Lewis R. Nikora

     Lewis R. Nikora, 68, of Amherst passed away, Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a stroke.

     Lew was born in Lorain on September 12, 1943, the youngest son of the late John and Mary K.
(nee Street) Nikora. He was a graduate of Lorain High School in the class of 1961. He was a member of Mary Mother of God Catholic Church.

     He retired as a supervisor with the former Lorain Products, (Marconi) with service in the wire form and the transformer departments. He retired in 2001 with 40 years of service.
Lew volunteered at Mary Mother of God Choice Food Pantry/ Hot Food Program, making the best ice tea in town.

     An enthusiastic supporter of The Ohio State Buckeyes, he once met and spoke with Woody Hayes on the field at the "Shoe". He enjoyed watching NASCAR, going to Lorain County Speedway, following the Browns and Indians, debating politics, fishing, traveling, playing Santa over the years to several generations of children. Lew was a kindhearted, gentle and generous man, always thinking of others.

     Lew is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth S. (nee Koczan) Nikora, daughter Denise E. Nikora, of Amherst, sister, Kathy Nikora, of Elyria, and brother John A. (Susan D.) Nikora of Estero, FL. He was affectionately known as "Uncle Bobby" by Ayden and "Papa Lew" by Autumn, Everleigh, Logan, Tristan, and Lucas.

     In memory of Lew's passion for the Buckeyes, Liz suggests that friends and family wear the "Scarlet & Gray" to calling hours on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     A Funeral Mass will be held in the Mary Mother of God Catholic Church on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 10:00 am with Rev. Daniel O. Divis, as celebrant. Burial will be private.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Mother of God Hot Food Program, 710 7th Street, Lorain, OH 44052 or Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, reflecting his great respect for our military personnel.

Condolences

From:        Brenda Wakins
Relation:    friend

Liz and Denise,  Lew (your Dad) was one of the kindist men I've ever met. I have many fond memories of him. I'll never forget the time he let me drive the MG to Vermilion to get ice cream. He will be greatly missed by so many. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, Brenda Watkins
 

 From:        Chris Stack
Relation:    Friend

My Dear Liz,

My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family for your great loss of Lew.

I read what a great Buckeye supporter he was.  He guided the Scarlet & Grey to the victory Saturday 10/29/11 over Wisconsin in the last minute.

I will keep you and Lew in my thoughts.

Your friend,

Chris Stack

From:        Des Flores
Relation:    Friend

My heart and prayers go out to the Nikora family for their tremendous loss.  Bobby and Lizzie joined our group at Mary, Mother of God Parish to help serve those in need.  He was a joy to be around and always had a smile and something warm or cold ready for our clients to drink when they arrived.  He will be greatly missed!
Love You all,
Des