Jennie "Gemma" Ference's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Parma, Ohio

Jennie "Gemma" Ference

March 24, 1923 - February 17, 2025 (101 years old)

Parma, Ohio

Jennie "Gemma" Ference's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Parma, Ohio

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Jennie "Gemma" Ference

March 24, 1923 - February 17, 2025 (101 years old)

Parma, Ohio

Jennie Ference Obituary

In loving memory of Jennie Ference of Parma, Ohio, who departed this world on February 17, 2025 at the age of 101. Jennie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jennie Ference to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Larry; her son Michael Ference; her siblings, Joseph Verdino (Betty), Ida Davis (Thomas Malleo), Ann Williams (Ken) and Dominic "Leo" Verdino (Rose); and her siblings-in-law, Dorothy Moskalski (Al), Emma Marco (Donald, Sr.) and Steve Ference (Barbara).

She is survived by: her children, Laura Stephens and Tom Ference (Sandy); and her grandchildren, Jason Summers and Ryan Stephens (Meredith Dart).

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and at 11:30 AM at the Ripepi Funeral Home (5762 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Charles Borromeo Church (5891 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 44129).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Rocco Catholic Church, 3205 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109, on behalf of the Verdino family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ripepi Funeral Homes



Mon

Feb 24

Visitation

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Ripepi Funeral Home
5762 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129

Mon

Feb 24

Visitation

11:30 AM

Ripepi Funeral Home
5762 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129

Mon

Feb 24

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 PM

St. Charles Borromeo Church
5891 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 44129

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