Windsor L. Wittcop, 62, An American Indian Nicknamed "Chief"

Mr. Wittcop, an American Indian and a member of the Cayuga Indian Nation, was born in Gownna, New York on December 15, 1943.

He moved to Lorain in 1958. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1961 until 1967. He obtained the rank of SP4 in the military police.

He had also been employed as a truck driver with Industrial Transport and then at Gelpak. He also worked as a lighting technician for Illumex and LSI on remote job locations. Most recently he delivered appliances for Dye Appliance and Lorain Appliance.

Mr. Wittcop was a member of the Moose Lodge # 552, United Polish Club, Polish American Citizens Club and the Russoslav Club. He enjoyed socializing at the clubs, participating in club functions and watching movies.

Mr. Wittcop, the decedent was nicknamed "Chief" and his son Charles MacLaughlin is known as "Chucker".

He is survived by sons David Wittcop, Windsor Wittcop, John Wittcop all of Lorain, Nicholas Wittcop of Elyria, Charles MacLaughlin of Morganton, NC. 3 grandchildren, brother Robert Wittcop of Buffalo, NY and sisters Dawn Ramsey of Waldron, IN and Darkasdawn Wittcop of Albion NY.

He was preceded in death by two daughters Kim Wittcop in 1964, Christine Wittcop in 1966 and his parents John and Anna Banazuski.

Friends may call on Sunday, May 28, 2006, from 5:00 PM until service time at 8:00 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio. Mr. James Hiser will officiate.

Interment is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 11:00 AM in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of the family through the funeral home.