John Szabo, 90, Retired Auto Body Repairman

Mr. Szabo was born in Hungary on January 31, 1916. He was a veteran of the Hungarian Army during World War II. He moved to Lorain in 1959. He became a US citizen on May 7, 1959.

He had been employed by several automobile dealerships in and around Lorain. He retired in 1980 as an auto body repairman. He was a member of the St. Ladislaus Church in Lorain.

Mr. Szabo enjoyed gardening and watching sporting events on TV, especially wrestling.

He is survived by his wife of Elsie (nee Nagy) Szabo to whom he was married in 1959, a step daughter: Dianne Harp of Elyria, OH, two granddaughters and two great grandsons.

Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partner's Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.

Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling arrangements.

On line condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.