Rosemarie Polefko

ROSEMARIE POLEFKO (nee Jira), age 97; beloved wife of Joseph J. (deceased); loving mother of Joseph M. (deceased), Deacon Roger (Carol, deceased), Dennis and Richard (Diane); dearest grandmother of Theresa (fiancé, Dr. Jason Delfing), Timothy (Alexandra), Andrew (Manu), Katherine Alexander (CDR Paul, USCG), Dr. Alexandra Hopkins (Dr. Spencer) and Matthew (Solomiya); great-grandmother of Stephen, Charles, Bridget, Elliana, Rosemarie, Abigail and Molly; daughter of Frank and Clara Jira (both deceased); sister of three brothers and two sisters, all deceased; beloved aunt and great-aunt of many.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis DeSales Church, 3434 George Ave., Parma, Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY 3-7 p.m.