Kelli Jo (Linn) Brezo

Kelli Jo Brezo (nee Linn), 50, of Auburn Twp, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 30th, 2026, at home, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Salem, OH on April 29th, 1976, to the late Robert and Nancy (Tharp) Linn. Kelli later married her best friend and love of her life, Robert Brezo on July 17th, 2021.  

She earned an Associate’s of Science Degree in Nursing in 2002 and worked at Hillcrest Hospital for 10 years. Kelli then continued her education earning a Bachelor’s Degree in 2009. In 2014, she graduated from the University of Akron with a Master’s Degree in Science and Nursing where she became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and worked as such for the past 12 years.

Kelli loved having and taking care of her horses. She also enjoyed gardening, going on vacations, especially Florida, and her dogs. Kelli’s favorite thing though besides her career was spending time with her loving husband and step-children.

Kelli Jo will be greatly missed by: her loving husband of 5 years, Robert; step-children, Devon Brezo, Jordyn Brezo, Anthony Brezo; brother, Jason Linn; grandmother, Jean Barnhart; uncle, Don (Shelly) Tharp; aunt, Joyce (Jack) Brudely; cousins, Jeff Bruderly, Bridget (Sean) Taylor, Zac Tharp, Tiffany (Lavelle) Tharp-Calloway; and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD AT 7 PM, OCTOBER 9TH, 2026 AT BEST FUNERAL HOME, 15809 MADISON RD., MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 4 PM until the time of the service. 

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