Lester Meritsky

He was predeceased by his father Benjamin Meritsky, mother Mollie Berman, sister Judy Rosenberg and wife Sharon Goelman and is survived by his son Donald Meritsky, daughter Debby Meritsky (Marc Rotman), stepson Daniel Stern (Melanie Segal) and stepdaughter Karen Federice (Tom), his grandchildren Reid, Quinn, Emma and Samantha, and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Lester grew up in Cleveland Heights and graduated from Heights High, continuing his education and graduating from John Carroll University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained as a paratrooper, an experience he looked back upon fondly. Lester started his own telecommunication products company in the 1970's and became a trusted source for service and sales of modern telephone systems in NE Ohio and beyond. He spent his final years living in the Willensky Memory Care Unit, and the family would like to thank the staff for the excellent care of their father.

Lester loved working with young people and always had a corny joke at the ready. He coached Little League Baseball in the Cleveland area and was active in the Boy Scouts of America. Lester loved the outdoors and could frequently be found hiking and camping and was an active member of The Cleveland Hiking Club.

Funeral services will take place at the Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, February 18 at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Ridge Road 2 cemetery, 3824 Ridge Road, Brooklyn Heights. To view this service, please scroll down to the Services section and click on “JOIN LIVESTREAM”.

A shiva will follow at The Victorian, 3701 Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights and will conclude by 4:00pm. Family members will return to their home cities afterwards.

Donations in his memory may be made to The Cleveland Hiking Club or a Jewish charity of your choice.

Arrangements were made under the supervision of Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel.