Joseph W. Lindsay
Joseph W. Lindsay, 83, of Lorain, passed away August 29, 2011 at New Life
Hospice of St. Joseph, Lorain.
He was born May 7, 1928 in Glasgow, Pennsylvania, and moved to Midland,
Pennsylvania in 1934, attended Midland schools, graduating in 1946. He
lettered in football, basketball, and track. He attended Denison University
and graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1951 with a Degree
in Metallurgy. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
He served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps in 1946 and 1947
and then again in 1951-1953. He retired from the Marine Reserve in 1962 with
the rank of Captain.
Lindsay worked for the National Tube Company and later The United States
Steel Corporation in Lorain, retiring in 1983 after 32 years of service. His
employment included a number of different management positions and at
retirement was Superintendent Specialty Finishing in The Pipe Mill Division.
He was very active in the community, serving on the
Lorain City Schools Board of Education and the Lorain Recreation Board. He
was a member of The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Committee and The Lorain
Senior Fellowship. He was an advisor to The Junior Achievement Program and
on The Board of Directors of The Lorain Family Y. Lindsay was very active in
the Presbyterian Church, being a member of First Presbyterian, Northminster
and Heritage Presbyterian Church. He had been a trustee and ruling elder and
has served on many church committees and boards.
He was an avid sports enthusiast. He played golf until
he became ill and played slow pitch softball until age 63. He was a great
supporter of the Admiral King High School sports programs and attended
hundreds of games. He followed the Cleveland Indians and Cavaliers, and has
been a season ticket holder of The Cleveland Browns for many years. He loved
to tailgate with family and friends. He enjoyed reading, working in the
yard, traveling, and spending time with his family. Every year he and his
wife took a family vacation, which was their highlight of the year.
Joe married his childhood sweetheart in 1951, moving to
Lorain in 1953. They have been blessed with four children and nine
grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Eileen (Roach)
Lindsay, daughters Martha (Paul) Huber of Pittsburgh, Karen (Mike) Kishman,
Becky (Dave) Bickel of Lorain and a son Jeffrey (Kate) of Avon,
grandchildren Lauren Kishman (Justin Seeton), Chris Huber, Tory Huber,
Kathleen Kishman, Jeremy Bickel, Daniel Bickel, Colleen Kishman, Cole
Lindsay, and Drew Lindsay. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas,
and his parents, Millard and Martha Lindsay.
Friends may call Thursday, September 1, 2011, from 2-8
p.m. at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. Fifth
Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052. The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Committee will
conduct a memorial service at 7:00 p.m..
Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, September 2,
2001 at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 515 N. Leavitt Road, Amherst, Ohio.
The Reverend James Smucker and the Reverend Dr. Malcolm Peel will officiate.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township. Military
honors will be provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and The
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage
Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 834, Amherst, Ohio 44001 or the
Lutheran-Presbyterian Food Co-Op c/o Heritage Presbyterian Church P.O. Box
834, Amherst, Ohio 44001.
Condolences
From: Bruce and Jan Humbert
Relation: BIL
I [Bruce] have lots of great memories of time with the Lindsays. Jan and I
spent a couple of days with them in Annapolis on our daughters graduation
from the Naval Academy. We learned that Joe had been in the Marines - but
did not think less of Megan for being Navy - and that he was one of the
warmest, kindest, funniest people - he was - and I am sure is awesome!.
From: Carol Hatcher
Relation: Friend
Eileen and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy . You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Joe was a bright spot in my life and on CoOp days he made sure the office
staff was well taken care of. He always had a joke or a wittisism to
share. God has blessed me with the friendship of a very special man. I
thank God for the years I knew Joe.
I did not realize he was from Glasgow, PA. We would have had alot more to
talk about. I am from a small town about 5 miles from there.
God's comfort be with you all.
Lovingly,
Carol Hatcher
From: John and Diana Sirb
Relation: Friend
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great man and will be greatly
missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From: Bill Molina
Relation: Friend
A wonderful person has passed thru the Gates of Heaven --- Joe was a friend
to me and I will remember him always.
From: Brenda Hudson
Relation: Friend
Dear Lindsay family
I am so sadden by the news of Joe's passing. He was such a wonderful man.
It always made my Sunday's when he would be there at the door greeting
people. He was always smiling and so cheerful. He will be so greatly
missed. Your family is mine and Kris' prayers and thoughts. We love your
family very much.
Brenda & Kris Hudson
From: Sharon Johnston
Relation: friend
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.God Bless.
From: Ray Emma Gary Andrea and Natalie Fischer
Relation: Friends
Dear Karen:
We were sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Please accept our
condolences and know that our thoughts are with you and your family.
The Fischers
From: Sue Burgett Mendez
Relation: Friend
Becky- deepest sympathies to you and yours for your loss of your Dad.
Sue
From: Bill and Nancy Davis
Relation:
Our sincere sympathy to Eileen and the family at this difficult time. We
have fond memories of our friends at Heritage and pray that loving memories
will sustain you in this difficult time.
Our love,
Bill and Nancy Davis
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