THOMAS MALEC
Dec 24, 2025
THOMAS MALEC, age 85; beloved husband of the late Janet (nee Scholl) for 60 years; loving father of Tony Malec (Shannon), Meredith Haugh (Bob), Wendy Naypauer (Mike) and Janis Dickey (James); loving papa of Cory, Carli, Jon (Kaylee), Josh (Cheyenne), Jordan (fiancée, Michelle Garcia), Jarod (Christina), Cassie and Kennie; great-grandfather of Everett, Killian, Declan and Genoa; son of the late...
RITA VITANZA
Dec 24, 2025
RITA VITANZA (nee Parente), age 80 of Middleburg Heights, born in Formicola, Italy, passed away early morning on Christmas Eve. Beloved wife of Basilio for 65 years; loving and devoted mother of Jerry (Christine), Domenic (Kristine Marie Wilson) and Dino (Suzanne); dearest “Nonna” of Alexsandria, Basilio “Domenic”, Olivia Murray (Charles), Santino and Vincent; daughter of Arturo and Francesca Parente (both...
JOSEPH A. SCHWAB, JR.
Dec 23, 2025
JOSEPH A. SCHWAB, JR., age 84; beloved husband of Mary Louise (nee DeFlorio) for 57 years; loving father of Bill Schwab; devoted Papa of Sophia and Samantha; son of the late Joseph and Leona; brother of Mary Ann Messitt (Raymond) (both deceased); brother-in-law of Angelo “Bud” DeFlorio (Sue) and Frank DeFlorio (Denise); uncle of Debbie, Mike, Linda, Amy, Mike and...
TAMMY LEE TOLLAR
Dec 22, 2025
TAMMY LEE TOLLAR, age 65 of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025. Beloved wife of Arnold Sinko for 26 years; loving bonus mother of Bobby Sinko (Katie) and Andrew Sinko (Kellen); grandmother of Hannah, Abigail and Bennett Sinko; daughter of the late Paul and Shirley (nee Tonski) Tollar; dearest sister of Shari Butcher (Randy) and Paula Cosgrove...
MICHAEL J. SHOHAM
Dec 22, 2025
MICHAEL J. SHOHAM, age 78; beloved husband of the late Cynthia; loving father of Alecia Mann (Brian) and Vincent (Verzhiniya); dear grandfather of Stephanie, Olivia and Kayla Mann; brother of Robin Matlow (Archie, deceased); uncle of Lindsay Matlow, Adam Matlow, Rich Nasca, Tony Holbert, Jason Morad and Katie Nasca; brother-in-law of Nick Nasca (Shirley), Sandra Holbert and Patricia Cancian; cousin...
GEORGE E. CURRAN
Dec 21, 2025
GEORGE E. CURRAN, age 78; beloved husband of Roselin (deceased); loving father of Faith Costa (Brian); devoted grandfather of Amelia Costa, Arcadia Costa and Isabella Curran; son of the late Walter and Dorothy Curran; devoted brother of Melvin Curren (Pam), Malla Curran, Laura Foster (Jim), Walter Curran (Elaine) (both deceased), Arlise Surber (Richard) (both deceased), Robert Curran (Freida) (both deceased),...
MARCELLA "MARCIE" SATOW
Dec 21, 2025
MARCELLA “MARCIE” SATOW (nee George), age 56; went to the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by love on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Beloved wife of Jim Satow; dearest daughter of Elizabeth Leffler (Bob Fabien) and Larry George (deceased) (Brigitte); loving sister of Kristen Geiger (Richard); aunt of Melanie, Louis and Frances Geiger; also survived by Jim’s children Bob Satow (Kathy)...
JAMES A. ROSE
Dec 20, 2025
JAMES A ROSE, Age 78; beloved husband of Sandra (nee Barnes); loving father of Denise Briggs, Diana Lunar (Gregory), James a Rose Jr. (William Haun); grandfather of Raven Lunar and Collin Briggs; brother of Richard Fisher Jr., Lorinda Hanzs (Joseph) and Eugene Fisher (deceased); uncle of Connor Hanzs. Services at the funeral home, Saturday December 27, 2025 at 10 a.m....
MARY J. CARRATOLA
Dec 19, 2025
MARY J. CARRATOLA (nee Foggio), age 98; of Parma Heights. Passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Louis (Karla), Thomas (Cheryl) and Cynthia Farber (Wayne); dearest grandmother of Christina (Rick Edwards), Matthew, Maria Carratola, MD (Taylor Smith), Jacob Farber, DO (Emily), Alysse (Thomas Bookamer) and David; great-grandmother of Haylie, Iris, Ollie,...
ELIZABETH L. “BETTY” RAPONI
Dec 19, 2025
ELIZABETH L. “Betty” RAPONI (nee Kokoskie), age 91; of Parma. Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Eugene for 53 years; loving mother of David Raponi (Mary, deceased) (Chris Prior) and Dale Raponi (Lisa Roncalli); dearest grandmother of Dana Raponi (Corey McNatt), Mathew Raponi (Amanda D’Amico-Raponi) and Anthony Naleznik; great-grandmother of Callum Raponi and...
JULIE WERBLAK
Dec 18, 2025
JULIE WERBLAK (nee Ragone), age 94; passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. Loving mother of John, Jr., Robert (Regina) and Jeffrey (Lorrie); dearest grandmother of Kerry, Claire, Christy, Kimberly, Melissa, Nicholas (Courtney) and Matthew (Ari); dearest great-grandmother of 16; great great-grandmother of nine; daughter of Frank and Margaret (nee Sanitato) Ragone (both deceased); dearest sister of Dominic Ragone (deceased), Victor...
JEREMY J. NICHOLS
Dec 18, 2025
JEREMY J. NICHOLS, Age 40; passed away suddenly on Thursday December 18, 2025. Loving brother of Zachary Nichols and the late Jessica Nichols; beloved son of the late Joseph F. and Sandra A. (nee McCullum). Jeremy was a 2005 graduate of Maple Heights High School. He was an avid wrestling fan and loved to watch Fox News. Jeremy worked for...
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...
