Independence, Ohio
RIHA BARBARA ANN RIHA (nee Vales), passed away on April 10, 2011. Loving wife of Edward. Loving mother of Michael C. Sharpe (Rebecca), Michelle L. Sharpe (Chris), Gwen E. Campanel-la (Ron), Edward J. Riha (Susan), Terri M. Riha, and Michael J. Riha. Grandmother of Elizabeth, Andrew, Brandon, Amanda, Daniel, Jessica, Jennifer, Justin, Ashley and Chase. Great- grandmother of Max. Daughter of Charles and Mildred Vales (both deceased). Loving sister of Shirley Kurtz (Eugene, deceased). Loving aunt of Laurie Goggin (Mark). Barbara was a member of the Independence Homemakers, Independence Bocce Ball League, and a Eucharistic Minister at Marymount Hospital. VISITATION TUESDAY, APRIL 12, FROM 2 - 5 AND 7 - 9 P.M., AT THE FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 7076 BRECKSVILLE RD., INDEPENDENCE 44131. Services Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., at St. Michael Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
I just learned of your loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Barbara will always be remembered as someone who loved life and loved to laugh. Again, my prayers are with you.
Thomas Cavasinni
April 13, 2011 | Cincinnati, OH
Mr. Riha and family,
It was my pleasure to work with Barbara at the Villa. I'm glad she was able to be at home like you wanted. My prayers are with you all.
Jodi Frank
April 12, 2011 | Parma Heights, OH
Ed I am so sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
Sharon Ayers
April 12, 2011 | Brecksville, OH
We were so saddened to hear of Barbara's passing Eddie.
Our love Prayers and deepest sympathy.
Don and Katie Lastoria
April 12, 2011
The world has lost a lovely lady. My deepest sympathy to Ed and the entire family. Marty Kearns
April 11, 2011
