Paul J. Lockitski Sr.

Paul J. Lockitski Sr., of Thurman, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1917 in Dubois, Pennsylvania, the last of 12 children born to the late Joseph and Anna Spunda Lockitski. Paul was married to Elizabeth Panceroff Lockitski, his loving wife of 70 years and she preceded him in death on June 20, 2009. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Amvets Post 23. He retired as a maintenance foreman for Burroughs Adding Machine Company. Surviving are his loving daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann and Jim Hall of Thurman; a daughter-in-law, Sabine Lockitski of Highland, Michigan; five grandchildren, Barbara (Raymond) Morrison of Bidwell, Theresa (John) Irwin of Gallipolis, Darcy Lockitski of Davisburg, Michigan, Brian (Elaine) Lockitski of White Lake, Michigan and Kris Lockitski of Commerce Township, Michigan; five great grandchildren, Amber (Brandon) Bentley, Andrew Morrison, and Elicia Irwin, all of Gallipolis, and Aaron and Isabella Lockitski of White Lake, Michigan; two great great grandchildren, Tristan and Katee Bentley of Gallipolis; a sister-in-law Florence Yaconis of Westland, Michigan; numerous nieces and nephews; and special caregiver Lisa Crance. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elizabeth Lockitski and a son, Paul J. Lockitski Jr. on March 14, 2010. Per Mr. Lockitskis request, there will be no visitation and there will be private family services with burial at Centenary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Pauls memory to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Cemetery: Centenary Cemetery Service: There will be a private family service.