Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Sep 23, 1964 – Oct 2, 2023
ELIZABETH "BETH" ANNE TIRPAK , age 59, beloved daughter of Francine (nee Chambers) and the late Stephen G. Tirpak, cherished sister of Ellen Keating (Tom), Stephen Wm. (Mary), Anne Marie and Michael (Megan). Adoring and adored aunt to Julia, Kathleen, Lauren and Brigid Keating; Maria, Mary Clare, Mollie and Stephen John Tirpak; Riley, Reese and Charlie Tirpak. Dear cousin and friend to many, particularly her extended family at Rose-Mary, a center for those with physical and developmental disabilities where she served with unparalleled dedication as a speech pathologist for 25 years. Beth was a gentle soul and kind spirit, and lived a life of simplicity, dignity, grace and fortitude, modeling goodness and great love always. Passed away October 2, 2023.
We are grateful for your stories and the numerous ways Beth touched your life, and grateful to the staff of University Hospitals and Ames Hospice of the Western Reserve for their loving care.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, October 6, 2023, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, THURSDAY 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Beth’s memory to Saint Joseph Academy, 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111 or sja1890.org.
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Chambers Funeral Homes Facebook page (link to our Facebook page below):
https://www.facebook.com/Chambers-Funeral-Homes-1560347080741913
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I stay cannot believe you’re gone. But I know God needs the best of the best with him. Sue, Ray and myself will always remember you and honor you always ❤
Lashawn Knox
October 02, 2024
Too soon, Betty.
Woodbury 1982
February 14, 2024 | Friend
So sorry for your loss. Beth was my roommate our freshman year. She was so sweet and kind. She was so fun and the world has lost a sweet soul. God Bless
Pam Strong Wallace
November 08, 2023 | Alto, TX | Classmate
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Beth was a wonderful person; so very sweet and kind. May she rest in peace.
Cathy lanning Knittel
October 25, 2023 | Other
I have known Beth for over 15 years, meeting her when she came to a workshop at my facility in Kirtland. From the moment I met her, I knew she was a kind, gentle spirit, who cared more about others, and always placed their needs before hers. She and I talked every day, and she helped me a lot with my brother, who is very sick. We cried. We laughed. We shared stories of friends we had lost and walked down memory lane many times missing the days we shared in Kirtland. Every time I visited her,...
Kim Kolb
October 23, 2023 | Belhaven, NC | Friend
I am so, so sorry to hear of Beth´s passing. We were really good friends at the University of Toledo and were RA´s together at Parks Tower. I have so many fond memories of her. The last time I saw her was when she came to see me during one of my Cleveland visits with my two babies. She was so good with them. She didn´t even flinch when my son threw up while she was holding him. We shared a lot of laughs together but unfortunately lost touch after I lost her contact information in a fire. I...
Meenal Patel Parikh
October 18, 2023 | Friend
Dear Fran and Family, I am so happy I still have friends that live in Cleveland area because they keep me informed. I was so sorry to hear about Beth. This is a loss that we as parents wish never happens. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you in the weeks and months ahead. God bless you and keep you safely in His hands. May His love comfort you! Blessings, Kay Connors
Kay Connors
October 09, 2023 | Barefoot Bay, FL | Friend
Dear Francine, and the Tirpak and Chambers family. You are prayers. Beth was wonderful, wonderful person. Her light will be missed. Love to all, Patsy DePaola
Patsy DePaola
October 07, 2023 | Family
To the entire Tirpak Family: I am sorry for your loss.
Anne Barrett
October 07, 2023
