Richard W. "Rick" White, 54, of Grafton passed away Tuesday September 10, 2013 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born April 26, 1959 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton area resident. Rick was a 1977 Midview High School graduate, and was a very active member of V.F.W. Post 3341 in Grafton where he currently also worked as a bartender and was also a member of the Elyria Elk's Lodge #465. Rick was the former manger of the Unicorn Restaurant in Grafton for many years, and also worked as a salesman for Jack Matia Chevrolet. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling and was a avid Cleveland sports fan. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Barbara "Barb"; son, Danny White of Grafton; Step-mother, Jane White of Florida; step-sisters, Susan Burton of Oklahoma and Tracey Homenik of Grafton. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty White and a step-brother, Ernest Hume. The family will receive friends Friday 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. Services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Fr. Charles Diedrick, Pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria will Officiate. Burial will follow at Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. In liue of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hinkson-Hysell V.F.W. Post 3341 783 Huron St. Grafton, OH. 44044. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Saturday September 14, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH. Visitation: 3:00-7:00 PM Friday September 13, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.