Michael G. Hura

Michael G. Hura, 76 of Vermilion, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain after a lengthy illness. He was born May 9, 1933 in Uniontown, PA and has been a Vermilion resident since 1975. He owned and operated MG Hura and Associates as a surveyor since 1974. He had previously worked for Bob Schmidt Homes, Strongsville, Klingshirn, Towner and Associates, Vermilion, and RE Warner and Associates, Lorain. Mike was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and a former member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, cooking, and building models, including model planes made out of balsa wood. Survivors include his daughters, Michelle (Jack) Mager of Newburgh, NY and Melissa Harpst of Vermilion; sons, Michael E. (Olga) Hura of West Henrietta, NY and Matthew (Arta) Hura of Rochester, NY; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; brothers: William Hura of Sheffield, Norman Hura of Huron, Edward Hura of Colorado Springs, CO, and Ronald L Hura of Vermilion. Preceding him in death were his wife, Marion Rosemary Hura in 2007, parents, Michael and Susan (nee Mattey) Hura and step-mother Veronica Hura. Friends may call Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 2 pm until the time of a memorial service at 4 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home 5345 South St. Vermilion, OH. The Vermilion Veterans Council will also conduct military honors at 4 pm. Contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-1450.