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William R. Hufsey

William R. Hufsey

Apr 20, 2017

WILLIAM R. HUFSEY, Age 94. Beloved husband of the late Johanna (nee Disterhof); loving father of Darlene Tyler (William), Wileen Morrison (Lonnie), and Billy Hufsey (Margo); dearest grandfather of Bill Tyler (Cory), Donnie McCorkle (Amy), Aleethea Tyler, Scott Tyler (Suzie), Kelli Torres (Julio), and David McCorkle; great grandfather of 15; great great grandfather of one....

Louise & Michael Casciano

Louise & Michael Casciano

Apr 19, 2017

LOUISE AND MICHAEL CASCIANO, Beloved parents of Michael (deceased), Jessica Kelley (Joe), and James (Toniann); devoted grandparents to Rachael, Katelyn, James, Jr., Toni, and Eddie; great grandparents to Dominic. Service at the funeral home, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. Interment Private. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD., (AT SNOW...

Regina Sadowska

Regina Sadowska

Apr 19, 2017

Regina Sadowska DDS (née Dolega-Ossowska), age 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in her home in Moreland Hills, Ohio.  She was born to Klara and Sebastian Ossowski on August 31, 1919, in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, and attended primary school in Brest, Belarus.  Despite a young adulthood polluted by war and conflict, Regina’s curiosity and...

Betty Ruth Knopf

Betty Ruth Knopf

Apr 18, 2017

BETTY R. KNOPF (nee Rogers), age 86; beloved wife of the late John; mother of John (Debbie), Joann Jennings (Rick), and Joyce Lipcsik (Chris); grandmother of Jeni, Justin, Adam, Jason, Sarah, Brittany, and Ricky; great grandmother of Cara, Kaitlyn, Kyleigh, and Noah; sister of Delores, Patty, Bill, and Bobby; All services are private.

Sarah Lynn Christescu

Sarah Lynn Christescu

Apr 18, 2017

SARAH CHRISTESCU, age 31 loving daughter of Denise (nee Shultz) and Michael (Kellie); sister of Michael, Jr. (Lara Mielcarek), James, and Emily (Joshua Ingraham); aunt of Ruby and Gabriel; granddaughter of Ann and the late James Shultz , Dorcas and the late Emil Christescu ; niece of Danita Shultz (Richard Blitt), John Christescu (deceased) (Michele),...

Gerald L. Geiss

Gerald L. Geiss

Apr 17, 2017

GERALD L. GEISS, July 4, 1933 – April 17, 2017, went home to Heaven peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was married to Jean (Colosimo) for 61 years.  Son of George and Viola (Marlo) Geiss and brother of six siblings.  Loving father of Suzanne Hernandez (Rick), Kathleen Allen (David), Julianne Clark (Donald), Joseph Geiss...

Jane M. Shomada

Jane M. Shomada

Apr 16, 2017

JANE M. SHOMADA (nee Kotalik), age 99; beloved wife of the late Peter; cherished mother of Judith Salmonski (deceased) (Carl) and William Shomada (Linda Kohar); dear grandmother of Lisa Shomada (Steve), William W. Shomada (Amanda), Mark Salmonski (Kathy), Todd Salmonski (Diane), and Chris Salmonski (Jeanie); great-grandmother of  Jeremy, Zachary, Jacob, Ryan, Taylor, Logan, Kyle, and...

Carl I. Orlandi

Carl I. Orlandi

Apr 13, 2017

CARL I. ORLANDI, Age 70. Dear father of Jamie Elena Orlandi; loving brother of Bob Orlandi (Shelly); devoted uncle of Natalie, Vince, and Alana Marie Orlandi; Beloved son of the late Rudy and Alice Orlandi. Service at the Funeral Home, Monday April 24, 2017 at 10 A.M. Interment Woodvale Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI...

Santo "Sam" Cartellone

Santo "Sam" Cartellone

Apr 11, 2017

SANTO “SAM” CARTELLONE, age 88; beloved husband of Tanina “Donna” (nee Gemelli) for 69 years; loving father of Paul; son of the late Francesco and Nunziata; dear brother of Lena Adornetto (Salvatore) (both deceased), James (deceased) (Beryl, deceased) (Mary) and Tony. Loved by his nieces and nephews. Liturgy of the Word at St. Columbkille Church,...

Janet A. Cole

Janet A. Cole

Apr 11, 2017

JANET A. COLE, age 62; beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Cole (nee Paolucci); loving sister of Donna Bernard (Ernest) and Raymond Cole (Christine); dearest aunt of Kim Butler, Kristin Ruyf, Matthew, Lauren and Tyler Cole; great-aunt of four. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church, 7367 York Rd., Parma, Tuesday, April...

Ronald G. Wood

Ronald G. Wood

Apr 11, 2017

RONALD G. WOOD, age 84, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017; loving father of Bonny Crowell (Richard) and her twin sister Ronny Ann (deceased), Sandra Kucera, Gene Wood and Michelle Newton (Larry, deceased); devoted grandfather of Michael, Amber (Alyssa), Brian (Amee), Donna (deceased), Kevin, Shawn (Hayley), Josh, David, Alec, Sarah and Luis; great-grandfather of Logan,...

Patricia R. Toth

Patricia R. Toth

Apr 11, 2017

PATRICIA R. TOTH (nee Peppard), age 73; beloved wife of 50 years to Thomas; loving mother of Tim (Sara Niles), Ann Baldwin (Tim), and Betsy Jackson; devoted grandmother of Drake Toth, Bron Toth, Mattie Niles, Ella Niles, Beaux Baldwin, and Luke Jackson; daughter of the late Patricia and Robert Peppard; sister of Robert C. Peppard;...

Tom Kellner

Tom Kellner

Apr 9, 2017

TOM KELLNER, age 61; beloved son of Wanda and the late George; loving brother of Richard (Charlene) and the late Lawrence; dear uncle of Tracy, Tim, Michael and David; nephew, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Centers for Families and Children, 5955 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH...

Pavel . Poberzhny

Pavel . Poberzhny

Apr 7, 2017

PAVEL POBEREZHNY, age 82; husband of the late Lidija; loving father of Natalia Frunza (Josef) and Lana Gergilevich (Jerry); devoted grandfather of Daniel, Michael, Timothy, and Liana; Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME 5762 PEARL RD (AT SNOW RD) SUNDAY 6-8 PM FOR A UKRANIAN PRAYER SERVICE AND MONDAY AT 10 AM

Richard J. Smith Dds

Richard J. Smith Dds

Apr 7, 2017

RICHARD J. SMITH DDS, age 82; beloved husband of Mariann (nee George) for 58 years; loving father of Julie Kall (Bob), Jody Chabowski (Dave), Janet McGaha, Frank Smith and Mike Smith (Marilyn); dearest grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of two; brother of the late Jack (Joan); dear uncle and friend of many. Dr. Smith was a...

Barbara L. Pickel

Barbara L. Pickel

Apr 5, 2017

BARBARA L. PICKEL (nee Schillky), age 63; beloved mother of Scott (Amy), Pamela and Jennifer; cherished grandmother of Lance, Lauren, Lucas and Logan; daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Schillky; sister of Kathy, Carol, Paula, James and Jeff; aunt and dear friend of many.  Service at the Funeral Home, Monday, April 10 at  7 p.m. Friends received at RIPEPI...

Michelle Arthur

Michelle Arthur

Apr 4, 2017

MICHELLE ARTHUR, Age 50; loving mother of Kristina Arthur; stepmother of Candice Szabo; beloved daughter of Theresa (nee Montonaro) and the late Gerald Leasure; dearest sister of Loree Poirier and Scott Leasure (Laura); dear aunt of Molly, Claire, and Emma Leasure, and the late Jason Poirier. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark Church, 15800...

Edward P. Maslo

Edward P. Maslo

Apr 3, 2017

EDWARD P. MASLO, age 77; beloved brother of Joseph (deceased) (Carol) and George (deceased); uncle of Patti, James, Anthony and the late Joseph Maslo. Graveside service at Woodvale Cemetery, 7535 Engle Rd., Middleburg Heights, Friday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m.

Saada Mary George

Saada Mary George

Apr 2, 2017

SAADA MARY GEORGE (nee Ghazoul), age 85; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving and devoted mother of Thomas “Tony” George (Kristine), Layla Khouri (Samir), Genevieve George, Deebey Koussa (Nadeem), Mary Ann Leon (Samir), Josephine Jackson (Michael) and the late Joseph T. George; dearest mother-in-law of the late Candy George; cherished grandmother of Joseph T....

Heidi P. Macintyre

Heidi P. Macintyre

Apr 2, 2017

HEIDI P. MACINTYRE (nee Werling), age 55; loving wife of Bernie for 34 years; beloved mother of Megan and Max; devoted sister and aunt of many. Service at the Funeral Home Saturday, April 8 at 3 p.m.  Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SATURDAY 1-3 P.M.

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