Frank R. Blazina, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Frank R. Blazina, a life-long resident of Lorain, passed away on Friday February 19th in the hospice unit of the Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake.
Frank was a veteran of the United States Air Force attached to the 6167th Base Unit during the Korean War. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He had been employed as a machinist for both American Crucible and Western Enterprises.
Mr. Blazina was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Lorain Ward. He enjoyed the company of his children, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, gardening, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years Geraldine (nee Hess), son Jim Bearden (Barb), daughter Janet Fish (Larry), sisters Kay Mannie and Janet Rodriguez, and brother Louie Kish. He also leaves many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Florence Blazina, by brothers William and Thomas, and by his sister Darlene Porter.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – 3501 Kolbe Road, Lorain. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, Lorain.