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James Oreskovich Obituary

James "Bo" Oreskovich

HURON: James "Bo" Oreskovich, 56, of Mitiwanga Park, Huron, OH, and formerly of Catawba, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at his residence.

Bo was born December 2, 1958 in Kirkland, WA, the son of Robert and Neva (Johnson) Oreskovich. He was a 1977 graduate of Port Clinton High School, and worked for the W.L. Baumler Co. in Lorain, OH for 23 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, bicyclist, and especially loved spending time at the beach and caring for all animals. He will be extremely missed by all of his family and friends.

Survivors include special companion, Mary Jo Girard; brothers, Karl (Nancy) Oreskovich and Rob Oreskovich; sisters, Laurie (Pat) Plummer and Lynne (Tom) Civin; nieces, Anna (Masami) Hirata, Elizabeth Oreskovich, Melanie Oreskovich and Katalin Plumme;, nephews, Sam Plummer and Alex Sey; step-sister, LeeAnn Oreskovich;step-brother, Tom (Kim) Sevitts; and step-father, Max Entrikin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Karl Seyb; and step-mother, Lila Oreskovich.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 6 - 8 PM Monday, December 29, 2014 at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, Port Clinton, OH followed by a memorial service. Interment will be in Catawba Island Cemetery, Port Clinton, OH.

Memorial donations in memory of Bo may be given to Back to the Wild, 4504 Bardshar Rd, Castalia, OH 44824.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

Published by News Herald on Dec. 27, 2014.
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Bo,My sweet,funny friend all thru junior high- turned me on to David Bowie for life. Wish we could have walked on Mitiwanga beach & talked again.Will always hold you in my head.

Julie Maytham Bise

January 1, 2015

Karl & Nancy,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Please convey our condolences to the rest of your family too.
Bob & Pam Cataldo
The BobCat

December 30, 2014

I will always remember Bo; he could water ski, do a 360 degree flip with a beer in his hand, and not spill a drop; he was funny, without saying a word; and last, but not least, he was always kind, and never said an unkind word about another person. My deepest condolences to his family and friends, he will be missed.

Tracy Holzhauer-Lenart

December 29, 2014

My sincere condolences to Bo's brother Karl, his wife Nancy and the entire Oreskovich family on your loss. Sadly, I had not seen Bo in recent years. I remember living above the Catawba Inn in October 1983 when I first met Bo. It was Bo and his brother Karl that helped me to get the cottage I still call home today. We became neighbors and friends for many years. I had the pleasure of fishing with Bo and his uncle from Kansas numerous times. The times spent Island hopping and relaxing with a cold one at the "Casino" or "Village Pump", where he introduced me to "Garlic Mussels" and Gary's famous "Milk Shakes". Bo was never a person to let the grass grow under his feet. I, along with so many others will miss Bo, but never forget him.

Capt. Clem Wernert III

December 29, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Bo's passing. May you find comfort in your memories. Sally (Clemons) Cipiti

Sally Cipiti

December 28, 2014

Bo was a good friend and fellow beach lover. I will always this of Bo and Mary Jo on the Mitiwanga beach. I already miss you Bo. May God bless you

Jim Rosa

December 27, 2014

Sad to hear of Bo's passing.....not the way I wanted to find out his real first name either...My condolences to all of the Oreskovich family....Chap is probably singing (baying) again...

Chuck Turner

December 27, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Ma God Bless you and your family.

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