James Walter Varady, 79, Machinist

Mr. Varady was born June 29, 1922 in Marion, OH and had been a resident of Lorain for most of his life.

A World War II U. S. Army Veteran, he served as a radio operator.

He was employed as a machinist in the machine shop at U.S. Steel's Lorain Works for 46 years; he retired from that post in 1989. He was a member of United Steelworkers Local 1104.

He was also a journeyman electrician and at one time was the co-owner of a television repair business which he operated in his home.

A talented handyman, his primary hobby was repairing anything and everything.

He is survived by daughters: Cheryl Varady and Sylvia Varady both of Lorain, Loretta Puskarich of Elyria Township, and Eileen Harris of Cleveland, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and by brothers: Richard P. and Kenneth W. both of Elyria.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Rose (nee Scillia) in 1982, by his parents: Julius N. and Sylvia (nee Miliron) Varady, by a sister: Sylvia Ann Varady and by brothers: Jay R. Varady, Marion T. Varady and William D. Varady.

Friends may call Sunday, February 10, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Glvuna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Funeral services will be Monday, February 11, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral chapel with the Rev. G. Michael Williamson, associate pastor of the Catholic Church of St. Peter (Lorain) officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.