KAREN ROSS (nee Schaefer) age 72, of Solon entered into rest December 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Patrick Ross, Maureen Kichinka, Peggy Cognati, Dean (Cathy) Ross and son-in-law Alfredo Cognati; dear sister of Timothy Schaefer; devoted grandmother of Amy, Marley, Lydia, Cory, Tyler, Spencer and great grandmother of Joseph; cherished aunt of Jennifer and Jason. Preceded in death by her son-in-law Keith Kichinka. Private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in her name be made to The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th, Cleveland, OH 44119.