KAREN J. TEPLITZKY (nee: Kessler), 74, of Novelty, beloved wife of Joel; loving mother of Michael (Christine) Traina and Kristen (Ray) Hartwig, grandmother of Christopher and Katie. She is also survived by Joel’s children, Sandy, Larry, Ron and their families; sister, Diane (Jim) Forrest and nephews, Jimmy and Andy. Born August 20, 1942 in Cleveland, she passed away March 14, 2017. Karen was a dog obedience trainer and was founder of Ohio Greyhound Placement. The family will receive friends to celebrate her life on Saturday, May 6, 2017, beginning at 1 PM with eulogies to begin at 2 PM in the COMMUNITY ROOM at THE WEILS, 16695 Chillicothe Road, (State Route 306, in Bainbridge), Chagrin Falls, 44023. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to Valley Save-A- Pet, P.O. Box 39221, Solon, OH 44139 or Team Greyhound Adoption of Ohio, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Dublin, OH 43016. Arrangements entrusted to DAVIS-BABCOCK FUNERAL HOME, Willoughby.