Adella N. Wagner's Obituary
Adella N. Wagner (nee Ambrose), 81, passed away on September 3, 2023 after a brief stay at Thomas Perciak Hospice Center. Devoted mother of David Wagner Jr (Mia) and Doris Lantz (Christopher). Beloved sister of Sandra Kepke (the late James). Loving grandmother of Warren Lantz (Ashley) and Faith Lantz (Taylor) and overjoyed great-grandmother to Harlow Lantz. Adella is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Ambrose and Juanita Ambrose (nee Christian) and her brother, Peter Ambrose. Adella was a good Christian example to all her family. She was a Registered Nurse trained by Lutheran School of Nursing in Cleveland. Adella worked at Lutheran, Parma and Metro Hospitals as well as a few nursing homes. She loved sewing, gardening, growing flowers, flower arranging, baking and crocheting. Adella had a lifelong group of lady friends and many friends at Westwood Apartments. She loved scrabble, Parchisi and doing puzzles. “Never stop learning!” was her lifelong motto. Adella sang in choirs, including Sweet Adelines and a trio with her sister, Sandra and Joan. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. VISITATION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 from 10AM-11AM with a Memorial Service to follow at 11AM at Strongsville United Methodist Church, 13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Strongsville United Methodist Church in Adella’s memory.
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