Melissa M (Wagner) Ripley

Melissa M. (Wagner) Ripley, age 42, of North East, formerly of Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. She was born on May 22, 1978, in Akron, Ohio, to Philip and Carol (Kosko) Wagner. Melissa graduated from Mercyhurst University obtaining a science degree in Culinary Arts. She was formerly employed as a chef at Mercyhurst North East and enjoyed community theatre. Melissa is survived by her parents; husband of 15 years, Myron “Mike” Ripley whom she married on June 3, 2006; and a sister, Stephanie Wagner. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East, on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.