Lillian Mae Capparelli age 79 of Ravenna passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, September 8, 2025 at The Woodlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.  She was born on Nov 28, 1945 in Akron, OH the daughter of the late Franklin William Bruce and Margery C. (Allen) Bruce.  Lillian married Mario Capparelli on Aug. 18, 1989 and they enjoyed 6 years of marriage together until his death on Dec. 7, 1995.  She has lived in Ravenna for the last 22 years, formerly of Lakehurst, NJ. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gambling, and playing slot machines.  Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 sisters: Juanita Smith, Phyllis Stewart, Judith Bruce and 3 brothers: Frank, Donald, and James Bruce.

She is survived by: 1 brother: Delvin Bruce of Canal Fulton, OH, and many nieces and nephews.

Per Lillian's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services and she will be laid to rest next to her sister at Hawley Cemetery in Paris Twp, OH.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com