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Michael Paytosh Obituary
He was born November 27, 1965 in Lorain and had resided in Vermilion for the past 6 years moving from Lorain.
Michael graduated from Admiral King High School in 1984 and attended Lorain County JVS where he received certification as a welder. He also graduated from the State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus.
He served as a State Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol out of the Milan Patrol Post from 1991-2006. From 2006-2011, he worked as a corrections officer for the city of Elyria Police Department. Over the past 4 years, he worked at US Steel in Lorain.
Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, camping and going to the lake to watch the sun set. He loved his fish tank, loved to work on his 1964 Chevy Nova and visit Amish Country and Olglebay Resort.
He was a member of St. Peter Parish in Lorain.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years Tracy Paytosh, sons Michael J. Paytosh, Jr and Robert J. Paytosh, both at home, sister Sandi Paytosh (fiancé Dwayne Ziegman) of Lorain and John Paytosh (Yvonne) of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his parents James M. & Mildred Paytosh (nee Svorec).
The family will receive friends Thursday February 4th from 2-4; 6-8 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain. Funeral services will be held Friday February 5th at 10:30 am in the funeral chapel followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain. The Rev. Gerald J. Keller will officiate. Cremation will follow.
Memorial contributions can be made to www.gofundme.com/mikepaytosh.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net
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John Fradley
February 11, 2021
Just heard about Michael's passing. He was a childhood neighbor/friend of mine. My condolences to John and Sandy.
Gerald Shrewsbury
January 26, 2019
I was saddened to learn of Mike's passing a few years ago.... Mike was the guy that would give you the shirt off of his back to help you.
January 31, 2017
Hard to believe a year has gone by already. Miss you Mike.
Gerald Shrewsbury
February 2, 2016
I am saddened to hear of this. Mike and I car pooled to the academy together in '91. He helped me through this as this was his second time...... He was a stand up guy. May God rest his soul.
Jerry Shrewsbury
KELLI HOUSTON
February 2, 2016
Sandi, so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.
Fullerton Family
February 2, 2016
We love you Tracy, Mikey, Robbie! You are in our thoughts and Prayers..RIP Mike
sandi paytosh
February 2, 2016
We love you Sweetie!!! Until we meet again!
February 2, 2016
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult and painful time.
Mike & Shirley Sanders
grandparents of David Voytek
Tanequa Moore
February 2, 2016
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased Michael J. Paytosh. We pray that the comfort of the Father God comfort you at this time as you celebrate the life and legacy of your loved one. On behalf of Dr. Craig J. Recko and the Vermilion Office Staff; you are in our prayers.
Yvonne Paytosh
February 2, 2016
John I am sorry. I hate seeing you have to suffer the loss of your only brother. I love you. Sandi I am sorry. Tracy Mike and Robby. There are absolutely no words to say. R I P Mike.
Sheldon Goodrum
February 1, 2016
Mike and I worked together for several years. What a very pleasant and good man. I'm in a state of shock right now. God bless you my brother (774). You will remain in my heart forever. Condolences to your family.
I'm his Uncle
Mike Yuhasz
February 1, 2016
I am shocked to hear of his death, only 50 years old ! Michael Paytosh was my cousin who love working on cars, especially his 1964 Chevy Nova. He was and motor head like me.
No he will get to see his mother & father again in Heaven.
Wow I just can't believe it.
Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel
February 1, 2016
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