

MARIA A. KOSTON (nee Masotti), age 93, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she spent her whole life building. Beloved wife of the late Richard D. Koston. Daughter of the late Vito and Lucille (nee Riccardo) Masotti; devoted mother of Daniel S. and Maria E. "Mia" McCormack (Edward), and the late Joseph A., Richard "Rick" V., and Laura A.; caring sister of the late Philomena Cellura and Jacqueline "Jackie" Claus; cherished grandmother of Richard "Ricky" J. (Lauren), Christopher, Nicholas (Nick)(Emily), Joseph "Joey" (Marisa), Zachary (Zach), Ryan, and Jessica (Jess); loving great-grandmother of Rhebekka (Andrew), Alexis, Richard "Ricky" G., Carter, Wesley, Emilia, and Nora; and great-great-grandmother of Roscoe and Caspian; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are requested to Catholic Charities of Cleveland at ccdocle.org
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2026 at St. Bridget of Kildare Church, 5620 Hauserman Rd., Parma EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Final resting place Holy Cross Cemetery (PRIVATE)
The family will receive friends THURSDAY 5-7 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS (WEST OF I-71)
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