William J. Boros, 85, US Army Veteran

He was born October 11, 1918 in Munson, Pennsylvania and had resided in the Lorain area since childhood.

Mr. Boros was a 1936 graduate of Sandusky High School. He served with the US Army during WWII as a Technician Fourth Grade in Service Troop 12th Calvary. He served in the Southern Philippines, New Guinea, and Bismarck Archipelago Luzon. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 4 Bronze Stars, American Defense Service Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Mr. Boros worked as an electrician for 44 years at US Steel in Lorain retiring in 1981.

He was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Peter in Lorain, 23-year President of the Young men’s Hungarian Club of Lorain, a life member of VFW Post# 451 of Lorain and a life member of Disabled American Veterans Post #20 of Lorain.

Mr. Boros is survived by his wife of 56 years: Emelie Boros (nee Jovec) of Lorain; daughters: Connie Boros of Tampa, Florida, and Kathy Richards of Avon Lake; 2 grandchildren; and sister: Margaret Koch of Avon Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alex and Elizabeth (nee Bonfordi) Boros; and brothers: Al and Ignatius Boros.

The family will receive friends Monday from 7-3 p.m. at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. The Rev. Kenneth Wolnowski, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain where VFW #451 will conduct military honors.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Catholic Church of St. Peter, 3501 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.gluvna.net.