ANN MARIE ELLIS (nee Brasfield), age 74; beloved wife of the late Richard for 54 years; loving mother of Richard (Patti), Ronald (Karen), Jeffrey and Stephen; dearest grandmother of twelve; great-grandmother of nine; sister of Rachel Backus (deceased), Jerre Brasfield (Lynne) and Carolyn Barker (Dave). Ann was a loving mother, a devout catholic and an avid bingo player. She will be greatly missed. The family suggests contributions to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134. Mass of Christian Burial St. Thomas More Church, 4170 North Amber Dr., Brooklyn, Tuesday, September 16 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.