John M. Romoser, 68 of Lorain died early Sunday morning, May 31, 2009 at Elyria Regional Medical Center in Elyria unexpectedly.

     Mr. Romoser was born in Lorain on September 20, 1940, the son of the late Paul E and Margaret E. (nee Hochstein) Romoser. He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1959 and attended both Ohio State University and Fenn College. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army National Guard..

     He was employed as a area real estate agent for 15 years. He also worked at the former Lorain Products, Bendix Corporation and Loctite Corp as a computer systems analyst.  

     Mr. Romoser was the former mayor of Lorain in 2007, served as mayor of Sheffield Village from 1976-1979, Sheffield Village Councilman from 1972-1975 and was currently a candidate for Lorain City Council, Ward 7. He was also a Lorain City Precinct Committeeman. 

     He was a member of the Beaver Creek Sportsman Club,  former member of the Sheffield Village volunteer Fire department, Sheffield Auxiliary Police Department and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. 

     Mr. Romoser is survived by his wife of  15 years, Mary L. (nee Dreamer) Romoser, daughters Ashley M. Romoser of Lorain, Cheryl A (Timothy) Greene of Avon, Gayle L. (Ray Miller) Romoser of Aurora, Adele S. ( Joseph) Gallo of Brooklyn Heights, grandchildren, Timothy C. Greene, Sean W. Greene, Andrew P. Greene, Tyler E. Gallo, Trenton E. Gallo and a brother Mark Romoser of Lorain.

      Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on   Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from Noon- 7 PM. The family will be present at the funeral home from noon-2:00 PM  & 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

     Services will be private.

     Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Ashley Romoser Memorial Fund, at any First Federal Savings and Loan Bank branch.