James Drabic

James Drabic, 73, Cadiz, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, Ohio. He was born July 14, 1936 in Hopedale, Ohio a son of the late Joseph and Mary Marcus Drabic, Sr. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army; a retired employee of Alsco Aluminum of Gnadenhutten; and a member of the NRA and DAV. He loved his cats and adopted many strays. In addition to his parents he was preceded by 5 brothers: Martin, Eugene, Richard, Willard, and Joseph, Jr.; 2 sisters: Mary Dowdle and Dorothy Barzda. Surviving are 2 sisters: Irene Jaroski and June McFadden both of Erie, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews: Ivan and Mona Dowdle of Cadiz, Bill and Alice Dowdle and Tom Dowdle all of Scio, and Timothy and Stephanie Dowdle of Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, James and Kathy Jaroski of Erie, PA, Patti Jaroski of Pittsburgh, Willard Drabic, Jr. of Ravenna, OH, Marian Carlyle of FL, Raymond and Barb Drabic of Cadiz and Susan Ramsey of Jewett. Calling hours will be held Friday, March 12, 2-5 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sam Betts officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Friday, March 12, 2010 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States

Service

Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:00 AM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States