Frank J. Reese,71 of Elyria passed away suddenly at EMH Regional Medical Center. He was born March 31 , 1942 in Cleveland ,Oh . Frank was a graduate of Olmsted Falls High School and attended Las Vegas university. Frank worked for American Airlines for 36 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Frank was a 32nd degree mason, volunteered at NASA, American Airlines Vanguard retirees, NOARS radio operator and alumni of the USAF thunderbirds. Survivors include his wife of 51 yrs. Bernice (nee Drahas), daughter Laura (Michael) Tischler of N. Ridgeville,Oh, son Michael (Marcella) of Willowick,Oh, grandchildren Marissa and Michael Tischler, Nathan and Madelyn Reese, sister Phyllis (Wil) Melbuhr of Elyria, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank H.and Hildegarde (nee Schulhauser). The family will receive friends Friday December 13 , 2013 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria, where services will be held Friday December 13 , 2013 at 7:30PM.Burial Private. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to the American Heart Association N.E. Ohio affiliate 1689 E. 115th street Cleveland , Oh 44106 or the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, Va. 22312 Service: 7:30PM Friday December 13,2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria 440-322-4626 Visitation: 5:00PM-8:00PM Friday December 13 , 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria