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Robert J. Phillips

January 27, 1954 - February 10, 2024

Robert J. Phillips age 70. Dearest son of the late Peter and Olga (nee Ristau); beloved cousin of many.

Service: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Road Garfield Hts., OH 44125.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. And on Saturday from 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. at St. Monica Church prior to mass.

Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery.

The family suggest donations to a charity of your choice in Bob’s name.

Robert Barto "Bob"

October 20, 1935 - December 12, 2021

Bob Barto age 86 of Garfield Heights, OH passed away on December 12, 2021. Bob was born in Ward, WV on October 20, 1935 to Steve and Pearl Barto (nee Boka) who both preceded him in death. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marlene (nee Burncheck); daughter Janet Smith (Gene); grandsons Jimmy Hanna (Becca) and Andy Hanna (Renee); great grandson James Hanna; sister Janet Barto; many nieces and nephews; and dear friend John Szuch; He was also preceded in death by his brothers Steve Barto, Gene Barto, Joe Barto and sister Anabelle Kerner. Bob loved his family and detailing cars. He got great joy when he spent time with his great grandson. He was fun-loving and loved telling jokes, but sometimes would laugh before he could get to the punchline. He will be deeply missed but will be remembered by him dancing to the song “Sugar Sugar” and doing shots of blackberry brandy.

 Per his wishes there will be no services. 

Robert M. Wimsett

May 29, 1971 - October 25, 2021

Robert Michael Wimsett, age 50, beloved son to Sharon Faye Wimsett and to Jack Wimsett (Gayle). Rockstar of a father to Jason Wimsett (Tiana Brandon) and Alicia Havrilek-Typadis (Christopher Typadis). Brother to John Allen Wimsett (Jeri Lyn), Jesse Lee Wimsett (Rosann Wimsett), and last but not least the younger, cuter, one and only ginger of the family Daniel Edward Wimsett. Awesome step brother to Courtney Brugman. Grandfather to amazing and adorable Neil Lior Wimsett. Fabulous uncle to Daniel Wimsett, Caitlyn Wimsett, Ethan Wimsett, Belle Wimsett, and Byren Wimsett. Even more awesome step uncle to Brandon, Alexis, Justin, Cheyenne, Victoria (toto), Grace, and Elijah. Dearest fiancé to Jo Ann Parker, her children Ashley, Samantha, and Kyle. Let’s not forget Jaxson Parker, Bob was his GP (grandpa). Devoted companion to Brick, Bella, Bubbles, and the Porch Pets. Bobby’s hobbies were bonfires that melted the siding off of houses, fishing, fish fries, pets, online gaming, camping, and aggravating his brothers. He was more than a good man and a friend. Just as his brothers, he was the type of person to stop and help a stranded car/person, and always looked out for his neighbors. When you met Bobby, you became a part of his family. He was a friend to many and loved by all. Bobby has left us to go fishing with his grandpa.

Family will receive friends on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2Blocks south of Rockside) from 6-8 p.m.

 

Robert A. Soltesz

January 6, 1957 - January 8, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Alexander Soltesz from Maple Hts. Devoted father of Kaylie Soltesz; cherished grandfather of AriaBella Rose and Adrian Alexander; loving son of the late Alexander L. Soltesz and Dolores J. Soltesz (nee Simon); dear brother of Debra Soltesz, Linda Wardick (David, Deceased), Lewis Soltesz, and Brenda Binns (Lyle); companion of Diane Artzner; uncle of Michael, Kimberly, Stefani, Anthony; great-uncle of AJ; nephew and great friend of many.  He was a blessing, so helpful with so much, he fixed almost everything he touched. He was very smart; he loved his family very deeply. His father Passed away 12-24-19, a couple weeks later, he had an accident on 1-16-20 and was in the hospital when he was then diagnosed with Lung cancer, that spread to his brain.  Then while fighting, his mother was also diagnosed with lung cancer, she passed away on 7-17-20. Robert went through one huge fight between everything happening so soon together. Robert put up a humongous fight with his daughter by his side every step of the way as well as his family.  He was extremely strong, absolutely loved his life and held on as long as he could for his family. Robert deserves to be known for his strength, he never gave up, he just waited for his loving parents to come take him home.  He will forever be remembered, loved, and missed. It is only physically goodbye for now. Just because our physical bodies become unusable, doesn't mean we are separated forever. We will be together again one day. “I love you dad! and you have been my best friend since I was born.  You've been an amazing father to me, and I couldn't ever ask for better in you.  Thank you for everything dad, we appreciate every single thing.  Until we meet again, know I love you, I always have, and I always will, sleep tight Dad" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤


Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 from 6-7 p.m.

Family will also receive friends on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 9-10 am at St. Monica Church. Funeral mass at 10:00 am. followed by Christian burial at All Saints Cemetery 480 W Highland Rd. Northfield OH.

ONLY 10 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED IN VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME AT A TIME AND MASKS ARE MANDATORY. THANK YOU.

Robert Fargo Sr.

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June 27, 1943 - February 24, 2020

Loving husband of Mary Ann (nee Badarzynski); dearest father of Robert Jr. (Kelly Bone) and Timothy (Anne Johnson); cherished grandfather of William Fargo; dear brother of James (Shirley) and the late Michael Jr., Thomas, and Jack. 

Services: Monday, March 2, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) on Sunday from 3-5 p.m.

Robert J. Babatch

June 18, 1941 - January 9, 2018

Robert J. Babatch age 76. Beloved nephew of Rita and Ludmila Gryskewich; cousin of Lee (Tim) and Jason (Jenny) Sagan, Steve (Susan) and Mark (Amanda) Bucha, and Dema Gryskewich. Robert loved music and the fine arts. He was an avid collector of Russian and Asian antiquities.  

Service will be on Friday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 blocks south of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Interment at All Saints Cemetery in Northfield, OH. 

Robert M. Power

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March 16, 1925 - September 20, 2017

Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Johnson/Brann); loving father of Tom Power (Mary), Kate Haskins (Mike), Marsha Sobey (Ken), Mike Power (Deb), Phil Power (Danita), Rick Brann (Sue), and Scott Brann; Grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of 16; Bob was a WWII Navy Veteran, and he retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Co. He was a great man with a great smile and personality. He will be missed dearly.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 29 at 2 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 blocks south of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Friday from 12-2 p.m.

The family requests no flowers. 

ROBERT E. EBERSOLE JR. "MAX BANGWELL"

September 4, 1952 - October 27, 2015

Robert E. Ebersole Jr. Dearly beloved father of Bob III (Shelly), Eddie, Andrew (Jessica); Loving grandfather of 8; Great-grandfather of 5; Dear brother of Barb Jedlicka (Joe); He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Bob passed on after a hard battle with cancer. He began his music career here, in the late 60's, early 70's working with Raspberry Ash. He loved music and decided early on that it was his calling. This list of bands that he played with during the 80's is not inclusive nor extensive but include: Robert Lockwood Jr., The Schwartz Brothers, No Motel, Nebula, Blue Steve Martin, Danny Lawson, Roger Martin, Daggs Brothers, Al Leatherwood and Buzzy Linhart. He filled-in / subbed with so many others, I can't remember them all. On the side, he found time to write and perform with the improve group "Accordion Repair" and that was just in Cleveland. In Los Angeles, he continued playing and recording with Luke & the Locomotives, 2000 lbs of Blues, started "The Max Bangwell Band," worked with Jimmy Ripp (who produced tracks for Kid Creole, George Harrison and Mic Jagger), got to play with Mic Jagger, worked on a radio show with Doctor Demento, and toured with White Boy James and Weird Al Yankovic in Europe. Max Bangwell was no stranger to networking. Have you heard of "7 degrees of Kevin Bacon" ? Well, if you knew Max you were only 1-step away from knowing some of the great legends: James Cotton, BB King, Willie Dixon, Junior Wells, Phil Chess and Sam Phillips which he met while performing in LA. A great-grandfather at age 63, he had a short but full life. He would always say to me (and everyone else), "it was like I joined the circus." (9/4/52 - 10/27/15)


A Memorial for Max is being planned for Sunday, November 8th (3pm-7pm) at the Yorktown Bowling Lanes 6218 Pearl Rd. Parma Hts., OH 44130(No, it's not "Bowling for Bangwell"). Bob wanted a party, not a mourning. Musicians are welcome/encouraged to come. There will be drums (Max's),a PA and some amps for guitar/bass (BYOI).