HILDE BARTHOL
Dec 17, 2025
HILDE BARTHOL (nee Samide), age 87, of Parma Heights. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Loving mother of Monica Pivato, Ingrid Rondin, Britta (John Stanard), Frederick (deceased) and Christopher; dearest grandmother of Michael (Krista), Erica, Joseph (Chelsea), Bentley, Griffin, Abriana and Benjamin; great-grandmother of Anton, Erminia and Isabella; sister of Emma Eppich (Helmut)...
MARK WALLEN
Dec 16, 2025
MARK J. WALLEN, age 71; beloved son of the late William and Georgeanna Wallen; loving brother of Thomas (Rosemarie, deceased) and Conrad (deceased); uncle of Michael Wallen (Lisa); great-uncle of Mila and Liam Wallen. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025 from 2-4 p.m.
DAVID J. JECMEN
Dec 15, 2025
Dave Jecmen died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Monday, December 15th. For those of you who know him, you will not be surprised to learn that he had a two-week gala performance prior to his final days. His last antics in Memory Care will not be soon forgotten by the wonderful staff that took care of him...
KEVIN ARMANDO BARILLAS
Dec 15, 2025
KEVIN ARMANDO BARILLAS, Age 31; beloved son of Jose and Dorys Barillas; loving brother of Maria Elena Salvador; nephew, cousin and dear friend of many. Services at the Funeral Home Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY 4-7 P.M.
GEORGE E. CARTER, SR.
Dec 15, 2025
GEORGE E. CARTER, SR., age 81; beloved husband of the late So Sun Carter (nee Son); loving father of Kerlly Ismail and George E. Carter, Jr. (Jakeba); dearest grandfather of Devinn, Devonn, Destiney, Michael, Marissa and Devonna Carter and Nile Ismail; great-grandfather of six; brother of Charlene Dixon (Willie) (both deceased); U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Service at the funeral home...
DALTON E. ADKINS
Dec 13, 2025
DALTON E. ADKINS, age 38; passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Beloved son of Huston Adkins and Christine Adkins; loving father of Dayton Adkins; devoted brother of Crystal Adkins and Brandy Adkins; dearest uncle of Genesis Adkins, Gemma Adkins, Huntly Riddle and Daniel Fantin; nephew, cousin and friend of many. Dalton loved cars, motorcycles and spending time with...
SEYED MOHAMMED ROHENY
Dec 13, 2025
SEYED MOHAMMED ROHENY, age 91; of Rocky River, born in Yazd, Iran. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Parvin Rashty for 65 years; loving father of Dr. Nader Roheny (Maureen), Nasrin Rouhani, Seyed Ali Roheny (Annie) and Fatemeh Ahmadi (Nader); dearest grandfather of Nader Roheny, Jr., Dr. Noah Roheny, Nathaniel Roheny, Setareh Eftekhar Richgels (Alex),...
LOIS E. JEROME
Dec 13, 2025
LOIS E. JEROME (nee Michalske), age 103, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Jerome; loving mother of Joel Jerome (Betty) and the late Pamela Swift (William); dearest grandmother of William Swift (Shannon) and the late Melissa Lange; great-grandmother of Gary Lange, Olivia Lange, William Swift, Donnie Swift and Emma Swift; dear sister...
CAROL RAE BRYANT
Dec 11, 2025
CAROL RAE BRYANT (nee Morris), age 84, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. Loving wife of the late Albert for 45 years; beloved mother of Joe Lee Bryant, Tamara Pabin (Jerome), Louri Ritter (David) and Lance Bryant (Shawn); cherished grandmother of Mark Schlenkerman, Alexandra Bryant, Cody Ritter (Victoria), Brittney Kossin, Lance Bryant (Kate), Stefani Clegg (Blake Youngblood), Jerome Pabin,...
REGINA PREM
Dec 11, 2025
REGINA PREM (nee Birschl), age 84; beloved wife of the late Ferdinand; loving mother of Joseph Greif, Manfred Prem, Thomas Greif (Sandra), Andre Prem and Peter Prem (Kelly); grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 10; sister of Francis, Rosina and the late Emmy and Pete. Prayer service at the funeral home Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Interment Holy Cross...
VALERIE ANN KALL
Dec 10, 2025
Valerie Ann Kall (nee Cook) born May 9, 1953, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven December 10, 2025. Valerie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Phillip Kall. She is proceeded in death by her loving parents Fred and Mary Jane Cook (nee Wisniewski). She was a devoted mother of Brenda Pavliscak (John), Matushka Catrina Kovalak (Rev. Pdn....
SUE "SUSIE" ELLEN FRANCES
Dec 9, 2025
SUE ELLEN “SUSIE” FRANCES (Francescangeli) (nee Mizick), age 80; beloved wife of the late Bruno Frances for 44 years; loving mother of David Frances (Kim), Scott Francesangeli and Danielle Razavi (Matthew); dearest grandma of Julia, Jenna and Cara Razavi; sister of Sandra Zaccardelli (Anthony), Mary Jo “Cookie” Robertson and Joseph Mizick (deceased). The Frances family would like to acknowledge the...
NORMAN M. TAKACS
Dec 9, 2025
NORMAN M. TAKACS, age 80; beloved husband of Barbara (nee Larsen) for 49 years; loving father of Angela Masterson (Chris); dearest grandfather of Arthur and Mae Masterson; son of the late Julius and Irma Takacs; brother of the late Gerald Takacs; U.S. Air Force Veteran. No funeral services will be held but the family suggests contributions in his honor to...
ATIE A. GEORGES
Dec 6, 2025
In the Lebanese village of Kfarsaroun, Atie Georges was born a miracle. His mother, who believed she couldn’t conceive, gave him a name that means “a gift from God.” And for 90 years, Atie’s presence remained a blessing to everyone who knew him.
Atie became the eldest of six brothers and one sister. He left school at age 15 to help...
MARLENE LOUISE LUCAS
Dec 6, 2025
MARLENE LOUISE LUCAS, age 84; loving daughter of the late Louis and Irene (nee Fadenholz) Lucas; dear sister of Louis Lucas (Doris) and Edward Lucas (deceased); loving aunt of many. Marlene was blessed by many special friends, she was a science teacher at St. Columbkille School, the director of religious education at St. James Church in Lakewood, an associate member...
ARTABELLE "ARTI" F. MADER
Dec 4, 2025
ARTABELLE F. “ARTI” MADER (nee Trumblee), age 83; of Canton and Kelley’s Island. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert O. Mader; dearest daughter of the late Clarence and Artabelle Trumblee; loving aunt, great aunt and dear friend of many. Arti began her teaching career in 1964 for Rocky River Schools, then taught...
MICHAEL J. FLANAGAN
Dec 4, 2025
MICHAEL J. FLANAGAN, age 68; of Cleveland. Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Galauner) for almost 50 years; loving father of Renee Ellis (Dan, deceased) and Karen Rando (Charlie); dearest grandfather of Rachael Ellis (Jeremiah Martinez), Amber Ellis (Andrew Woods), Jeremy Ellis, Michelle Rando and Dylan Woods; great-grandfather of Gianna and Selena; brother...
BIAGIO BELFIORE
Nov 29, 2025
BIAGIO BELFIORE, age 87; of Seven Hills, born in Sant’Agata, Sicily. Passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Rito) for 57 years; son of the late Salvatore and Teresa (nee Gumina); dearest brother of Carl Belfiore (Rosella); loving uncle, great uncle and dear friend of many. Biagio was a well-known baker at Rito’s Bakery for many...
MARY M. HOLBROOK
Nov 29, 2025
MARY M. HOLBROOK (nee Finley), age 95, of Cleveland passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Beloved wife of John Holbrook (deceased); loving mother of Alfred C. Brandenburg (deceased) (Carolyn), Leonard Finley, Allen Holbrook (Diane), Johnnie Ray Holbrook (deceased), Bruce Holbrook (deceased) and Michael Holbrook (deceased); dearest grandmother of Michelle Brandenburg, Alfred C. Brandenburg, Jr. (Melissa), Jessica Holbrook, Paul...
JEANNE A. TISCHLER
Nov 28, 2025
JEANNE ARLENE TISCHLER (nee Becker), age 90; beloved wife of the late Louis, Jr.; loving mother of Lee Bachman (Gina), Daniel Bachman (Susan), Nancy Thompson (Roscoe III), Judy Herbert (Thomas), Mark Tischler (Denise), Dan Tischler (Susanna), Philip Tischler (Susanne), Therese Plair (Frank) and Martin Tischler (Lori); devoted grandmother of 31; devoted great grandmother of 25; member of Cleveland Letter Carrier’s...
