Pamela J. Ripple

Pamela J. Ripple, 63, of Austintown, passed away on Thursday, December 19th, in Pennsylvania.

Born May 5, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Edward and Lois (Glenn) Ripple.

Pam graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1979. She furthered her education by attending Youngstown State University. Following in her father’s footsteps, Pam became a passionate bowler, participating in numerous leagues over the years. A devoted sports fan, she cherished her love for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Penguins. Pam’s enthusiasm for life extended to her many hobbies, including line dancing, Star Trek, gardening, collecting recipes, and especially attending the Canfield Fair and enjoying her beloved Garfield. Pam was a dedicated 25-year member of the Ice Zone Figure Skating Club/Skating Club of Greater Youngstown, where she served on the board and as an officer for many of those years. She was an avid skater, attending skating competitions and performing in her signature spotlight numbers. Pam also competed with the Adult Synchro team, “Sophisticated Company,” and the Theater on Ice team. A proud member of the Skating Club of Greater Youngstown, she was part of the team that won the Ice Skating Institute Winter Classic National Championship in 2017. In 2018, Pam played a key role in helping to organize the SK8 to Eliminate Cancer fundraising event at the Covelli Center in Youngstown.

Pam is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jon Ripple.

Above all, Pam was a fun-loving, sincere, and compassionate friend, always ready to lend a helping hand. Her kindness and generosity touched the lives of everyone she met. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, December 28th, from 10:00-11:00AM, at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Pam will be laid to rest at Columbiana Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Contributions can be made at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/locations/akron-general/about/giving. To share thoughts of sympathy, visit lanefuneralhomes.com.