Ethel S. Klein

November 6, 1929-August 14, 2023

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to David and Malvina Schmelzer of blessed memory, Ethel was a resident of Cleveland for her whole life. She graduated from Glenville High School. Following graduation, Ethel immediately went to work with her father in his dry-cleaning business.

Ethel met the love of her life, Lawrence, after being fixed up on a blind date in 1949 and became engaged and married a short time later. They settled in the Heights area where they raised four children.

Throughout her life she worked closely with her husband and traveled monthly to their Columbus, Ohio showroom where they displayed and sold novelty gifts items and greeting cards. Her desire to get to know her customers was exceptional along with her sense of humor. Ethel always enjoyed chatting with the buyers, always inquiring about families, and their business. She was adored by all who knew her.

Ethel’s passions revolved around cooking and baking and always had a quest for trying new recipes. Her greatest pleasure was preparing for family gatherings, for holidays and birthdays and any other occasion to spend time with her family.

A longtime member of B’nai Jeshurun, Ethel always enjoyed attending and participating in services.

Ethel was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence D. Klein for 57 years. Loving mother of Barbara Linden (Michael), Sheryl Smith (Douglas), Marcie Gilmore and the late Robert Klein. Devoted grandmother to Melissa (Tom) Evans, Scott Solomon, Samantha, Julia and Andrew Gilmore. She is the great-grandmother of Easton, and Cole Evans, and cherished aunt. Dear sister of the late Florence Kellner, Jeanette Schmelzer and Charlotte Levy

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ethel are suggested to Vinney Hospice of Menorah Park or B’nai Jeshurun.

Graveside services will be held WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 12 NOON AT THE CHESTERLAND MEMORIAL PARK. 11521 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland, Ohio

Shiva will be held at 11 Waterford Lane, Beachwood on Wednesday immediately following services until

9:00 pm, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 and Friday from 1-4. ( Minyans on Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM) Please park on Village Lane.

Friends who are unable to attend the service, may view it beginning Thursday, 8/17 by going to YouTube, under search enter: Ethel Klein Funeral Service