CHRISTINA "TINA" NERO

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August 28, 1960 - July 11, 2015

Christina (Tina) Marie Nero nee Tarantino, 54

Tina Nero, of Mentor, died Saturday July 11, at Hospice of the Western Reserve after a courageous yearlong fight with cancer. Service will be Thursday July 16 at 7 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church 7575 Bellflower Rd. Mentor, OH 44060 where the family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. 

Tina was born August 28, 1960 in Euclid and was a graduate of Willoughby South High School. Tina was a hard worker and dedicated employee, working in retail for over 35 years. She enjoyed bowling with family and friends for over 30 years.

She is survived by her husband Michael; step sons Michael (Katie), Johnny (Fallion); precious grandchildren Savanah and Juliana; Her father, Anthony J. Tarantino Sr.; a sister Mary Ann (Greg) Federico of Willoughby Hills; two brothers Anthony (Cheryl) Tarantino Jr. of Boardman; Michael Tarantino of Eastlake; nephews and nieces, Anthony & Carmen Tarantino and Dominic, Anthony, Michael and Michaela Federico; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta M. (Taylor) Tarantino.

JIMMY J. HARRIS

October 16, 1939 - June 8, 2015

Jimmy J. Harris
Dearly beloved husband of Judy (nee Whisman) (deceased);
Dearest father of Sharon Williams (Bob); Dear brother of Pearl, Paul, Roy, Carl, Janie, Henrietta, Joretta; Dear uncle of many; former husband of Yvonne. 

Service: Thursday June 11 at 11:00 a.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where family will receive friends Wednesday 4-6 p.m. 

DENNIS GILMAN

June 3, 1948 - June 8, 2015

Dennis E. "Gene" Gilman, age 66, a five year resident of Burton, passed away June 8, 2015, in Willoughby.
Gene was born June 30, 1948, in West Virginia. He was a member of the Early Times Custom Car Club. He is survived by his son, Dennis; son-in-law, Arthur B. Thompson; sisters, Donna Vance and Bonnie Way; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Hazel.

A private memorial service was held.

JERRY ZELLERS

June 17, 1944 - June 2, 2015

Died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family on June 2nd, 2015, from Parkinson’s disease. He was born, in Louisiana, and raised in Alabama, before moving to North East Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Pauline Zellers, his three children Jerri Zellers (Painesville), James Zellers (Fairport Harbor), and Kathy Rosado (Geneva), three Grandchildren, Sean and William Rosado, (Geneva), and Nastassja Pulliam (Painesville). And Great Grandchild, Izabella Guzzi (Painesville), Jerry’s' brother Donnie Ray, and Sisters Gwen, Myran, Molly, and Joan, all from Alabama. He has a large family with many Nieces, Nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in Death, by his Mother and Father, Mattie and Roy Zellers, His brothers Roy Jr., Charles (Tommy), and Larry Zellers and his Sister Camille, all from Alabama. Jerry worked and retired from TRW/ Argo-Tech. He spent his Retired years enjoying his family, the outdoors, fishing, word search puzzles and his cat Hart. 


A memorial will be held at his sons' home at 401 Seventh St. Fairport Harbor, Ohio on Saturday June 13th at 3:00

BARNEY ERNEST PONN

October 23, 1956 - May 30, 2015

Barney Ernest Ponn, age 58, departed suddenly on Saturday, May 30, 2015 of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn. He is survived by 6 siblings and their families: Helen Stankiewicz, Margaret Michel (Thomas), Timothy Ponn (Jane), Janet Spofford (David), Michael Ponn (Linda), and foster brother Stephen Davey. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 6 from 2-4 P.M. in Painesville, Ohio at the Church of the Nazarene at 6235 Chestnut Street, Painesville, Ohio, 44077. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association.

MARGARET BOMBIK

May 24, 1923 - May 21, 2015

Margaret Bombik (nee Lichwarcik);
Dearly beloved wife of John (deceased); Loving mother of Robert (Debby), Richard (Jody), John; Dearest grandmother of Kimberly Wallace (Chris), Nicholas (Caroline), Kevin; Great Grandmother of Ava, Gabriella; Dear sister of Mary, Sue, Anna, Katherine, John (all deceased). 

Service: Tuesday May 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese Church. The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) Monday 5-9 p.m.

JEREMY J. GEDEON

October 16, 1992 - May 17, 2015

Jeremy J. Gedeon age 22 of Mentor. Beloved son of Bruce and Pamela; Dearest brother of Don Moore; Dear grandson of Helen Sferra, George Brown; Dear nephew of Tami Carabotta; He was preceded in death by his grandmother Eileen Brown; Uncles David and Ken; Jeremy was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and his many facebook friends.

A service will be held at a later date.

VINCENT R. FRANCHINO

August 29, 1969 - May 16, 2015

Vincent R. Franchino age 45
Dearly beloved husband of Rose Crowder; Dearest father of Vinnie Jr. (Jessica), Meggon (Luis), Marissa; Loving grandfather of Ilysia, Joslyn, Jasmine, Miyah, Aria; Dearest son of Tony and Patt (both deceased); Dear brother of Dean (Vicki), Victor (Sarah), Rheal St. Jean; Dear uncle of many.

Private services will be held.

STACY P. ELEFTERIOU

October 21, 1968 - May 15, 2015

Stacy P. (nee Wiener) Elefteriou
passed away on May 15, 2015 in Mayfield Hts. She was born in Cleveland on Oct. 21, 1968. She is survived by her children, Thomas Goetz, Nick Goetz, and George Elefteriou; parents, Clifford Wiener (Sharon) and Judy Levy; siblings, Perry Wiener (Lisa), Eric Wiener (deceased) (Lisa), Michael Waldron (Jackie), Robert Waldron (Doris), and Corri Skufca (James); aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. 

Memorial Service:Friday May 22, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at McMahon Coyne Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. Mentor, OH 44060.

ANDREW C. PAUL

March 11, 1930 - May 10, 2015

Andrew C. Paul
Dearly beloved husband of Norma (nee Koucky)
Dearest father of Michael (Penny), Susan Skeens (Steve), Jean Webb (Tom), Pat Demas (Steve Pekarcik); Loving grandfather of 11; Great grandfather of 24; Great-great grandfather of 1; Dear brother of Joan Toth (Mark); Dear uncle.

Service: Thursday May 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) Wednesday 4-8 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Cleveland Clinic Hospice at Home or Cleveland Clinic Homecare 6801 Brecksville Rd. Suite 10 Independence, OH 44131.