Norman F. Palko

Norman F. Palko, age 93, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at Mercy New Life Hospice on the evening of Tuesday July 4, 2023. Norm was born in Lorain and attended Holy Trinity School and went on to graduate from St. Mary’s High School. He then enrolled in the School of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmacy. While enrolled at the university, he was a member of the Theta Kappa Phi Fraternity. Norm was a veteran of the United States Army and fulfilled duty assignments as a Pharmacy Technician during the Korean War. Amongst all of his other accomplishments, Norm was most proud of his work ethic in serving as a pharmacist for more than a half century. He was the owner of the Houff Pharmacy formerly located at West 18th Street and Oberlin Avenue for many years; upon its closing, Norm joined the Rite Aid Pharmacy Network where he continued to work as a pharmacist until the time of retirement. In his free time he enjoyed bowling and was the sponsor of a number of teams while participating as an active league bowler himself. When his schedule permitted, he also enjoyed going on bus trips and casino junkets. Norm was preceded in death by his father John Palko, mother Emily Palko (nee Cverna), and brother Alan Palko. He is survived by a daughter, his sister Jayne, and several cousins. Visitation will be take place in St. Peter Parish – 3501 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain on Saturday July 8th, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon. Reverend Craig M. Hovanec, pastor of the parish will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Norm’s memory are encouraged to either St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053 or to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish – 2143 Homewood Drive, Lorain, OH 44055. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel. To share your memories and condolences with the Palko Family, please visit www.gluvnashimohromada.com.

Norman F. Palko

August 21, 1929 - July 4, 2023