Jennie "Gemma" Ference

JENNIE “GEMMA” FERENCE (nee Verdino), age 101; beloved wife of the late Larry; loving mother of Laura Stephens, Michael Ference (deceased) and Tom Ference (Sandy); dear grandmother of J Verdino, Jason Summers and Ryan Stephens (Meredith Dart); sister of Joseph Verdino (Betty) (both deceased), Ida Davis (Thomas Malleo) (both deceased), Ann Williams (Ken) (both deceased) and Dominic “Leo” Verdino (deceased) (Rose); sister-in-law of Dorothy Moskalski (Al) (both deceased), Emma Marco (Donald, Sr.) (both deceased) and Steve Ference (deceased) (Barbara); loving aunt  and friend of many.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Rocco Catholic Church, 3205 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109, on behalf of the Verdino family. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Rd., Parma, Monday, February 24, 2025 at 12 noon.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY 9-30 – 11:30 a.m.