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Mar 8, 2021

GREGORY H. HALE, age 55; loving husband of Jackie (nee Crane); dear father of Lisa Kulas (fiance’ Shawn), Nick Hale, Paige Hale, Brian Ward (Elizabeth), Shannon Hale; grandfather of Chrystian, Vincent, Vanessa, Bella, Noah and Hannah; cherished brother of Esther Hale; son of James and Norma (deceased) Hale. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT...

Mar 7, 2021

NANCY ZANZANO-SCHIAU, age 67; loving wife of Nick Schiau III; beloved daughter of the late Mike and Virginia Zanzano; dearest sister of Michele Zanzano Cotner (Allan, deceased) and the late Michael P. Zanzano; beloved aunt, cousin, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and dear friend of many. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her husband, traveling, bowling and especially shopping. She worked at the...

Mar 5, 2021

Felicia Ann Ruscitti Rizzo Andres (Flicka) left our earthly world peacefully and with family by her side on March 5, 2021 after a life very well lived of nearly 98 years. She is loved and will be missed by many.

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Mar 5, 2021

HELEN JOYCE SOTOS, Age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday March 5, 2021; beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Mildred; loving sister of Sandra Hines (Willard, deceased), Nicolette Tremaglio (deceased) (Albert) and the late Charles Wilson, William Sotos, Jeanie Farkas and Glenna Swann; aunt, great aunt and dear friend of many. In lieu of flowers contributions may be...

Mar 2, 2021

JAMES P. MALAMES, December 24, 1943 – March 2, 2021.  Beloved son of the late John and Tillie (nee Kissel); loving brother of William, Patricia and the late Helen, John and Martin; dearest brother-in-law of Sharon; dear uncle of Randy, Phillip, Christine, Julie and the late Kevin, Marty and Stephen; great-uncle.  Jim was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy...

Mar 2, 2021

NANCY M. DORSEY, Age 68; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family; loving mother of Natalie Dorsey-Hignett (Adam); proud grandmother of Madison, Lauren and Reese; daughter of the late Lyle and Anna (nee Evans); dearest sister of Lyle “Rich” (Patricia), Danny (deceased), Cathy Corfias (John) and Glen (Lorie); aunt and friend of many. A special thanks to...

Mar 1, 2021

JAMES J. STEFANIK, Age 84; beloved husband of Carol (nee Bauer) for 59 years; loving father of Sabrina Bunch (Terry) and Theresa Haas (John); dear grandfather of Terry, Jr. (Jenny), Michael, Amber (David), Joseph (Megan) and Johnny; great grandfather of five; brother of the late Stephen and Samuel Stefanik (Carolyn). James was an U.S. Army Veteran and retired from...

Feb 28, 2021

CHARLES A. PARRINO, age 93; beloved husband of Gail (nee Tiffe); father of Toni Ann and the late Gina; son of the late Anthony and Mary (nee Pedone); brother of the late Steve, and Grace Coneglio; grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend of many. Chuck was a U.S. Army Veteran, a well-known builder and a fun loving guy. He will...

Feb 28, 2021

CHARLES M. KAVLICH, age 61 of Parma, OH; beloved son of the late Andrew and Patricia; dear brother of David (Jayne), Andrea (John), Paul (Lori), James (deceased) (Patricia) and Karen Wise (David); uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Chuck was the kindest and most generous man and he will be greatly missed by many. All services private....

Feb 28, 2021

Deanette Lea Daddario, 31, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of Broadview Heights, OH, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Deanette was born July 1, 1989 in Parma, OH to Mark Daddario and Teresa (nee Pullman) Daddario. She was preceded in death by sisters, Ashley Daddario; Alice Daddario; and brother, Alex Daddario....

Feb 27, 2021

FRANCES “PEGGY” PAOLETTA (nee Share), age 83; beloved wife of the late Emil; dear step-mother of Patrick and the late Rick; dearest sister of Beatrice Johnson, Kathleen Mease, Judy Dean and Kenneth Share; beloved aunt of many. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109. Mass of Christian Burial...

Feb 27, 2021

JOHNNIE D. COOPER, JR., age 48, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Beloved son of Donna (nee Haynik) and the late Johnnie D. Cooper, Sr.; dearest brother of Jeffrey Cooper (Melissa); dear uncle of Sierra Heydinger (Gabe), Addison and Delaney Coooper; loving fiancé of Denise Appenzeller; step-father of Anna and AJ Appenzeller; beloved nephew, cousin and dear...

Feb 26, 2021

CHRISTINE M. FRANKO (nee Lehrke), age 62, passed away February 26, 2021.  Beloved wife of James for 43 years; loving mother of Jamie (Alyssa), Brian, Jennifer and Nichole Franko; dear grandmother of Braeden, Liam and Mason.  Christine enjoyed cooking and crafts.  She will be greatly missed.  A remembrance Mass for Christine will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church,...

Feb 25, 2021

ROBERT “BOB” E. WINGERT passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at age 55.  Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Stewart) for 25 years; loving father of Ashley and Jake; devoted grandfather of Josh, Carly and Ryan; dearest son of Margaret Connor (nee Lukacs); step-son of Robert Connor; dear brother of Erika Fedele (nee Wingert), Kurt Wingert, Jonathan Presti...

Feb 25, 2021

JOHN G. ATAMANEC, age 73; beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Horvath); loving father of John “Jay” Atamanec; son of the late John and Olga Atamanec (nee Meinyk); brother of the late Joan Evans (Timothy); uncle of Mallory Evans; cousin of Paul Meinyk (deceased) and Shirley Paton; friend of many. John was an extremely avid Cleveland sports fan...

Feb 25, 2021

ROSEMARY SEIDL (nee Kopchu), age 69, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Beloved wife of Paul for 50 years; dearest daughter of the late Michael and Mary (nee Alberino) Kopchu; loving sister of Paula Williams, Steve Kopchu (Sheila), Joseph Kopchu (Shawna) Donna Husel (Bill) and Michael Kopchu (Kris); aunt and friend of many.  Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME,...

Feb 23, 2021

VINCETTA “VINNIE” MEROLLA (nee Coletta), age 98, passed away peacefully February 23, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Rick (Jackie), Ron (Caroline), Joe (Sally), Gina, and Gloria Garvey (John); dearest grandmother of Kevin, Bryan, Joyce, David, Sam, Lindsay, Joe, Kailey, Katie, Alex, Chrissy, Jessica and Juliette; great grandmother of 12; sister of...

Feb 23, 2021

ERASMO PALMIERO, age 87, passed away peacefully February 23, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Antonia (nee Corte); loving father of Giuseppa “Josephine” Schamp (Guy), Antonio (Louann, nee Izzo), Rosino (Amy, nee Sarrett) and Pasqualino (Silvia, nee D’ Ambrosio); nonno of Richard (Giovanna), Antonietta (Zachary), Kalynne, Antonia (James), Rosario, Maria (Brandon), Christina (James), Raimo, Antonella and Leodora; great-nonno of...

Feb 23, 2021

MARY JANE JECH (nee Ferretti), age 91; beloved wife of the late Roy A. for 67 years; loving mother of Roy J. (Maureen), Sandy Caso (Tom) and Leslie Jech; devoted grandmother of Jacqueline Jech, Rory Jech, Ryan Jech, Grant Caso (Dawn) and Kyle Caso (Kelsey); great-grandmother of Brayden, Aubrey and Laynie Caso.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...

Feb 22, 2021

TONY A. SNUFFER, age 54; devoted husband of Gia (nee Sanfilippo) for 17 years; loving father of Antonio, Cole, Gianna and Leshá; dearest grandfather; son of Harold and the late Connie; brother of Diana Bailey (Scott); loving uncle and dear friend of many. Tony was a 20 year employee of General Motors Parma. He loved his family, riding his...