Buddy Dovala's Obituary
Buddy Dovala Obituary
Wayne A. “Buddy” Dovala, 58, of Lorain went home to be with the Lord January 31, 2020. He was born April 7, 1961 in Lorain where he was a life long resident. Buddy enjoyed his work at Ridge Hill Memorial Park and as a security guard at local marinas. He was a life long member of Christ Lutheran Church where he enjoyed Christmas Eve and Easter Sunrise services. Buddy had a huge heart, cherished spending time with friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand to any person or animal. He enjoyed long drives with his mother and spending time at the marina on his boat. Buddy is survived by his mother, Dorothy M. (nee Blake) Dovala with whom he made his home; sisters, Linda Dovala Milchen of North Olmsted and Cindy Dovala of Elyria; brother, Dennis (Laurie) Dovala of Amherst; niece, Michelle Milchen of Lorain; nephews, Matthew (Janel) Dovala of Lorain and Daniel Dovala of Amherst; great-nephews, Ashton and Atticus Dovala; aunt, Irene Urbansok; and his dog, Derby. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil Dovala in 2010; brother in law, William “Bill” Milchen; niece, Nicole Milchen and nephew, Nathan Milchen. Friends will be received Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Ave., Elyria. A funeral service will be Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church, 4501 Clinton Ave., Lorain with Reverend Laurie A. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 or Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 74924, Cleveland, Ohio 44194.VisitationDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceThursday, February 06, 2020 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 323 Middle Ave.Elyria, OH 44035 Funeral ServiceChrist Lutheran ChurchFriday, February 07, 2020 11:00 AM 4501 Clinton AvenueLorain, Ohio Graveside ServiceRidge Hill Memorial ParkFriday, February 07, 2020 North Ridge Rd.Amherst Township, OH 44001
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