Tributes 2009-08-24

Madeline J. Book, 82

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP – Madeline J. Book, 82, surrounded by her loving family, departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at 11.30 a.m., after a heroic 25-year battle with heart disease and emphysema.

Madeline kissed lightly her daughter, Micha, who preceded her in death in October of 1993. She now sleeps free of pain and suffering

Madeline was born in Enterprise, W.Va., on March 22, 1927. She was one of six children to Ara and Phillip O’Connor Madeline was a resident of Howland and Warren since 1954.

She was employed as an executive secretary to the President at Local 717 I.U.E. A.F.L, retiring 40 years to the day she was hired. She also worked at The Buena Vista Café for many years, her Irish spit and vinegar serving her well. She enjoyed rooting for any team playing against the Cleveland Browns and Indians, much to the chagrin of her sons, playing cards, crossword puzzles, dancing, bowling and golf, especially Tiger Woods.

Her spirit, laughter and love will be sadly missed by her “lil” sister, Betty Fabor of Shinnston, W.Va., sons, Sam and Ron, both of Howland; grandchildren, Dana (Jacque) Mitchell of Canfield, Brett Mitchell of Howland and Chloe-WinterLynn Book of Howland; and great-grandchildren, Ella, Teegan and Brennan Mitchell, Devin Mitchell, Michaela VasBinder and Kylyn Mitchell

We who were touched softly with her love and compassion shall cry every day

Mom was preceded in death by her daughter, Micha Lynn; parents; sister, Georgia; brothers, Harold, Phillip, Tom and George.

There will be calling hours Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 from 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour preceding the 11 a.m. service on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at the Roberts-Clark Funeral home in Warren.

Internment will be at the Howland Township Cemetery on Route 46 in Howland, where she will be laid to rest next to her daughter.

In lieu of flowers, material contributions may be made in Madeline’s memory to the American Heart Association or to the American Lung Association.

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John Marenkovic, 80

POLAND – Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Wasko Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph the Provider Church for John Marenkovic, 80, who passed away Saturday evening.

John was born Feb. 13, 1929 in Youngstown, the son of Steven and Mary (Yurak) Marenkovic.

Growing up John was known by the nicknames, “Cygan” and “Cegar.” He resided in Campbell most of his adult life and moved to Poland 10 years ago.

John attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War and was wounded on Oct. 24, 1952, later receiving the Purple Heart. He worked for Republic Steel for 35 years as a rigger.

He was a member of the church, and enjoyed traveling, golf and bowling. He was a longtime member of the Campbell Golf League, the Countryside Mixed Golf League and the Holiday Bowl Mixed Bowling League. He also played baseball for the ACC Club.

His favorite times were with his family and attending all the activities of his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Jane Reichert, whom he married on Oct. 24, 1953 at St. Johns Polish Roman Catholic Church; four daughters, Denise (Al) Frasco of Youngstown, Cheryl (Mark) Bolina of Canfield, Ursula (Dave) Baker of Poland and Jane (Mike) Jackson of Suffolk, Va., a son, John II (Kelly) of Hubbard; 11 beloved grandchildren, Daniel and Joseph Frasco, Ashley and Sarah Bolina, Christie, David and Matthew Baker, Colin and Maren Jackson and John and Sidney Marenkovic; one brother, Steve (Alma); two sisters, Mary Buzzacco and Julie (Steve) Stas; three brothers-in-law, Steve Sosnosky, Dominic Buzzacco and Neil Buzzacco; and two sisters-in-law, Agnes and Phyllis Marenkovic.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George and Joseph; four sisters, Lucille Patella (Chester), Dorothy Sosnosky, Anna Mae Buzzacco and Helen Jean Crisci (Matthew); and a brother-in-law, Willis Buzzard.

The Marenkovic family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m..

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Jon Edward Ripple, 46

AUSTINTOWN – A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church of Canfield Road for Jon E. Ripple, 46, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at 2:03 p.m. in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Health Center from a massive heart attack.

Jon was born Nov. 25, 1962, in Youngstown, the only son of Edward M. and Lois (Glenn) Ripple, and graduated in 1981 from Austintown Fitch High School.

Jon was a very active member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 121 and was an Eagle Scout with the Mahoning Valley Council. He was a vigil member of Neatoka Lodge of Order of the Arrow; a member of Stambaugh Tribe Summer Camp and received the Stambaugh Emblem Service Award; served on the Camp Stambaugh Properties Committee and was an Explorer Scout sponsored by Wean United.

Jon worked at the Canfield Fair at the Fruit Juice Floats Concession Trailer for 20 years.

Jon was currently working as the Maintenance Supervisor with the Meander Hospitality Management and previously worked for Talleyrand Inc. in Youngstown as its Maintenance Supervisor.

Jon was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed playing golf, throwing darts and working on the computer.

Jon is survived by his mother, Lois (Glenn) Ripple of Austintown; a sister, Pam Ripple of Austintown; an uncle, Richard (Laura) Glenn of Allen Park, Mich.; and by several cousins.

Jon was preceded in death by his father, Edward M. Ripple on April 19, 2007.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel and again on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the chapel at the Zion Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Jon’s name to Camp Stambaugh c/o Boy Scouts of America Greater Western Reserve Council 4930 Enterprise Drive, Warren, OH 44481.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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