Mary Ellen Maraldo

MARY ELLEN MARALDO (nee Egan), age 57, of Brecksville. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Loving mother of Brandon “Beans” Maraldo, Michaela Maraldo (Zachary Stearns) and Mariah Maraldo (Sean Mendise); dearest grandmother of Egan Stearns; dog grandma of Finnegan and Moose; daughter of the late Joseph and Susan Egan; devoted sister of Kathleen Stepanik (Dave), Susan Woznicki (David), Jackie Drockton (Dave), John Egan (Linda), Maureen Watowicz (Bob), Colleen Ciacchi (Dino), Patrick Egan (Carrie) and Linda Maraldo. Beloved aunt, great-aunt, niece, cousin, godmother and dear friend of many. Mary Ellen was thankful for her family and was a proud employee of Interlake Maritime Services. She was selfless, generous, kind and had a great sense of humor. She was loved and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gray for Glioblastoma, www.grayforglioblastoma.com  or Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church 5891 Ridge Rd. Parma, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 11 a.m. Please meet at church. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) MONDAY 3-8 P.M.