Marine Gunny Sergeant James L. Masulis of Elyria passed away April 16, 2015 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born November 29 , 1966 in Chicago. Illinois. He was a graduate of Perrysburg High School Perrysburg,Ohio. James served his Country in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his parents Leonard and Carol (nee Frank) , sister Karen Masulis of Cleveland , companion Pam Duncan , cousins Joseph , Diane , and Robert , nephews Jacob and Alexander . Family will receive friends 10AM-12 Noon Saturday April 25, 2015 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria 440-322-4626 , where a Celebration of Life will be at 12Noon , with full military honors by VFW post # 1079. Pastor Chuck Behrens Chaplain of the Hospice of the Western Reserve will officiate. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 12 NOON Saturday April 25, 2015 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria Visitation: 10AM-12NOON Saturday April 25, 2015 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria