Dr. John Mormol
April 17, 1935 - April 15, 2015
John Lazarus Mormol, born to Edward Mormol and Bessie Sendak on April 17, 1935; loving husband of Naomi S. Mormol for 53 years; father and grandfather of Dr. Leslie Mormol Green (Dr. Harold), Erica, Ilise Green; Dr. Jeffrey Mormol (Stacey Keller), Jeremy, Rachel, Jessica Mormol; Greg Mormol (Bethany), Danielle, Josh, Justin Mormol; Julie Mormol Stern (Tim), Sydney, Andie, Ari, and Mikki, died peacefully on 4/15/15. John was raised in Hammond, IN. He had a strong love for his wife, Naomi, his children, and grandchildren. He also had a great passion for medicine and sports. He loved being a Pediatrician as well as his weightlifting. He was the first from his family to attend college, Indiana University. He then furthered his education at Indiana University Medical School. He attended Syracuse University for his internship, and Indiana University for a pediatric residency. He met his wife Naomi in Syracuse, and married 6/29/61. In addition to his medical career, he served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force. After the Air Force, he moved to Indianapolis to finish his pediatric residency. When residency was done in 1965, he moved to Columbus where he lived his life. Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday, April 16 at EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Harold Berman and Cantor Jack Chomsky officiating. Burial will follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Drs. Leslie and Harold Green on Thursday from 5pm - 8pm and Friday from 2pm - 5pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mt. Carmel Foundation - Palliative Care or The American Cancer Society.
John Lazarus Mormol, born to Edward Mormol and Bessie Sendak on April 17, 1935; loving husband of Naomi S. Mormol for 53 years; father and grandfather of Dr. Leslie Mormol Green (Dr. Harold), Erica, Ilise Green; Dr. Jeffrey Mormol (Stacey Keller),... View Obituary & Service Information