John Richard “Jack” Orovets, 86, of Catawba Island passed away Saturday, June 12, at home, with his loving wife by his side, after a stroke that left him bedridden for a year. He was born in Cleveland, on July 9, 1934 the son of the late Paul Orovets, Sr. and Angela (Gerandy).

A Memorial Mass for Jack was celebrated by Father John Misler on Saturday, June 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marblehead. Private burial took place in Catawba Island Cemetery. Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.