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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Theodore R. E. Karas, 57, passed away 2:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his home following a bout with congestive heart failure.
Ted was born Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1962, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Robert Karas and Virginia Fillion Sywyj.
Ted graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Maryland and attended Purdue University, graduating with a degree in physics. He was a computer programmer by trade and was working for his sister and brother-in-law at C&M Auto Salvage Ltd. in New Springfield.
In his free time, Ted was one of the youngest ham radio operators and loved to read.
He is survived by his father, Robert (Bobi) Karas of Oviedo, Fla.; his mother, Virginia Jaroslaw Sywyj of Chula Vista, Calif.; his fiancee, Jennelyn Dejano, whom he loved dearly; a sister, Jean Marie (Clement "Clem") Gbur of New Springfield; niece, Michelle E. Gbur of Hendersonville, Tenn.; nephews, Dillon Gbur of Parma and Derek Gbur of New Springfield; and an aunt, Betty Marie Gilley of Egg Harbour, Wis., with whom he lived during part of his childhood.
The family will receive friends 10 to 10:50 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, in the Day Chapel at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, Ohio 44442. A Memorial Mass will take place 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Stephen Zeigler as celebrant.
The family requests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Ted's name to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test of time he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." James 1:22
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed, and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneral home.com.
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