The Chronicle Telegram
Elyria OH
August 31,2007

John Lakis,jr 82, of Elyria,Ohio. died August 30, 2007 at his home after a
short illness.  he was born  March 13, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY and had been
a resident of Elyria since 1947.  He was a master optican and district
manager for Bausch & Lomb,Inc until his retirement in 1981,. He later
for E.B graondskeeper for Forrest Hills Golf Course.  Mr Lakis was a WW
ll U.S.Navy veteran. He was a member of V.F.W.post 1079 in Elyria. He
also a 25 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous and volunteer with the
Arid Fellowship Center, where he was affectionately known as "Papa John"
he enjoyed swimming,fishing,golfing,motorcycling and traveling.  He is
survived by wife of 57 years Donna R.(nee Adams) Lakis; daughters Debbie
(dale) Diedrick of Elyria, Barbara Kovach of Avon, and Cathy Lakis of
avon lake; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and his loving
dog, Jake.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr.& Catherine
(nee Bauman) Lakis; and sister, Dorothy Herrick in 1995.  The family
will receive friends Sunday,September 2, 2007,from 4P.M.till the time
of a memorial service at 6 P.M. in the Dicken Funeral Home, 323 Middle
Ave., Elyria.Ohio. with A.A. conducting the service. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions are to the Arid Fellowship, 1741 N. Ridge Rd.,
Lorain,Ohio 44055