Jackie Reesing (1950-2025) passed away peacefully on March 5.
She was born in Cleveland, OH in 1950 to John and Charlotte Ward, and grew up on Cleveland's east side. Jackie graduated from Collinwood HS in 1968, and subsequently lived in Euclid, OH and North Ridgeville, OH. She lived in Bradenton, FL after retiring from a successful career at KeyBank.
Jackie was a fierce, intelligent, intrepid woman, who inspired admiration and appreciation for strong women. She laughed a lot. She cared deeply for her loved ones. She flipped off a lot of "terrible" drivers. She loved her pets. She was passionate about animal safety. She was a devoted mother to Patrick Nolan (45) and John Nolan (49). She was a loving wife to her first husband (Robert Nolan) and her second husband (Richard Reesing).
Jackie was preceded in death by her mother (Charlotte Kolarik), father (John Ward), and second husband. She is survived by her sons and first husband.
Donations to the ASPCA in her name are appreciated.
