Frances C Hinte

Frances C. Hinte (née Denny), age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Don Hinte; her parents, James and Evelyn (née Cox) Denny as well as four siblings.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Kim Zevchik; cherished grandmother to Collin and Kayla Zevchik, all of whom brought her immense pride and joy; her sister, Drema Johnson; several loving sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

Frances deeply loved her family and the simple pleasures of life, including her passion for reading, traveling to visit family, cooking her favorite recipes, baking, and hosting family dinners. She will be remembered for her gentle strength, perseverance, and unwavering love. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome in her home and valued friendships that often spanned decades.

Frances will be deeply missed; however, her love lives on in the family she nurtured and the many lives she touched.

A Funeral Service will take place Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30pm. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until the time of service at A. Ripepi and Sons Funeral Home, 18149 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio (West of I-71).

Private inurnment will take place at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

The family suggests donations to Southwest General Residential Hospice, 18659 Drake Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136.