Michael J. Ihlenfield
Jan 13, 2022
MICHAEL J. IHLENFIELD, age 68; beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Fischer); loving father of Joseph, Cassandra (Fiancé, Rob Clark), Jeremy (Fiancée, Deserai Satullo) and Rebecca; dearest grandfather of Hailey, Lilly, Arizona and Bailey; dear friend of many; U.S. Navy Veteran. If you wish to make contributions in his memory, contact Rebecca or Cassandra. All services private.
Virginia Hocevar
Jan 13, 2022
Virginia Hocevar (nee Havrilesko) age 77, passed away January 13, 2022. Beloved wife of Lawrence Hocevar for 57 years; loving mother of Jennifer (Ron); beloved Nana of Zoe, Livy and Lauren; dear sister of Georgiana Ogden (nee Havrilesko) (John); dear aunt to many nieces and nephews; cherished daughter of the late George and Ann Havrilesko. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Joseph M Horvath, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
JOSEPH M. HORVATH, SR. “CORVIE”, age 74; loving husband of Maryann (nee Judson) for 39 years; devoted father of Danielle, Stephanie Cehelnik and Joseph, Jr. (Jackie); beloved grandfather of Evan, Michael, Madelynn, Zachary (deceased) and Joseph III; great-grandfather of King “KJ”; dearest son of the late Joseph J. and Stephanie; cherished brother of Michael (Susie); brother-in-law, uncle and friend...
Freddie Dee Jarvis
Jan 12, 2022
FREDDIE DEE JARVIS, age 70, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Bramante); loving father of Fred Robert, Kerry, Tim and Marina; dearest grandfather of Joseph and Enza; brother of Donna, Kathy, Meri and Kim; uncle and dear friend of many. Freddie was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Private services, with military honors, will...
Michele Pavia
Jan 11, 2022
MICHELE “MIKE” PAVIA, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Beloved husband of Lucia (nee D’Ambrosio) for 58 years; loving father of Maria Tommer (David), Leonard Pavia and Josephine Pavia; dearest grandfather of Christina and Michael Tommer; son of the late Leonardo and Maria (nee DiGirolomo); brother of Vincenzo Pavia and Rose Kirchner (James);...
Joseph S. Zaripheh
Jan 11, 2022
JOSEPH S. ZARIPHEH, age 48; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Beloved son of Nadia (nee Salem) and the late Souheil Zaripheh; dearest brother of Maria Haoui (David Burkhardt), Susan Zaripheh (John O’Brien) and Tania Zaripheh (Eric Johnson); loving father of Sonya, Zachary, Nicholas, Alexis, Christian and Nadia; also survived by his best friend and mother of...
Josephine Vespucci
Jan 11, 2022
JOSEPHINE VESPUCCI (nee Licata), age 93; beloved wife of the late Tom; loving mother of Angela Barbera, Tommy Vespucci (deceased), Grace Gazdag and Milo Vespucci (Annamarie, deceased); dearest grandmother of Johnny Barbera (Emily), Danielle Vespucci, Erica Marx (John), Jillian Vespucci (Dominic Musarra, Jr.), Kristal Bartosh (PJ), Amanda Petit (Jake) and Vincent Vespucci; great-grandmother of Domenic, Frankie, Hailey, Francesca, Preston...
David A. Janke
Jan 11, 2022
DAVID A. JANKE, age 70, was known as the “North Ridgeville Polka Man” and neighborhood dog whisperer. Beloved husband of Noreen (nee Weinbrandt); father of David Janke (deceased) and Scott Janke; step-father of Daniel K. Jack (Lauren) and Dennis E. Jack (Tiffany); grandfather of 19; great-grandfather of five; brother of Donald Janke (deceased) (Phyllis, deceased) (Darleen) and Alan Janke...
Jared Anthony Akin
Jan 10, 2022
JARED ANTHONY AKIN, age 36; passed away suddenly on Monday, January 10, 2022. Beloved husband of Stacy (nee Becker); loving father of Annabelle, Anthony and Alexander; dearest son of Joseph and Sharlene Bender (nee Hajski); dear brother of Matthew Akin (Erin), Ashley Bender and Caitlin Bender; beloved grandson, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and dear friend of many. Jared was a...
Halil Ibrahim Sentemel
Jan 10, 2022
Halil Ibrahim Sentemel passed away on January 10, 2022 at the age of 70, in his hometown of Parma Heights, Ohio. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, “Abe” came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Halil was well known...
Laura Hlutke
Jan 9, 2022
LAURA HLUTKE, age 66; beloved mother of Jeffrey Hlutke; former wife of Tim Hlutke; loving daughter of Louise and Bud Parge; devoted sister of Pam Stacy (John); aunt of Jason, Brandon (Allyson) and Ryan Stacy and Laura Peace (Robert). Service at the funeral home, Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. Interment West Park Cemetery. Friends received at THE...
Kathleen A. Martin
Jan 9, 2022
KATHLEEN A. MARTIN (nee Russell), age 77; beloved wife of the late Larry Martin; dearest daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Russell; dear sister of Nancy Musick (deceased) and Shary Benedict (Ken); loving aunt of Tracy Stockwell (Dennis), Bill Musick (deceased) (Holly), Michael Musick (Beth) and Steve Musick (Angela); dear great-aunt of Cecilia Stockwell and many others; sister-in-law...
Joseph Metro Marchak
Jan 9, 2022
JOSEPH METRO MARCHAK, age 79; beloved husband of Sachi (nee Taira); loving father of Wayne Marchak (Zoe) and David Marchak (Sonia); son of the late Joseph and Mary Marchak; brother of Doris Malik (Rich); uncle of Jason and Michael Malik. Prayer service at the funeral home, Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Spirit Cemetery. Friends received...
Erika O'Neil
Jan 9, 2022
ERIKA O’NEIL (nee Taube), age 95; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Edward (Linda) and Kevin (Sharon); dearest grandmother of Shawn, Patrick and Timothy; great-grandmother of Colin, Devin and Fallon; daughter of the late Ernst and Frieda Taube. Erika was a longtime member of St. Charles Ladies Guild. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo...
Giovanni Discenza
Jan 7, 2022
GIOVANNI “JOHN” DISCENZA, age 84; beloved husband of Lena (nee Pignataro) for 51 years; loving Papá of Virginia Kaldas (Medhat) and Linda Discenza; dearest nonno of Devin Maler; son of the late Nicola and Virginia (nee DiNardo); brother of Antonetta Giunti (Emil, deceased); Lucy Buzzelli (Victor) and the late Angelo and Lorenzo; brother in law of Pat Pignataro (Rosemary)...
Ralph S. Fisher
Jan 5, 2022
RALPH S. FISHER, age 87, beloved husband of 64 years to Elizabeth (nee Di Giovanni); loving father of Gina Nieszczur (Keith), Kenneth Fisher, Ronald Fisher (deceased) and David Fisher (Juliette); devoted grandfather of Zachary Nieszczur, Melissa Nieszczur, Natalie Koch (Alex), Katie Cash (Casey), Benjamin Fisher, Anna Fisher, Samuel Fisher (Ciara) and Sarah Finn (Dekan); son of the late Benjamin...
Carmina Forchione
Jan 4, 2022
CARMINA FORCHIONE, age 99; beloved wife of the late Luciano Forchione for 72 years; loving mother of Maria Pescrilli and John Forchione (deceased); dear grandmother of Gino Pescrilli (Alice) and Marc Forchione; dear great grandmother of Nicholas and Christopher; daughter of the late Michael and Angela Iannelli. Carmina enjoyed living a wonderful life, loved her family, and raised her...
Alice G. Sorenson
Jan 4, 2022
ALICE G. SORENSON (nee Newcomer), age 89; beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William, Jr., Darryl (deceased) (Jeannie) and Barry (deceased); devoted grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Interment Woodvale Cemetery. Friends will be received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022 FROM 11 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Lena Crocco
Jan 3, 2022
LENA CROCCO (nee Sciano), age 97; passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Annette Crocco-Harants (Greg) and Anthony Crocco, Jr.; dearest grandmother of Gina Guenther (Rick), Anthony Perillo (Janice Baumann) and Tina Cancelliere (Brian); great-grandmother of Francesca and Elena Guenther; daughter of the late Fred and Lena (nee Mazza)...
Daniel R. Perez
Jan 2, 2022
DANIEL R. PEREZ, age 60; beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Keener); loving father of Crystal Matos (Anthony), Angelica, Daniel Jr. (Linda) and Yolanda Gonzalez; dearest grandfather of 14; dear son of Julia and the late Urbano; brother of Delores, Ricardo (Michelle), Alfredo (Karen), Rosalina Camargo (Venicio), Orlando (Minnie) and Ada Olmeda (Benjamin); beloved uncle and dear friend...
