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1934 Nancy 2025

Nancy McGervey

February 2, 1934 — March 19, 2025

Cleveland Hts, Ohio

Nancy Ruth McGervey (nee Maher), age 91, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born on February 2, 1934 in Monessen, Pennsylvania.

Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Donald McGervey. John was physics professor at Case Western Reserve University and Nancy was a homemaker. John and Nancy traveled extensively, also living for a time in Julich, Germany, in Norwich, England, and in Munich, Germany. Nancy always wanted to travel to Australia and New Zealand, and, just a few years before John’s death, they finally made the trip.

Nancy was an active member of St. Ann’s Church. For many years, Nancy volunteered at the school. For fun, Nancy enjoyed games and puzzles, and she was an avid bridge player, playing in several local bridge groups. Nancy had a terrific memory and could discuss a tricky bridge hand in detail days later.

Nancy was also preceded in death by death by her parents: John and Marteas Maher; sisters: Lois Wolk and Jean Petty; brother: Jack Maher; and daughter: Joan McGervey.

She is survived by her children: Anne Tomins and Donald McGervey; son-in-law: William (Bill) Ranke; grandchildren: Erik Tomins, Kelly Tomins, and Gabe Ranke; and step-grandson Daniel Ranke; and sister: Margie Martin.

Interment Lake View Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to meet for Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Tuesday at Communion of Saints Parish, Saint Ann's Church, 2175 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Hts 44118.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heifer International or the charity of your choice.

ARRANGEMENTS MADE BY MAHER-MELBOURNE FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHEAST OHIO www.MaherMelbourne.com

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Service Schedule

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Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Communion of Saints Parish, Saint Ann's Church

2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

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Interment

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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