Clarence Belcore

Clarence C. "Bud" Belcore, Jr., age 71, of Wakeman, died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Lakewood Hospital following a short illness. He was born on December 9, 1931 in Pennsylvania and has lived in Wakeman for over 30 years. He also lived in Cleveland and Brookpark. He worked as a Truck Driver for Dohrn Trucking Company, later known as Hall Trucking, for many years, retiring while in his 50's. He was the current president of the Vermilion Golden Agers and a member of Amvets Post 22, VFW Post 7576 and American Legion Post 397, all in Vermilion. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his step-daughters, Myrrhis "Dolly" Fierst of Westlake, and Rive Lee of Cleveland; step-sons, George Paskert of Cleveland and Chris Paskert of Seven Hills; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Helen Belcore in September 2001 and parents, Clarence Sr. and Frona Belcore. Friends may call Tuesday, May 20, 2003 from 2-4 pm and 6pm until time of services at 8pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Veteran's Honors will be presented by the Lorain VFW at 7:30 pm. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Ohio South Shore, 226 State Route 61 East, Norwalk, Ohio 44857 or to a Veteran's Organization of donor's choice.