Joseph A. Ksenich

Joseph A. Ksenich, 79, of Lorain, died peacefully at his home Wednesday January 11, 2023 while surrounded by his family. He was born October 16, 1943 in Elyria and had been a lifelong Lorain resident. Joe graduated from St Mary High School in 1961 and attended Lorain Technical School where he earned an Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology. He was drafted into the US Army in 1965 and served as a SP4 until his discharge in 1967. Joe worked for RE Warner for 8 years, Feldman Mechanical Contractors for 27 years as a Senior Project Manager and then at Brewer-Garrett as a Senior Project Manager for 10 years, retiring in 2011. Joe was an active member of the Lorain Lions Club and was recently honored as a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest honor in Lions Club International. He was a long-time board member and former president of the Lorain USBC Bowling Association. He was inducted into the Lorain USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2001. A member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Joe was honored as Man-of-the-Year of the Holy Trinity Holy Name Society. Joe was a current member of St Peter Parish where he served as an usher. He enjoyed golf, bowling, spending time with his family and loved watching his grandkids participate in various sports and activities. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Donna J. Ksenich (nee Catanzarite), children: Joseph C. Ksenich (Adriann) and Jennifer Collins (Zak); grandchildren: Mia & Samuel Ksenich and Owen & Ivy Collins, sister Patricia Garrett and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Nicholas & Elizabeth Ksenich (nee Banaski), sisters: Rosemary Ksenich, Mary Ellen Zilko and Betty Popio and brother Nicholas J. Ksenich. The family will receive friends Tuesday January 17, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm of Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain where the Lorain Lions Club will conduct a memorial service Tuesday at 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 18, 2023 at 10:30 am in the funeral chapel followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain. The Rev Craig Hovanec, pastor, will preside. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Township where AMVETS Post #32 of Elyria will conduct military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lorain Lions Club, PO Box 298, Lorain, OH 44052 or VeloSano Cancer Research Fund, Cleveland Clinic, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193-1655 www.velosano.org. Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com

Joseph A. Ksenich

October 16, 1943 - January 11, 2023