FRANCES A. BEHNKE

BEHNKE FRANCES A. BEHNKE (nee Rugnetta), age 86. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Susan Backer (Fred), Robert Jr. (deceased) and Barbara McEldowney (Tim). Cherished grandmother of Derick, Laura and Jessica Backer, Julie and Joe Behnke, Megan, Bridget and Ryan McEldowney; great grandmother of Lela Backer, Brookelyn Lauyer, Kaylee, Carter and Ella. Dearest daughter of the late James and Paola (nee Brancheforte) Rugnetta. Dear sister of Kerry Shusta, Frank Rugnetta, Ellen Carmichael and the following deceased; Angela Hamilton, Marian Sullivan, Theresa Jackson and Vincenza Klco. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of Cleveland, 23215 Commerce Park Dr., Suite 300, Beachwood, Oh 44122. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday September 23, 2014 St. Basil Church at 11:00AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. The family will receive friends MONDAY 5 - 8 PM at A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71). CROSS NOTICE: BACKER see BEHNKE NOTICE McELDOWNEY see BEHNKE NOTICE Visitation September 22, 2014 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM A.RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME 18149 BAGLEY ROAD MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (440) 260-8800 Mass of Christian Burial September 23, 2014 11:00 AM ST. BASIL CHURCH 8700 Brecksville Road (Rt. 21) Brecksville, OH 1-440-526-1686 Interment September 23, 2014 12:15 PM All Saints Cemetery Northfield, OH