CHERYL ANN BURICH (nee Ebersole) age 76, beloved wife of James A. “Jim” whom she shared 37 years together; loving mother of Robert (wife Brook) Fess and Daniel (wife Jennifer) Fess; devoted grandmother of Samuel, Olivia, Reed and Elle Fess; cherished daughter of the late Horace and June (nee Hinman) Ebersole; beloved sister of Linda Babb (husband Jack, deceased) and Cindy Whittaker (husband Tom, deceased); treasured aunt and great-aunt of many; dear step-mother of Connie Burich (husband Mike Romano) and Gina Lieb.
Cheryl was born on March 19, 1946 and died peacefully on April 17, 2022. She lived in Lyndhurst almost all of her life. Cheryl graduated from Brush High School in 1964 and later graduated from John Carroll University. She was a school teacher in the South-Euclid Lyndhurst school district for fifteen years.
Cheryl was a devoted member of Mayfield Methodist Church for over 35 years. She actively participated in Eve Circle, Open Circle and several Bible Study groups with her church. She was a member of the Praying Grandmas and Lyndhurst Garden Club. She also enjoyed serving on her high school reunion committee.
She loved gardening and flowers. Cheryl also found joy in cooking and baking and making chocolate covered anything! She was devoted to her faith and family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren that affectionately know her as “Grammie”. Cheryl cared for and sat in the hospital with her son Dan, after countless surgeries.
Cheryl cherished holidays and went all out decorating for each one. She enjoyed helping others and was giving, generous, and kind. Cheryl was steadfast in her faith and a dedicated prayer warrior. She took care of people and always stayed in contact with her friends over the many years. She loved everyone and will be dearly missed.
Celebration of Life Service Friday, April 22, 2022 at 11 AM at Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland. Burial at Whitehaven Memorial Park on Friday at 10 AM (please meet at cemetery entrance). Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Cheryl at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) THURSDAY 4-8 PM.
Send Flowers in Memory of Cheryl Ann Burich
Offer Condolence for the family of Cheryl Ann Burich
Print This Obituary & Condolences
Carol Metzger
Lots of good memories over the years.
I will miss you, dear friend.
karen buck
The dearest friend to all is now a dear angel to watch over us all.
Sally Caldwell
So sad to hear. She will be missed by may. Rest in peace, Cheryl dear.
Sandy Savastano Hagan, Norma Savastano
So sorry to hear about Cheryl, may she Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers to her wonderful family and friends so sorry for your loss .
Rachel Gregory
Cheryl was a sweetie! I’ll miss her. Her sister Linda and I are best friends! I’ll continue to pray for her family! Cheryl will be missed by many!
Linda Maurer
I have known the Ebersole sisters for 60 years, Cheryl, Cindy and Linda, and of course their parents, June and Horace. We attended Centenary Methodist Church in Beachwood way back in the 60’s-70’s. Chery’s dad was a lay minister and loved to sing in the choir with my mom, Lou Yohe. I loved talking with Cheryl. She was soft spoken and very wise. I will miss her at coffee hour in the fellowship hall. She was a trooper and such a caring and loving mom to her two sons. She is now reunited with her parents and her great nephew Tommie. I always visit the Ebersole graves because they are very close to my mom’s grave and many of my relatives. Jim, Rob and Dan, so so so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers, Linda Maurer
Becky Fort
My thoughts and prayers are with her many friends and family. I have good memories of the short time that I knew her and know that she will be greatly missed by many. She is with Jesus now.
BETTY BOYLAN
So sorry to hear of Cheryl’s passing, she was such a wonderful friendly person . She will be missed by many.
Carol Carlton
I never met you but Cindy talked about you quite often. She enjoyed your Wednesday lunches together and will cherish your times together. Your faith family and friends meant a lot to you. Cindy loves you and will miss you. Rest in peace. You are home now with our Father in Heaven
Martha & David Moore
To Dan & Rob and your extended families,
We are so grateful to have known Cheryl. She was a remarkable woman who cared deeply about you. All the years since we left Cleveland, she has kept in touch and shared her pride in all you and your children are doing. We send love and prayers as you navigate this difficult time, and celebrate her important life.
Much love,
Martha & David Moore
Terry Profughi
Cheryl was certainly a fighter – she did an outstanding job of meeting her illness headon. Cheryl was a great help to our BHS reunion committe and went out of her way to help with our activities, Cheryl will certainly be missed!
Our deepest sympathies to her family.
Clifford Weiler
The prior messages say it all and very well. She was a wonderful, caring person. Truly nice. When she would visit her family in San Diego, she and I would have dinner – some great local hamburger places. I always looked forward to it. She will be missed by me as well as many others. (And for those in the Midwest wondering about that pier in the video – that is the Ocean Beach pier; it has a unique cafe on it – so open that seagulls come in and eat with you. Cheryl and I likely ate there as well.)
Helen Horwitz
Dear Jim and family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Cheryl will be deeply missed. We had great times and great years planning the Brush reunions. No matter what life dealt her, she always accepted it with grace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Helen Eisner Horwitz
Elaine Fess
When I remember Cheryl, three words are foremost: loving, devoted, and forgiving. The world is better for your sharing your kind love with us. Jack and Elaine Fess
Jenny Griggs-Mericle
I’ll never forget you, Cheryl! You had a very special influence on me learning to love Christ, even from a young age. I remember being little and every time and ambulance passed us you would say “awww, pray they’re okay!” I still say a little prayer as an adult every time an emergency vehicle passes me. No doubt we’ll see you in heaven. Enjoy every day in the presence of Christ! I’ll see you again before you know it. Hugs!
Barbara Knudson
She was valiant through her illness and always had a smile to give everyone. Her love of the Lord shown brightly as she touched her family and friends. My memories from South Euclid U.M.C. will be of Cheryl’s smile. May God keep her in his arms, always.
Dennis Lambert
Jim, I am saddened hearing the news about Cheryl. We were Brush High students graduating together. But I really got to know you and Cheryl at the brunch after Tom Owings service. It was wonderful getting to know you as a couple. Cheryl had a few rough years but she is now at rest. What a sweet and gentle woman she was.
Carol Braden
Jim and family, We remember with fondness the fun times we have shared both at your house and ours. With sympathy, Jay and Carol Braden
Susan Brown
I have fond memories of being with Cheryl. I know she is at peace with our Lord now.
Eleanor Lindsay
I will miss our FB replies to each other about our families and our life events. I love the photo of Cheryl on the De. beach near our summer home. She so enjoyed that trip! May she Rest in Peace …..
Linda Lemmon Durham
May your warm memories bring you comfort in this time of loss. Cheryl was a wonderfully caring, gracious, and strong woman. She will be missed by many and our shared memories will continue forever. What a great loss for each of you. Find comfort in one another and know that she will always be with you.
Peace, comfort, and healing to each of you
With peace and gratitude for my shared time with her.
Linda Lemmon Durham
May your warm memories bring you comfort in this time of loss. Cheryl was a wonderfully caring, gracious, and strong woman. She will be missed by many and our shared memories will continue forever. What a great loss for each of you. Find comfort in one another and know that she will always be with you.
Peace, comfort, and healing to each of you with gratitude for my shared time with her.
Karen Bartholomew
I am sorry to hear about Cheryl. We have not been friends or in contact for years. But I do remember her from our grade school/ Girl Scout days. I always liked Cheryl & offer condolences to her family. Karen Laburda Bartholomew.
NANCY AIKINS
I have had Cheryl on my mind for weeks, but it might just be her prayers from heaven, telling me to keep my chin up. I just heard and am so sad that I was not there for the celebration of her life. We were in the adult Sunday School at MUMC and remained friends ever since. I got to make the program for the wedding. She always made sure Jim had something good to eat. She loved her house and yard and was perpetually frustrated by her computer. Crazy about her kids and grand kids and sisters. And her dear bird. I was never as good a friend to her as she was to me. I wish I was. I am glad she is free from pain and confusion with Jesus now. I am sad for the family and church and friends and Jim.