George Rajher

George J. Rajher, 86, of Lorain, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following a brief illness.
Born April 6, 1923 in Lorain, he was a life long resident here. George was a 1941 graduate of Lorain High School and served a corporal in the US Army during World War II with the Battery B 951st Field Artillery Battalion. He participated in the battles and campaigns of Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the Purple Heart, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Bronze Star Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He worked as a machinist for the B & O Railroad for 43 years retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Vitus Catholic Church. George was an avid photographer.
Surviving is his nephew, Joseph (Pat) Rajher of Villa Rica, Georgia; nieces, Gail Kernaghan of Dover Delaware, and Mary Jo (Don) Dindino of Lorain; 3 great nieces and 2 great great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael in 1953 and Theresa (nee Balogh) Rajher in 1994; brothers, Joseph in 1994 and Michael in 1981.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 9:00 am until the time of services at 10:30 am in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Funeral mass will follow at 11:00 am at St. Vitus Catholic Church, 1785 E. 32nd St, Lorain. Rev. Fr. Simon Nekic, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to be made to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd, Elyria, Ohio, 44035. To send on line condolences go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com.