RAYMOND J. LAPINSKI
March 26, 1931 - October 28, 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.
FACTS
Born: March 26, 1931
Death: October 28, 2015
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).
ALAN E. CLARKE
May 26, 1954 - October 27, 2015
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.
Facts
Born: May 26, 1954
Place of Birth: Euclid, Ohio
Death: October 27, 2015
Place of Death: Painesville Twp., Ohio
JULIA M. STRAZIUSO
May 1, 1933 - October 24, 2015
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
October 20, 1958 - October 24, 2015
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.
Visitation
Tuesday October 27, 2015, 4-5:30 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home
Service
Tuesday October 27, 2015, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home
Facts
Born: October 20, 1958
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Death: October 24, 2015
Place of Death: Cuyahoga Hts., Ohio
Occupation: Construction
GERALDINE M. PRENATT
July 1, 1955 - October 14, 2015
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
JOSEPH J. MARUNIAK
September 4, 1950 - October 11, 2015
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.
FACTS
Born: September 4, 1950
Death: October 11, 2015
SERVICES
Visitation
Friday October 16, 2015, 6-8 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home
Funeral
Saturday October 17, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at St. Monica Church
MARY ANN KROL
January 7, 1931 - October 2, 2015
Mary Ann Krol (nee Klafczynski) age 84 passed away on Friday October 2. Dearly beloved wife of the late Peter; Dearest mother of Peter Ruta; Loving grandmother of Valarie Ruta; Dear daughter of John and Frances Klafczynski (Both deceased).
Service: Tuesday October 6 at 10:00 a.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where family will receive friends Monday 5-7 p.m.
MICHELE K. MORSE
June 8, 1948 - September 27, 2015
Michele K. Morse (nee Koepp), 67, a resident of Mentor for 15 years, passed away in Cleveland on Sept. 27, 2015.
She was born June 8, 1948 in Cleveland. She was a Social Worker for Geauga County Family Services, retiring in 2014. She is survived by her children: Sandra M. (Shriver) Urquhart; James R. Ball (Brooke); Grandchildren: Colin A. Urquhart, Caleigh J. Shriver, Hannah A. Ball, Tessa N. Ball; Siblings: Fred Koepp (Belinda), Ron Koepp (JoAnn); 4 Step-Children, 4 Step-Grandchildren; Former husband: James H. Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents Reinhart and Phylis, and sister Martha Koepp.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 5, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Mentor Beach Park, 7779 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, Ohio 44060, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland OH 44110-2602.
MICHAEL J. SASSO
April 6, 1946 - September 19, 2015
Michael J. Sasso
Dearly beloved husband of Patricia (nee Baur) for 48 years; Dearest father of Michael P, Laura Kirby, and Nicholas (Sara); Loving Papa of Lenny Bunsey; Dear brother of Eleanor Vystrcil (Frank) and Mary Gibson (George). Mike was a 48 year member of Local 38 IBEW.
Funeral mass will be on Friday September 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church 8328 Broadway, Cleveland. The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) on Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 9-10 a.m.