Our Staff
Meet Our Caring Staff
We believe each life is unique and deserves a special tribute and lasting remembrance. Our sympathetic, knowledgeable staff members design services that reflect the distinctive wishes of each family we serve. We understand the loss of a loved one is a very personal experience and are dedicated to providing professional, thoughtful guidance to help families create a meaningful expression of a special life.
Louis Ripepi
Owner, President and Licensed Funeral Director
Louis is dedicated to continuing the decades long family tradition of providing caring, personalized attention and support to each family as they honor the memory of their loved ones.
He is a licensed funeral director and an active community advocate, lifelong parishioner of St. Rocco Church, resident of Parma and member of the NOIA Northern Ohio Italian Organization. Louis is also a member of The National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA) and the Ohio Funeral Director's Association (OFDA). He is a graduate of Padua Franciscan High School and Ashland University.
Louis Ripepi
Owner, President and Licensed Funeral Director
Louis is dedicated to continuing the decades long family tradition of providing caring, personalized attention and support to each family as they honor the memory of their loved ones.
He is a licensed funeral director and an active community advocate, lifelong parishioner of St. Rocco Church, resident of Parma and member of the NOIA Northern Ohio Italian Organization. Louis is also a member of The National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA) and the Ohio Funeral Director's Association (OFDA). He is a graduate of Padua Franciscan High School and Ashland University.
Celestino Parente
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Celestino is a member of The National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director's Association (OFDA), The Cuyahoga Funeral Director's Association (CFDA) and Embalmer's Association of Cleveland. He is a graduate of St. Edward's High School, Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Celestino is fluent in Spanish and Italian and is a member of Circolo Italo Americano Corenese Club.
Celestino Parente
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Celestino is a member of The National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director's Association (OFDA), The Cuyahoga Funeral Director's Association (CFDA) and Embalmer's Association of Cleveland. He is a graduate of St. Edward's High School, Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Celestino is fluent in Spanish and Italian and is a member of Circolo Italo Americano Corenese Club.
Leila Ralston
Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator
Leila is a member of The National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director’s Association (OFDA) and Embalmer’s Association of Cleveland. She is a resident of Parma Heights, a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School, The University of Akron, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Leila Ralston
Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator
Leila is a member of The National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director’s Association (OFDA) and Embalmer’s Association of Cleveland. She is a resident of Parma Heights, a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School, The University of Akron, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
David Ols
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
David is a member of The National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director's Association (OFDA) and the Embalmer's Association of Cleveland. He is a resident of Parma Heights, graduated from Holy Name High School, Cuyahoga Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. David is a longtime parishioner of St. John Bosco Church.
David Ols
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
David is a member of The National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director's Association (OFDA) and the Embalmer's Association of Cleveland. He is a resident of Parma Heights, graduated from Holy Name High School, Cuyahoga Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. David is a longtime parishioner of St. John Bosco Church.
Kyle Kight
License Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator
Kyle is a member of The National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director’s Association (OFDA) and Embalmer’s Association of Cleveland. He is a resident of North Olmsted, graduate of North Olmsted High School, Owens Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Kyle Kight
License Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator
Kyle is a member of The National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director’s Association (OFDA) and Embalmer’s Association of Cleveland. He is a resident of North Olmsted, graduate of North Olmsted High School, Owens Community College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Robbie Dean
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Robbie is a member of The National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director’s Association (OFDA) and Embalmer’s Association of Cleveland. He is a 32nd degree Mason at the Orion Lodge 353 in Kingsville and a current resident of Parma. Robbie is a graduate of Jefferson High School, Kent State University Ashtabula and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Robbie Dean
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Robbie is a member of The National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA), The Ohio Funeral Director’s Association (OFDA) and Embalmer’s Association of Cleveland. He is a 32nd degree Mason at the Orion Lodge 353 in Kingsville and a current resident of Parma. Robbie is a graduate of Jefferson High School, Kent State University Ashtabula and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Jamie Liegl
Funeral Assistant
Jamie is a graduate of Valley Forge High School and a parishioner at St. John Bosco Church. She is a resident of Parma and assists in the everyday operations of the funeral home.
Jamie Liegl
Funeral Assistant
Jamie is a graduate of Valley Forge High School and a parishioner at St. John Bosco Church. She is a resident of Parma and assists in the everyday operations of the funeral home.
