PHYLLIS M. STEMNOCK
November 19, 1929 - February 25, 2016
Phyllis M. Stemnock (nee Schueszler)
Beloved wife of Francis (deceased); Dearest mother of Charles (Kathy), Bonnie Taylor (Jeffrey), and Lori Krska (Robert, deceased); Loving grandmother of Heather (Joe), Kimberly (Paul), Matthew, Traci, Ashley (Carlos), Kerri, and Lindsey; Great-grandmother of Cole, Liam, Layne, Isla, Charle, Joe; Dear sister of Robert Schueszler(deceased)(Janet) and Arlene Maskulka (Joe)(both deceased). Services Monday February 29 at 9:30a.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 Road (Two Blocks South of Rockside) Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
RICHARD J. POKORNY
July 6, 1941 - February 18, 2016
Richard J. Pokorny Age 74. Dear father of John, James, Joseph, Jay, and Justine. Dearest brother of Roberta, Ruth, Rose, and Russell. Loving grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and brother-in-law.
Service: Tuesday February 23 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church 3602 Bridge Ave. Cleve., OH 44113. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (Two Blocks South of Rockside) on Monday from 6-8 p.m.
CHARLIE G. THOMAS JR.
January 31, 1957 - February 12, 2016
Charlie G. Thomas Jr., age 59. Father of Tonya Abney (Derrick), John Deering (Jillian), and Jason Thomas; Grandfather of six; Great-grandfather of 5; Son of Charlie G. Sr. and Geraldine (both deceased); Brother of John Murphy (Cheryl), and Diane Duncan (Dwight, deceased); Charlie was a lifetime member of AMVETS Post # 40. He was a crane operator at Midwest Materials for 25 years.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 20, 2016 form 3-9 p.m. at Lake Erie Bluffs 3301 Lane Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
JOSEPH P. SCIKO SR.
February 15, 1933 - February 11, 2016
Beloved husband of Anna “Peggy” (nee Ross) (deceased); Dearest father of Joseph P. Jr. (Betty), Mark T., David B. (Terry), Jill M., and Traci A.; Loving grandfather of Joseph III (Kelley), and Kelly Betts (Doug); Dear great-grandfather of Chase and Brea.
Services Tuesday February 16 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 Road Garfield Hts., OH (Two Blocks South of Rockside) Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
FRANCES C. ALEXANDER
December 22, 1917 - February 1, 2016
Frances C. Alexander (nee Parasiliti); passed into heavenly peace early on February 1st.
Beloved wife of Leo (deceased); Dearest mother of Mark (Kathy), and Jeff (Shari); Loving grandmother of Mark, Brad, Aimee (Ben), Joe (Hilary), Heather, and Melanie; Great grandmother of Alexandra, Christopher, Nathan, Noah, and Caitlyn; beloved sister of Sam Parasiliti, Mary Hoch, Rose Withrow and the following deceased: Sebastian, Carmelo, Tony, Louis, Robert, Martin, and Ignazio. Frances was the matriarch of her large family. She was a second mother to a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. Mark and Jeff especially want to thank their aunts Mary and Rose and their families who lovingly cared for their mother during the last decade of her life.
Services: Saturday February 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road Garfield Hts. (two blocks south of Rockside) on Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m
KENNETH HERSHMAN
May 13, 1930 - January 31, 2016
Kenneth Hershman
Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Timms) for 62 years; Dearest father of Kimberly Mahoney (Patrick), Karen Angersola (John), and Linda; Loving grandfather of Shawn (Kristen), Chad (Amber), Ryan (Amira), John, Kelly (Ryan), and Christopher; Great grandfather of Carter, Paige, Addison, Madelyn, and Isabelle; Dear brother of Lois Scabis, Arlene Rutherford, and Darrell. Kenneth was a member of the Brecksville Masonic Lodge. Services Thursday February 4 at 12:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road (Two Blocks South of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Although flowers are appreciated donations can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital through www.vitonero.com.
RUTH ANN MAY
April 2, 1937 - January 28, 2016
Ruth Ann May, age 78, of Eastlake, passed away Jan. 28, 2016, at Wickliffe Country Place. She was born April 2, 1937, in Williamson, W.Va. She was a seamstress for Safety First Clothing and Equipment for 15 years and a care coordinator at Heartland of Mentor. She is survived by her son, Mike (Terry); sister, BettyJo Rose (Herb Jr.); special cousin of Jim Grimmett (Karen) of Ft. Myers, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Jr.; parents, Clarence Collins and Opal Maynard; and brother, Clarence Jr. (Bud). Services are Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Heights (2 Blocks South of Rockside). Family will receive friends from 6 until time of service.
MARION T. LAMANNA "MARIA LANE"
March 19, 1938 - January 21, 2016
Marion T. LaManna “Maria Lane” (nee Gallina)
Beloved wife of Robert P. LaManna (deceased); Dearest mother of Robert Samuel LaManna (deceased); Dear daughter of Mario and Bessie Gallina (both deceased); Maria enjoyed her life working as a performer and a Burlesque dancer. She was a featured attraction through out the United States. Her last job was at Jack and Jill’s. She loved to host parties, and entertain her friends and family. She loved cooking Italian foods. Maria would always help people in need. She will be truly missed.
Service: Thursday January 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home (two blocks South of Rockside). Family and friends will gather from 1-2 p.m. A memorial luncheon will follow.
MICHAEL KARDAMIS
July 10, 1976 - January 19, 2016
Michael J. Kardamis
Dearly beloved son of Carol Box (Joe Sr.), Thomas (Eileen Belleli); Dearest brother of Kimberly; Dear uncle of Benjamin; Dearest nephew of Martin, Deborah, Jeffrey, Joanne Clayton (Cliff), Lena Klimczak (Robert, deceased), Michael Jr. (Tina, deceased), Roseanne Contento (Mark); Great nephew and cousin to many. Michael John lived his life as he wished. He had a passion for cooking and amazed all with his talent. He loved dancing and singing to Grateful Dead and enjoyed many years living the beach life in Florida. Michael had a caring and loving soul. He had a soft spot for all animals (especially squirrels). Michael had a beautiful personality, sense of humor and nobody who ever met him will ever forget him.
Services: Saturday January 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:00 am at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts. The family will receive friends at Vito Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road (Two Blocks South of Rockside) on Friday from 4-8 p.m.
Although flowers are appreciated the family suggests contributions go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by following the link below
Update: Thanks to the overwhelming support the family received, a donation was made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Michael's name. Michael's tribute will be memorialized on a brick leading up to the Kay Research and Care Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
STEPHEN J. LEHMAN
April 13, 1951 - January 19, 2016
Stephen J. Lehman, Beloved husband of Shirley (nee McKendree), Dearest father of David, Donald, Gary (Jackie), and Danny (Paula); Loving grandfather of 7; Great-grandfather of 6; Dearest brother of Fred, Lenny (Brenda), Hankey (Brenda), and Vickie; Dear uncle and friend of many.Dearest father of David, Donald, Gary (Jackie), and Danny (Paula); Loving grandfather of 7; Great-grandfather of 6; Dearest brother of Fred, Lenny (Brenda), Hankey (Brenda), and Vickie; Dear uncle and friend of many.
Service: Saturday January 23 at 6:30 pm at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road (Two blocks South of Rockside) where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until time of the service