Danyl “Danny” Louis Smedley was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Janice Smedley (nee Waters) and the late Joe Smedley on July 28, 1974. A lifelong learner, Danny was a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and went on to obtain degrees from Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University as well as a Master’s Degree from Capella University. He had a passion for computer science and information technology which led him to work at Cleveland Clinic and the Cleveland Playhouse. Danny was an avid reader who was a devoted fan of Marvel and DC Comics. He was also a huge Cleveland sports fan. A man of strong faith, Danny did not allow his health challenges to impede upon his relationship with his daughter, Lauryn, with whom he shared a special bond.
Danny is survived by his mother, Janice Smedley, his only daughter, Lauryn Smedley, and brothers, Joe Jr. and Daryon Smedley, as well as many other family members and friends.