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Robert E. Ralls

Robert E. Ralls

Apr 26, 2015

ROBERT E. "BOB" RALLS, age 91; Beloved husband of Pauline Takacs and the late Norma Toole, passed away Sunday, April 26th, 2015. Bob was a graduate of Cleveland West High School where he was a standout athlete participating in football and track. He was a member of the 1941 Kumquat Bowl football team, sponsored by Cleveland Press. He received his...

Ralph H. Wroblewski

Ralph H. Wroblewski

Apr 25, 2015

RALPH H. WROBLEWSKI, age 79; beloved husband of Christine (nee Klonowski) for 52 years; loving father of Ralph (fiancé, Kelly), Mark, Jean (fiancé, Tim Keehn), and Eric (Janet); loving grandfather of Ian, Corinne, Benjamin, Genevieve, and Marissa; brother of Henry (Maryanne) and Mary Ann McClain; Ralph retired full colonel US Army reserves and was a teacher for the Diocese...

Harry K. Thorsen

Harry K. Thorsen

Apr 25, 2015

HARRY K. THORSEN, beloved husband of 68 years to Marian (nee Belfi), loving father of John (deceased), Laura Tomsik (Leonard), and Claudia Rolinc (Timothy), grandfather of Lane Sulhan (Mike), Kyle Tomsik (Melissa), Todd Rolinc and Zach Rolinc, great grandfather of Everton, Alaina, and Kaylin Sulhan. WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Thomas...

Arlene Naegele

Arlene Naegele

Apr 25, 2015

Arlene Naegele (nee Hassler), age 73, beloved wife of the late Robert for 52 years. Loving mother of Donna Nemer (Chuck), Laura Oswald (Jim), Bobby (Cindy), Chris Mysliwiec (Jim), Mike (Jami), and Matt (Renee). Loving grandmother of twenty. Sister of Sally Ann Fumich (Joseph) and Sharon Passov (Joel). Dear aunt and friend, along with her beloved canine Sophie. Arlene was...

Helen E. Davis

Helen E. Davis

Apr 24, 2015

HELEN E. DAVIS (nee DiFranco), age 92; wife of the late Robert Quentin; mother of Anthony Coljohn (Mary Lou), Bette Sulzer (Rich), Douglas (deceased)(Nadine), Debra Trozzi (Donti), Leonard (Kelly) and Robert (Patti); grandmother of fifteen; great-grandmother of sixteen; sister of Yolanda Marotta and ten deceased siblings. No flowers please, memorial contributions may be made at the visitation. Services at the...

Frances B. Jackson

Frances B. Jackson

Apr 23, 2015

Frances B. Jackson (nee Barbusca), age 84, loving mother of Joseph and the late Paul Jackson. Dearest grandmother of Samuel and Libby Jackson. Dear sister of Stella Barringer. Aunt of Fr. Richard Barringer, OFM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Rd. Rocky River, Wednesday April 29, 2015 at 11a.m. Friends received at Ripepi Funeral Home, 5762...

Nasser Ina

Nasser Ina

Apr 23, 2015

NASSER INA. The Lord called His greatest masterpiece and most loving, humble servant home on the wings of His angels. Nasser Ina, 95, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2015. He is survived by his soulmate, best friend and wife of more than 70 years Mary (Richa). Together they raised seven loving and faith-filled children: Houda Afech and husband Nabih;...

Mary Harriet Cruz

Mary Harriet Cruz

Apr 22, 2015

MARY HARRIET CRUZ (nee Hollingsworth), age 87; beloved wife of the late Johnny "Juan" Cruz; loving mother of Charles Rutherford and Brunie Kubasky; second mother of Mary Specht; stepmother of Johnny, Carlos, Carmen, and the late Louie and Tony; dearest grandmother of Lea, Brandy, Kevin, Joseph and Alicia; great-grandmother of many; sister of Clayton, Serena, Densel, Jimmy, George, Ralph and...

Mangus Dotson

Mangus Dotson

Apr 21, 2015

Mangus Dotson, age 48, loving father of Miranda Scott (Matthew). Dearest Popal of Charlize Scott. Son of Virgil and the late Madeline. Brother of Crystal, Virgil, Keith, Judy, Rosemary, and Kenneth. A memorial gathering will be held in the community room at Ripepi Funeral Home 5762 Pearl Rd. (at Snow Rd.) Friday April 24, 2015 from 4-7 pm.

Kimberly Dotson

Kimberly Dotson

Apr 21, 2015

Kimberly Dotson (nee Mitchell), age 47, loving mother of Miranda Scott (Matthew). Dearest Nana of Charlize Scott. Daughter of Paul Mitchell and the late Shirley Welch. Sister of Chris Mitchell and the late Paul, Jr., and Kelly Mitchell. A memorial gathering will be held in the community room at Ripepi Funeral Home 5762 Pearl Rd. (at Snow Rd.) Friday April...

Barbara R. Booth

Barbara R. Booth

Apr 20, 2015

BARBARA R. BOOTH (nee Karnis), age 81, loving mother of Rebecca Booth, Deana Kay Koja (Ronald), and Redina Lorraine Zielke, devoted grandmother of Richard Koja, Daniel Koja, Christine Zielke, and Zachary Zielke, great grandmother of Aiden, dear sister of James Karnis, Frances Vincent and twelve deceased brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Ames Family...

Rachel Louise Matese

Rachel Louise Matese

Apr 20, 2015

RACHEL LOUISE MATESE (nee Becerra), age 84 beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Jr., loving mother of JoAnn, Sharon Cummings (Robert) and Joseph III (Carolyn), dearest grandmother of Emily Cummings, Samantha, Joey and Christine Matese, daughter of the late Albert and Margaret, sister of Hecter Becerra (Rose), Alicia Becerra, Mary Lou Alvarado, Margie La Fever (Louis), Albert Becerra, Ruth...

Charles F. Iafelice

Charles F. Iafelice

Apr 19, 2015

CHARLES F. IAFELICE, age 91; beloved husband of the late Ann; loving father of David (Carla), Carmine, Paul (Patricia) and Charles (Jodi); dearest grandfather of Vincent, Dana, Devin, Anthony, Gabrielle, Dominic, Benny, Angelo, Salvatore, and Sofia; son of the late Carmine and Carmella Iafelice; brother of Antoinette and the late Nancy; U.S. Army Air Force WWII veteran; past commander of...

Angela Buczek

Angela Buczek

Apr 17, 2015

ANGELA "ANGIE" BUCZEK (nee Basile), age 59; beloved wife of Bob for 36 years; loving mother of Bobby, Brian (Jamie) and Nicole Dorko (Greg); cherished grandmother of Beau; dearest daughter of the late Carmen and Nancy Basile; dear sister of Charles Basile (Gail), Nancy Corrao (Ronald), David Basile (Kimberly) and Michelle Bilko (Karl); loving aunt, cousin and dear friend of...

Rosemary Kett

Rosemary Kett

Apr 16, 2015

ROSEMARY KETT (nee Malloy); Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Suzanne Kett, William Kett, Sharon Zimmer (Allen) and Michael Kett (Christine); devoted grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Abbey, Jeffrey, Jacqueline and Jake; dear sister of Kathleen Daugherty, James Malloy (Margaret) and Mary Lou O'Malley; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial in the LaVerna Chapel...

Diane I. Smith

Diane I. Smith

Apr 16, 2015

DIANE I. SMITH, age 65; beloved daughter of Ethel and the late Robert Smith; loving sister of Theresa (deceased) (Mike) and Robert Smith (Pamela); dear aunt of Emily and Benjamin; devoted niece of Cookie Zereski (Ed), Chuck Schultz (Marge) and Richard Schultz (deceased). All services at West Park Cemetery, 3942 Ridge Rd., Cleveland, Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m.

Barbara Ann Wallace

Barbara Ann Wallace

Apr 16, 2015

BARBARA ANN WALLACE (nee Harner), born November 18, 1940, went home to the Lord, April 16th, 2015; beloved mother of David (deceased), Robert (Courtney), Denise, Mary, Debbie; loving grandmother of Riley, Kyle, Parker, Steven, Kayla and Roger; dearest sister of Jack Harner (deceased) (Claire) and Andrea (Keith); dearest sister-in-law of Donna Kennedy; aunt and friend of many. Services at the...

Peter P. Maisano

Peter P. Maisano

Apr 13, 2015

PETER P. MAISANO, age 91; beloved husband of Rose Marie (nee Collova) for 67 years; loving father of Peter Maisano (deceased) (Joanne), Patricia Bertin (Paul) and Pamela Cartellone; dearest grandfather of Alicia, Carla, Laura, Tricia, Maria, Paul, Gina, Michael, Alisa and Patricia; great-grandfather of eleven; brother of the late Joseph, Nardina and Gandolfa; uncle of many; WWII U.S. Army Veteran....

Joyce M. Rusnak

Joyce M. Rusnak

Apr 13, 2015

JOYCE M. RUSNAK, age 73; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian; loving sister of James (Linda); devoted aunt of Kelly, Michelle, Heather and Angel and a loving great-aunt. All services private.

Marcella Turchan

Marcella Turchan

Apr 13, 2015

MARCELLA "MARCY" TURCHAN (nee Pardek), beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Carol Temari (Dave) and Renee Maier (Jim); sister of the late Lee Adams; sister-in-law of Pete Turchan (Rosemary); loving aunt and cousin of many. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Holy Family Home, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134. All services in the...

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