Birth date: Feb 21, 1943 Death date: Jan 2, 2012
John Edmund McDermott "Jack", age 68, of Lorain, passed away suddenly, Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1943 in Amherst, Ohio to Joseph and Margaret (nee Mackin) McDermott. He graduated from Lorain Read Obituary
Jack was a good friend for many, many years. We used to go to 'breakfast' after covering basketball or football on Friday nights. It gave us a chance to talk about the night's game and just shoot the breeze. Enjoyed those times a lot. Of course, when Gene Legeza was still alive, the three of us and anyone else that cared to join us would all be there. I'm gonna miss him. Wish I had one more chance to meet him on a Friday night again. God Bless his family.
John,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your dad's passing. I've known Jack for nearly 50 years. In fact he worked for me briefly before going tothe Journal and then the PD. I always enjoyed my friendship with him. We both mutually covered high school sports events in Lorain County and always had a cordial relationship with him. I also worked along side of him at many Ohio state tournaments. We shared a lot of laughs over the years and I always considered him my friend even though he worked for rival newspapers. I will remember him fondly for years to come.
Jerry Rombach
Mr. (Mike) McDermott,
I totally remember you talking about your brother and his work at the Lorain Journal when I was your student at Prospect School (5th grade). It sounds like he made significant contributions, both personally and professionally. I was most touched by the mention of his love for his grandchildren and his work with the Special Olympics. My condolences to your brother's extended family and to you.
Blessings,
Toni Harlow
Jack was like a second father/older brother to me. He introduced me to my true love: journalism.
He helped me get my first newspaper job and I'm still at it. I looked up to him so much that I even bought black wing-tipped shoes, just like he always used to wear.
He called me about a dozen years ago, disguised his voice and mentioned something about Oberlin College, where I had worked for him in the sports information office my freshman year. We probably talked for an hour or so, about sports and what all the kids were up to.
I know he always kept track of where I was, even having his daughter, Kris, befriend me on Facebook to send along a message. Every summer when I'd see somone from the Plain Dealer at the sports editors convention, I'd always ask how Jack was doing.
I'm afraid I never got a chance to tell him how much he influenced my life. But with his reporting skills, my guess is he already knew. And while some think journalism is dying, I'm going to push on in his memory.
Rest in peace, Jack.
i am so sorry for your loss. May your family find comfort and peace soon
Dear Mrs. McDermott, Kris, John, Katy and Molly and children,
Sosorry for your loss. My prayers and my families prayers are with you!
I am so sorry for your loss. May you have happiness and peace and celebrate his life as he would want it. May God Bless each and everyone of you. Love Cheryl
My deepest condolences to the McDermott family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So very very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time--God Bless!
Hello McDermott Family- We were deeply saddened by the news of Jack passing away. Those years we had together as he covered the Shoregal Basketball Teams were super. Jack was so enthused about our program and he loved to interview my girls. They were always looking for him after a game and were disappointed if he actually had to go cover another team! He was a true friend to me during those years. We loved the stories he wrote about our teams, so accurate and his words brought back vivid images of the game. I am going to the scrapbook now to look at some of the stories.
May fond memories help you all through this difficult time.
With love,
