ROSE MARIE C. MELENA (nee Branto), age 97, of Northfield Center, passed away December 21, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph C. Melena; loving mother of Thomas, Mary Lou, Jack (Marilyn), and Janice (Jim Sanchez Jr.); cherished grandmother of Michael (Julie), Danny (Heather), and Elizabeth Daumann (Nick); caring great grandmother of Peyton Melena, Olivia Daumann and Hailey Daumann; dearest sister of all the following deceased Richard Brant (Gerry) and Raymond Brant (Eleanor).  Retired realtor for L.R. Forrer.  Founding member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and past president of Nordonia Women's Club.  Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD. (OHIO RTE. 82) SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION TUESDAY DECEMBER 26, 2023 FROM 4-7 P.M. Funeral Wednesday 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass St. Barnabas Catholic Church 9 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.