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Martin Kobasic Obituary
LORAIN - Martin E. Kobasic, age 59, of Lorain, passed away on the evening of June 20, 2013 following a brief illness. Marty was born in Lorain on January 8, 1954 and remained a life-long resident of the city. He was a graduate of Lorain Catholic High School.
Most recently he had been working as a self-employed lawn maintenance man throughout greater Lorain; Marty enjoyed interacting with people and was endeared by all of clients.
He was a member of Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Lorain. He was a fan of the Cleveland Indians who enjoyed playing bingo in his free time, especially at the VFW hall.
He is survived by his daughter Christine Kobasic (mother - Mary Foor) of Lorain, by his parents Edward Kobasic, Sr. and Katherine (nee Lombardi) Kobasic of Lorain, by sisters Sr. Pamela Kobasic, I.H.M. of Monroe, Michigan, Christine (Richard) Backo of Bedford, and Dena Kobasic of Brecksville, and by brothers David (Kathleen) Kobasic of Coral Springs, Florida, Edward (Beth) Kobasic, Jr. of Collierville, Tennessee, Richard Kobasic (Jeanette Manley) of Amherst, Robert (Deborah) Kobasic of Olmsted Falls, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Please join Marty's family for a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday June 27th, in the Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road, Lorain. Reverend Greg Sellers, Pastor of the church will officiate.
Your memorial contributions are encouraged to either Lorain Lighthouse Missions at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road, Lorain, OH 44053 or to the New Life Hospice, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel.
To share your memories and condolences with the Kobasic Family, please visit www.gluvna.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Kobasic
Rich Reidy
June 22, 2014
Marty was a good friend at LC. Rest in peace, Marty.
Barbara Minkler
June 28, 2013
The von Meyer family give our deepest sympathy to the Kobasic family during this time of loss.
Gerald Paysor
June 26, 2013
The Paysor family send our depest sympathy to the Kobasic's. Marty was a devoted father and great help to all in the neighborhood he grew up in. He will be missed by all who knew him
Cheryl Yourkvitch-Lausi
June 25, 2013
The Yourkvitch Family extend their deepest sympathies to the Kobasic Family. We were neighbors on Knieram Dr and Marty used to help my mom with her yard.
June 25, 2013
Chrissy and Mary, you have our sympathy with your loss.
Maggie, Barb and Joe Conley
Andy & Barbara Calabrese
June 24, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel
June 25, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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