Richard M Yurovich

Richard M. Yurovich, 90, of The Villages in Wildwood, Florida and formerly of Lorain, was called home after a battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at HearthStone Assisted Living in Wildwood, Florida. He was born March 18, 1934 in Lorain, Ohio where he lived and worked most of his life. He relocated to Largo, Florida in 2005 and later to The Villages in Wildwood, Florida in 2023. Richard was in Lorain High School’s 1952A graduating class. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in support of his country’s Korean War effort. He was stationed in France as a member of the AP (Air Police) during a part his four-year enlistment; he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct medal. Upon completion of his military service, Richard returned to Lorain and worked as a police officer with the Lorain Police Department, with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., and with BF Goodrich in Avon Lake. He retired after 30 years with BF Goodrich. He enjoyed his sons’ sports and school activities, often serving as a baseball coach in their earlier years. Richard was a longstanding and active member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lorain as a cantor, choir member and musical contributor. He always enjoyed singing, golf and bowling, and, in his later years, painting. He is survived by his three sons, Doug Yurovich of Fairfax Station, Virginia, Dale Yurovich of Nakorn Si Thammarat, Thailand, and Dan Yurovich of Wildwood, Florida, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris (nee Matos) Yurovich and his parents Michael & Anna Yurovich (nee Dzoba). The family will receive friends Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM in the funeral chapel with The Rev. Gerald Keller presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Richard M Yurovich

March 18, 1934 - August 20, 2024