Timothy J. Burton, 77, Diehard Football Fan
Timothy J. “Swampy” Burton, 77, of Lorain, passed away Monday February 9, 2026 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born February 10, 1948 in Lorain to Raymond & Helen Burton (nee Feeley) and was a lifelong resident of Lorain graduating from St Mary High School in 1966.
After school, he set sail on the Great Lakes as a Merchant Marine. During this time, he met the love of his life Carol and were married May 4, 1974. Tim ended up working for BF Goodrich/Poly One from 1972 until his retirement in 2007.
A diehard football fan, he got to work for the Cleveland Browns in the Dawg Pound for six seasons starting with their return in 1999. It was a dream come true to see every home game while being among the fans.
This should come as no surprise as he loved to be wherever people were. In a store, restaurant, church, festival or anywhere, he loved having conversations and keeping them going with his folksy charm. A joy of life many strive for came effortlessly to him. His love of faith, family and friends influenced everything he did. He loved being by the water watching ships he used to be on go by and the sunsets. A longtime member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Tim could always be found helping with spaghetti dinners, pierogi production, as an usher at mass, scouting and just about anything else.
Tim is survived by his wife of 51 years Carol (nee Yandell), son Shawn (Brenda), daughters Erin and Colleen, and brother Raymond. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan and brother Robert.
The family will receive friends Monday February 16, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. In celebration of Swampy’s Irish heritage, feel free to wear green, his favorite color. The mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:00 am at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1305 E Erie Ave, Lorain with the Rev Edward Smith, pastor, presiding. Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St Vincent de Paul Society food pantry at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.