Mike Timko, 87, WWII Army Veteran

Mr. Timko graduated from Lorain High School in 1934 and worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in the state of Idaho. He served with the US Army during World War II as a staff sergeant in Battery 8, 422, Rocket Field Artillery Battalion in the Philippines and Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Mr. Timko worked at US Steel in brain as a pipe fitter foreman for 42 years retiring in 1979. He also had a part time plumbing business on the side.

He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lorain. He enjoyed bunting, golfing and bowling and was a pitcher on the Lyon Tailors sandlot baseball team in Lorain. He also played ball for the US Steel team.

He is survived by his son: Michael T. Timko of Avon Lake; daughters: Helene M. Masterson of Plymouth., Michigan, Vicki L. Welch of Berlin Heights and Polly A. Hagar of Lorain; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and sister: Mary Jansheski of Avon Lake.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years: Helen M. Timko (nee Mozak) in 1998; parents George & Susan (nee Fesco) Timko; and brothers: George Timko, Andrew Timko and John Timko.

The family will receive friends Monday 5-9 p.m. at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9.30 a.m. in the funeral chapel followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain. The Rev. Joseph West, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Cal vary Cemetery in Lorain.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH. 44052.

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