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Shirley Harper
Feb 6, 2016
SHIRLEY HARPER (nee George), age 70; beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Jerry Nichols (Arlene), Robert Nichols, Mark Nichols (Michelle), Carol Nichols (Jerlon), Tamara Nichols and Nicole Robinson (John); dearest grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of Richard George (Michaelene), Allen George, Raymond George (Nancy), Dennis George (Dora), Danny George (Mariane), June Thacker...
Virginia Mcneill
Feb 6, 2016
VIRGINIA McNEILL (nee Simpson), age 93; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Diane Balas (George), John and the late Steve; devoted grandmother of Amanda, Jessica and Michael; loving sister of Betty Smith. Service at the Funeral Home, Saturday, April 16 at 4 p.m. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD....
Kimberly A. Sponseller
Feb 6, 2016
KIMBERLY A. SPONSELLER (nee Deacon), age 50; loving mother of Anne and Kathryn; beloved daughter of Shelby and the late Jay Deacon; dearest sister of the late Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. Friends received at RIPEPI...
Lena "Lee" Paoletta
Feb 5, 2016
LENA “LEE” PAOLETTA, age 92; beloved daughter of the late Dominick and Antonetta; loving sister of Anthony (Phyllis) (both deceased), Carl (Margaret) (both deceased), Marie Dieling (Frank) (both deceased), Joseph (Mary) (both deceased), Michael (Viola) (both deceased), Edward (deceased) (Sylvia), Emil (Peggy), Henry (deceased) and Raymond (Thelma) (both deceased); beloved aunt, great-aunt and dear friend...
Leonard John Peskura
Feb 5, 2016
LEONARD JOHN PESKURA “BUTCH”, age 73; beloved father of Betty Mahoney (Ken), John Peskura and Patty Kossak (Gene); dear grandfather of Tabitha Brotherton (Scott), Charles Mahoney and Eugene and Joe Kossak; great-grandfather of Travis and Brody Brotherton; loving son of the late John and Mollie Peskura; brother of the late Kenneth Peskura; U.S. Army Veteran....
Victor W. Ciepiel
Feb 4, 2016
VICTOR W. CIEPIEL, age 92; beloved husband of Louisa (nee DiPasquale) for 67 years; loving father of Victor (Mary), Paul (Vicki), Linda Ghattas (Emile), Anthony (Tina), Christine Farhat (Kamal) and Charles (Jennifer); dearest Jaja of twelve; great-jaja of five; brother of Maynard, Raymond and the late Edward, Helen, Virginia and Marylou. Victor CPL was a...
Bill C. Kren
Feb 2, 2016
BILL C. KREN, age 73, passed away February 2, 2016; beloved son of the late Charles and Rose; dear cousin and friend of many. Bill was a high school teacher with the Brooklyn, Cleveland and Parma school systems, member of the NRA and several car clubs. Contributions may be made to United Cerebral...
Janet Horvath
Feb 1, 2016
JANET A. HORVATH (nee Bourjaily), age 64; beloved daughter of the late William S. and Audrey M. Bourjaily; loving sister of William J. Bourjaily (Elaine), Cindy Al-Mansour, and John Bourjaily (Laura); dearest aunt and great-aunt of many. Janet was an LPN, enjoyed going on trips with Parma Heights Seniors, and was a member...
Nels C. Scafidi
Jan 31, 2016
NELS C. SCAFIDI, age 41; loving father of Santina and Sophia; cherished son of Lillian Scafidi; devoted brother of Merrick Scafidi; beloved grandson of the late Santina and Joseph Scafidi; dear nephew of Concetta Schlemmer, Sarina Ianni (David), the late Rosario Scafidi and Margherita Scafidi; cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, please...
Nello A. Cernoia
Jan 31, 2016
NELLO A. CERNOIA, age 88; beloved husband of Rose (nee Shandik) for 64 years; loving father of Arthur (Toni), Mark (Mary Beth) and Nello “Ian” (Karen); cherished grandfather of Emily Barkley (Brett), Erica, Julia and Annie Engel (Josh); great-grandfather of three; son of the late Arthur and Anita (nee Bertuzzi); brother of the late Viola...
Theresa Sanfilippo
Jan 30, 2016
THERESA SANFILIPPO (nee Pagna), age 97; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Charles Sanfilippo (Marie), Margaret Popp (Richard), Marie Ruebensaal (John), and Christine Dileno (William, deceased); cherished grandmother of Gina Niro (Domenic), Josie Sanfilippo, James Sanfilippo (Sherry), Stefanie Bolz (Eric), Jennifer Gaid (Binjamin), Christopher Popp, and Jacquelyn Dileno; great-grandmother of...
Henry Salvatore
Jan 30, 2016
HENRY SALVATORE, age 88; beloved husband of the late Jean; loving father of Alan (Gwen) and Bonnie Blackmur (Mark); dearest grandfather of Alan (Kathy), Gina (deceased), Jennifer Murray (Martin), James Thomas (Susan), and Angelo (Sarah); great-grandfather of six; dear brother of Gloria Schultz and Tony Salvatore. The family suggests contributions to Hospice Services...
Benjamin Thomas
Jan 29, 2016
BENJAMIN LEE THOMAS, age 23; beloved son of Lynn Thomas and Gary Thomas; brother of Jared (Merida), Morriah Harp (Ryan), and Aaron; dear grandson of Vida and Jim Prekler, and Susan Folger; dearest nephew and cousin. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo the Great Church Thursday February 4 at 10 a.m. Interment...
Theresa D. Vinci
Jan 29, 2016
THERESA D. VINCI (nee Florie), age 91; beloved wife of the late Salvatore; loving mother of Anthony (Susan) and Ron (Peggy); dearest grandmother of Therese Wantz (Joe), Jeff (Jen) and Sam; great-grandmother of three; sister of Mary Zaccaro and the late Catherine Tuckey, Vito Florie and Victoria Turcic; beloved aunt of many. Mass of Christian...
Robert M. Herrman
Jan 27, 2016
ROBERT M. HERRMAN, age 70; beloved husband of Sharon (nee Purcel); loving father of Darlene, David, Pamela, Robert and the late Thomas; dearest grandfather of eleven; great-grandfather of one; son of the late Merle and Helen; brother of Marge Betti, Richard, Ron, Michele Runyon and the late Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial at Mary Queen...
James A. Pukys
Jan 26, 2016
JAMES A. PUKYS, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Hilton Head Island, SC. Loving father of James (Amy), Thomas (Jane) and Scott (Paula), also survived by Gail, the mother of his children; dearest grandfather of Izabela Batista, Samantha, Jacob, Kayla, Kasey, Ryan, Owen, Diana and Camila Pukys; son of the late...
Jerome Levy
Jan 26, 2016
JEROME “JERRY” LEVY age 78; “The Donut Man”. Loving father of Laurie Flores, Karen Shumaker (Jim), Jeff (Elaine), and Jill Scott (Bill); grandfather of six; great grandfather of five; brother of Leo, David, Edward, Elaine, and nine deceased; uncle and friend of many; Jerry was the well known owner of donut shops in Parma and...
David A. Drake
Jan 26, 2016
DAVID A. DRAKE, Age 59, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Beloved son of the late Robert and Marie; loving brother of Kevin Drake (Dee) and Kathleen Gliebe (Thomas); dearest uncle of seven; great-uncle of eighteen; friend of many. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Bosco Church, 6480 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights, Saturday,...
Virginia M. Higgins
Jan 24, 2016
VIRGINIA M. HIGGINS (nee Hutter), age 94; beloved wife of the late Robert J.; loving mother of Thomas (Nellana), Kathleen, Mark, Colleen Solis (Ray) and Marilyn Daley (Brian); dearest grandmother of Annemarie Kish (Matt), Sean (Amie Grant), Kyle (Hope), Margaux Leysock (Trevor), Brigitte Galica (Ryan) and Katelyn, Nicholas and Spencer Solis; caring great-grandmother of seven;...
Pamela M. Hoffman
Jan 24, 2016
PAMELA M. HOFFMAN; loving daughter of Robert C. and the late Theresa Hoffman (nee Slusny); devoted sister of Mark C. Memorial gathering at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016 FROM 1-2 P.M.
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