Alexander Lazarevich 1929-2025

Alex was born Feb. 28, 1929, in Warren, to Nicholas and Mary Marenchic Lazarevich.

Alex was in the Army from Sept. 24, 1946, to March 23, 1948.

He married Mildred “Mitzi” Yurjevich on Oct. 7, 1956.

He worked for East Ohio Gas Company for 33 years and six months, retiring in 1991.

Alex was a member of Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church. He was a very devout Orthodox, attending church every week up until a few months ago.

He was on the planning and building committee of the new church and enjoyed bingo there.

Left to cherish his memory are his niece and caretaker, Sandra (Joseph) Fuline; nephew, Steven Vorkapich, and several other nephews. Alex also leaves behind several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Alex was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mitzi, on April 23, 2020; and a sister, Anna Vorkapich, who passed Jan. 17, 2023.

A calling hour will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church on Raccoon Road, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass.

The family would like to thank his neighbors, Ray and Eileen Zornjak, for all that they did for Alex during his time of need.

Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home handled all of the arrangements for the family.

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