Joseph C. DaPore Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joseph C. DaPore (Lima, Ohio) is shared. Joseph, born on December 24, 1930, passed away on July 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Joseph will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Joseph by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Joseph is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Joseph’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Otto DaPore and Pauline Corwin DaPore; and his sisters, Barb Evans and Marjorie Hoover. He is survived by: his children, Joseph E. DaPore (Deb), Tally DaPore (Holly) and Paula Griffin (George); and his stepchildren, Lonnie Lehman (Linda), Larry Lehman (Marci), Kimberly Metzger (Randy) and Marcia Friemoth (Todd). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor online to The Scouting America Foundation and the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, P.O. Box 25, Put-In-Bay, Ohio 43456.
