Marilyn McKenna

Marilyn Catherine McKenna, 90, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, at the Residential Hospice of Southwest General in Strongsville, Ohio following a significant decline in health. Born July 15, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and late Catherine (nee DeCaprio) Siffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen McKenna, and brother John Siffin.

She worked at the Peter Paul Typewriter Company for several years, and later for the City of Brook Park in the tax department for 30 years before retiring. Following retirement, she did demos at Giant Eagle and loved talking to and meeting new people.

Marilyn was generous, kind, fun-loving, cheerful, and always had a beautiful smile and a great laugh.

She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was very proud of her children's accomplishments and achievements.

She loved taking care of her home, yard, and flowers. She loved to cook and bake, especially at the holidays, and was sure to have plenty for everyone to take home leftovers. Marilyn loved to dance. She and her longtime partner, Hal, were the queen and king of the dance floor. Marilyn was a beautiful soul who left us with the wonderful gift of treasured memories.

She will be deeply missed by her son Thomas (Cindy), her daughter Geraldine Pipik, grandson Stephen Pipik (Hannah, daughter Abby), as well as many of nieces and nephews, family and friends who loved her dearly.

Friends and family will be received on SATURDAY, November 7th, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS' FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HTS., OH 44130 (WEST OF I-71). Private inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine Hunger Center in Marilyn's honor. https://www.ccdocle.org/locations/st-augustine-hunger-center