RITA J. BARAN (nee Bielec), age 97, passed away on August 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of David (deceased), Donald (Barbara), Donna French (Tim), Debbie Bequette (Mike), and Denise Parsons (Roger (deceased)); dear grandmother of David (Michelle), Sarah (Ben), Tom (Deyda), Dan, Nora, Chris (Ashley), Michael (Kipp), Erica (Chad), Jess (Salena), Ryan, Sammy (Kendall), Alex, William, Anya (Liv), and Laura (Anu); cherished great grandmother of Levi, Abigail, Rosie, Simon, Hayden, and Caleb; daughter of John and Aniela “Nellie” Bielec (both deceased); sister of all the following deceased, John, Chester (Monica), Walter (Maryann), Helen (John), Albert (Edith), William (Frances), Edward (Barbara). Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA ROAD (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON THURSDAY FROM 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Funeral Friday at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Ss. Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Cultivated in her mother’s rose garden was Rita’s love of flowers. All flowers are welcomed!