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
MARY PARRAN
JULY 12, 1927 - JANUARY 11, 2016
Mary Brekke Parran, age 88, born Mary Jane Brekke in Warren MN., to Edward A. Brekke and Katherine Edith Sinclair, died January 11, 2016 at her home in Breckenridge Village, Willoughby, Ohio. She was surrounded by her devoted family; her husband of 63 years, Theodore V. Parran; children Edith Parran Kuhn, (James W Kuhn), Theodore V. Parran, Jr., (Laura Bastulli), Sarah Parran, (Susan Gregg), and Michael B. Parran. Mary was blessed with six grandchildren; Sarah E. Ridenour (Cory), Bethany P. Kloss (Sean), Allison G. Kuhn (affianced to Dennis McAnerney), Theodore V. Parran III (Adriana Benavides), Krista K. Parran, and Thomas A. Parran. Mary is survived by her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Brekke and several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers John and Charles, and his wife Mary Jean Brekke.
Mary’s formative years were spent in Argyle, MN. She then attended the University of Minnesota, received her nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University. After marriage and 4 children, Mary completed her graduate education at Ursuline College and Western Reserve University, with a master’s degree in education. She loved every minute of her various careers, first as a public health nurse with the VNA, then as a high school counselor, teacher, family therapist and addiction counselor.
Mary’s life was dedicated to service to others, commitment to liberal causes, and to her family and friends around the country and world. She had the remarkable ability to create a special bond with every person she met. Her love, enthusiasm, and compassion will continue to enrich the lives of all who knew her.
A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, February 6th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 44106. A reception will be held in Tucker Hall at St. Paul’s immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, 9775 Rockside Road, Suite 270, Valley View, Ohio, 44125, or the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, 2500 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, Ohio, 44115.
DR. HILARY CATHERINE WALTON
August 31, 1969 - December 25, 2015
Dr. Hilary Catherine Walton, 46, of Lyndhurst, OH, beloved daughter of Julie H. Walton of Ellicott City, MD, died at home on December 25, 2015. Born in Asheville, NC, Hilary spent much of her childhood in the North of England, where her father, Brian George Walton (deceased), was from. She received a PhD in Biology from Ohio State University in 2005, worked in academic publishing and science writing in NYC, and taught biology at Case Western Reserve University from 2009-2013. Hilary will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City, MD, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 13 with visitation prior, beginning at 1:00 pm, and a reception following. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the HC Walton Foundation, a foundation being established in her name to combat bullying.