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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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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
 

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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. 

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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.

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MICHAEL J. SASSO

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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. 

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ANTHONY R. WOLF "TONY"

December 12, 1944 - September 13, 2015

Anthony R. Wolf “Tony” age 70 of Concord passed away peacefully on September 13, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland. Tony was a US Navy Veteran, President of A. Wolf Homes and Wooly Bully Insulation. He enjoyed sharing his love of gourmet cooking and wine making with family and friends. He also loved hunting and the outdoors. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Cheryl (nee Goryance); children, Tina Tomaselli (Steve), Joseph Wolf (Kimberly), Mark Harris (Mary); grandchildren, Joshua, Samuel, Leah, Paul, Danielle, Timothy, Pearl Rose, Ruby, Jasper, Sapphire, Chalcedony, Jessica, Joy, Morielle, Faith, Olivia, Emily, Benjamin, Sofia Grace, Jonathan, Ellianna, Jason, Victoria; and his faithful dog Raisen; Tony was preceded in death by his parents, John & Emma; siblings John, Robert, and Laverne.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday September 24 at 11 am. At St. Gabriel Catholic Church 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord OH

Donations can be made to Voluntary Services at the Louis Stokes VA 10701 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106.

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EDWARD G. LOCKE

September 18, 1933 - September 8, 2015

Edward G. Locke age 81 of Mentor On The Lake passed away September 8, 2015. Dearest father of Susan Hodowanec (Mark), Eric Porfeli (Denise); Dear grandfather of Alexandra, Danielle, Nicholas, Christina, Isabella, Nick; Dearest son of Kenneth and Helen(both deceased)Dear brother of Ronald (Barb).

Facts

Born: September 18, 1933

Place of Birth: Mentor, Ohio

Death: September 8, 2015

Place of Death: Mentor, Ohio

Occupation: Foreman / CEI

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