Mary Ellen Kapudjija
August 3, 1945 ~ October 24, 2016
Mary Ellen Kapudjija, age 71, of Orwell, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2016, surrounded by her family at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1945 in Webster Springs, WV to Hillard Noah and Rose Alice (Moore) Riffle.
Mary graduated from Buckhannon High School in West Virginia. She retired from Kennametal. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, gardening, especially flowers. Mary watched the Cleveland Indians, golf and poker. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Cherie (Kevin) Mracek, Teresa (Mike) Bernard, Sonja (Chip) Teague, Laura (Terry) Kerns; grandchildren, Emily, Nick, Dustin (Destiny), Michael (Samantha), Kirstin (Brian), C.J., Anthony, Maddy, Saige, Walter, Samantha; eight great-grandchildren, brothers, Norman, Charles, Terry; sisters, Rosemary Queen, Alice Blake, Hattie Scott, Karen Riffle, Louise Gould, Loretta Sandy; pets, Charlie and Lulu; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by son, Mark Daniel Kapudjija; brothers, Emmett, Johnnie, and Ernie Riffle; sister, Patty Junkins; and her parents.
Friends will be received 3 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, Ohio.
Contributions may be made in Mary's name to Country Neighbor Food Bank, 39 S. Maple St., Orwell, OH 44076
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. We both worked with her at Kennametal and she was such a nice person, very special. Condolences to the family.
We are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You have our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time.
Family our prayer is that the God of all comfort will meet you right where you are. Pastor Dan Kailua Assembly of God
Sincere condolences from the Ward family. May God comfort you all. May your Mom RIP and may you all be comforted in His word and scriptures such as Psalm 23, and songs of faith like In the Garden, and Amazing Grace.
Dear Teresa,
I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Sorry for yr loss I worked with mary at Kennametal I will miss her greatly she always was a special person I bowled with her too.
My Heart and Prayers are with you all, I won't be able to make the drive up,Buti want you all to know my prayers are with you and aunt Mary was a wonderful women and loved by us all.
Sonja, I'm sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I'm sending prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family. God Bless.
We were so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. My husband Shane and I both had worked with Mary and had fun reconnecting with her on Facebook. She was a very nice person!!
My heart is with you teresa….I still go to the phone everyday to call my mom. Love to your family .
Very sad to hear of the passing of your mother and you have our sympathy.Mothers have such a huge effect on your life and when gone there is an empty space forever in your life
Very sorry for all of the Kapudjija family in their loss of Mary. Mary was a kind, none judgmental person that everyone enjoyed being around. May she rest in peace.
Mary was a wonderful friend to my mother Garnet Parrish. She will be greatly missed.
My mother, Garnet, asked me to send this message because she may not be able to attend the calling hours. “Mary was my good friend. I will miss her very very much.”
I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was a great friend to my mom Garnet Parrish. She will be greatly missed.
Cheri, Teresa, Sonja and Laura, We were so saddened to hear that your mother passed away. She was a terrific sister and will be missed greatly. We can't be with you at this time, but please know that we love you all. We hope that you can take comfort in knowing that Mary was so proud of each of you – she really loved talking about you whenever we got together. We wish you peace and serenity at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Mary was a wonderful person. She will forever be in my heart. Sending lots of love and hugs to all of you. Wish I could be there, so sorry I can't make it. Prayers to all. Love you
Aunt Mary was a special lady and will be sadly missed.I pray for comfort to help you girls thru this.Sending my love and prayers
Oh Laura. I never met your mom, but if she was anything like you, i know I would have loved her. The world lost a light last week and is a little darker without her. May the Lord bring you some comfort in your time of grief. God bless you and your family. Candice Ching Honolulu, HI