Donald Ray Pavy Sr., age 76 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Gideon, Missouri to the late James and Carmel Pavy. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. Donald retired from E. J. and E. Railroad. He enjoyed fishing and making fishing rods.
He is survived by one son, Donald Pavy of Hobart, IN; one daughter, Tracy (Jason) Baimakovich of Hobart, IN; two sisters, Darlene Milar of Cicero, IL; Joyce Delmage of Portage, IN; four grandchildren, Austin Pavy, Kalyn, Kota, and Ryan Baimakovich, and many nieces, nephews and other family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Pavy, brothers, James Pavy, Lavone "Sonny" Pavy, Robert Pavy, Nick Pavy, Rick Pavy, Dennis Pavy, and sister, Lawanda "Pee Wee" Lightfoot.
Funeral services are Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 5 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Cremation will follow. Visitation is Saturday just prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. Call (219) 942-2109 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.