Irene P. Schlessman

Irene P. Schlessman went to be with the Lord on April 9th, 2021. Born February 8th, 1928 to the late Stephen and Adeline Chorba, she grew up in Northfield, Ohio. Irene was preceded in death by her husband John, son Brian (Nina), sister Catherine and brother Steve. She is survived by her son John (Lori) Schlessman and daughter Susan (Joseph) Schutt, along with fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Her niece Dee Belew (Bill) and their families were of special importance in her life after her move to Chardon, Ohio in her later years. During their fifty-nine years of marriage, Irene and John lived on Miles Road in Chagrin Falls, where they raised their three children. After John’s retirement in 1982 they moved to Bedford Ohio and lived next door to their good friend Bob Hamilton. Irene and John enjoyed numerous trips to Florida during the winter months and vacation cruises until John’s passing in 2007. In 2015 Irene joined the Maplewood Assisted Living family in Chardon, Ohio and made many new friends. She was said to be the resident Bingo champ. The family would like to thank the Maplewood staff, especially Shane and Rhonda for their love and care to Irene. In lieu of flowers donation can be directed to the Western Reserve Hospice in Willoughby, OH hospicewr.org. In memory of Irene visitation and viewing will be held on Monday April 12th 2021 from 11am – 12 noon followed by a service at noon at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland OH. Interment will be at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland, OH.