Kathleen Ross

Kathleen Ross obituary

Kathleen Ross

Kathleen Ross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2025.

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Kathleen (Zdesar) Ross, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on November 17th, 2025.

She was born on November 28th, 1947, in Cleveland, to parents James and Steffie (Tumbry) Zdesar. Kathleen attended and graduated from St. Francis of Assisi in 1966. Kathleen's family was her #1 in life, she was so very proud of all of them and loved everyone dearly. She was especially proud of her beloved grandchildren and her sweet great grandbabies.

Kathleen loved the outdoors and appreciated nature and wildlife so much, you would often find her feeding the squirrels and chipmunks in her yard. She also loved cats so much.

Kathleen was proud of her Catholic faith and followed Catholicism throughout her life.

She is survived by her children, Roger Ross and Stephanie (Dave) Stuber, and by her grandchildren, Raymond Stuber, Matthew (Christina) Stuber, Stephanie (Jeremie) Wiggins, and her great granddaughters, Alaina Wiggins, Anastazja Nierzejewski, Madelynn Stuber, Kaylee Wiggins, and Brooklynn Stuber.

Kathleen is also survived by her brother, James (Mary) Zdesar and by her cherished 2 nephews and 3 great nephews.

She is proceeded in death by her parents James and Steffie Zdesar.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Kathleen's honor can be mailed to Bella Care Hospice, 2885 N. Ridge Rd. East, Ashtabula, OH., 44004. Kathleen's immediate family would like to send a special "thank you" to Bella Care Hospice Chaplin Pam, and Nurse Patty for their care and compassion for their mom.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20th, from 5pm-7pm at Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 29801 Lakeland Blvd., Wickliffe, OH. 44092.

440-361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com

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Raymond Stuber

November 19, 2025

I love you Nana thank you for always being there for me. And always being the best grandmother. I was your first grand baby!! And I really truly hold that title very special to my heart. You were loved by so many you were a gentle soul when everyone needed it I will forever miss you. I will forever love you. Thank you for making such a great impact in not only my life, but many others. May you be at rest. Your battle is no longer. You´re now in God`s hands.

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