Ella Rypkema Merlino Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ella Rypkema Merlino (Fair Lawn, New Jersey), born in Garfield, New Jersey, who passed away on July 18, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jacob Rypkema; her son Bernard Rypkema; and her sibling Othelea Holzl. She is survived by: her children, Jacob Rypkema (Phyllis) and Ellen Wozniak (Bill); her grandchildren, Matt, Lisa, Ken, Brian, Jeff, Dawn, Mike, Bob and John; her sister Olga Rabinsky; and also Lela. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ella to the Fair Lawn Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 282, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 would be appreciated.
