John Roth, 85, United States Navy Seabee Veteran

He was born on July 31, 1919 in Cleveland and graduated from West Tech High School. He was a longtime resident of Seven Hills and a summertime resident of Vermilion since 1965.

He was a United States Navy Seabee Veteran serving in the South Pacific from 1943-1945.

Mr. Roth owned and operated numerous businesses throughout the Cleveland area in the steel stamping and tool and die industry. He was a member of the American Metal Stamping Association and a past member of the Parma Lutheran Church. He also sat on the Seven Hills Zoning Board for many years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and time spent in Vermilion-on-the-Lake.

Survivors include 3 daughters: Susan (Bob) Garrod of Hawaii, Sally Roth of Vermilion and Sandra (Dr. Raul) Seballos of Shaker Heights; 5 grandchildren: John, Joanna, Spencer, Evan, and Anna; wife, Dolores Roth of Vermilion.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Michael and Katherine (nee Hine) Roth, sister, Kay Molnar and a brother, Martin Roth.

Friends may call Monday June 27, 2005 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, with a service at 6:00pm.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at Sunset Memorial Gardens (Section 1-0), 6265 Columbia Road, N. Olmstead. Vicar Rob Schmidt, Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermilion, will officiate the services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 3747 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.