Carol Packer Berusch

Carol Packer Berusch passed away on Tuesday, August 15 at age 86, surrounded by the love of her family: Devoted wife of Howard for nearly 65 years; loving mother of Debbie (Steve) Rosen and Russell Berusch,; cherished grandmother of Brenna and Molly Rosen, and Elana, Margalit and Joseph Berusch.

Carol has always displayed remarkable perseverance, especially as her early life was darkened by personal loss and challenges. Her later life was spent enriching others through the formation and nurturing of deep, long-term relationships and the employment of her considerable wisdom to help her loved ones solve problems. Carol loved to read fiction, garden, travel, bake desserts (and feed them to the lucky ones!), solve crossword puzzles, play cards and other table games (especially Bridge and Mahjong), employ her sharp wit, and opine on all matter of topics. She and Howard focused much of their giving on helping foster children get through college or gain employment after emancipation. Carol received a bachelor’s degree in education from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in guidance counseling from Case Western Reserve University. She will be dearly missed by many and loved forever.

Services will be held at Bet Olam Cemetery (Chagrin and Richmond),Thursday, August 17 at 11:00AM.

Family will receive friends at the residence, 3 Bennington Ct. (The Village) Beachwood IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICES THURSDAY UNTIL 4PM & 6-8PM and FRIDAY 1-5 PM.

Contributions are suggested to JFSA (Jewish Family Services Association).