MARGARET J. WILLIS (nee Gierlach), age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Emily (Thomas), Abigail, Jonathan, Christopher, Isaiah and Jacob; loving nana of Ezri, Shayla, Liam and Sienna; great-nana of Malakai and Austin; daughter of the late Chester and Faye Gierlach; sister of Matthew Gierlach (Meryl), Michael Gierlach (deceased), Mary Freeman (Dennis) and Martin Gierlach (Elizabeth). Service at the funeral home Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment Western Reserve Memorial Gardens. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), THURSDAY 5-7 P.M. and Friday 11 a.m. – 12 noon