Lora Bristow's Obituary
Lora M. Bristow, age 60, passed away on August 18, 2012 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain after a brief illness.
She was born on September 10, 1951 in Cleveland, and has lived in Sheffield Lake for 32 years, moving from North Ridgeville.
Lora loved spending time in her back yard, and the summer months would find her tending to her garden. She also enjoyed cooking and crocheting. Her greatest joy was found in spending time with her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Tom of Sheffield Lake; daughter Sally Brooks of Sheffield Lake; son Thomas (Kelly) Bristow of Vermillion; mother Nancy Dolejs; step father Jack Dolejs; sisters Gloria Pachasa, Nancy Esposito, Eileen Podraky; brothers Ray, Ron, Mike, Mark, Scott and Brian Livingston; many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father Ron Livingston and sister Kathy McGillis.
Funeral Services Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, where family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until time of Service. Rev. Bill Shomo will be the celebrant. Interment private.
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