Anita Faith Arnett (nee: White) 72, of Carlisle Township passed away at home on Saturday May 4, 2024 following a long illness.  She was born November 25, 1951 in Cedar Grove, WV.  Anita had worked for Parker Hannifin as an assembler. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and trips to casinos.  Survivors include her husband of twenty six years; Alan J. Arnett, her daughters; Christine T. Phillips of Vermilion, Rebecca A. Sobieski of Elyria, Michelle D. Lassic of Elyria, Crystal R. Dunstan of Elyria, Cheryl A. Arnett of LaGrange, a son; Scott A. Arnett.  Additional survivors include thirteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her parents; Pauline and Pete Castellano of Elyria, and a brother; Leslie White of Elyria.  Anita was preceded in death by her father; Norman White, a sister; Dreama Joy Massey, and her brothers; Norman, Elbert, William, Arthur.  The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Friday May 10, 2024 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be immediately following at 7:00 PM Friday. The Reverend Chuck Behrens will officiate. Burial will be private at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria.  The family suggests that memorial contributions in Anita's memory be sent to Friendship APL 8303 Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035. A Celebration of Anita's life will be at Vermilion Shores Club 2900 Whispering Shores Drive Vermilion, Ohio immediately following visitation and services on Friday. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com