Samantha Lynn Blare, 38, of Northfield, OH passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

She was born October 6, 1987 in Mayfield, OH to parents Deanna Rypinski and Matthew Blare. Samantha was a 2006 graduate of Nordonia High School and continued her education at CVCC Cosmetology and The Cleveland Medical Institute.

Samantha worked as a patient access specialist at Hillcrest Hospital.

She was a loving mother and enjoyed spending time with her children fishing, camping and hiking. She also had a love for singing, coloring, Tarot, crystals, poetry and spiritual practices.

Samantha was the loving mother of Talen Lanner, Joseph Gladding Jr. and Jaxon Gladding; mother, Deanna Rypinski; father, Matthew Blare; siblings, Alexsandra Rypinski, Valerie Rypinski, Olivia Rypinski, Jessie, Jordyn, Jenny and Eric; grandparents, Al and Sandra Jennens and Bernie Blare. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Samantha was preceded in death by her grandparents, Vickie Couch, Hank and Vita Ebbert.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5-7pm at Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 29801 Lakeland Blvd, Wickliffe, OH. Immediately following the visitation, the family invites you to join them for a Memorial Gathering from 7:30-10pm at the Concord Panini's Restaurant, 7580 Fredle Drive, Concord, OH 44077. In honoring Samantha's wishes, she will be cremated and her remains will be scattered by her family.

Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services of Wickliffe, OH assisted the family with arrangements.

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