothy, Danita, Michelle, Thelma, Angela, Nikki, Darlene, Kyarah, Laura, Rhonda, and Allison, whose kindness, compassion, and friendship will forever be appreciated.
A graveside service was held for family and friends on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
