NANCY O’BRIEN (nee Zeleznikar), age 63; beloved wife for 37 years of Timothy; loving mother of Sean (wife Amanda), and twins Katherine “Katie” Koehnle (husband Mike) and Kristen O’Brien (Jason McConnell); devoted and adoring grandmother of Garrett O’Brien; cherished daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn (nee Rybak) Zeleznikar; dearest sister of Mary Ann Mascellino (husband John), Evelyn Victor (husband Bill, deceased), Frank Zeleznikar (wife Anita), Joan Jenkins (husband Tom), Robert Zeleznikar (wife Tina), and Ruth Meadows (husband Tom); dear sister-in-law, aunt, and cousin of many.
Nancy was a resident of Newbury for over 36 years and member of St. Helen. She was born in Garfield Heights, the middle child of seven. She graduated from Trinity High School and Cuyahoga Community College and went on to be a Dental Hygienist for many years. Nancy recently retired from the dental office of Dr. Cavolo and previously worked for Dr. Salerno. She was also found volunteering her time as an usher for Chagrin Valley Little Theater, baking for Church events, and supporting the Walnut Hill Cloggers. Nancy enjoyed reading, gardening, making crafts, walking and picnicking at many local parks in the area, and spending much time in her home. She especially enjoyed hosting Christmas Eve every year. Her family and being together gave her the greatest joy. They describe Nancy as amazing, quiet, unassuming, one that all loved, selfless, always there for others and always a listener for others. She will be greatly missed by all of her family.
Contributions may be made in memory of Nancy to St. Helen Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, April 30, 2022 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, at 11 AM.
Please Meet at Church.
Burial following at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Nancy at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND, 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) FRIDAY 6-8 PM.
Charity Name: ST HELENS CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
Charity EIN: 340840013
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Charles & Billie Hunt
Zeleznikar Family,
Our very deepest sympathy in the loss of you sister, mom, and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Judy Hill
Dear Sean and Family~
So sorry to hear about your Mom’s death.
Our thought are with you and your family.
Bruce and Judy Hill
Eva Marx
My deepest condolences for the loss of Mrs. O’Brien. I have beautiful memories of the love shared for her and by her in your family. I know she will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy at this painful time.
Ida Urbancic
Dear Tim,
Our condolences and prayers on the loss of your beloved Nancy.
Sincerely,
John and Ida Urbancic
Kathy Mercuri
Dear O’Brian family,
I saw Nancy’s picture in the obits and I needed to tell you how wonderful she was. She was my hygienist for 20 + yrs. I would not go to any others. I was just her patient, did not know her outside.. but she was wonderful to me. Im so very sorry for your loss. Just wanted to let you know that she was soo very good at her profession.
Kathy Mercuri
Joan Jenkins
Dear Tim,Sean,Katie and Kristen,
I love ❤️ Nancy. She is my sister,my friend,my go to. Thank you for sharing her. Thank you for letting me steal her away when i came in town or when she came to Michigan.
Tom and I only a call and short drive away.
Lots of love
Tom and Joan
Lauren Odell-Scott
Dearest Kristen,
We were all so very sad about your Mother’s passing! Please know that you and Katie and your family are being uplifted in our prayers for the blessed assurances of faith and the unsurpassable peace of Jesus Christ.
Prayerfully,
Rev. Lauren Odell-Scott and United Christian Ministries