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James Askoff Obituary

Askoff James Askoff went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He was born July 10, 1926 to the late Eli and Tema Askoff. Jim was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pataskala, Ohio, where he served as an Elder and Deacon. Jim served in the U.S. Navy, WWII, and retired from DCSC. His great joy on earth included his wife of 63 years, DoraLee Askoff (Bowie); brother, Oscar Askoff (JoAnn); daughters, Barbara Mackris (Dale) and JoEllen Nesteruk; grandchildren, Michael Nesteruk (Tessa), Andrew Nesteruk (Marielle), Christine Nesteruk, Aaron Mackris (Stephanie), Amy Compton (Mike); great-grandsons, Samuel and Gabriel; many nieces and nephews including special niece, Susan Giles; special friend, Sarah Wolfe. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at KAUBER-SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main Street, Pataskala, Ohio between 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, February 9. As per his request, a Private Family Graveside service will be held later at the Pataskala Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Jim's memory to the Deacon's Fund, c/o Pataskala Presbyterian Church, 405 S. Main Street, Pataskala, OH 43062.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2014.
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Herb USMC

June 14, 2014

Missing you.

June 13, 2014

What a wonderful example of humanity Jim was: devoted to God, his country, and his family.

February 12, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII.The USA would NOT be as it is today..Thank YOU for your service,Navy "Fair Winds and Following Seas"... and Semper Fi.

Herb Sharfenaker USMC

February 10, 2014

Uncle Jim will be truly missed. He was such a wonderful man. Love to all our Ohio family. We are thinking of you. Tiarra

Tiarra Giles

February 10, 2014

Truly, a great man.

February 10, 2014

Doralee and family, Oscar and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jim and Patti Wyrick

February 8, 2014

We will miss you, our beloved Pop! Love Always, Chrissy Lee

Christine Nesteruk

February 8, 2014

February 8, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 7, 2014

On behalf of my parents (Dale & Eileen Meeks), I send my condolences to DoraLee and family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Angela Durgin

February 7, 2014

DoraLee and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Kim Doherty Harvey

February 7, 2014

Jim gave hope and much inspitation to me and my father each sunday morning. A truly wonderful man. God bless us all. Robert & Everett Wooldridge

Robert Wooldridge

February 7, 2014

On behalf of my father (Tom Atskoff) and cousin (Diana Hayes) I send my heartfelt condolences.

Tricia Atskoff Applegate

February 7, 2014

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