Brunswick ~ Nancy J. Praznik, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026, at Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care, close to her daughter Lynn. Nancy was born on October 31, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Miriam Spencer Ladley.

Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Hubbard High School and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hubbard. She worked for many years as a secretary for Dr. Cannone, retiring in the mid-1980's.

Nancy was a proud member of the Hubbard Garden Club, an organization she truly enjoyed being part of. She was also a member of the FT. Nightly club for over 30 years, and a proud Hubbard Football Mom. Nancy treasured her weekly teas and lunches with friends and especially loved opening her home to family and friends. A wonderful cook, Nancy found great joy in preparing meals and bringing her loved ones together, she loved having a Christmas Eve party every year for her loving family and friends. She enjoyed weekend getaways to Conneaut Lake with her husband, George, where they shared many happy memories. Above all, Nancy cherished her family and the time they spent together.

She leaves her children, three sons, Gary (Tami) Praznik of Longboat Key, Florida, Neil Praznik of Fort Myers, Florida, Danny (Linda) Praznik of Lake Placid, Florida; her daughter Lynn (Jay) Updike of Hinckley, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Zach Harris, Dawson Updike, Carson Updike, Alex Praznik, Casey Conway, Carlee Carter, Dan Praznik Jr., Bryan Praznik and Brandon Praznik; and six great-grandchildren, Hudson Harris, Henry Praznik, June Praznik, Adrian Praznik, Amory Praznik and Mia Praznik.

Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Praznik, whom she married on December 25, 1956, and her parents.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Conneaut, a place that held many cherished memories for the family, who spent their summers together at their home in Evergreen Lake Park. An additional Celebration of Life will also be held in Florida at a later date.

Nancy's final resting place will be at Hubbard Union Cemetery, where she will be reunited with her husband George.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home.

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