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Donald J Gargas

September 11, 1937 - December 24, 2018

Donald J. Gargas, age 81, of Lorain passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Elyria, Ohio to Frank “Fritz” and Frances (nee Cibroski) Gargas. He was a 1955 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Donald served his country serving in the United States Army. Donald worked at BF Goodrich, in Avon Lake for 37 years. He retired on January 1, 2000. Upon his retirement he enjoyed the 12 years he served as the Zoning Inspector for Amherst Township. He loved fishing and woodchuck hunting, especially with his father-in-law and son-in-law. Traveling and photography also brought him enjoyment. His passion was working in his yard planting flowers and trees making his yard a beautiful place to sit and relax and appreciate the beauty. Donald is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl (nee Kaviak); daughters, Lisa (Brad Scudder) Gargas, Lynne Gargas, and Rebecca Smith (Jeff) Holcomb; and his granddaughters, Samantha and Erica Camera. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Frances Gargas; and his brother, Eugene Gargas. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral &Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com

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Donald J. Gargas, age 81, of Lorain passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Elyria, Ohio to Frank “Fritz” and Frances (nee Cibroski) Gargas. He was a... View Obituary & Service Information

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