Donald R. White
Dearly beloved son of Mary Ann “Chippy” Kaczynski (nee Nero) (Raymond) and Richard (Carol) (nee Paratore); Loving brother of Richard (Valerie), Patricia Gillen (James), Michael (Terri), Scott (Mala); Dear nephew, uncle and cousin to many.
Service: Tuesday November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home 6330 Center St. Mentor, OH. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. - until time of the service
Lyle W. (Willie) Pizzino, 84, of Perry, passed away Nov.7,2015 at Hospice in Euclid. Born in Painesville to James & Mary Pizzino, June 14, 1931. He was a Harvey High School graduate and then enlisted in the Navy where he served in the Korean war. After discharge he worked in the concrete business and then started his own concrete business which he retired from in 1999. He loved his large family & enjoyed spending time with them. He was a great sports fanatic & had great pride in his 1955 Ford dump truck. He leaves behind his wife Clytie of 60 years, sons Alan, Lyle II (Donna), Vince, Gene (Karen). Daughters Cindy, Karen (Allen), Lonna (Chris). Grandchildren Dustin, Jenna (Josh), Meghan, Andrew. Great grand children Mila & Andrew Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents & 9 siblings. He is survived by his sisters, Gloria Malizio, Betty Swails, Norma Nelson & MaryAnn Smith.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 8pm on Thursday Nov. 12, 2015 at Sammy K's Restaurant at 4760 N. Ridge Road in Perry.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve or the Alzheimer's Association.
Born: June 14, 1931
Place of Birth: Painesville, Ohio
Death: November 7, 2015
Place of Death: Cleveland, Ohio
Occupation: Construction
Merslaw “Bud” Lawer of Garfield Heights passed away Saturday October 31, 2015. He was born on February 24, 1930 to Wasyl Lawer and Mary (Semkiv) in Clymer PA. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen. Daughter Cynthia Marn (James) of Pickerington, Oh: Sons Thomas of Broadview heights and Brian of Garfield Heights. Loving Grandfather of Melanie House (Andrew), Riley Marn (Mallory), Brock and Jeffrey, and Great Grandfather of Archer House and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear Brother of Mary Ambrose, Ann, Michael, John and Tres (all deceased). Bud was an Army veteran having served in the Korean War. He was employed as a carpenter for Greensteel Corporation for over 30 years. Bud was a longtime member and past president of the Garfield Heights High School Athletic Boosters Club and in 1998 was named Booster of the Year. He coached in the Garfield Heights Little League for several seasons including some championship teams and was involved with their fundraising. He was an active member of St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church in Brecksville. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. Bud was a devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Services Wednesday November 4 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church (please meet Church). Family will receive friends at the Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road (2 Blocks South of Rockside)Tuesday 4-6 PM.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to the Alzheimer's Association of Cleveland P.O. Box 74924 Cleveland, OH 44194-1007 (216) 342-5556 or alz.org
Born: February 24, 1930
Death: October 31, 2015
Raymond John Lapinski, age 84 passed away on October 28, 2015. Beloved husband of 60 years to Dolores (nee Zmijewski). Dear father of Celeste Phillips (Bob), Raymond Anthony, and Karen Smrdel (Kenneth); Loving grandfather of David Pomplas (Elizabeth), Dana Rhyand (Tim), Caitlin Lapinski (Mark), Eric Smrdel and Lauren Smrdel; Great-grandfather of McKenzie Pomplas, Henry Rhyand, Sylvia Rhyand, Katherine Pomplas; Step grandfather of Jenny Rossette (Mike), Andy Phillips, Mikey Phillips; Step great-grandfather of Liliana, Luciano, and Leonello Rosette; Dear brother of Dorothy Friscic, Edward, Caroline Conway, and Aurelia Wellman (Dick); Uncle and great-uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by newborn daughter: Pauline; Parents: Anthony and Stella Lapinski; Siblings: Harriet, Kathryn Brzezinski, Ceclia Kaminowski, Mary Tadaj, Irene Hein, Chester, Arthur; Ray was a former employee of the Austin Co, United Labor Agency, and the City of Mentor. He was a United States Marine Veteran. A private service was held at Blessing Cremation Center.
A celebration of life mass will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Church 8560 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH on November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
We will miss you dad. Your love and concern for your family; the childhood stories heard so many times over the years, but with each time as humorous as the first time we heard them. Your sense of humor was your own and special. And funnier still you were always the first one to laugh. May God extend to you the love you have shown to your family.
Born: March 26, 1931
Death: October 28, 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).
Alan E. Clarke “Al” died October 27, 2015 at Tri Pointe Hospital in Concord at the age of 61. Al was happiest when he was playing his guitar with the band, writing songs and spending time with his friends (Marc, Dave, Rick, Tim, and Jim) at the hunting cabin in Pennsylvania. He is survived by sisters: Sharon Larbes (Robert) and Judith Whitlow (Don); niece: Amanda; nephew: James; great-nieces and nephew: Chelsea, Taylor, Callie and Jake; Diane’s daughter: Lisa Dunlap (Shelly) and her sons: Clayton and Lenny Jr.; and his beloved cat, Sammy. Al was preceded in death by son: Paul Clarke; His loving companion of 22 years: Diane Vihtelic; parents: Frank and Estelle Clarke.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born: May 26, 1954
Place of Birth: Euclid, Ohio
Death: October 27, 2015
Place of Death: Painesville Twp., Ohio
Julia M. Straziuso (nee Cherri)
Dearly beloved wife of Salvatore; Dearest mother of Joseph (Toni), Antoinette Belviso (Scott), Maria Clemens, Gloria Chiabai (Valentino); Loving grandmother of Jonathan, Jessica, Hayley, Julia, Megan, Kelsey, Valentino, Emilee, Salvatore, Natalie, Destiny, Matthew, Dante; Great-grandmother of Carter, James Valentino, Skylar, Josephine, Aubrey; Dear sister of Lydia Scarvelli (Chuck), and the following deceased: Anthony Cherri, Galileo Cherri, Flavia Catalani.
Service: Thursday October 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church.
The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Thomas J. Unger; Dearest father of Tracy Linzer and Susan Krebs; Loving grandfather of 5; beloved son of Joan and Walter (deceased); Dear brother of Richard, Robert and David.
Tuesday October 27, 2015, 4-5:30 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home
Tuesday October 27, 2015, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home
Born: October 20, 1958
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Death: October 24, 2015
Place of Death: Cuyahoga Hts., Ohio
Occupation: Construction
Geraldine M. "Gerri" (nee Stout) Prenatt, age 60, of Madison, passed away Oct. 14, 2015. She was born July 1, 1955, in North Dakota. Gerri had a passion for music. She was kind hearted, quick witted, and will be missed by all. She is survived by her father, Robert Stout (Carol); children, Thomas Prenatt (Dawn), Carolynn Prenatt; siblings, Theresa Lombardo (Pat), Roberta Andru-Evatz, Barbara Cabell (Todd); nieces /nephews, Nathan Lombardo, Halle McDaniel (Brian), Angie Sewell (Sean Paul), Mark Andru (Kathy), Arlene Hsu (Alex), Vincent Andru, Hadley Cabell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Prenatt; mother, Gail Stout (nee Welliver).
PRIVATE SERVICES WERE HELD
Dearest brother of Karen and Joyce; Dear uncle of Joe, Andy, Noah, Nicole; Dearest son of Joseph and Julie (both deceased); Dear friend of Bruce Wierzbowski and David Scigliano.
Born: September 4, 1950
Death: October 11, 2015
Friday October 16, 2015, 6-8 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home
Saturday October 17, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at St. Monica Church
