MARLENE LOUISE LUCAS, age 84; loving daughter of the late Louis and Irene (nee Fadenholz) Lucas; dear sister of Louis Lucas (Doris) and Edward Lucas (deceased); loving aunt of many. Marlene was blessed by many special friends, she was a science teacher at St. Columbkille School, the director of religious education at St. James Church in Lakewood, an associate member in the Congregation of St Joseph, and volunteered at the Parma Animal Shelter for over twelve years. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Parma Animal Shelter, 6260 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134 or Cypress Hospice, www.cypresshospice.com. Mass of Christian Burial at St John Bosco Church, 6480 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) TUESDAY, December 9, 2025 from 3-7 p.m.