William C. Northam, 80, U.S. Marine Veteran

He was born April 13, 1934 in Lorain and was a resident until moving to Elyria in 1990. Bill retired as a supervisor at Lorain Products in 1996. He worked there for 39 years.

Bill served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and his dog Frankie.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years Mary Jane “Dolly’ Northam (née Balazsy); his sons Robert Northam of Florida and Rick (Gladys) Northam of North Olmsted; and a nephew Greg (Rosie) Pounders of Lorain.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Colwell B. and Lucille (née Denman) Northam and a sister Mary Rothgery.

His funeral service and burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township was private.

Arrangements are by Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, Lorain, Ohio. For further information and to sign the online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com.