Anita Diane Banach (nee Craig), 48, of Grafton, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012, at home, following a short illness. She was born January 21, 1964 in Elyria.
Anita worked as a Service Manager at Gunn Honda in San Antonio, Texas. She loved spending time with her family, reading, and strengthening her relationship with Christ. Anita enjoyed new business opportunities, and was a lover of animals.
She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Leo; a daughter, Rachel Cunningham of New York, New York; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Banach; and a stepson, James Banach, both of Lorain. Additional survivors include her mother, Elsie Craig (nee Anderson) of Elyria; two sisters, Susan M. Lewis (Ronald) of LaGrange, Kathy Craig (Scott Mizen) of Grafton; a half brother, Richard Craig of Crestwood, Kentucky; and several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bartlett Craig. Friends may call 4 until 7 P.M., Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria (440) 322-4626, where funeral services will be at 11 A.M., Thursday, June 28, 2012. Pastor Laurie Miller will officiate. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria.
Memorial contributions, in Anita’s memory, can be made at any FirstMerit Bank branch.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com
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